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The Top 10 rappers who rep their sports fandom the hardest

Grant Gordon September 20, 2013

Sports and celebrities have always been intertwined; all athletes want to be celebrities, and all celebrities want to be athletes.  Most superstars satisfy these desires by following their favorite...

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MGMT’s self-titled third album disappoints

Sam Hays September 17, 2013

They were the sound track to high school experiences, they were the feel-good songs of summer and they were just pure fun. MGMT was all of those things but its new direction bears no resemblance to their...

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Elvis Costello gets his groove back with Roots’ collaboration “Wise Up Ghost”

Sam Hays September 17, 2013

Classic rocker Elvis Costello has got his groove back. Teaming up with The Roots, Costello returns to the scene with his latest project, Wise Up Ghost. With the help of The Roots, Costello sounds revitalized...

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Arctic Monkeys return with defining new album

Sam Hays September 10, 2013

If you don’t know what the Arctic Monkeys sound like, that’s because they never did either.  The Sheffield, England, four-piece’s newest addition to the world of rock ‘n’...

Darden Smith returns to Austin to perform latest album

September 6, 2013

Darden Smith always comes back to Austin.  Though the singer-songwriter traveled the world in his 28-year career, Smith will return to Austin to perform songs from his new album Love Calling on...

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Happy Birthday Beyonce!

Sarah-Grace Sweeney September 4, 2013

Today is a day almost as wonderful as Christmas. It is Beyonce's 32nd birthday. In celebration of Queen B's special day, we've compiled some of our favorite videos to help you celebrate....

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Neko Case hits right notes with intimate album

Sam Hays September 3, 2013

Neko Case is a breath of fresh air, and she always has been. Few artists traverse the line of folk-country and alternative-rock as boldly or creatively as Case. At her most emotional, she is Regina Spektor...

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Best Summer Songs of 2013

Elizabeth Williams August 27, 2013

The summer of 2013 was a great time for pop music, especially if you’re into anthemic break-up tunes and '70s-inspired musical pleas to get it on. Here are the seven songs we couldn’t escape. 1....

Avoid football with these top bands

Hannah Smothers and Sarah-Grace Sweeney August 26, 2013

Sphynx For a good time, go to a Sphynx show. This synth-pop and rock band is known for both ridiculously patterned matching pants and being able to get a crowd dancing in no time. While they’ve...

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Austin festivals offer eclectic, unique experiences

Hannah Smothers August 26, 2013

There are a lot of nicknames for the city of Austin, but perhaps the most appropriate one might be the City of Festivals. It is hard to spend a weekend in the city without happening upon some sort of organized...

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How to Watch the 2013 VMAs Online

Hayley Fick August 25, 2013

As a college student on a budget, it's no surprise if you prefer online streaming options to cable TV. Forgoing the monthly cable bill doesn't necessarily mean that you have to miss out on the...

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The Daily Texan’s Top 10 VMA moments

Kelsey McKinney August 25, 2013

The Video Music Awards hold a hallowed place in the minds of all pop culture fanatics. Unlike the tame Academy Awards and elegant Grammy's, the Video Music Awards are ripe with dramatic proclamations...

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