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Magic Wands duo talk SXSW, upcoming album

Elizabeth Hinojos March 8, 2012

With upcoming album Aloha Moon set for release on April 24, synth-wave duo Magic Wands will showcase new material of galactic proportions at this year’s South By Southwest. The Daily Texan talked...

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Avant-garde rock group Deerhoof delivers fawntastic show despite lack of practice, time

Elijah Watson March 8, 2012

It would not be an overstatement to say that band names that begin with the word “deer” have their own special place in the rock music spectrum. Avant-garde, anything-goes rock band Deerhoof...

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Fashion blogger makes an appearance at SXSW

Jessica Lee March 8, 2012

Editor’s note: This is the second of two profiles on fashion bloggers who will be part of this weekend’s Texas Style Council conference. It is hard not to take notice of Julie O’Boyle....

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Well-received fashion blogger set to visit Austin

Jessica Lee March 7, 2012

Editor’s note: This is the first of two profiles on fashion bloggers who will be part of this weekend’s Texas Style Council conference. Look for the second profile in tomorrow’s issue....

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G-Side talks about latest album, SXSW gig

Elijah Watson March 7, 2012

Following their 2007 debut, Sumthin 2 Hate, G-Side, a duo consisting of members Stephen “ST 2 Lettaz” Harris and Yung “David Williams” Clova, are hoping to bring something new and...

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Research on worms may provide insight to Parkinson’s disease

Henry Clayton Wickham March 7, 2012

Editor’s note: This is part of a biweekly series showcasing some of the many fascinating projects undertaken by UT faculty. Professor Jon Pierce-Shimomura’s discovery in the area of Parkinson’s...

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Make safe sex part of your 2012 spring break

Elyana Barrera March 7, 2012

The main goal of spring break is to kick back, get rid of stress and simply relax. But there’s another goal that’s pretty popular this time of year — finding a spring break fling to...

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Springsteen’s music evolves with generation

Elijah Watson March 6, 2012

It seems that Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen has redefined his sound to capture the ears of a new generation. For his 17th album, Wrecking Ball, the artist opts for arena-rock grandeur to remain...

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Band readies for several SXSW performances after new album

Robert Starr March 6, 2012

Editor’s Note: The Daily Texan talked with Adam Levy, singer-songwriter and bandleader for The Honeydogs, to discuss the band’s latest album, What Comes After, released today. Levy will be...

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SXSW brings style to the scene

Anjli Mehta March 6, 2012

SXSW’s second annual tradeshow, Style X (pronounced “Style By”), is going to set style loose in the Austin Convention Center with 55 designers and eight panel discussions. Co-founder...

Every Time I Die creates chaos with Ex Lives

Elijah Watson March 6, 2012

A self-proclaimed mix between a “Buffalo Bills tailgate party and a high school kegger,” metalcore ensemble Every Time I Die embodies the chaos that is bound to ensue if said high school kegger...

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Good Old War’s third album keeps it simple

Elijah Watson March 6, 2012

Good Old War are the new kids on the indie-folk block. There’s a pop backbone to their folk-driven songs, combining the sweet harmonies of Fleet Foxes with the down-by-the-beach vibes of Jack Johnson....

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