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Lupe Fiasco drops the ball with latest album

Chris Duncan February 13, 2017

In a strange way, this album review is completely unnecessary. Lupe Fiasco himself already penned a review of his latest album DROGAS Light and posted it to his Twitter.  As a result of his enthusiastic...

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UT alumna to perform at black composers concert

Acacia Coronado February 10, 2017

Artina McCain didn’t always plan on becoming a performer, but found herself falling deeply in love with music and everything that it represents. “It is not an easy job to be a musician,...

Syd releases enjoyable but forgettable debut record

Chris Duncan February 7, 2017

As a key member of the alternative R&B revival, Syd creates some of the most interesting and empowering music of her genre. However, with her highly anticipated debut, she may have left some fans wondering...

Sampha’s debut album explores pain and grief

Chris Duncan February 6, 2017

After spending much of his time in the shadows of other artists to craft his sound, Sampha Sisay has finally broken out into his own with a fantastic debut album. Sampha entered mainstream rap...

Migos releases frat party album of the year, and it’s surprisingly decent

Chris Duncan January 31, 2017

Trap has overstayed its welcome in hip-hop. Too many artists are jumping on the bandwagon, saturating the subgenre far beyond its limit. Yet Migos, who may have written the trap bible and brought the genre...

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UT student uses blog to share passion for live music

Hannah Plantowsky January 30, 2017

Ever since she was a preteen, Elah Shalev would wait hours, general admissions ticket in hand, to be in the front row of every concert she saw. Years of singing along to her favorite songs live, watching...

Ty Segall’s new album maintains the consistency he’s known for

Chris Duncan January 30, 2017

Although he already has one self-titled album to his name, Ty Segall has reworked his sound yet again. With so many albums behind him, he’s due for a restatement, something he aims for with his latest...

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300: Cactus Cafe booking agent finds self through music

Daisy Wang January 25, 2017

Austin’s music scene is thriving, but it’s only thanks to those like Matt Muñoz who keep it alive. Growing up, music was always a part of Muñoz’s life. At age 11, Muñoz...

Foxygen finds its groove on newest album

Chris Duncan January 24, 2017

Thriving as a music duo is traditionally quite difficult, with many groups often expanding with unofficial members to find a more welcoming sound. On their newest album, Foxygen have done just that. Amongst...

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Cheer Up Charlies offers safe space, local music to Austinites

Daisy Wang January 24, 2017

Amidst a sea of creative minds, UT alumna Maggie Lea and Tamara Hoover found each other through a shared appreciation of music, the LGBTQ community and each other. In a matter of time, their partnership...

AFI disappoints once again on newest LP

Chris Duncan January 23, 2017

With a motivational political climate and a fatigue of several popular genres, rock music is primed to make a comeback in 2017. Unfortunately, AFI won’t be the band to bring it back. After their...

The Music of Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Chris Duncan January 20, 2017

On Friday, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, and like every other before him, Trump will hold a post-inaugural celebration with musicians spanning many genres. Here’s...

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