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Music Monday: UT professor talks Saturday Night Live performance

Music Monday: UT professor talks Saturday Night Live performance

Prisha Mehta, General Life & Arts Reporter February 20, 2023

When Dr. Mallory McHenry isn’t on campus teaching harp lessons or leading the student harp ensemble, she’s performing across the country with the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers, a professional choral...

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute takes audience on time-traveling journey

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute takes audience on time-traveling journey

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 20, 2023

A burst of the bright California soft rock sound echoed as every member of the standing room only, sold out crowd sang “Go Your Own Way” in unison.  As Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute...

UT students launch platform to sell digital audio scraps

UT students launch platform to sell digital audio scraps

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 16, 2023

When Henry Quillin listens to Diplo’s music, he said he enjoys the harmonious loops and beats layered throughout the DJ’s electronically produced songs. However, his business partner Alejo Orvañanos...

The Daily Texan’s 2023 Rock Hall of Fame Picks

The Daily Texan’s 2023 Rock Hall of Fame Picks

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 14, 2023

Fleetwood Mac, Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin make up just three of the 365 musical names inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame since its inception in 1986. Along with an international body...

Music Monday: UT freshman reflects on musical journey and latest song ‘wasting my time’

Music Monday: UT freshman reflects on musical journey and latest song ‘wasting my time’

Prisha Mehta, General Life & Arts Reporter February 13, 2023

Raised in England by a musician father, Jon Colambo spent most of his life immersed in music. Artists like The Beatles, The Ramones and Stevie Ray Vaughn filled his childhood home and inspired him to learn...

Paramore continues to deliver alternative indie goodness through new album ‘This Is Why’

Paramore continues to deliver alternative indie goodness through new album ‘This Is Why’

Anai Jaime, General Life & Arts Reporter February 12, 2023

Paramore reawakens Gen Z’s love for alternative indie rock while also satisfying long-time fans with their new album, “This is Why.” The band ended its hiatus by beginning a new chapter with the...

The Daily Texan’s playlist to accompany Galentine’s Day celebrations

The Daily Texan’s playlist to accompany Galentine’s Day celebrations

Stephanie Jumper, General Life & Arts Reporter February 12, 2023

As stores line their windows with chocolate hearts and copious amounts of pink, Valentine’s Day can drain the joy of those spending it without a special someone. However, celebrating the day with close...

Liveshot: Suki Waterhouse puts on dreamy performance at Emo’s

Liveshot: Suki Waterhouse puts on dreamy performance at Emo’s

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

Emo’s Austin became “The Coolest Place In The World” on Tuesday. On the latest stop of model-turned-alternative singer Suki Waterhouse’s North American tour, she lit up the Emo’s stage performing...

Add these Desi R&B artists to your playlist

Add these Desi R&B artists to your playlist

Meera Hatangadi, General Life&Arts Reporter February 8, 2023

As Desi artists make waves in Western music spheres, Desi R&B — a South Asian subgenre of R&B — continues to garner attention from large audiences, Desi and non-Desi alike. For individuals...

DJ duo Moontanners grows alongside developing student EDM community

DJ duo Moontanners grows alongside developing student EDM community

Logan Dubel, Senior Life & Arts Reporter February 5, 2023

Whenever attending a party, David Cohen found himself above the crowd in the DJ booth, playing some of his favorite EDM tracks from his phone. The mechanical engineering senior said his skills transformed...

If you like boygenius, The Daily Texan recommends four artists to add to your playlist

If you like boygenius, The Daily Texan recommends four artists to add to your playlist

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter January 30, 2023

Formed in 2018 by Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus, indie rock trio boygenius garnered critical acclaim with their self-titled debut EP, becoming the ninth highest-selling independent record...

Sam Smith’s ‘Gloria’ delivers unapologetic insight about self-love

Sam Smith’s ‘Gloria’ delivers unapologetic insight about self-love

Anai Jaime, Life and Arts General Reporter January 29, 2023

No stranger to the spotlight, Sam Smith’s single “Unholy” went viral on TikTok in fall 2022 and created a wave of anticipation from eager fans to hear their fourth studio album Gloria, which they...

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