Review: Wake Up, Sunshine
April 3, 2020
A mysterious hotline with an ever-changing message. Burning the relics from their previous era. A panda kidnapping the drummer, only to be released in exchange for one of the songs. These are just a couple of the ways All Time Low promoted their newest album, “Wake Up, Sunshine.” All Time Low...
Review: Green Day Releases Unexceptional Album
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 20, 2020
There are many synonyms for the word mediocre, none of which typically describe Green Day and their albums that have previously set the standard for the rock and alternative scene. With their new album “Father of All…” recently added to their ever-expanding discography, this one sticks out to many as ...
Review: Fall Out Boy Releases Second Greatest Hits Album
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 2, 2019
Fall Out Boy has been the poster child for the pop punk scene ever since their emergence in 2001. Though there have been many other greats in the genre such as My Chemical Romance and Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy could arguably be called the catalyst for these other commercial bands’ success. Pr...
Review: Dodie at House of Blues
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2019
Leaving the House of Blues on the night of September 23, I felt nothing but a sense of awe. A light and calm atmosphere lingered in the air after Dodie, a British singer-songwriter, performed in Texas for the first time. The show started off with the opening act, Adam Melchor, playing a relativ...
Billie Eilish branches out with “bury a friend”
Jordyn Guzman, News Editor
March 4, 2019
Billie Eilish has skyrocketed up to the forefront of pop and alternative music. Her eccentric style and soothing voice have made her a favorite among fans of many genres, with some even comparing her to innovative artists such as Nirvana. Her latest release, “bury a friend,” is haunting in all t...
Top 5 Austin City Limits Performances
Claire Haigwood, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Paul McCartney After years of trying to book the former member of The Beatles, Austin City Limits finally succeeded. The 76 year-old rock legend played a nearly two and a half hour long set filled with tracks spanning throughout his career of over five decades. He was as energetic and enthusi...
Grace VanderWaal Releases First Full Length Album
Jordyn Guzman, Staff Writer
December 11, 2017
With her lighthearted, peppy ukulele chords set to her intricate, emotional piano melodies, Grace VanderWaal’s first full length studio album “Just The Beginning” is an accomplished follow up to her 2016 EP, “Perfectly Imperfect”. Grace has established her spot in the industry expertly with h...
Dua Lipa: Rising Pop Icon Debuts Self-Titled Album
Nandika Mansingka, Voice Editor
November 9, 2017
With her powerful voice and distinctive vocal control, Dua Lipa has staked a claim in the music industry’s creme de la creme through her recently released eponymous album. Soulful melodies intertwined with today’s pop scene makes for a dynamic and very much original style of music that cannot be c...
Ruth B: Self-made Singer Enters Music World with “Lost Boy” EP
Brynne Herzfeld, Voice Editor
March 7, 2016
The combination of soft piano melodies and her simple vocals prevent the songs’ messages from getting lost among the music. With her smooth, melodic voice, Ruth B’s songs could be equally beautiful without any instruments. She brings the narrative songs of Adele and the gentle melodies of Regina Spektor together to create uniquely beautiful songs and messages.
Foreign Affairs
Sofia Guevara, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2014
Student musician Yvonne Goodwyne shares inspirations and motivations behind soon-to-release extended play
Sticking to the top
Sara Saavedra, Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2014
Every so often the music industry is rocked with major acts originating from a specific country. The 90s were defined by the British, as Oasis and Blur battled each other on the charts while the Spice Girls and Sclub 7 took over the world’s biggest pop bands. Now, Australian musicians are starting to get more recognition with Chet Faker, Flume and Tame Impala, and most recently with Sydney-based band Sticky Fingers.
The Art of Being You: Zoe Heuser
Sofia Guevara, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 15, 2014
The Art of Being You highlights a random individual’s gifts and talents. Each blog tells the story behind an individual's life and appreciates them as a valued masterpiece. Her arms take hold of the wooden frame that hovers over her body. Her mind goes elsewhere, beyond reality, blending the soun...