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The Daily Texan’s list of best summer album releases, albums to look forward to soon

The Daily Texan’s list of best summer album releases, albums to look forward to soon

Sage Dunlap and Michael Lewinbuk August 7, 2023

Looking Back:  Barbie The Album by various artists The blockbuster movie of the summer brought along an equally iconic soundtrack full of pizzazz and personality served on a pink platter. To say...

MCR-T, Miss Bashful’s Tootsie Pop brings sensual heat

MCR-T, Miss Bashful’s ‘Tootsie Pop’ brings sensual heat

Diego Saldaña, General Life&Arts Reporter July 30, 2023

If this summer needs more booming bass in car speakers or charged clubbing music for dancing the night away, Berlin-based couple MCR-T and Miss Bashful’s new album Tootsie Pop provides the perfect tunes...

The Daily Texan’s playlist for ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ double feature

The Daily Texan’s playlist for ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ double feature

Trisha Dasgupta, Life&Arts Desk Editor July 18, 2023

More than 40,000 tickets have already been purchased for the highly anticipated July 21 release day of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” With the double feature...

‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ comes as a re-contextualized version of one of Swift’s classics

‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ comes as a re-contextualized version of one of Swift’s classics

Trisha Dasgupta, Life&Arts Desk Editor July 9, 2023

The latest re-release in her journey to reclaim her discography, Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) features six new tracks originally written in 2010. The album, released on July 7, delivers...

Austin Live Music Monthly

Austin Live Music Monthly

Trisha Dasgupta, Life&Arts Desk Reporter July 3, 2023

With hundreds of venues and a thriving live music scene known worldwide, Austin boasts plenty of opportunities to catch concerts from all types of artists. The Daily Texan compiled a list of July music...

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Cactus Cafe’s Songwriters’ Open Mic cultivates community between musicians

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts General Reporter June 26, 2023

A microphone, a ukulele and an open stage. Seven years later, those three things remain the same for Sophia Molina, whose first live performance was a Sam Smith cover at a school talent show. Now a mechanical...

Austin Live Music Monthly

Austin Live Music Monthly

Sage Dunlap and Trisha Dasgupta June 12, 2023

Austin boasts the title of the Live Music Capital of the world, offering hundreds of unique venues around the city for music lovers to catch shows from both local and world-class musicians alike. From...

Austin DJ Turito talks new stage persona, upcoming music

Austin DJ Turito talks new stage persona, upcoming music

Sage Dunlap, Life&Arts Editor June 12, 2023

After evolving the stage persona of Y2K over eight years, Austin DJ Turito Moreno craved a rebrand. This March, the three-time Austin Music Awards nominee took to the stage as Turito — a lifelong...

The Daily Texan’s playlist for any poolside occasion

The Daily Texan’s playlist for any poolside occasion

Sage Dunlap, Life&Arts Editor June 5, 2023

With summer in full swing, Austin residents can escape the sweltering Texas heat with a swim. Whether you’re braving the chill of Barton Springs or taking a dip in Deep Eddy Pool, The Daily Texan compiled...

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” nothing short of remarkable

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” nothing short of remarkable

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist June 1, 2023

After a five-year wait, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” written by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, swings into theaters and sets a new standard for superhero movies. “Spider-Man: Across...

Austin celebrates Selena Day, honoring legacy of ‘Queen of Tejano music’

Austin celebrates Selena Day, honoring legacy of ‘Queen of Tejano music’

Melani Alanis, General Life&Arts Reporter April 19, 2023

At 5 years old, Tanisha Washington first watched the 1997 film “Selena.” Washington’s connection to Selena Quintanilla did not stop at her childhood, carrying her love for the Texas-born singer...

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