Paige Renee Berry, of rock band Half Dream, performed at the Delta Sigma Phi house on Feb. 24 as part of a benefit performance to Delta Sigma Phi’s philanthropy, Out Youth.
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The music of The Cure is often recognized as gothic rock, yet the band’s most commercially successful album strays from the darkness of their previous efforts, leaving behind a legacy of pop hits.
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With a dazzling soundtrack teeming with powerhouse vocals, 2010’s “Burlesque” is a flashy display of the cabaret scene through the eyes of stars like Christina Aguilera and Cher. But the gaudiness of the soundtrack brings up the negative depictions of sex workers that Hollywood likes to perpetuate.
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Nothing can go wrong when your lucky number helps you find your new favorite song.
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This acoustic playlist filled with stripped vocals and heartfelt music is sure to reconnect you with your emotions.
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Storm Thorgerson’s bold, visionary designs have made his album artwork a staple of the progressive rock scene of the past 60 years.
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Lucky Daye’s sultry album mixes ingredients of funk, lo-fi, and soul to add a new flavor to modern R&B. Candy Drip hits the sweet spot.
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Indie rockers Alt-J and Portugal. The Man visited Austin on March 12 with opener Windser during their North American arena tour.
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With a down-to-earth and exploratory life philosophy that translates into his music, Afterglow walked away from Robot Sunrise’s first solo South by Southwest set feeling the glow.
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Two years after we last interviewed them, Afterglow had the chance to speak with the mermaid punk rockers at The Far Out Lounge before their empowering SXSW set on March 19.
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Girl in Red and opener Holly Humberstone put on an electric sold-out show at Emo’s Austin on March 31.
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What happens when a one hit wonder resurfaces 19 years after its release? The most iconic meme of all time.
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This pop-indulgent playlist is here to remind you who really runs the world. Girls.
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Many often ridicule the “Nice Guy” phenomenon, but entitled attitudes toward women aren’t uncommon in music. TV Girl’s “Louise” and “Hate Yourself” are great examples, with lyrics that villainize women who won’t give them the time of day.
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The short-lived — yet still thoroughly pioneering — Tropicália movement of the 1960s challenged Brazil’s military dictatorship through carefully-cultivated music rooted in defiance and eagerness for change.
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Missing SXSW? Relive the Music Festival with four artists who brought a blend of electronic and alternative pop to the Live Music Capital on March 14.
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“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to witness.”
At the core of “Dune” is an atmosphere of mystery, and the score behind Denis Villeneuve’s latest adaptation helps the film translate this sense of ambiguity not simply into a visual experience, but into a sweeping sonic landscape.
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Though his hit song “I Put A Spell On You” propelled him to legendary status, Screamin' Jay Hawkins' goth rock remains a mystery for the many who have never heard his name.
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