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Mariachi Ensemble brings a taste of Latino culture to campus

David Spector November 10, 2016

Elyanna Garcia stands with her guitar in hand on the steps of the Tower, adorned in a black and silver embroidered suit and sombrero. When she and the rest of her mariachi ensemble begin to play, they...

Alicia Keys discovers herself in latest album

Daisy Wang November 9, 2016

Rocking an untamed afro and bare face on her latest album cover, Alicia Keys appears more true to herself than ever. From bouncy, energetic melodies to stripped down acoustic ballads, the 16-track record...

Two albums to listen to: A couple of politically-charged albums to listen to post-election

Chris Duncan November 9, 2016

What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye’s impact on music was immense, with his name standing as a symbol for true artistry. He encouraged label artists to experiment, record...

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Common delivers impressive, politically charged album

Chris Duncan November 8, 2016

After 11 albums, listeners thought they had pretty much heard everything Common has to offer, but with his newest project, the rap legend ascends to new heights, delivering a fresh experience during a tumultuous...

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Sound on Sound Fest: Day Three proves worth the wait

Katie Walsh and Elizabeth Hlavinka November 8, 2016

Rain or shine, the show must go on. As a downpour flooded the festival grounds early Sunday afternoon, hundreds of fans evacuated to cars and shuttles thinking the three-day festival had come to a premature...

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Slideshow: Photos from Day three of Sound on Sound

Mary Pistorius, Stephanie Tacy, and Joshua Guerra November 7, 2016

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SOS Fest: Day Two brings ultimate dream pop experience

Katie Walsh and Elizabeth Hlavinka November 6, 2016

Day Two of Sound On Sound Festival kicked off to a muddy start after a round of heavy morning showers early Saturday, but that didn’t stop festivalgoers clad in rain boots and jackets from lining...

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Slideshow: Photos from Day two of Sound on Sound

Stephanie Tacy, Mary Pistorius, and Joshua Guerra November 6, 2016

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Electric hip-hop performances dominate Day One of inaugural Sound On Sound Music Festival

Katie Walsh and Elizabeth Hlavinka November 5, 2016

Slowly but surely, attendees trickled into the Sherwood Forest grounds Friday afternoon for the inaugural Sound On Sound Festival. The fest shares many similarities with downtown Austin’s Fun...

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Slideshow: Photos from Day one of Sound on Sound

Stephanie Tacy and Joshua Guerra November 5, 2016

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Q&A: Phantogram’s Sarah Barthel talks new album, finding light in darkness

Elizabeth Hlavinka November 4, 2016

Phantogram jumped into the music scene in 2009 with a boldness reflected in their sound. Since then, they have dominated the trip hop genre, and hits such as “When I’m Small” and “Don’t...

Best of the bottom: Sound On Sound Music Festival

Jackson Hawkins November 4, 2016

With headliners like Beach House, Explosions in the Sky and Young Thug performing at this year’s inaugural Sound On Sound Music Festival, it’s easy to forget there are a host of talented artists...

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