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Four podcasts to listen to this summer

Cat Cardenas June 30, 2015

After the release of “Serial”’s last episode, rabid fans took to Reddit to play detective, listened to parodies and, ultimately, waited for the newest seasons this fall. Until then, check...

Miguel displays familiar, well-developed sound on third studio album, Wildheart

Kat Sampson June 30, 2015

Those who’ve listen to Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Wale or Mariah Carey have likely listened to Miguel. The 29-year-old is behind the voice that turns rap songs into ballads. Over the past decade,...

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UT professors recommend their favorite albums

Cat Cardenas June 30, 2015

Every year, UT professors recommend their summer reading picks to incoming freshman through the University’s Reading Round-up. In a similar spirit, The Daily Texan compiled a list of UT professors’...

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Under the Radar: Born Cages ready to break out of confinement

Emily Gibson June 29, 2015

The New York-based Born Cages have stayed under the radar since releasing their debut album, I’m Glad I’m Not Me, on June 2. But with a slot on the 2015 Vans Warped Tour and a top-ten song...

Wolf Alice’s debut album invigorates listeners despite cautious sound

Chris Duncan June 25, 2015

Indie rock has hit a bit of a stand still, with innovation at an all-time low. Since 2010, the genre has stayed afloat with a formulaic approach and decent sales, but Wolf Alice is one of the few bands...

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Four under-$20 shows to see in Austin this weekend

Cat Cardenas June 24, 2015

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, writer Cat Cardenas rounds up four artists, who are performing over the weekend for less than $20. Have a suggestion? Is there a show we missed? Send a...

Two albums to listen to: A collection of lullaby music and a sung-through musical

Chris Duncan June 23, 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...

Leon Bridges’ debut album virtuous, albeit safe, first effort

Kat Sampson June 23, 2015

When scrolling through soul singer Leon Bridges’ Instagram, fans forget they’re holding a piece of machinery made in 2015. With every photo filtered by a thoughtful gradient of gray, often...

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KVRX student DJs play music from sunset to sunrise

Thomas Boswell June 21, 2015

While the majority of Austin sleeps soundly in their bedrooms, KVRX student disk jockeys armed with full cups of coffee and playlists that ooze obscurity, sit wide-eyed and ready to rock out until sunrise. Located...

Nate Ruess broadens his scope of influences in first solo album

Chris Duncan June 19, 2015

Ever since The Format held their first practice in 2001, Nate Ruess has fit the definition of the modern rock star. His work with The Format and fun. is explosive, perpetuating music's ability to influence...

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LBJ Library Beatles exhibit lets visitors relive British Invasion

Cat Cardenas June 17, 2015

Symptoms of Beatlemania swept a record-breaking crowd on Saturday as they spent hours in a sweaty frenzy, waiting to enter the LBJ Presidential Library’s latest exhibit. More than 50 years after...

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Four under-$20 shows to see in Austin this weekend

Cat Cardenas June 17, 2015

Who: Elijah Ford & The Bloom Where: Lambert's When: Thursday 9:30 p.m. Cost: $5 After touring with singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham, Elijah Ford, son of Black Crowes’ guitarist...

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