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Quinn XCII talks marriage, music and making it

Jordyn Zitman April 22, 2019

Detroit native Quinn XCII packed Stubb’s Bar-B-Q on April 17 for the final show of his 2019 tour “From Tour With Love.” After graduating from Michigan State University, Quinn was signed...

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Lizzo offers refreshing take on body positivity with third studio album ‘Cuz I Love You’

Sandeep Bhakta April 22, 2019

Body positivity hasn’t always been the norm, but with Cuz I Love You, Texan singer, rapper and songwriter Lizzo makes music that preaches her own self-love while extending the same message to her...

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Q&A: ROC Nation CEO Jay Brown discusses experience in music industry

Landry Allred April 19, 2019

Jay Brown, CEO of entertainment company ROC Nation, visited UT on April 17 to talk about his career experience and successes as the final VIP Distinguished Speaker of the semester. ROC Nation represents...

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‘Homecoming’ documentary pays homage to black college experience

Kamari Esquerra April 19, 2019

A year ago, Beyoncé made history with her groundbreaking Coachella performance, bringing the black experience to the annual music festival that attracts predominantly white audiences. On April...

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San Antonio band creates safety-oriented music festival to combat sexual assault

Thomas Galindo April 18, 2019

San Antonio band sleep well., comprised of students from different Austin-area universities, came together to combat sexual assault in San Antonio’s music scene. For the second year in a row,...

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Q&A: TC Superstar discusses dance, upcoming album

Nikhil Agrawal April 17, 2019

UT alumnus Connor McCampbell (‘17) started TC Superstar as a solo project in 2017. Since then, he has added dancers and musicians to assemble an eight-person troupe that are gaining traction in Austin,...

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Merry Jane and the Fondas bring punk-rock to a stage near you

Anna-Kay Reeves April 8, 2019

For Merry Jane and the Fondas members Serenity Autumn, Ally Brown, John Young and Abhi Velaga, Austin’s do-it-yourself music community has been nothing but supportive as the band grows. For the...

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In effort for commercial success, Khalid pays the price on ‘Free Spirit’

Thomas Galindo April 8, 2019

Two years after his breakout debut album American Teen, Khalid’s mood has shifted from youthful nostalgia to somber pessimism — and in terms of musicality, it isn’t for the better. While...

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Hozier harnesses passion in Austin performance

Landry Allred April 3, 2019

Following his recent album release “Wasteland, Baby!” at the beginning of March, Hozier was quick to jump on the tour bus. Musician Andrew Hozier-Byrne, professionally known as Hozier, performed...

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Late at night or early in the morning, student DJs are running KVRX

Lindsey Ferris April 2, 2019

Austin may be sleeping, but KVRX student DJs are busy entertaining the city armed with coffee and a passion for their radio show. KVRX is UT’s student-run radio station dedicated to playing “none...

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Christian Sparks and the Beatnik Bandits play in Austin for fan exposure

Trinady Joslin April 1, 2019

Folking around on Speedway, Christian Sparks and the Beatnik Bandits handed out flyers to promote their upcoming show. Strumming on guitars and drumming on a box drum, members played original songs and...

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Indie rock band Wallows’ debut album ‘Nothing Happens’ shows it’s normal to be in turmoil

Sandeep Bhakta March 25, 2019

With their debut album Nothing Happens, released March 22, Wallows encapsulates the melancholy and whirlwind of youth while making it sound almost fun. The three-piece band consists of Braeden Lemasters...

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