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The Gay Writing Doesn’t Stop: Taylor Swift’s “Guilty as Sin?”

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Swift’s records resonate with the LGBT community, but why? …

May 20, 2024

A hand turns a radio dial, their fingers painted with red nail polish. The knob is attached to a green case, a red needle switching between frequencies as it presumably turns. The needle glides over a yellow bar marked with black symbols, words and numbers, both housed within a black rectangle, the word "music" imprinted in gold on to their left.

Reviving Radio Through Daily Drive

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Undiscovered by many, the Daily Drive on Spotify incorporates both users’ favorite songs and recent news to recreate radio on Spotify.…

May 14, 2024

A golden French horn shines against a glossy purple background, flickering in misty streams like the northern lights. A forceful, shining beam of energy erupts from the horn's head, contrasting against the muted tones of the background with its glittering hues. The word "JAZZ" floats out from the horn, into the float, rendered in a phosphorus, cloud-like texture.

Jazz And All It Can Do

Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis

A crash course in the all-American art form, its various forms and variations and its compelling presence in recent films.…

May 8, 2024

Album Review: Victoria Bigelow bares her soul on ‘Songs For No One, Vol. 2’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

The singer-songwriter’s latest EP captures the sweeping sounds of the West while grappling with hard truths…

May 8, 2024

Study Music for People Who Hate Study Music

Gabriel Aguilar, University of Texas at San AntonioandGuest Contributor

For when Sigur Ros and Radiohead too distracting.…

November 19, 2015

The Fest That Wouldn’t Die: Why ACL Will Outlast Us All

Mark Stenberg

What is it that sets ACL apart from other music festivals? The fact that they don't have to set themselves apart from other music festivals.…

November 4, 2015

Miley Cyrus’ New Album is Hard to Love, Like Miley Cyrus

Lindsey Enslen, George Mason UniversityandGuest Contributor

But Van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime.…

October 14, 2015

Live Music Sucks And No One Will Admit It But Me

Gabi Gimson, St. Edward's UniversityandGuest Contributor

'Musicians are not human; they are succubi who feast on flattery and the kindness of those who subject themselves to the ear-rape that is live concert.'…

October 9, 2015

Tory Lanez Releases “Cruel Intentions” EP

Michael Tyler, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

Drake, The Weeknd and Justin Bieber have set the bar for Canadian R&B pretty high, but Tory Lanez might be the next superstar to come out of the Big Maple.…

October 8, 2015

A Midsummer’s Night with Capyac

Mark Stenberg

Capyac, the jazz-influenced electronic project by Delwin Campbell and Eric Peana, is what happens when artistry meets musicianship.…

October 6, 2015

Float Fest is Definitely the Greatest Music and Tubing Festival of All Time

Float Fest: The Greatest Music and Tubing Festival of All Time

Mark Stenberg

The music festival that's too good for its own good.…

October 1, 2015

An Outdated, Glowing (Insane) Review of Omi’s ‘Cheerleader’

Gabi Gimson, St. Edward's UniversityandGuest Contributor

We are all Omi's cheerleader.…

September 19, 2015

London O’Connor’s Calling: Meet the Rapper Bending Genres & Genders

Michael Tyler, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

The New York by way of Cali rapper that's bending ears, genres and genders with his boundary-pushing music.…

September 13, 2015

The Inaugural Eaux Claires Festival

Jake Harle, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

The music festival that fans deserve.…

August 31, 2015

When Will Hip Hop Take Its Place in Austin?

Will Strecker, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

The live music capital of the world has an unnervingly small rap scene. What gives? …

August 31, 2015

Wet, Hot and Back: The Revival of ‘Wet Hot American Summer’

Annie Long, University of Texas at Austin

It's back, and it brought its star-studded cast: But is that the only reason to watch it? Maybe.…

August 13, 2015

Death Grips Is Alive and Well, Thank You Very Much

Rachel Rascoe, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

Death Grips, the group known for intentionally confusing publicity stunts and canceling shows, proved again that, yes, they're worth the frustration.…

July 24, 2015