I first discovered Lianne La Havas through a YouTube video of her performing a cover of Radiohead’s “Weird Fishes” at 2013’s Glastonbury Music Festival. I thought it was a fantastic cover and an incredible R&B take on one of my favorite indie songs. It took 7 years before that cover came on streaming services on […]
Album Review: “Heaven to a Tortured Mind” by Yves Tumor
Yves Tumor’s Heaven to a Tortured Mind was one of my favorite albums last year. Yves Tumor is an experimental rock artist who has been merging electronic music and rock to create a passionate and atmospheric feel to their album. Their 2018 album, Safe in the Hands of Love introduced psychedelic and industrial elements to their music. This album […]
Album Review: “Luca” by Alex Maas
You might know Alex Maas as a member of a psychedelic-rock band The Black Angels. They have released five albums since 2006 with each one being a dark and somber take on the genre. Alex Maas was the bassist of the band and less utilized as a singer than Christian Bland who was the lead […]
Album Review: “Toner” by PVA
Speedy Wunderground has been one of my favorite record labels as of recent. The entire concept was where UK record producer Dan Carey takes an artist or band and creates a one-off single with them in a single day. With this and his other work with bands such as Fontaines D.C., Dan Carey has been […]
Album Review: “Mamalarky” by Mamalarky
Sometimes you hear an artist that you have never heard of and realize they fill a void in your music taste. That’s exactly what Mamalarky did on their debut self-titled album Mamalarky. Mamalarky is an Austin-based indie rock band that spent two years perfecting their debut album. Throughout their 30-minute debut record, they test the waters […]
Album Review: “grae” by Moses Sumney
I have always been a fan of Moses Sumney. When Aromanticism released in 2017, I was enamored by his voice and how large and beautiful the production was especially on the songs “Plastic” and “Quarrel”. With the album clocking in at a dense 35 minutes, it left me craving for more music. Following Aromanticism came to Make Out in My […]
Album Review: “Manger on McNichols” by Boldy James & Sterling Toles
Anyone who has dug into the modern wave of hardcore hip-hop or gangsta rap has most likely heard of Freddie Gibbs who has released two albums and a collection of EPs with legendary underground hip-hop producer Madlib as well as the Grammy-nominated Alfredo with the producer the Alchemist or the Griselda trio consisting of Westside […]
Oklahoma State Bumps by Texas Tech, 82-77, in Overtime
Cade Cunningham knocked down three free throws with 27 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, and the Oklahoma State Cowboys outscored Texas Tech 14-9 in the free period to knock off the No. 13 Red Raiders, 82-77. The Red Raiders were led offensively by Mac McClung, who scored 21 points off of 7-15 shooting, […]
Feds launch ‘Operation Undaunted’ to stamp out violent crime in Texas
Federal officials are launching “Operation Undaunted” in an effort to stamp out violent crime in Texas. U.S. Attorney Gregg Sofer gathered with a group of federal, state and local law enforcement officers to announce the plan on Friday. It includes using ballistic evidence to link crime scenes to suspects, removing repeat offenders, calling for prosecution […]
Texas State Capitol to reopen in two weeks
The Texas State Capitol building is set to reopen on January 4th with additional health and safety measures in place. Plans to reopen were announced today after the building has been closed for roughly nine months due to coronavirus. State leaders say preparations are underway to ensure a safe environment for visitors, lawmakers and staff […]