Political campaigning is difficult, but campaigning without the support of hit musicians? Even worse. President Trump’s campaign has been repeatedly banned from using the work of musicians who don’t want their lyrics of unity to be associated with Trump’s campaign. Showcasing his broken promises from the past, Trump continues to use music with the message of love for a rally of hate. 

Grading albums on a numeric scale is now a staple of modern day music reviews, but it is far from a perfect system.

While songs with track lengths exceeding six minutes are getting rarer, their ability to captivate listeners has not been lost. They might be tough to create, but long songs can provide some of the greatest musical experiences in many different varieties.

While many are quick to point out Austin’s vibrant live music scene, those who do so often forget to include student co-ops. These West Campus houses are instrumental in the rise of many local artists.

Openly discussing mental health is a vital part of understanding ourselves, those around us, and our society today. In order to dissipate the existing stigma around the subject, music idols have begun to make listeners feel less alone when it comes to mental health and have helped create a conversation around it.