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SXSW Music — DAY 1

Elijah Watson March 15, 2012

Unless you were fortunate enough to catch Jay-Z's exclusive performance at the ACL Moody Theater on Monday, most music patrons did not really get a taste of what SXSW had to offer until Tuesday. Opening...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Q&A

Elijah Watson March 14, 2012

Indie rock group Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. glide gracefully to the finish line like the race-car driver they take their name from. In their melodies you can hear the jubilant atmosphere of The Beach Boys,...

Local bands, artists freshen Austin’s famous ‘live music’

Elijah Watson March 9, 2012

Part of the reason Austin has become the “Live Music Capital of the World” is because of the talent it creates. From up-and-coming blues rocker Gary Clark Jr. to disco funksters The Bright...

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Blitzen Trapper inspired by daily life

Karin Samelson March 8, 2012

Portland, Ore., based rock/folk band Blitzen Trapper will be returning to South By Southwest this year, playing multiple shows throughout the week. The band is well known for their fourth album, Furr,...

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Magic Wands duo talk SXSW, upcoming album

Elizabeth Hinojos March 8, 2012

With upcoming album Aloha Moon set for release on April 24, synth-wave duo Magic Wands will showcase new material of galactic proportions at this year’s South By Southwest. The Daily Texan talked...

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Springsteen’s music evolves with generation

Elijah Watson March 6, 2012

It seems that Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen has redefined his sound to capture the ears of a new generation. For his 17th album, Wrecking Ball, the artist opts for arena-rock grandeur to remain...

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Band readies for several SXSW performances after new album

Robert Starr March 6, 2012

Editor’s Note: The Daily Texan talked with Adam Levy, singer-songwriter and bandleader for The Honeydogs, to discuss the band’s latest album, What Comes After, released today. Levy will be...

Every Time I Die creates chaos with Ex Lives

Elijah Watson March 6, 2012

A self-proclaimed mix between a “Buffalo Bills tailgate party and a high school kegger,” metalcore ensemble Every Time I Die embodies the chaos that is bound to ensue if said high school kegger...

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Good Old War’s third album keeps it simple

Elijah Watson March 6, 2012

Good Old War are the new kids on the indie-folk block. There’s a pop backbone to their folk-driven songs, combining the sweet harmonies of Fleet Foxes with the down-by-the-beach vibes of Jack Johnson....

The Honeydogs’ tenth album returns to the band’s roots

Robert Starr March 6, 2012

With an opening track titled “Particles or Waves,” alluding to quantum duality and other songs that make references to Greek mythology and philosophy, one may be tempted to say that The Honeydogs’...

Artist exhibits multiple musical abilities

Rainy Schermerhorn March 6, 2012

“We’ll dance like cancer survivors,” sings Andrew Bird in “Near Death Experience,” “Like we’re grateful simply to be alive” — lyrics that resonate...

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The Business, Cowboy Indian Bear subvert musical norms

Daniel Munoz March 5, 2012

Editor’s note: This is a weekly series showcasing the best live music of the coming week. THE BUSINESS The Business has become a career for singer Micky Fitz. Since starting the punk band in...

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