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ACL 2023 playlist: Latin artist edition

ACL 2023 playlist: Latin artist edition

Andrea Arias-Zarate, Texan en Español Reporter October 12, 2023

As Latin music continues to weave its way to the top of music charts, it is no surprise that Austin City Limits represents this demographic with different Latin artists each year. A total of seven artists...

Cigarettes After Sex performs at Austin City Limits 2023 at Zilker Park on October 8, 2023.

Liveshot: Cigarettes After Sex soothes weary festival-goers, ending ACL weekend 1

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 9, 2023

Nighttime stars accompanied Cigarettes After Sex as the band emerged at the end of ACL weekend one’s final day. On the expansive Miller Lite stage, the trio entered without the pomp or frills of other...

Evenground Dance Studio had their grand opening and workshop on September 30, 2023.

UT alumni create brand-new street style dance studio, seeks to create inclusive dance community

Riddhi Bora, General Life&Arts Reporter October 8, 2023

Music, sweat and cheers fill Evenground, Austin’s newest street-style dance studio. Founded by UT alumni, Evenground seeks to create a safe and welcoming space for dancers, with the hope of using dance...

Hayley Williams sings at Paramore's show in Austin, Texas on July 9, 2023. Williams is the lead singer and one of three members of Paramore, of which she has been a member for almost 20 years.

Artists reinterpret Paramore’s recent album in refreshing ways on Re: This is Why

Rob Paine, General Life&Arts Reporter October 8, 2023

Paramore released their sixth studio album, This is Why, to critical acclaim in February, but it didn't necessarily recreate the pop success of past singles like “Hard Times,” or “Ain’t it Fun.”...

The Sassy Man Apocalypse is in Full Swing on Drake’s For All the Dogs

The Sassy Man Apocalypse is in Full Swing on Drake’s For All the Dogs

Tyler Pullum, General Life&Arts Reporter October 8, 2023

Ever since Drake released Her Loss with collaborator 21 Savage in November of last year, fans speculated when he would release his next solo record. Several hints about the project dropped throughout the...

Sufjan Stevens delivers immersed emotions in Javelin

Sufjan Stevens delivers immersed emotions in Javelin

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 8, 2023

A genre-shape-shifter, Sufjan Stevens dabbles in an array of sounds ranging from techno in The Ascension to the alternative folksy tunes of Carrie & Lowell. Stevens presented a fusion of his talents...

Kali Uchis drops Austin City Limits Music Festival

Kali Uchis drops Austin City Limits Music Festival

Andrea Arias-Zarate and Evelyn Martinez October 6, 2023

Despite Latinx artists’ dominating the music sphere in recent years, Austin City Limits Music Festival did not offer much variety in their headliners. Kali Uchis, the only Latina headliner this year,...

Joji performs at the Moody Center in Austin, TX on Oct. 3, 2023.

Liveshot: Chaotic energy of Joji’s Pandemonium Tour livens Austin Moody Center

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 5, 2023

A shot of a man clad in an oversized camo shirt, black Nike joggers and a baseball cap blinks onto the screens of the Moody Center. As techno music begins, the figure whips around to reveal himself. Cameras...

The University Orchestra and their conductor practicing on Sept. 26, 2023 in preparation for their upcoming recital.

UT University Orchestra prepares for first concert

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Goosebumps form when the music begins. Room 2.118 in the Music Building and Recital Hall comes alive as each musician moves in a synchronized motion for the UT University Orchestra’s first concert of...

Most memorable moments throughout ACL history

Most memorable moments throughout ACL history

Diego Saldaña and Mimi Calzada October 3, 2023

Since 2002, Austin City Limits has thrived bringing legendary artists to Austin for its Zilker Metropolitan Park weekend takeovers. Through the years, performances by renowned artists and unexpected events...

Austin gospel quartet The Moriah Sisters on ACL, empowering people to love

Austin gospel quartet The Moriah Sisters on ACL, empowering people to love

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

For Janice Lee of The Moriah Sisters, making music with family poses a challenge that she cherishes. Formed 29 years ago out of Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, Austin native gospel quartet...

Five LGBTQ+ artists to see at Austin City Limits

Five LGBTQ+ artists to see at Austin City Limits

Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor October 3, 2023

Steadily featuring more diverse artists every year, Austin City Limits’ lineup looks much different than when it first started in 2002. Texas’ biggest music festival, ACL, is a great way to see long-beloved...

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