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Live Blog: Fun Fun Fun Fest | Nov. 8, 2015

Chris Duncan November 8, 2015

This weekend, we'll be live-blogging Fun Fun Fun Fest and all it’s underground performances.  Follow Daily Texan reporters, photographers and videographers as we post the highlights of our...

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Live Blog: Fun Fun Fun Fest Nov. 7, 2015

Chris Duncan November 7, 2015

Update (11 p.m.): After giving a shoutout to the UT football team for “getting business done,” the Wu-tang Clan put on a typical energetic and chaotic show. The group mentioned Ol Dirty...

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Live Blog: Fun Fun Fun Fest Nov. 6, 2015

Chris Duncan November 6, 2015

Update (11:45 p.m.): To end Friday evening, CHVRCHES put on a mediocre, but jubilant performance. The trio attracted a large crowd, but failed to impress with a fairly uneventful performance. The...

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Andrew Jackson Jihad frontman Sean Bonnette discusses songwriting, life changes

Rachel Rascoe November 6, 2015

Editor’s note: This Q&A was edited for clarity and brevity. Inspired by skate tricks and inside jokes, Andrew Jackson Jihad lyrics are often existential, sometimes political and other times...

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Stellar lineup, event improvements among things to look forward to at Fun Fun Fun Fest 2015

Chris Duncan November 6, 2015

Fun Fun Fun Fest has grown exponentially since its beginning in Waterloo Park in December 2006. Even when prices increased and venues changed, the three-day event has stayed true to its original goal of...

Retro-review: Revisiting Wu-Tang Clan’s debut album in anticipation of Fun Fun Fun Fest

Stephen Acevedo November 6, 2015

Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) in 1993. This album presented the world with perhaps the most absurdly brilliant hip-hop group of all time. With Wu-Tang Clan bringing...

Online favorite Alex G chats about new album

Rachel Rascoe November 6, 2015

Alex Giannascoli, who makes music under the pseudonym Alex G, was regarded over the past few years as the Internet’s best-kept secret. Known for low-tech recording from his bedroom in Philadelphia,...

Q&A: Issa Gold of The Underachievers discusses musical influences, goals

Matt Robertson November 4, 2015

Issa Gold and AK, a rap duo under the moniker the Underachievers, combine psychedelic influences with fast-paced beats to create lyrically driven music. The pair performs at the Parish on Wednesday night...

Two albums to listen to: A couple of live recordings

Chris Duncan November 3, 2015

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

EL VY’s influences span decades, resulting in eclectic, modern sound

Jordan Rudner November 3, 2015

About 20 seconds into EL VY’s debut album, Return to the Moon, one thing becomes clear: Although that’s definitely Matt Berninger’s inimitable baritone, this is decidedly not a The National...

Monthly Playlist: Four bands to appease your inner introvert this November

Marisa Charpentier November 2, 2015

As temperatures cool off and you retreat to coffeehouses and libraries this November, feed your inner introvert with music from these four artists. Wild Child An indie pop band from Austin, Wild...

The Neighbourhood attempts to redefine image with second album

Chris Duncan November 2, 2015

With its 2013 debut album I Love You., California’s five-piece band The Neighbourhood kicked off its mission to make its dark R&B-alternative rock combo a hallmark in popular music. Two years...

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