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Candye Kane utilizes theatrics, versatility in blues album

Armando Arrona September 6, 2011

With her newest album Sister Vagabond, Los Angeles-based artist Candye Kane once again sings the blues. Even if you are not familiar with her life’s struggles, from a troubled childhood to recently...

Hella’s odd, math-rock style leaves listeners tripping

Eli Wilson September 6, 2011

With odd-metered time signatures, challenging rhythmic patterns and spontaneous transitions, math-rock is a genre that tests the limits of both the musician and the listener. Don Caballero and King Crimson...

Active Child to perform debut album

Elizabeth Hinojos September 2, 2011

A throbbing falsetto seeping through glimmering harp strings, mellow synth and reverb bass can be expected to resonate through Emo’s this Friday night, as Active Child will be making a stop in Austin...

The Loft opens to provide new student space

Kenny Chilton September 1, 2011

Whether it’s sitting at a table with friends and enjoying the art-decorated walls or standing on the terrace to get a sweeping view of UT, The Loft will offer many new opportunities before and after...

Seasoned punk rock trio comes of age

Neha Aziz August 30, 2011

Lindsay “Coco” Hames, Maria “Poni” Silver and Jeremy “Jem” Cohen make up Nashville rock trio The Ettes. Currently on tour, the band will perform at Emo’s tonight. The...

Summer picks help ease back-to-school blues

Julie Rene Tran August 29, 2011

Despite the buzzkill of all things back-to-school related, there are still 26 days of summer left. And while it does feel like summer all year round in Texas, with record heat most likely scorching our...

Chinese opera market grows, vocalists take on Mandarin

The Associated Press August 26, 2011

BEIJING — On his first attempt, Nicholas Brownlee manages to spit out the sound “shee.” His teacher patiently shakes her head. “It’s not ‘shee,’ it’s ‘xi,’”...

Matty Dee raps with dark, drug-related lyrics

Ali Breland August 26, 2011

“I don’t like you,” Matty Dee said, describing his mentality on life. “No, not you personally,” he clarifies with a sly chuckle. “We’re nasty-ass creatures. We...

‘Watch the Throne’ shows less egotistical side of Kanye West, Jay-Z

Christopher Nguyen August 10, 2011

After Kanye West and Jay-Z announced a collaborative album last year, one titled Watch the Throne no less, it seemed there would be a reemergence of the decadent ‘90s rap culture when Puff Daddy...

‘Skying’ recalls ’80s college rock with modern touches

Chris Nguyen August 9, 2011

The Horrors’ third album, Skying, is a move away from their previous albums, but it’s a leap backward into the sounds of ’80s college rock when The Jesus and Mary Chain and Echo &...

‘Bonfire’ offers eclectic mix that defies genre

Christopher Nguyen August 2, 2011

My M.O.’s album, Bonfire, lives up to the band’s name and features a mix of music that seems to please them. With the band members hailing from all across the world (Texas, Australia and...

Latest song releases give fans sneak peek into coming albums

Christopher Nguyen August 1, 2011

    “Drug Test,” Game, featuring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Leaked from Game’s long-awaited The R.E.D. Album, “Drug Test” doesn’t hold...

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