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Vivian Girls describe theme of music, plans for summer

Francisco Marin April 29, 2011

  The Daily Texan: Cassie, we corresponded through mail very briefly, and I was surprised to see you mentioned Share the Joy, Vivian Girls’ third album, as a “different sort of...

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The Black Lips discuss experience working with producer

Francisco Marin April 29, 2011

It isn’t necessary, at least for Black Lips and Vivian Girls, to cite the growing lo-fi trend in music anymore. In Black Lips’ case, mega-producer Mark Ronson took the helm on its...

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All-you-can-sing Karaoke

Ryan Edwards April 28, 2011

Far from the constraints of a shower, Austinites come in droves to gather around the flickering screen of an old television. At New Seoul Karaoke Studio, a man cleaning out a singing room mentions hearing...

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Family Trade

Amber Genuske April 28, 2011

Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of a three-part series profiling artisans who work with their hands. The sharp clang of metal against metal rings out of Herrera’s Ornamental...

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“Portal 2” shows that sequels get even better

Allistair Pinsof April 28, 2011

In a medium where even a cult favorite puzzle game can become a franchise, it’s refreshing how “Portal 2” meets the high expectations set by the original without sticking to the same...

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Creative spheres unite for week of art

Henry Clayton Wickham April 28, 2011

From spontaneous piano playing to rapid-fire creative presentations, this year’s Art Week Austin will incorporate a diverse array of artistic projects. Art Week Austin is a collaborative effort...

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Comic anthology shows emerging talent

Ao Meng April 27, 2011

“Mome 21,” the penultimate issue in editor Eric Reynolds’ impressive run of quarterly, full-color anthologies, is a strong argument for the series’ artistic continuation with the...

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Spring season boasts varied hat trends

Julie Rene Tran April 26, 2011

Pay attention to the new trends popping up in headwear this spring, but take care to avoid overdressing for fear that you commit a chapeau faux pas. After the upcoming Kentucky Derby, it is certain...

Critique of modern life fails in ‘The Uncoupling’

Katie Stroh April 26, 2011

In Aristophanes’ comedy “Lysistrata,” the women of Athens decide to end the interminable Peloponnesian War by withholding the one thing they believed their men couldn’t live without:...

Celebrity CEO may run for president

Aleksander Chan April 26, 2011

Donald Trump — mega-millionaire, star of “The Apprentice” and pre-eminent comb-over guru — is making headlines for his announced exploratory committee into a potential presidential...

1970s reality show offers insight, depth TV Tuesday

Aleksander Chan April 26, 2011

Reality television is often thought of as the ugly stepchild of modern television. Unless it’s a competitive series of slightly esoteric taste (such as the foodies’ “Top Chef” or...

Popularity of preteen musicians results in increase of disapproval

Ali Breland April 25, 2011

COMMENTARY The growing trend of music for the preteen generation in recent years, and especially in recent months, has increasingly been placed under tremendous scrutiny. Justin Bieber’s...

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