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Angel Olsen bares all in “Big Time”

Angel Olsen bares all in “Big Time”

Darren Puccala, Life and Arts General Reporter June 9, 2022

Unapologetic in her approach to love and grief, singer-songwriter Angel Olsen dives into a country sound, utilizing heart-wrenching storytelling to open herself up on Big Time. The 10-track album released...

The Daily Texan’s road trip playlist to accompany you cross-country

The Daily Texan’s road trip playlist to accompany you cross-country

Reya Mosby, Life and Arts Editor June 9, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the June 7, 2022 flipbook. Trudging through vast open fields and repetitive terrains can make summer road tripping dense and boring, but the perfect soundtrack...

070 Shake conquers self-discovery, romantic troubles with You Can’t Kill Me

070 Shake conquers self-discovery, romantic troubles with You Can’t Kill Me

Sage Dunlap, Life & Arts Reporter June 5, 2022

070 Shake’s sophomore album release captures the melodrama of young love and self-discovery in the 14-track project You Can’t Kill Me released June 3. The project — an impressive whirlwind of alternative...

Live Shot: Olivia Rodrigo, Holly Humberstone bring music, vibrant energy to Moody

Live Shot: Olivia Rodrigo, Holly Humberstone bring music, vibrant energy to Moody

Fiza Kuzhiyil, Associate Managing Editor May 23, 2022

Fans in lavender crop tops and prom dresses start lining up for the show before the sun rises. With an hour left until the doors open, the line wraps around the venue. Chart-topping artist Olivia Rodrigo...

"Harry's House" album cover

Harry Styles cultivates eclectic and vulnerable body of music in new album

Reya Mosby, Life & Arts Editor May 23, 2022

Harry Styles draws back the curtains and provides a more intimate glimpse of his life with his highly anticipated third album, Harry’s House, released May 20. The album provides an eclectic music experience,...

Summer Stunner: Upbeat songs for the summer

Summer Stunner: Upbeat songs for the summer

Joe Freedman, Life and Arts general reporter May 4, 2022

With finals commencing and the air getting warmer, summertime is right around the corner. Alongside the experiences of adventure, self-growth and discovery that summer brings, the season needs music to...

Austin hip hop artist BlackLight talks opening for Katy Perry, Queer Eye experience, future aspirations

Austin hip hop artist BlackLight talks opening for Katy Perry, Queer Eye experience, future aspirations

Darren Puccala, Life & Arts Reporter May 2, 2022
The Daily Texan sat down with Reggie DeVore to discuss his journey as a musician, his biggest performances and his appearance on Queer Eye. 
Faye Webster reimagines old songs with new, dreamy renditions on Car Therapy Sessions EP

Faye Webster reimagines old songs with new, dreamy renditions on Car Therapy Sessions EP

Sage Dunlap, Life & Arts Reporter May 1, 2022
The unexpected combination of Webster’s no-frills lyricism and Pollard’s grand orchestral sound dazzles, making Car Therapy Sessions a thrilling listen for fans old and new.
The Daily Texan's summertime playlist to soak up lonesome woes

The Daily Texan’s summertime playlist to soak up lonesome woes

Sasha Haynes, Life and Arts reporter April 27, 2022

As summer — in all its blazing glory — nears, most look forward to a time free of stress or academic commitment. However, for some, being away from friends and the social experience of college can...

Student musicians reflect on making music, performing at co-ops

Student musicians reflect on making music, performing at co-ops

Sebastian Barajas, Life & Arts Reporter April 26, 2022

People often think of music as an escape because the medium allows artists to share their ideas in a more emotional context than written words. Punk rock bands, such as Mishi Mishi, Sludge and Lady Pearl...

Sound in Sculpture’s Eighth Annual performance moves audience with music and physical art

Sound in Sculpture’s Eighth Annual performance moves audience with music and physical art

Leeza Meyer, Life and Arts General Reporter April 25, 2022

The composer gave a slight nod, and the Anna Hiss Gymnasium Courtyard flooded with choral voices and string instruments. Singers took turns performing in different languages, and a string solo played rhythmic...

GRAE showcases polished sound, potential with nostalgia-themed debut album ‘Whiplash’

GRAE showcases polished sound, potential with nostalgia-themed debut album ‘Whiplash’

Angela Lim, Life & Arts Reporter April 18, 2022

“Boxes,” the first track of GRAE’s debut album Whiplash, greets listeners with a four-second cacophony of mangled guitars in their left ear before diving into a bassline, which permeates the...

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