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UT junior releases music video ‘Put ‘Em Up’

Rebecca Fu September 3, 2015

Economics junior Jonathan Dror’s attempt to get on Snapchat’s UT Campus Story led to a school-spirited music video that had garnered over 20,000 views the day after he released it. On Tuesday,...

The Weeknd delivers thoughtful, creative R&B on new album

Chris Duncan September 2, 2015

Since Michael Jackson exploded onto the pop scene with his superhuman singing and dance skills, many artists have tried and failed to replicate what made him so special. Abel Tesfaye, known by his stage...

Monthly Playlist: Four bands to kick off fall

Marisa Charpentier September 2, 2015

As students shuffle back into the routine of lectures, assignments and club activities, relieve some stress this fall semester by jamming out to the upbeat sounds of these four artists. Alessia Cara Canadian...

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UT sophomore, country-singer Tyler Dial set to release EP this fall

Clara Wang September 1, 2015

On a typical Thursday night, UT’s rising country singer Tyler Dial is either hanging out with friends having a “Damn Good Time” or on a plane headed to perform the hit single. Tyler...

Two albums to listen to: Two short-lived post-punk groups

Chris Duncan September 1, 2015

Unknown Pleasures – Joy Division Behind any quality album is a dedicated producer who works with artists to make the sounds in their heads come to life. Some producers go above and beyond in their...

Local folk rock band Patch plans to release full-length album

Molly Much September 1, 2015

Nestled in a cabin in the Appalachian Mountains, Benton Allen and Taylor Tazewell began writing song after song for their newly formed, Austin-based band Patch. “The cabin we were living in was...

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UT alumnus Jonathan Fox prepares for busy year as full-time musician

Matt Robertson August 31, 2015

From Gregory Plaza to the foot of the tower, UT alumnus Jonathan Fox has brought his country-tinged brand of rock music all across the 40 Acres.    As the frontman of the Jonathan Fox Band,...

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Free Austin events to attend this week

Katie Walsh August 31, 2015

Monday, Aug. 31 What: Slash & Spread with Fragile Rock and Daniel Webb Where: Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River St. Time: 9 p.m. Enjoy the electronic beats from Austin-based musician Daniel...

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Places to celebrate Austin’s Pride Week 25th Anniversary this weekend

Danielle Lopez August 29, 2015

As Austin’s Pride Week comes to an end, the city plans to end it with a bang. While the main events this weekend are the Austin Pride Festival and Pride Parade, here are some places that plan to...

FKA twigs releases unannounced, expressive third EP

Chris Duncan August 27, 2015

Experimental R&B musician FKA twigs strives to make her work a multi-medium experience. Twigs’ background in directing music videos and choreographing dances allows her to captivate viewers through...

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UT alumna, student promote philanthropic concerts

Cat Cardenas August 26, 2015

With their latest project, Social Sessions, UT alumna Kylee Pendery and Vishal Duvvuru, marketing and international relations senior, are giving musicians a simple way to turn concerts into charity. Early...

Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins makes ‘Wave[s]’ with new EP

Matt Robertson August 26, 2015

Chicago’s latest SoundCloud standout Mick Jenkins gained recognition by creating mixtapes with well-defined themes. With his new EP Wave[s], released Friday, he takes the punch of his delivery and...

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