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Brockhampton follows up on their explosive debut with an introspective sequel

Chris Duncan August 30, 2017

A few decades ago, cutting-edge media was dictated by companies in sweeping and calculated moves, but the widespread use of the internet by artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Odd Future rebuked traditional...

The definitive albums of summer 2017

Chris Duncan August 28, 2017

Summer is a time to relax, unwind and check out for a while. If you’ve been traveling, caught up in work or just plain not paying attention, here were the five premier releases of the season. Rocket...

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Slideshow: Photos from Float Fest 2017

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Aaron’s Rock and Roll keeps a steady beat going despite changing times

Jose Gonzalez July 21, 2017

From the psychedelic era of the '60s to the craziness of today’s current bar scene on East Sixth, Aaron's Rock and Roll works hard to uphold its legacy as a landmark of Austin’s rock...

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Red Yarn takes a hand at writing children’s music with puppets

Jose Gonzalez July 17, 2017

Children’s music and animal puppets aren’t intimidating to most, but for Red Yarn, they pose a challenging task in modernizing traditional folk music while making shows the whole family can...

San Antonio finds pride in the return of its youngest music festival, Mala Luna Fest

Matt Barron July 17, 2017

With the unexpected success of its latest music festival, Mala Luna, San Antonio continues to diversify its music scene and find a new reason to be proud of its community. Despite its size, San...

4:44, Jay-z’s self-critical response to Lemonade, is the real hip-hop we’ve been waiting for

Matt Barron July 5, 2017

Following his induction to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Jay-Z sets his ego aside and confronts infidelities hinted at in Beyonce’s “Lemonade,” with his latest album, 4:44. Through...

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Iron Maiden astonishes fans at the book of souls concert in San Antonio

Joshua Guerra June 27, 2017

Flamethrowers and fireworks lit the stage as Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson calmly walked out onto a Mayan-themed stage in a black hoodie, cargo pants, and combat boots. As he hovered over a smoky...

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Mod Sun reflects on Free Press performance

Hannah Plantowsky June 12, 2017

Mod Sun, a rising rapper, rocker and author from Minnesota, was one of the opening acts at Houston’s Free Press Summer Festival last Saturday. Chugging beers and jumping into the crowd, Mod Sun was...

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Summer music camp lets girls shine, shred

Rachel Zein June 12, 2017

One week ago, middle and high school-aged girls were cooped up in classrooms all across the city, eagerly watching the seconds hand on the clock tick down to summer. Now, under the radiating warmth of...

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Slideshow: Photos from Free Press Summer Festival 2017

Mary Pistorius and Joshua Guerra June 8, 2017

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Slideshow: Photos from Neon Desert Music Festival 2017

Andrea Velgis, Itzel Payan, and Angel Ulloa June 2, 2017

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