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Daily Texan Newscast: October 30, 2015

Lillian Michel and Anthony Green October 30, 2015

On this week’s episode of The Daily Texan Newscast, we cover the Safe Campus Act, a “supermouse” and changes to the university shuttle buses. Listen to a recap of the third GOP presidential...

Sam Hunt brings emotional mix of new songs, old hits to acoustic mixtape

Matt Robertson October 29, 2015

With music and style cues that emulate Atlanta hip-hop groups as much as the residents of Sam Hunt’s Georgia home, Hunt is a strange candidate for one of country’s fastest rising stars. Hunt...

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UT Wind Ensemble’s live score brings ‘Frankenstein’ to life

Megan Hix October 28, 2015

Just as Dr. Frankenstein brings his infamous monster to life, the UT Wind Ensemble plans to energize the story’s movie adaptation by accompanying it with a live score. The 1931 version of “Frankenstein”...

Two albums to listen to: A pair of records to help get you into the Halloween spirit

Chris Duncan October 27, 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...

Fuzz releases distinctive sophomore album

Chris Duncan October 27, 2015

Critics often hail Ty Segall’s extensive solo work as revolutionary, but his other efforts are overlooked far too frequently. Fuzz, one of his many side projects, suffered from his plague, but with...

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Daily Texan Newscast: October 23, 2015

Lillian Michel and Anthony Green October 23, 2015

On this week's episode of The Daily Texan Newscast, we cover therapy robots, the biannual Energy Poll and the latest Student Government resolution. Reporters join us to discuss the ongoing implementation...

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Austin Mic Exchange welcomes hip-hop performers of all levels to weekly open mic

Matt Robertson October 22, 2015

On Tuesday nights at Austin Mic Exchange, hip-hop fans crowd the patio of Spider House Ballroom as rappers take to the stage spitting beats in a free-for-all cypher.  In 2012, local KOOP radio...

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In wake of recent club closures, new music venue Tellers opens downtown

Megan Hix October 21, 2015

As financial troubles cause music venues such as Holy Mountain and Red7 to shut their doors, maintaining a hub for live music downtown seems increasingly difficult. But local entrepreneur Chad Goldwasser...

Two albums to listen to: The East-West rivalry in two double LPs

Chris Duncan October 20, 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...

Deerhunter releases their most mainstream album yet

Chris Duncan October 19, 2015

For his band’s newest release, Deerhunter’s lead singer Bradford Cox created an interactive influence map, which included R.E.M. and Tom Petty. Fading Frontier, released Friday, is the band’s...

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Daily Texan Newscast: October 16, 2015

Lillian Michel and Anthony Green October 16, 2015

On this week’s episode of The Daily Texan Newscast, we discuss Bevo’s passing, the Hidden Pines Fire in Bastrop County, campus carry protests and Veggie Heaven’s comeback. We also...

Corb Lund releases easily forgettable ninth effort

Chris Duncan October 14, 2015

With his busy touring schedule, country artist Corb Lund hasn’t released new material since 2012 — yet, he hasn’t lost the touch. His previous release, Counterfeit Blues, reinterpreted...

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