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Life and Arts

From left to right, Executive Producer Jeremy O. Harris, Director Olmo Schnabel and Lead Darío Yazeb Bernal pose for a portrait on 2nd Street in downtown Austin on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. “Pet Shop Days” is Schnabel’s directorial debut and Yazeb Bernal’s first American movie.

‘Pet Shop Days’ cast, crew on importance of community

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 17, 2024

Olmo Schnabel’s directorial feature “Pet Shop Days,” a film recently obtained by Utopia for distribution, had its Texas premiere at SXSW this week. What started as an idea penned during an School...

‘Birdeater’ wastes time satirizing toxic masculinity, misses point by under-developing female characters

‘Birdeater’ wastes time satirizing toxic masculinity, misses point by under-developing female characters

Katie Chang, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 17, 2024

This article may contain spoilers.  Deep in the Australian bush, a group of young friends — two women and five men — sit around a table. It’s pitch-black outside, and as drugs kick in and resentment...

R&B singer and rapper Audrey Nuna performs her SXSW set at the Empire Garage on Friday, March 13, 2024.

Q&A: Rapper, R&B singer Audrey Nuna talks visualizing her sound

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 17, 2024

The vibrations of heavy bass and a jumping crowd filled Empire Garage for the second night of the Jaded FRIENDS:FOREVER showcase at SXSW on Friday. Audrey Nuna, R&B singer and rapper, dominated the...

The South Hill Experiment performs at Mohawk Austin during the SXSW Music Festival on Wednesday night, March 13, 2024. The band called for a ceasefire in Gaza and donated their merchandise profits to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.

The South Hill Experiment brings musical innovation fit for SXSW

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Associate Editor March 16, 2024

As the stars came out on the sixth day of SXSW, badge-holders and hopeful attendees alike migrated from the Austin Convention Center to the Rainey Street District, lining sidewalks in hopes of watching...

Musician Daniel Fears performs with his band at Rozcos Comedy Club during SXSW on Wednesday.

Liveshot: UT alum brings together R&B, classical lovers for short performance

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 16, 2024

“We keep on ‘cause we need love, we keep on,” a crowd of people at Rozco’s Comedy Club sang along with Daniel Fears entranced by his message of soulful love at the SXSW performance. The UT alumnus’...

Voxtrot performs at the Mohawk Outdoor Venue during SXSW on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Voxtrot’s rebirth welcomes new fans, hopeful style

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 16, 2024

A few months ago, Austin indie pop band Voxtrot released new music for the first time since dissolving in 2010. Since then, they released two more songs that preface their upcoming album and recently performed...

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New Hunter Schafer horror film: captivating, confusing

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor March 15, 2024

Written and directed by Tilman Singer, “Cuckoo” follows 17-year-old Gretchen (Hunter Schafer) as her new blended family moves to a mysterious German resort after her mother’s death. When Gretchen...

Singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Daniel Fears plays the trombone at his show at Rozcos Comedy Club during SXSW on Wednesday.

Q&A: UT alum discusses his unique blend of R&B, classical music ahead of SXSW performance

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 15, 2024

UT alumnus Daniel Fears, a full-time Austin-based musician, uniquely blends R&B music with his classical background. Ahead of his South by Southwest performance at Rozco’s Comedy Club on Wednesday...

Pop-R&B artist Chloe Tang stands for a portrait at the Austin Convention Center Skyway during SXSW on Thursday.

Q&A: R&B artist Chloe Tang talks classical background, musical freedom, experience as AAPI artist

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 15, 2024

Hailing from Los Angeles, R&B artist Chloe Tang brings her empowering lyrics and 2000s-inspired melodies to South by Southwest’s Jaded showcase on Friday. The Daily Texan sat down with the artist...

Noah Faulkner, also known as Pedal Steel Noah, opens for the SXSW Music Opening Party on March 12, 2024. He performs with his father Jay Faulkner (left) and his brother Nate Faulkner (right).

Austinite 16-year-old takes on SXSW with pedal steel guitar

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 13, 2024

Clad in a suave all black ensemble, cowboy hat and Crocs, Noah Faulkner took to the stage of Palm Door on Sixth on Tuesday. The twang of the pedal steel guitar floated through the air marking Noah’s...

Sweeney earns scream queen title in NEON’s “Immaculate”

Sweeney earns scream queen title in NEON’s “Immaculate”

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 13, 2024

Director Michael Mohan’s “Immaculate” finally premiered at SXSW after waiting in production limbo for years. Written by Andrew Lobel and produced by and starring Sydney Sweeney, the film follows...

The Fall Guy” showcases Gosling’s charisma, comedic wit alongside jaw-dropping stunts

“The Fall Guy” showcases Gosling’s charisma, comedic wit alongside jaw-dropping stunts

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 13, 2024

David Leitch’s “The Fall Guy” follows famous stuntman Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) after a stunt malfunction puts his life and career on hold. When another stuntman goes missing, from a film set directed...

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