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Tyler, the Creator shines light on darkness with Chromakopia

Tyler, the Creator shines light on darkness with Chromakopia

Behr Rinke, Life&Arts General Reporter October 29, 2024

Days after headlining the Austin City Limits Music Festival, Tyler, The Creator announced his seventh studio album, Chromakopia. The follow-up to 2021’s Call Me If You Get Lost, an album centered around...

Austin-based Black Books releases new album, member and former professor talks album design

Austin-based Black Books releases new album, member and former professor talks album design

Charlotte Karner, General Life&Arts Reporter October 29, 2024

As a former faculty member and adjunct professor in UT’s Department of Art and Art History, Clarke Curtis said he felt confident in his design and printmaking abilities. However, not knowing what academics...

Kate Angel performs at the Far Out Lounge on Oct. 24, 2024 as part of her Fall 2024 “Rock for a Cause” Halo Tour. Performing alongside artists Christine Renner and RoZY, her “Rock for a Cause” series of concerts hopes to raise money for cancer research for MD Anderson.

Q&A: Musician discusses benefit for UT cancer research

Brynn Dominguez, General Life&Arts Reporter October 27, 2024

After losing her grandmother to cancer, rock artist Kate Angel decided to host the “Kate Angel Rock For A Cause” fundraiser to raise money for the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Angel...

Blue Birds Jazz Combo preform at Mozart's The Loft on October 17, 2024.

Butler Jazz Combos perform at Mozart’s, provides welcoming space for local jazz community

Ana Taveira and Charlotte Karner October 21, 2024

As the sun begins to set over Lake Austin, Austinites gather in Mozart’s Coffee Roasters’ “The Loft” to enjoy fresh brews and the sweet sound of the Butler School of Music’s jazz combos. What...

Andy Langer in front of the Cactus Cafe on Oct. 14, 2024.

New senior director of live music and entertainment, Andy Langer aims to revive UT’s live music and entertainment scene

Katherine Jones, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 16, 2024

Thirty years after earning his degree, Andy Langer, a journalism alumnus from the class of ‘94, returns to the University as the senior director of live music and entertainment. Langer said this role...

Celebrated jazz musician Branford Marsalis performs alongside UT jazz students

Celebrated jazz musician Branford Marsalis performs alongside UT jazz students

Analise Pickerrell, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 14, 2024

As if witnessing a musical conversation between master and student, all eyes fixated on Branford Marsalis in awe as the celebrated jazz musician led the UT jazz students in a saxophone solo. The Grammy...

Kaylyn Caudillo performs for Muses & Mics Night on October 10th, 2024.

‘Muses and Mics’ event brings night of art, live performance

Maya Thakur, General Life&Arts Reporter October 13, 2024

On Oct. 10, students of all different backgrounds and majors filled the WCP ballroom. Colorful lights danced along the walls, and paintings and digital artwork lined the room. At the front of the ballroom,...

Martin Leon preforming Laberinto from his 2023 EP "Mirror Images" at the Cactus Cafe on October 3, 2024.

Martin Leon brings indie alternative rock-pop from Rio Grande Valley to UT

Maya Thakur, Life&Arts General Reporter October 7, 2024

Martin Leon grew up playing music. From about the age of 12, Leon played in a variety of bands, from an acoustic trio to a Beatles cover band. As a teenager, he began writing his own music, melding...

Chappell Roan performs at Austin City Limits Music Fest at Zilker Park on October 6, 2024.

Photo Gallery: ACL Fest Weekend 1

Coco Becker, Associate Photo Editor October 6, 2024

Anycia opens for Flo and Kehlani during an ACL Fest Night at Moody Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2024.

Q&A: Rapper, songwriter Anycia on her debut success in music industry, opening for Kehlani

Brynn Dominguez, Life&Arts General Reporter October 6, 2024

Ahead of Kehlani’s “Crash World Tour” Austin stop on Friday, Anycia strutted across the stage in burnt orange, hyping up the crowd for her interactive performance and hit songs from her debut album...

Prom Queen performs at Austin City Limits Music Fest on October 5, 2024.

Photo Gallery: ACL Fest 2024 Weekend 1 Saturday

Coco Becker, Associate Photo Editor October 6, 2024

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