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Q&A: Billie Eilish talks SXSW, songwriting

Hailey Howe March 10, 2018

At just 16 years old, Los Angeles-based singer Billie Eilish will take the stage at South by Southwest. The songstress began singing as a young child and went viral after she released her debut single,...

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Q&A: Mother Falcon Prepares for a Second Flight

Ruben Paquian March 10, 2018

The 12-man Austin-based indie orchestra Mother Falcon, formed in 2008, have been composing and performing orchestral pop tunes for years. Since their successful albums You Knew, Alhambra and Good Luck...

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Lynyrd Skynyrd founder and guitarist Gary Rossington discusses upcoming SXSW documentary

Chris Duncan March 10, 2018

In their heyday, Lynyrd Skynyrd was a 70s Southern rock powerhouse, but after a tragic 1977 plane crash, the surviving members of the band were left without their brothers. The band has since reunited...

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Blues concert venue adds to Austin’s rich legacy

Karsyn Lemmons March 9, 2018

What do a DNA and software company, famous Austin concert venue Antone’s — of Stevie Ray Vaughan fame — and UT Austin all have in common? Spencer Wells holds a place in his heart for...

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J-Hope gives listeners a taste of his world with debut mixtape

Tiana Woodard March 8, 2018

For the last few years, any tweet including #Hixtape coupled with fans’ cries of frustration and nerves of anticipation — until last Friday. After years of songwriting, editing and sound...

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Moby’s ‘Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt’ dives into extraordinary melancholy

Ruben Paquian March 7, 2018

After a series of mediocre releases, Moby’s Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt delivers a sound reminiscent of his early ’90s electro vibes, creating an album that is guaranteed to have...

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The Peterson Brothers take their soulful performances around the country

Trent Thompson March 7, 2018

From blues to rock, country and jazz, there is no genre that hasn’t made its home in Austin. As a part of the “Live Music Capital of the World,” brothers Glenn and Alex Peterson have...

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Austin’s Center for Music Therapy helps those who can not walk, one note at a time

Sierra Quarzaza February 26, 2018

Relearning to walk takes a toll on people with movement disorders or brain injuries, but Austin’s Center for Music Therapy believes music can ease a patient’s journey to getting back on their...

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Kero Kero Bonito dives into new musical waters with latest EP

Wes Willgrubs February 26, 2018

Kero Kero Bonito, the group known for its cute dance hall sound with a blend of J-Pop, is back with a new EP that explores different sounds for the group. Kero Kero Bonito broke out with their LP Bonito...

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Austin’s shining stars of a unique hip hop landscape

Wes Willgrubs February 21, 2018

Magna Carda When you think of Austin hip-hop, Magna Carda is the group that comes to mind. Formed in 2012, the group already has several EPs and mixtapes under its belt, the latest being Coffee Table...

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Sofar Sounds is changing the music culture one secret show at a time

Liliana Hall February 20, 2018

Last Saturday, dozens of people showed up at the Blu Dot, a furniture store in downtown Austin — and it wasn’t because there was a sale on ottomans. Sofar Sounds used the location as a venue...

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Ought ventures into new territory with latest LP The Room Inside the World

Ruben Paquian February 19, 2018

The latest studio album, The Room Inside the World, from Canadian post punk/alternative rock band Ought takes a leap into new territory. However, despite talking classic elements from the past and present,...

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