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Band fuses sounds, colors

Hannah Smothers January 14, 2013

Local ensemble A Is Red has managed to take what should be a displeasing cacophony of culture and transform it into an enjoyable fusion of sound and – for some people – color. The band title...

Dark Dark Dark emerges with new album

Hannah Smothers December 5, 2012

Folk-pop band Dark Dark Dark has emerged from, well, the dark with their third full-length album Who Needs Who. The band is currently touring after a brief two year respite spent recording, and perhaps...

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Letting Up Despite Great Faults’ Untogether does not let down

Elizabeth Williams December 5, 2012

Austin is not known for its synth-pop bands. In a city teeming with folksy singer-songwriters and crusty rockers that probably should have aged out a few years ago, there’s nothing more refreshing...

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Cheapo Records closes Austin location, finishes with sales and performances

Eli Watson December 5, 2012

Inside Austin record store Cheapo Records there are rows and rows of vinyls, CDs, DVDs and video games. Judging by Cheapo Records’ vast and up-to-date music selection, it would seem that the 15-year-old...

Local bands Sip Sip and Growl to play benefit show for Attendance Records

Shane Miller December 4, 2012

Newcomer garage rockers Growl and funk-dance favorite Sip Sip will be performing together at The Mohawk on Dec. 10 to benefit Attendance Records, a local nonprofit music education group. The Daily Texan...

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Caribbean Ensemble plays World Music Night

Olivia Arena December 4, 2012

Robin Moore has devoted his life to Caribbean music. Moore created the UT Hispanic Caribbean Ensemble to share his love of the culture with students from across the university. “It’s always...

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Hip-hop artists Megz Kelli and Dougie Do play Local Live

Alexandra Hart November 30, 2012

Megan Tillman is soft-spoken and slight in stature; her rhymes are anything but. Together with former St. Edwards classmate Chris Beale as disk jockey and producer, she makes up Megz Kelli and Dougie...

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The Continuums explain their origins while preparing to headline Just Us Friends’ upcoming Music Extravaganza

Hannah Smothers November 29, 2012

Local rock band The Continuums have big plans for the next five years, but they might consider getting a manager in the meantime. “In five years, I hope we’re headlining [ACL], playing...

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Statuette releases EP on new label

Shane Miller November 28, 2012

Statuette is a five-piece post-hardcore band from Austin. Although the group has been around for less than a year, it just released its second EP, Residual & Timeless, Thursday and was recently signed...

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Alicia Keys’ Girl On Fire does not disappoint

Ricky Stein November 27, 2012

Artist: Alicia Keys Album: Girl on Fire Label: RCA Songs to Download: “Girl on Fire,” “Fire We Make” “It’s been a while, I’m not who I was before,”...

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit release live album infused with Southern charm

Ricky Stein November 20, 2012

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Live from Alabama Artist: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Album: Live from Alabama Label: Lightning Rod Records Songs to Download: “Outfit,” “Like...

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Music industry’s top 2012 moments

Eli Watson November 20, 2012

From memorable hit singles to important moments in music, 2012 has given us a lot to be thankful for. Here are the top eight music-related things we should be thankful for this Thursday: 8. Snoop Dogg’s...

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