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Sophomore release showcases Santigold’s untainted talent

Elijah Watson May 1, 2012

On the album cover for Santigold’s long-awaited return, Master of My Make-Believe, the artist acts as many things. A Mafia boss, a 18th century officer and a bludgeon-wielding bodyguard — artist...

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Marilyn Manson returns with signature darkness, intelligence

Elijah Watson May 1, 2012

Having been quiet since 2009’s The High End of Low, alternative metal’s prince of darkness Marilyn Manson returns with Born Villain. Like Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor, there is a...

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Breakup album reveals edgier side of Norah Jones

Elijah Watson May 1, 2012

Jazz songstress Norah Jones has got a broken heart and wants everybody to know it. Her latest album, Little Broken Hearts, showcases the singer-songwriter’s departure from heart-on-her-sleeve hopeless...

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Say Anything frontman discusses new album

Elijah Watson April 27, 2012

Alternative rock band Say Anything will do whatever they want. If they want to make a song about over-the-phone sexcapades (2004’s “Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too”), cover an Ol’ Dirty...

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Prince Rama’s Taraka Larson talks new album, future plans

Elijah Watson April 26, 2012

Psychedelic rock duo Prince Rama’s unconventional sound derives from the group’s upbringing on a Hare Krishna commune, an isolated environment that focuses devotedly on Eastern Indian practices....

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Music festival aims to bring psychedelia to Austin fans

Elijah Watson April 26, 2012

Praised by local and national fans alike, the Austin Psych Fest caters to those who like their music strange, transcendent and synesthesia-friendly. Just one look at the festival’s website and you...

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Dubstep artist thrives on provoking lyrics

Elijah Watson April 26, 2012

Dubstep artist Borgore is filthy, but in a good way. With his combination of heavy, head-throbbing bass and explicit lyrical content that would even leave controversial hip-hop group 2 Live Crew squirming,...

Independent musicians are being heard more than ever through online tools

Elijah Watson April 25, 2012

Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series examining the different strategies and resources that various local musicians use to keep afloat in Austin’s legendary live music scene. All...

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Austin’s Pure X talks to the Daily Texan about their new album and touring

Elizabeth Hinojos April 25, 2012

For those who embrace major reverb amidst a hazy melody, Austin’s fifth annual Psych Fest will showcase plenty of bands who will hit the sweet spot, including local band Pure X. The Daily Texan...

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‘This Machine’ lacks unity

Rainy Schermerhorn April 24, 2012

The Dandy Warhols may be based in Portland, but as an alt-rock band with almost 20 years of experience in the industry and a large cult following, they hardly fit the hipster label that’s grown to...

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Jack White shows off all his musical sides with new album

Elijah Watson April 24, 2012

From former upholsterer to blues-rock virtuoso, the one and only Jack White has paved a successful road for himself. Having originally made history with two-piece rock group the White Stripes, White has...

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Opera singer finds voice

Elizabeth Hinojos April 19, 2012

When flight and linear system dynamics meet with an unexpectedly vibrant tenor voice, the world gets Brandon Steele: a fifth-year aerospace engineer major with a zealous passion for singing. Steele will...

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