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Raveena comforts listeners, radiates enlightenment in ‘Asha’s Awakening’

Raveena comforts listeners, radiates enlightenment in ‘Asha’s Awakening’

Angela Lim, Life & Arts Reporter February 15, 2022
The album’s whimsical concept follows the story of Asha — a Punjabi princess the artist created — as she undergoes a millennia-long journey of enlightenment among the cosmos.
UT student musicians discuss experiences pursuing their passion in Austin

UT student musicians discuss experiences pursuing their passion in Austin

Darren Puccala, Life & Arts Reporter February 14, 2022

Late on a Friday night, a crowd begins to form in anticipation of the main act. Right then and there, the future of the Austin music scene begins to cultivate on stage, and the next big artist might just...

The Daily Texan’s Valentine’s Day playlist to sweep you off your feet

The Daily Texan’s Valentine’s Day playlist to sweep you off your feet

Angela Lim, Life and arts senior reporter February 10, 2022

Spending Valentine’s Day with a special someone? Beyond arranging the flowers and gifts, set the mood by updating your playlists. With Valentine’s Day preparations already underway, The Daily Texan...

The Daily Texan's winter playlist to keep you warm

The Daily Texan’s winter playlist to keep you warm

Angela Lim, Life and Arts Reporter January 28, 2022
As the months grow colder and Austin sees freezing temperatures, The Daily Texan compiled a playlist to accompany students on winter days spent both indoors and outdoors.
Students reflect on appeal, sentimentality of collecting physical music

Students reflect on appeal, sentimentality of collecting physical music

Kaiya Little, Life and Arts senior reporter January 28, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Jan. 25, 2022 flipbook. Drawn out by a record player’s needle, the final notes of a song meet the open air, lingering just slightly past its end. Tilting...

Joshua Bassett captures raw truth about working through trauma in new EP

Joshua Bassett captures raw truth about working through trauma in new EP

Reya Mosby, Life & Arts Reporter January 25, 2022

Joshua Bassett spent 2021 with the internet against him. The subject of dramatized, false narratives, the 21-year-old “High School Musical: The Musical - The Series” star turned to song to express...

Students recall their ‘Plot Twist,’ unexpected encounters that sparked growth

Students recall their ‘Plot Twist,’ unexpected encounters that sparked growth

Angela Lim, Life and Arts Reporter January 25, 2022
As Longhorns embark on a new chapter of their lives this semester, The Daily Texan asked students to share serendipitous moments that changed their lives.
Students share pop culture predictions for 2022

Students share pop culture predictions for 2022

Sage Dunlap, Life and Arts reporter January 19, 2022

Following an unpredictable year brimming with wacky celebrity engagements, delayed concerts and a weeklong Texas “snowpocalypse,” UT students relished in cheering away a year of chaos as the clock...

Fickle Friends relive lost time, youth in 'Are We Gonna Be Alright?'

Fickle Friends relive lost time, youth in ‘Are We Gonna Be Alright?’

Angela Lim, Life & Arts Reporter January 18, 2022
Four years after the release of their debut LP, "You Are Someone Else," Fickle Friends returned to the music scene with the 12-track collection "Are We Gonna Be Alright?" on Jan. 14.
UT music community says Eastern music should be celebrated by all

UT music community says Eastern music should be celebrated by all

Reya Mosby, Life and Arts reporter December 19, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the December 2 broadsheet.  The full-bodied sound of Bereket Middle Eastern Ensemble filled the Bates Recital Hall. Forty chorus members accompanied by...

Josef delivers intimate,  eclectic halloween performance at ‘Live at the Cactus Café’

Josef delivers intimate, eclectic halloween performance at ‘Live at the Cactus Café’

Mackenzie Sullivan, Life and Arts reporter December 18, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the November 2 flipbook. Donning matching vampire cloaks, fake blood and  fangs, Eli Josef and his bandmates reveled in red spot lights on the Cactus Café...

Student musicians pursue passion, embrace Austin music scene at UT

Student musicians pursue passion, embrace Austin music scene at UT

Peyton Sims, Life & Arts General Reporter December 15, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 19 flipbook.  After a week of long, back-to-back classes, government freshman Sydney Skinner strums her guitar at a local coffee shop. Dedicated...

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