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Slideshow: Photos from JMBLYA Festival 2017

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Mac DeMarco releases a soothing, acoustic-based album

Chris Duncan May 4, 2017

Mac DeMarco has built an empire for himself on dirty overalls and gapped teeth. Now, with his newest record, he is abandoning some of what made him so popular and bringing in a new group to join the party. DeMarco’s...

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Gorillaz fail to deliver on hype with newest LP

Chris Duncan May 2, 2017

On their newest album, Gorillaz take yet another unexpected turn, moving toward electro and art pop while relying heavily on features to create a lackluster listen. After seven years of silence, teasers...

The Black Angels make major renovations on newest record

Chris Duncan April 24, 2017

One of the largest pitfalls musicians can fall into is the conumdrum of debut albums — the shock factor and value of a brand-new group often makes debuts extremely popular amongst fans but can often...

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Austin music venues continue to make local history

Chris Duncan April 18, 2017

“Live Music Capital of the World” might seem like just a gimmick to attract music-loving tourists, but just as the saying goes, it’s not bragging if it’s true.  From names...

Kendrick Lamar triumphs over hip-hop in newest release

Chris Duncan April 17, 2017

With the release of his instant classic To Pimp a Butterfly, Kendrick Lamar usurped the throne of hip-hop, but questions emerged concerning would come next. DAMN., released Friday, takes his music to a...

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Austin luthier works on guitars for music legends

Chris Duncan April 14, 2017

From helping build guitars for Jerry Garcia and Albert King, to meeting Willie Nelson in a dark, backroom private bar, Mark Erlewine’s career as a guitar builder and repairman certainly isn’t...

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Euphoria Music Festival

Carlos Garcia and Joshua Guerra April 11, 2017

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Bidi Bidi Banda celebrates Selena’s 46th Birthday at The Highball

Andrea Tinning April 10, 2017

Last year, The Highball faced its biggest crowd ever when over 1000 people showed up to hear Bidi Bidi Banda, Austin’s own Selena tribute band. This year, the celebration is going to be even bigger...

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Father John Misty releases a new record, turning his back on friendly pop tunes

Chris Duncan April 10, 2017

After the release of his solo breakout I Love You, Honeybear, Josh Tillman faced a difficult decision — create another record with the same sound and risk repetition, or go out on a limb and risk...

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Slideshow: Ariana Grande Dangerous Woman Tour

Joshua Guerra April 8, 2017

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Hunter Hayes talks future and Forty Acres Fest

Acacia Coronado April 3, 2017

At 25 years old, Hunter Hayes has already won a Country Music Award, been nominated for several Grammy awards and had a double platinum album. Now, he is ready to start over as he prepares to release a...

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