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N.O.A. discusses midnight release, relationship to music

N.O.A. discusses midnight release, relationship to music

Joey Clark, General Life&Arts Reporter November 12, 2023

Israeli-Moroccan singer, songwriter, and Texas-Ex Noa Belillti, otherwise known as N.O.A., will release her newest song, “Ba Li,” and an accompanying music video on Monday. With an energetic trap beat...

Renowned jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard accompanied the UT Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble as a soloist for their final concert of the semester at Bates Concert Hall on Nov. 8, 2023.

Terence Blanchard swings alongside the UT jazz cats

Isabella Capuchino, General Life&Arts Reporter November 10, 2023

This Wednesday, patrons packed Bates Concert Hall to catch a whistle of the renowned jazz trumpeter and composer, Terence Blanchard. He accompanied the UT Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble as a soloist...

The Daily Texan’s Friendsgiving playlist

The Daily Texan’s Friendsgiving playlist

Kaeli Kampschmidt, General Life&Arts Reporter November 8, 2023

Thanksgiving break means traveling home with new friends and allowing them to meet old ones. The colliding of worlds marked by deep conversations, inside jokes and home-cooked meals happens effortlessly...

November: Austin Live Music Monthly

November: Austin Live Music Monthly

Charlotte Karner, General Life&Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

Known for its vibrant live music scene, Austin offers performances for every type of music fan. From folk and indie-rock to mainstream pop, The Daily Texan compiled a list of must-see shows this month.   Free:...

'Carito' courtesy of Phia Gonzalez. From Left to Right: Carol Gonzalez, Ryan Gordon, Kaylin Martinez

UT Marine Science Institute research assistant starts band, writes songs at sea

Rob Paine, General Life&Arts Reporter November 6, 2023

When Carol Gonzalez formed Carito, she knew the drill of playing in a band. She played guitar for Manifest Destiny’s Child, a Denton-based art-rock band, and bass for Austin band Choux Choux. However,...

John Mayer performs at the Moody Center on Nov. 1, 2023, on his "SOLO" tour.

Liveshot: John Mayer’s Solo tour captivates Moody Center with musical prowess, heartfelt nostalgia

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2023

“Eventually, we could do a set one day of hit, hit, hit, hit, but I’m not there yet,”  said John Mayer in the video of his Nov. 27, 2005 interview playing on the center screen at the Moody Center....

Austin coffee shops to check out based on your favorite 1989 (Taylor's Version) vault track

Austin coffee shops to check out based on your favorite 1989 (Taylor’s Version) vault track

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2023

Pushing through midterm season and the busiest part of the semester ahead of finals, many Longhorns turn to caffeine, an energizing playlist and a fresh study spot. Following Taylor Swift’s chart-topping...

Noteworthy performs "All I Ask" by Adele for Acapalooza on Nov. 5, 2023. The duet was sung by Co-Vice President Madison Stork and member Akshay Kelkar.

Acapalooza acquaints a cappella to audience

Paisley Garza, General Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2023

Captivating and dynamic melodies ranging from modern Christian music to R&B echoed from The William C. Powers Jr. Student Activity Center Auditorium on Friday night. Audience members appeared enthralled...

Horrorcore hip hop albums to spookify your Halloween

Horrorcore hip hop albums to spookify your Halloween

Michael Lewinbuk, General Life&Arts Reporter October 31, 2023

Inspired by horror movies, occultism and death metal, horrorcore proves one of the more radical subgenres of hip hop. With a sound characterized by transgressive and exaggerated lyrics about violence,...

Jeremy Zucker performs at Emo’s for the second stop of his “is nothing sacred?” tour on Oct. 26, 2023.

Liveshot: Jeremy Zucker’s ‘Is Nothing Sacred? The Tour’ transports audience to pastoral paradise

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 30, 2023

The vibrant hues of wildflowers peppered the green grass adorning Emo’s stage on Thursday as Jeremy Zucker on his “Is Nothing Sacred? the Tour” paid Austin a visit.  Known for his introspective...

‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ serves up brilliant vault tracks, timeless pop

‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ serves up brilliant vault tracks, timeless pop

Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts editor October 30, 2023

With three No. 1 singles and the Grammy for 2016’s Album of the Year, Taylor Swift’s 1989 came as a monumental moment both in popular culture and Swift’s career. On Oct. 27, nine years to the day...

The Daily Texan’s playlist for intense study sessions

The Daily Texan’s playlist for intense study sessions

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter October 27, 2023

As the midpoint in the semester passes, assignments and exams begin to pile up. In preparation for inevitable cramming sessions, The Daily Texan curated a playlist that pairs perfectly with coffee shop...

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