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Austin DJ Turito talks new stage persona, upcoming music

Austin DJ Turito talks new stage persona, upcoming music

Sage Dunlap, Life&Arts Editor June 12, 2023

After evolving the stage persona of Y2K over eight years, Austin DJ Turito Moreno craved a rebrand. This March, the three-time Austin Music Awards nominee took to the stage as Turito — a lifelong...

The Daily Texan’s playlist for any poolside occasion

The Daily Texan’s playlist for any poolside occasion

Sage Dunlap, Life&Arts Editor June 5, 2023

With summer in full swing, Austin residents can escape the sweltering Texas heat with a swim. Whether you’re braving the chill of Barton Springs or taking a dip in Deep Eddy Pool, The Daily Texan compiled...

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” nothing short of remarkable

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” nothing short of remarkable

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist June 1, 2023

After a five-year wait, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” written by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, swings into theaters and sets a new standard for superhero movies. “Spider-Man: Across...

Austin celebrates Selena Day, honoring legacy of ‘Queen of Tejano music’

Austin celebrates Selena Day, honoring legacy of ‘Queen of Tejano music’

Melani Alanis, General Life&Arts Reporter April 19, 2023

At 5 years old, Tanisha Washington first watched the 1997 film “Selena.” Washington’s connection to Selena Quintanilla did not stop at her childhood, carrying her love for the Texas-born singer...

Historic Austin City Limits piano brought back to life

Historic Austin City Limits piano brought back to life

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 19, 2023

When Austin City Limits taped its first show inside UT’s Studio 6A in 1974, a grand house piano sat firmly on the stage under the spell of musician Bobbie Nelson, while her famed brother Willie’s voice...

Student artist Rae Marquez releases debut single ‘Be Aware’

Prisha Mehta, General Life&Arts Reporter April 18, 2023

Last summer, minutes before Rachel Marquez sat down to take a morning exam for a business class, news of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade broke media outlets across the country. Shocked...

UT pianist wins concerto competition to perform with symphony

UT pianist wins concerto competition to perform with symphony

Corinne Piorokowski, General Life&Arts Reporter April 18, 2023

When graduate student Michael Lenahan sits at his piano bench on stage, his fingers know what keys to play.  Despite the thousands of notes in his 30-minute concerto piece, his hands glide through...

Review: 5SOS packages concert experience into newest album

Review: 5SOS packages concert experience into newest album

Stephanie Jumper, General Life&Arts Reporter April 16, 2023

In a world of polarizing opinions over which lyric interpretation is correct or which artist’s album reigns supreme, only one feeling unites all music appreciators: an unwavering disdain for expensive...

The Daily Texan’s playlist for finals season

The Daily Texan’s playlist for finals season

Meera Hatangadi, General Life&Arts Reporter April 13, 2023

With finals week approaching, stress runs high as students finish up the semester with final exams, projects and essays. The Daily Texan compiled a list of bright and upbeat songs sure to emanate positive...

Live Shot: Taylor Swift stuns on ‘The Eras Tour’ with nostalgic three-hour set

Live Shot: Taylor Swift stuns on ‘The Eras Tour’ with nostalgic three-hour set

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 10, 2023

Screams erupt across AT&T Stadium in Dallas as the lights dim, revealing a giant stopwatch on 110-foot-tall screens. Over the speakers, Lesley Gore’s 1963 anthem “You Don’t Own Me” begins to...

Singer-songwriter Jenna Raine on release of new single “Stupid Cupid,” upcoming music, performing with Joshua Bassett

Singer-songwriter Jenna Raine on release of new single “Stupid Cupid,” upcoming music, performing with Joshua Bassett

Amelia Engstrom, General Life&Arts Reporter April 3, 2023

Texas-born singer-songwriter Jenna Raine hopped on board The Complicated Tour as an opener for Joshua Bassett, performing from Friday to Wednesday for the tour’s Texas leg, Nashville and Atlanta shows....

CMT Music Awards make star-studded Austin debut

CMT Music Awards make star-studded Austin debut

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 3, 2023

Longhorn nation became country music’s new home Sunday night as the Country Music Television Music Awards aired live from Moody Center. With unbelievable performances from country music’s biggest names,...

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