This past summer, in a small room in San Antonio, Belle Ortiz lay in her bed serenaded by masses of mariachi musicians. Vibrant trajes lit up her room, all gathered at the bedside to say their goodbyes...
Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• September 17, 2023
Welcoming brisk autumn winds feel easier than ever after enduring one of Texas’ hottest summers yet. In preparation for the comeback of sweaters, hot drinks and comfortable walks, The Daily Texan curated...
Logan Dubel, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• September 14, 2023
When Shakey Graves (Alejandro Rose-Garcia) released his 2011 debut album, he catapulted into the folk rock conversation. Unveiling his latest album, Movie of the Week, the Austinite talked with The Daily...
Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter
• September 13, 2023
After five decades as a professional musician, teaching conservatories and playing with established orchestras, Mark Bernat and his wife moved to Iowa City in 2008, where he found a disappointing lack...
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• September 11, 2023
The two-year wait for breakout star Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album is finally over. Following the wild success of her first album, SOUR, the stakes proved outlandishly high. Rodrigo meets anticipation...
Diego Saldaña, General Life&Arts Reporter
• September 7, 2023
A crowd gathered out front of the West Campus corner store, the Friendly Rio Market. A makeshift intermission of cigarettes, tallboys and pre-show banter stirred in anticipation outside the store for the...
As the live music capital of the world, Austin commands a reputation unlike any other city. From tunnel raves to live music venues, Austin’s love for music cultivates artists who blend the city’s ...
Looking Back:
Barbie The Album by various artists
The blockbuster movie of the summer brought along an equally iconic soundtrack full of pizzazz and personality served on a pink platter. To say...
Diego Saldaña, General Life&Arts Reporter
• July 30, 2023
If this summer needs more booming bass in car speakers or charged clubbing music for dancing the night away, Berlin-based couple MCR-T and Miss Bashful’s new album Tootsie Pop provides the perfect tunes...
More than 40,000 tickets have already been purchased for the highly anticipated July 21 release day of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” With the double feature...
The latest re-release in her journey to reclaim her discography, Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) features six new tracks originally written in 2010. The album, released on July 7, delivers...
