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Houston’s own Swishahouse rap legend, Paul Wall, faced Austin’s Grammy Award-winning blues-rock artist, Gary Clark Jr., in a four-round battle of the bands on Thursday night.  With two distinctive artists striving to amplify the beauty of southern sounds, the Red Bull SoundClash was nothing short of a unique...

Halloween is right around the corner, which means it’s time to tap into the holiday’s exciting energy. Is there any better time of the year than Halloween? It’s a chance to celebrate the creepier side of things as the weather transitions into fall with less sunlight, colder temperatures and changing leaves. From...

As children, we are asked around every corner, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” When I was younger, the question seemed limitless. I could be anything! Now that I am older, those once big dreams feel like a silly fantasy. People who want to pursue artistry as a profession can often be confronted with a...

If you enjoy Nintendo’s Animal Crossing and the Disney franchise, I have great news for you. On September 6, Disney’s Dreamlight Valley dropped on most gaming platforms for a small price of $30. This is an early release price, set to eventually become free sometime in 2023. If you’re curious if this game is worth it,...

Starting September 15 in the United States, there is a month-long celebration of the Hispanic and Latino community. This date was chosen in relation to Latin American countries gaining independence. Music has always been a huge part of Hispanic/Latino communities. Today, I will be recommending 10 songs to help start...

Austin City Limits completed its final day of weekend one on Sunday. The sun rose to the coolest temperatures all weekend, a welcome reprieve from the sweltering heat festival-goers had had to endure, but nowhere near cold.   Goth Babe Goth Babe kicked off the day with an energetic set. Performer Griffin...

Austin City Limits kicked off its second day to a larger crowd than the day before. This is what you missed.  Conan Gray Conan Gray was the first artist that really drew me in at the start of day two. The moody California pop star was actually raised in a small Texas town. Austin may as well be a home away from...

Austin City Limits kicked off on Friday morning to a healthy crowd.  The iconic Austin staple is back in full swing following COVID-19. However, the lineup is notably not as jaw-dropping as it has been in years prior, according to online discourse (and personal opinion). However, this is not to say that Austin City...

“To know how it ends and still begin to sing it again, as if it might turn out this time.”  We tell the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice over and over again, in different languages, in different circumstances and with different characters. Hadestown is such a story, taunting the audience to suspend their disbelief for...

For many people, autumn is a time of seasonal depression, loss of motivation and sense of life. When a person experiences this state for a long time, thoughts of suicide can creep in. Of course, you shouldn’t jump to this extreme solution. Therefore, at the slightest attack of the autumn blues, you better take your...