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Nelly energizes crowd at free concert before UT-West Virginia Game

Nelly energizes crowd at free concert before UT-West Virginia Game

Grace Hare, Life & Arts Reporter October 2, 2022

On Sat. Oct 1, R&B sensation Nelly took the stage at LBJ lawn to hype up a frenzied crowd of students and football fans camped out for tailgating and celebrating prior to the Texas vs. West Virginia...

Liveshot: Flipturn takes stage at Parish downtown

Liveshot: Flipturn takes stage at Parish downtown

Mimi Calzada, Life & Arts Reporter October 2, 2022

In dimly-lit, packed-to-the-brim Parish in downtown Austin, flipturn charmed the crowd with their unmatched energy and outstanding stage presence. A full floor and balcony danced and sang along to a 19-song...

Freddie Gibbs reflects on past, embraces successes with $oul $old $eparately

Freddie Gibbs reflects on past, embraces successes with $oul $old $eparately

Joe Freedman, Life & Arts Reporter October 2, 2022

With an enchanting allure, the voice of soul artist Norman Feels says “They said it couldn’t be done,” introducing Freddie Gibbs’ latest LP, “$oul $old $eparately,” released September 30th....

Rock On: Austin City Limits Readys for Season 48 Debut

Rock On: Austin City Limits Readys for Season 48 Debut

Logan Dubel, General Life & Arts Reporter September 29, 2022

Recognized as one of Austin's crown jewels and the longest-running music series in history, Austin City Limits will premiere its 48th season on PBS on Oct. 1, promising to delight fans in the live music...

Members of Black Country, New Road discuss remaining North American tour, new artistic direction

Darren Puccala and Chandler Rowley September 27, 2022

In the past year, British indie rock band Black Country, New Road rose to stardom in large part due to their eclectic sound on their 2021 debut album For the First Time and the resounding admiration for...

Movie soundtracks to listen to during late-night study sessions

Movie soundtracks to listen to during late-night study sessions

Mimi Calzada, Life and Arts Reporter September 25, 2022

For students scrambling to prepare for midterms, the perfect study set-up includes several different components: a caffeinated drink of choice, a snuggly pair of sweatpants and most importantly the perfect...

Lights Up: Prepare for Harry’s House at Moody Center

Lights Up: Prepare for Harry’s House at Moody Center

Logan Dubel, General Life and Arts Reporter September 21, 2022

Editor's note:  This story has been updated to reflect the updates to the merchandise line from 9:30 a.m. to now 11 a.m. The live music capital of the world can expect to get a “Watermelon Sugar”...

Liveshot: Misterwives at Longhorn City Limits

Liveshot: Misterwives at Longhorn City Limits

Kaiya Little, Life and Arts desk editor September 20, 2022

Soaked in blue stage lights and the setting sun, MisterWives frontwoman Mandy Lee captured the Saturday football game crowd with “find my way home” as an opener to the New York quintet’s show.  Amidst...

Black²: Black Midi, Black Country, New Road blow slanted roof off of Mohawk Austin

Black²: Black Midi, Black Country, New Road blow slanted roof off of Mohawk Austin

Chandler Rowley, Life& Arts General Reporter September 19, 2022

Fresh off the release of their eclectic and frenzied album Hellfire, London-based indie-rock outfit Black Midi commandeered two sold-out nights at Mohawk Austin’s outdoor stage. The venue stood as a...

Laufey shares how classical, jazz music meld in debut album Everything I Know About Love

Laufey shares how classical, jazz music meld in debut album Everything I Know About Love

Angela Lim, Life & Arts desk editor September 18, 2022

Artist and multi-instrumentalist Laufey envelops her songs with experiences from all the realms of her life, breathing life into timeless genres. Growing up surrounded by musicians, the romantic singer-songwriter...

Rina Sawayama bends genres, breaks hearts and lifts spirits in sophomore album about identity, childhood and trauma

Rina Sawayama bends genres, breaks hearts and lifts spirits in sophomore album about identity, childhood and trauma

Aaron Boehmer, Senior Life & Arts Reporter September 18, 2022

Coming off her luxurious debut album “SAWAYAMA,” popstar Rina Sawayama left no room to question her critical acclaim with her sophomore album, “Hold The Girl,” released on Sept. 16.  Baptized...

UT alum Alexi 8bit discusses breakthrough as solo artist, passion for songwriting

UT alum Alexi 8bit discusses breakthrough as solo artist, passion for songwriting

Darren Puccala, Life&Arts Reporter September 13, 2022

Austin's signature weird and unique city culture fosters a welcoming atmosphere for musicians to create and perform. For UT alumna Alexi 8bit, the renowned music scene provided the perfect setting for...

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