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Q&A: Greyson Chance paints new ‘portrait’ of self in upcoming album

Tiana Woodard March 15, 2019

Dropped from all his record labels within the span of two weeks, singer-songwriter Greyson Chance’s music career came to a halt at age 15. But with a new label, an ongoing tour and upcoming album,...

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Q&A: Mattiel discusses visual design, musical journey

Tiana Woodard March 15, 2019

When thinking of Atlanta, most view the Georgia capital as a breeding ground for hip-hop music. Despite this common stereotype, Atlanta-based rock artist Mattiel Brown has risen to the forefront. Two...

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‘Body at Brighton Rock’ brings dread but doesn’t exactly deliver

Noah Levine March 14, 2019

Dead bodies, maggots, and bears — oh my. “Body at Brighton Rock” is the feature directorial debut for Roxanne Benjamin. The film follows a young park ranger who comes across a corpse...

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TESS mission team talks discoveries of planets outside solar system

Landry Allred March 14, 2019

Space aficionados filled the Manchester Ballroom at the Fairmont Austin hotel to hear about the discovery of planets outside the solar system. Last spring, NASA launched the Transiting Exoplanet Survey...

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‘Teen Spirit’ is an electrifying pop-filled journey that turns down the volume a little too early

Noah Levine March 14, 2019

When music and film are effectively combined, the result is truly special. “Teen Spirit” is a film revolving a small-town girl’s rise to fame directed by Max Minghella. The film follows...

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Q&A: Yoshi Flower talks record deal, new music at SXSW

Jordyn Zitman March 14, 2019

Best known for his collaborations and original, eccentric songs, Yoshi Flower garnered a significant indie fan base before signing with Interscope Records in Sept. 2018. His performances at SXSW are part...

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‘Tales from the Lodge’ has cool stories to tell, but that’s about it

Noah Levine March 14, 2019

An anthology film where the anthologies themselves are more interesting than the overall plot. “Tales from the Lodge” is the directorial debut for Abigail Blackmore. The film follows a group...

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Activists discuss ‘beauty, resilience, genius of being black’ in SXSW panel

Tiana Woodard March 13, 2019

Audience members awaiting the start of the panel in the The LINE’s Onyx Ballroom were greeted with the soft, catchy sounds of hip-hop instrumentals. The mood set by the music served as a stark contrast...

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‘Knock Down The House’ tells Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s story, other’s meteoric success

Brooke Sjoberg March 13, 2019

In 2016, after the Presidential election, many were looking for a story of hope and inspiration. Director Rachel Lears found that hope and inspiration in the insurgents who began campaigning for the next...

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NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Family Hour showcases Tiny Desk Concerts alumni

John Melendez March 13, 2019

A congregation of music fans filed into the pews of the church in anticipation of the concert that was about to begin. On Tuesday night, Central Presbyterian Church held the first Tiny Desk Family Hour...

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UT students featured at unofficial SXSW panel on experiences of racism for women of color

Katie Balevic March 13, 2019

An unofficial South by Southwest event featured two students who spoke on a panel about their experiences as women of color at the University of Texas.  The event, called Inclusive Conversations,...

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Downtown Daze: SXSW makes work hectic for downtown Austin employees

Anna-Kay Reeves March 13, 2019

As the Ides of March come upon the city, so do thousands of SXSW visitors. Whether people make a day trip for a SXSW show or stay the whole week, the chances are good that they will use hospitality services...

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