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4 no-skip albums turning 10 in 2024

4 no-skip albums turning 10 in 2024

Diego Saldana, General Life&Arts Reporter January 15, 2024

As students settle into the new year with anticipation of fresh experiences in 2024, revisiting some of the aging but beloved Generation Z albums keeps motivation strong. Luckily, 2014 left  a selection...

Success & ‘Sunburns’: catching up with West 22nd

Success & ‘Sunburns’: catching up with West 22nd

Logan Dubel, Life&Arts Desk Editor November 30, 2023

Five songs, 50-plus shows and fans singing along to “Sunburns” encapsulate what West 22nd could call a “Sweet!” and “Sunny” year. In just months, the indie-rocking UT students went from West...

Odesza closes out Austin City Limits 2023 Weekend 1 on October 8, 2023.

December: Austin Live Music Monthly

Charlotte Karner, General Life&Arts Reporter November 29, 2023

Before heading home for the holidays, Austinites can get ready for the holiday season this month with live music. From holiday tunes to jazz, Austin puts on a show for every type of listener. The Daily...

UT resident quartet’s collaboration with fellow Austin musicians earns Grammy nomination

UT resident quartet’s collaboration with fellow Austin musicians earns Grammy nomination

Flora Farr, General Life&Arts Reporter November 27, 2023

When Austin choral group Conspirare’s album House of Belonging received a Grammy nomination for 2024 Best Choral Performance this month, all contributors appreciated the recognition of their hard work....

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Photo from left to right: Dillion Aitala, Isabella Martinez, Logan Kerman, Jimmy Mercado

Local psych garage band Grocery Bag serves up mosh rock they’ve mastered live on debut album ‘Break You’

Rob Paine, General Life&Arts Reporter November 27, 2023

Grocery Bag, a dynamic local psych garage band, released their debut album Break You on Nov. 25. The four-piece outfit consists of Isabella Martinez on guitar and lead vocals, Logan Kerman on bass, Jimmy...

Students share nostalgic songs, reflect on their past

Students share nostalgic songs, reflect on their past

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

As the year comes to a close, a sense of reflection washes over students. One may turn to songs where they stored their most sentimental memories in the strums and hums to reminisce. To celebrate the spirit...

Austin’s Jazz Map

Austin’s Jazz Map

Michael Lewinbuk, General Life&Arts Reporter November 15, 2023

Austin’s rich history as the live music capital of the world extends into many genres as the illustrious city became home to musicians of all kinds. The history of jazz music in Austin extends all the...

Laufey performs at the Paramount Theater during her “Bewitched” Tour on Nov. 10, 2023.

Liveshot: Laufey celebrates first Grammy nomination with Austin, delivers spellbinding pop-jazz performance

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 12, 2023

“I especially love Austin now because this will forever be the city where I found out that I received a Grammy nomination,” Laufey said to the crowd at Paramount Theatre on Friday. In addition to her...

N.O.A. discusses midnight release, relationship to music

N.O.A. discusses midnight release, relationship to music

Joey Clark, General Life&Arts Reporter November 12, 2023

Israeli-Moroccan singer, songwriter, and Texas-Ex Noa Belillti, otherwise known as N.O.A., will release her newest song, “Ba Li,” and an accompanying music video on Monday. With an energetic trap beat...

Renowned jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard accompanied the UT Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble as a soloist for their final concert of the semester at Bates Concert Hall on Nov. 8, 2023.

Terence Blanchard swings alongside the UT jazz cats

Isabella Capuchino, General Life&Arts Reporter November 10, 2023

This Wednesday, patrons packed Bates Concert Hall to catch a whistle of the renowned jazz trumpeter and composer, Terence Blanchard. He accompanied the UT Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble as a soloist...

The Daily Texan’s Friendsgiving playlist

The Daily Texan’s Friendsgiving playlist

Kaeli Kampschmidt, General Life&Arts Reporter November 8, 2023

Thanksgiving break means traveling home with new friends and allowing them to meet old ones. The colliding of worlds marked by deep conversations, inside jokes and home-cooked meals happens effortlessly...

November: Austin Live Music Monthly

November: Austin Live Music Monthly

Charlotte Karner, General Life&Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

Known for its vibrant live music scene, Austin offers performances for every type of music fan. From folk and indie-rock to mainstream pop, The Daily Texan compiled a list of must-see shows this month.   Free:...

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