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Life in Color music event douses Austin fans with paint

Stuart Railey April 3, 2013

The word “tame” is not often used to describe the world’s largest paint party, which is scheduled to visit Austin on Saturday at The Backyard concert venue. Life in Color, the event formerly...

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Tyler, The Creator: a lone wolf

Shane Miller April 2, 2013

Tyler, The Creator is almost as talented as he is controversial. As the leader of collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, he is heavily involved in producing, designing and promoting for everyone,...

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Milezo, mixed-genre band, emerges from UT

Hannah Smothers April 1, 2013

Back on the campus he called home for several years as an American studies student, Miles Kelley’s frizzy hair, tastefully careless slouch and crossed arms give every indication of someone who has...

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Eclectic rap artist ZEALE brings beats to the HSM for Local Live

Hannah Smothers March 29, 2013

Up-and-coming bands sometimes list purchasing a van as a goal, but local indie hip-hop group ZEALE was born in one.  Valin Zamarron and Kellen Courtley Chumley were fellow ice cream scoopers for...

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The Strokes treading water

Shane Miller March 26, 2013

Modern rock and roll bands owe a lot to The Strokes whether they know it or not. The band’s groundbreaking 2001 debut Is This It was a key piece in the indie rock revival period that we’re...

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Kacey Musgraves breaks a new mold of pop music

Aleksander Chan March 26, 2013

So many recent pop hits have been about living for today like tomorrow won’t come — so drink, dance and do what you damn please. In the immortal words of Drake, “You only live once.”  But...

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Primal Static plays cohesive music despite different backgrounds

Hannah Smothers March 22, 2013

The story behind Primal Static is just like the story behind the film “Step Up,” minus Channing Tatum and all of the overdramatic dance scenes. The band’s two members, Houfei Yang and...

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Classical guitarist makes Cactus Cafe debut with multimedia marine animal ballet

Elizabeth Williams March 21, 2013

Susan McDonald is a Texas born-and-raised classical guitarist that has been playing since she was six. The Daily Texan sat down with her to discuss her upcoming program “The Aquarium: a Marine Micro-Ballet...

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Austin musicians change inmates’ lives through the power of music

Stephanie Robalino March 20, 2013

Once a week at the Travis County Correctional Complex, the sounds of acoustic guitars can be heard resonating throughout the halls of the jail. Thanks to the guitar and songwriting lesson efforts of Austin...

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Justin Timberlake’s eye-opening 20/20 Experience reviewed

Shane Miller March 19, 2013

First he was a child star, then the breakout singer of a multi-platinum boy band, then a solo artist, actor and entrepreneur.  Now, in 2013, we find the 32-year-old Justin Timberlake in an R&B/pop...

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The Evolution of Justin Timberlake

Kelsey McKinney March 19, 2013

No matter how much he tries, Justin Timberlake will never be a bad boy.  But he sure gave it his best try at the final Myspace Secret Show during South By Southwest on Saturday. Timberlake’s...

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The Hush Sound talks recent hiatus, future

Chelsea Purgahn March 19, 2013

Illinois band The Hush Sound is wrapping up a tour. The Daily Texan sat down with Greta Morgan, pianist and vocalist, and Bob Morris, guitartist and vocalist, during South By Southwest to talk about their...

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