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21 Savage’s detainment, release sparks student discussion

Celesia Smith February 15, 2019

In 2018, ICE removed, on average, 700 undocumented immigrants from the U.S. every day. 21 Savage, a 26-year-old British-born rapper who calls Atlanta home, currently faces the same fate as the 256,000...

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UT student keeps collection of vinyl records worth $12,600

Landry Allred February 12, 2019

Over a year’s worth of tuition in the form of records lies in Michael West’s home. For the past 10 years, architecture junior West has collected over 400 vinyl records ranging from Aerosmith...

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UT student artist Lainey Gonzales adds unique twist to alt-pop country genre

Lindsey Ferris February 6, 2019

The stress that accompanies the arrival of a new semester may have students looking for some new, soothing music. Look no further than fellow Longhorn, singer-songwriter Lainey Gonzales.  Public...

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Longhorns battle it out for spot in Forty Acres Fest

Thomas Galindo February 6, 2019

TC Superstar, The Irons, Midnight Archives and Paperback will perform with one goal in mind: the student’s vote. These four bands with UT connections will compete in the Campus Events + Entertainment...

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‘You have to stand out’: Austin attorney David Komie ‘rocks’ — literally

Landry Allred February 6, 2019

By day, David Komie is co-founder and attorney for Komie & Morrow, LLP. By night, he’s the lead singer for his rock band Dharma Kings. For more than 40 years, Komie has played music since...

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In depth at Utalent Records: Tommy Sanchez

John Melendez February 1, 2019

Editor’s Note: “In depth at Utalent Records” is a weekly column highlighting the 2018–2019 student artists under the UT record label, Utalent Records. To most college students,...

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Backstreet’s back with experimental album ‘DNA’

Landry Allred January 31, 2019

Backstreet’s back, alright! Six years of silence can’t stop the Backstreet Boys. Friday’s release of their tenth studio album DNA resurrected hints of their pop-ish edge that ushered...

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Boogie delivers raw and emotional debut album

John Melendez January 28, 2019

It is not very often that an artist’s debut album is filled with deep introspection and maturity. While the pressure of creating a successful breakout project can cause artists to vie for radio hits,...

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Most anticipated albums of 2019

John Melendez January 24, 2019

As 2019 begins, the round-the-clock release cycle of the streaming era shows no signs of slowing. The music landscape has changed even further as some artists have released projects without warning or...

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In depth at Utalent Records: Darien Bernard

John Melendez January 23, 2019

Editor’s Note: “In depth at Utalent Records” is a weekly column highlighting the 2018–2019 student artists under the UT record label, Utalent Records. From a young age, music...

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Q&A: Jesse McCartney discusses musical career, future projects

Tiana Woodard January 13, 2019

It looks like 2019 may be the year in which fans get a genuine peek at Jesse McCartney’s “beautiful soul.” Four years after his fourth studio album In Technicolor, the former...

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The best shows to catch at ACL live this holiday season

Life & Arts Staff December 10, 2018

Need a break from stressing over final exams? Take a moment to look through Austin City Limits Live’s December lineup. This holiday season ACL Live brings a wide variety of performers to Austin in...

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