Life and Arts

  • Documentary satirizes ads in films, TV using humor

    By Alex Williams -

    Morgan Spurlock has a habit of making light, funny documentaries that tackle subject matter ranging from disgusting (“Super Size Me”) to potentially inflammatory (“Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?”)

  • The Naked and Famous hit Austin on tour

    By Priscilla Totiyapungprasert -

    After performing in Austin for South By Southwest, New Zealand synth-pop band The Naked and Famous return to Austin on their first U.S. tour. If their live performance evokes anything like their video for “Young Blood,” you’ll leave pining for those carefree, summer adventures — and maybe lament the bittersweet days of teenage angst.

  • Psychedelic rock band issues debut album

    By Julie Rene Tran -

    Three years ago in a crumbling barn behind North Campus’ Crown and Anchor Pub, psychedelic rock band Cactus Peach jammed together for the first time. After countless sweaty house party gigs and moving their practice space from a barn to a walk-in closet, and eventually to the living room of a house some of the members share, the band released their debut album April 13.

  • Bartenders create strange drink mixes

    By Gerald Rich -

    Tuesday night at the chic Bar Congress isn’t the place you would think about taking a shot of some mercilessly strong Angostura bitters, typically used as an additive in cocktails and not in a shot glass.

  • Student designs menswear collection for fashion show

    By William James Gerlich -

    Drawing inspiration from small, green toy soldiers, Colton Gerard created an ensemble that resembles his own legion of military officers for his collection, “Heritage,” which makes its debut tonight at the fashion show, “Innovation” at the Frank Erwin Center.

  • DJ discusses career, diversifying genres

    By Ali Breland -

    A-Trak has risen to prominence as one of the world’s premier turntable DJs since he won the DMC World DJ Championship at the age of 15. As the first DJ to win all three major DJ titles, he eventually branched out beyond hip-hop to different genres, morphing into a multifaceted artist incorporating elements of electro, house, disco and a variety of others.

  • ‘Sims’ goes medieval in latest EA refresh

    By Danielle Wallace -

    After nearly a decade of creating tiny people and screen-sized worlds to control and manipulate, Electronic Arts has, as of March 22, released its latest venture into life simulation by taking a step back in time.

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