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Rising country music band gives up-and-comers shot at annual festival

By Audrey White - Updated on October 26, 2012 at 12:28 am

The second annual Josh Abbott Band Festival hits Austin on Saturday with a lineup of established and up-and-coming country artists.
KVRX and TSTV'S Local Live stays true to local bands while expanding its media outlets

By Hannah Smothers - Updated on October 24, 2012 at 10:51 pm

The collaboration between KVRX and TSTV has been prevalent throughout the history of the program, but “Local Live” only started airing live this semester.
Gary Clark Jr’s major debut joins new picks

By Ricky Stein - Updated on October 22, 2012 at 11:34 pm

It has been truly incredible to watch Gary Clark Jr.’s career take shape over the last 10 years.
Taylor Swift’s coming of age through new album

By Aleksander Chan - Updated on October 22, 2012 at 10:29 pm

Red is also Swift’s official declaration that she is becoming a full-on crossover artist.
NASA video enhances UT Wind Ensemble's performance of “The Planets”

By Hannah Smothers - Updated on October 17, 2012 at 10:24 pm

Antiquated art meets modern science in the University of Texas Wind Ensemble’s dynamic performance of Gustav Holst’s original composition, “The Planets.”
Pinback, Donald Fagen, Jamey Johnson, and A Fine Frenzy release new albums

By Ricky Stein - Updated on October 15, 2012 at 10:46 pm

Like many of today’s indie rock bands, Pinback’s lyrics take a back seat to melody and production.
Eli Young Band’s ascent to Nashville fame

By Olivia Arena - Updated on October 15, 2012 at 10:15 pm

How the foursome draws from its Texas roots to create relatable songs for all generations.
Student composers make debut performances at UT

By Elizabeth Williams - Updated on October 15, 2012 at 12:50 am

Eager young composers at UT are given the chance to have their music heard through the Collective Labors of the UT Composition Hub, or CLUTCH.
Taylor Muse recounts his band’s inception and startling success

By Alexandra Hart - Updated on October 10, 2012 at 10:35 pm

Somewhere in an unassuming East Austin neighborhood, a duplex-turned-homemade recording studio lends its space to the rapidly ascending local talent Quiet Company.
ACL performance promises magic

By Hannah Smothers - Updated on October 10, 2012 at 10:27 pm

Patrick Watson’s debut Austin City Limits Music Festival performance may turn out to be more of a magic show than a musical performance.