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Homesickness, isn’t that lame?

Elijah Watson August 31, 2012

Saying goodbye to friends and family is always a hard thing, especially when you’re about to attend a university far from home. “It’s sad to see them go, but you have to move on,”...

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B.O.B’s New Album Lacks Creativity

Elijah Watson May 1, 2012

Bubblegum rapper B.o.B has managed to pop his way into mainstream superstardom since his 2010 debut album, B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray. It’s not surprising — a genre-blender...

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Dubstep artist thrives on provoking lyrics

Elijah Watson April 26, 2012

Dubstep artist Borgore is filthy, but in a good way. With his combination of heavy, head-throbbing bass and explicit lyrical content that would even leave controversial hip-hop group 2 Live Crew squirming,...

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Local shops anticipate Record Store Day

Elijah Watson April 20, 2012

Skateboarders have Go Skateboarding Day, comic book aficionados have Free Comic Book Day and record connoisseurs have Record Store Day. Record Store Day, an internationally celebrated event that occurs...

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‘Love Is a Four Letter Word’ falls short

Elijah Watson April 17, 2012

Since 2002, lover-boy Jason Mraz has become a part of an acoustic beach-rock scene shared by artists like Jack Johnson and, more recently, Eddie Vedder. Mraz relies on simplicity in his music, using straight-to-the-point...

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Nicki Reloaded

Elijah Watson April 3, 2012

Editor's Note: This article contains explicit content. Did anyone think pop-rap songstress Nicki Minaj would fully turn away from her erratic persona? As soon as we all witnessed her baffling performance...

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Mars Volta releases experimental record

Elijah Watson March 27, 2012

There is no group that has taken up the progressive rock torch quite like The Mars Volta. In their 11-year career, the band has gone from prog-rock toddlers to masters of the genre, channeling the spirit...

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Kava plant soothes consumers

Elijah Watson March 22, 2012

After a day filled with multiple java stops and shots, where do you go to unwind and rid yourself of liquid anxiety? A new bar in Austin has got the answer, and it’s called kava. SquareRüt...

SXSW Music — DAY 5

Elijah Watson March 19, 2012

Everything seems to come to a breaking point during the fifth, and basically last, day of SXSW. The festival's events coincided with St. Patrick's Day, resulting in a Saturday that was catastrophic,...

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SXSW Music — DAY 4

Elijah Watson March 17, 2012

For those still fighting the good fight that is SXSW, Friday graciously offered some of the best events and shows so far. Early during the day, Antone's had attendees rocking out to the sounds of...

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SXSW Music — DAY 3

Elijah Watson March 17, 2012

It's not uncommon to find the third day of SXSW overwhelming. Where Tuesday and Wednesday saw an array of acts getting acquainted with the Texas vibe, by Thursday those groups are all ready to go,...

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SXSW Music — Day 2

Elijah Watson March 17, 2012

Wednesday showed a significant pick-up from the festivities offered on Tuesday. With a light breeze and free drinks galore, music fans and artists took to the streets of downtown in search of a good time. Thrasher...

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Click Clack Q & A

Elijah Watson March 17, 2012

Eric Mikulak, better known as rapper Click-Clack, could very well be the face of Austin's ever-growing hip hop scene. The local artist finds inspiration from an assortment of groups, his do-it-yourself...

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SXSW Music — DAY 1

Elijah Watson March 15, 2012

Unless you were fortunate enough to catch Jay-Z's exclusive performance at the ACL Moody Theater on Monday, most music patrons did not really get a taste of what SXSW had to offer until Tuesday. Opening...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Q&A

Elijah Watson March 14, 2012

Indie rock group Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. glide gracefully to the finish line like the race-car driver they take their name from. In their melodies you can hear the jubilant atmosphere of The Beach Boys,...

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Big Sir experiments with new sounds

Elijah Watson February 7, 2012

The longtime collaboration between The Mars Volta’s Juan Alderete and singer-songwriter Lisa Papineau (well known for contributing vocals to M83), Big Sir’s minimal setup harbors a complex...

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