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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Kim Petras Commands the Stage at Emo’s Austin

November 12, 2019

Kim Petras is the picture-perfect pop star. Precipitating the airwaves with feel-good singles that came together on her debut album, Clarity, solidified her place in the pop music landscape. Her exuding confidence and syrupy-sweet production is paired with tongue-in-cheek lyrics and a hyper-feminine aesthetic. These features culminated a sold out show at Emo’s Nov. 3. 

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Frank Ocean’s Nightclub “Prep+” Sparks Criticisms

November 12, 2019

Frank Ocean’s irregularity when it comes to releasing content makes him a high demand artist. The two albums he released, Channel Orange and Blonde, have solidified their places as notable releases in the R&B music canon with both releases placing in the top 10 of Pitchfork’s “Best Albums of the 2010s.”  

Dropping off singles here and there to high praise positions him as one of the greatest, yet mysterious, artists of our generation. It’s safe to say that whenever Ocean releases something, everyone goes crazy and he can do no wrong. However, with the opening of his new night club series Prep+, it flaws Ocean’s character and reveals that, he too, makes mistakes.

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Clairo Brings Playfulness and Interactivity to Emo’s Austin

October 27, 2019

Claire Cotrill’s intimate and repressed vocals sound as if she’s quietly singing along to her favorite song in the car. Her songwriting is unique in the sense that it's deeply personal to her; however, someone who listens to her can automatically relate to her story. The people who felt the most connection to her and her music conglomerated at the Austin venue Emo’s on Oct. 22 to empathize with Clairo’s vulnerable lyrics and finally hear the physical manifestation of her critically acclaimed debut album “Immunity,” released this past August.

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The Omnipresent Role of the Coffee Shop Playlist

October 24, 2019

Coffee shops are an integral part of the college student’s experience. For students that want to escape the congested confines of campus, these places offer an alternative space to get work done, socialize, and go on first dates. Every coffee shop is different, especially in such a unique city like Austin. However, a common variable that unites each coffee shop is its choice of music.

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The Hidden Influence of Sister Rosetta Tharpe

October 18, 2019

The thumping guitars of Elvis’ rock bangers, the twangy plucks of Conway Twitty, and the folky spirit of Bob Dylan’s lyricism has painted these folks as the origin of American rock ‘n’ roll, country and blues. While they popularized these genres, they were not the pioneers of these sonic choices. What if told you that a black, queer woman from Cotton Plant, Arkansas influenced all of these sounds?

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Charli XCX Futurizes Pop Music at Emo’s Austin

October 4, 2019

Charlotte Emma Aitchison is the future of the pop music landscape.

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A College Student’s Guide for Stress Relief: Cooking Edition

May 2, 2019

ORANGE has curated a playlist that compliments perfectly with cooking.

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Serotonin Levels Rising

April 25, 2019

When springtime hits, the ancient prophecy proclaims it’s time to go crazy, go stupid. The ORANGE Music Staff has the right tunes to match your rising serotonin levels this spring.

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Ophelia, Call the Police: “Us” Soundtrack Review

April 18, 2019

“Us” is yet another feat that Jordan Peele can add to his repertoire. From its premiere at SXSW to being the largest original horror debut, the film is sure to be one to remember.

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Woodstock 50: A Revitalization of the Music Lover’s Ritual

April 18, 2019

With tickets going on sale April 22, music lovers can finally experience the event that birthed a ritual many music lovers take part in.

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The Lasting Influence of The Jonas Brothers

March 8, 2019

Many fans interpreted a long hiatus as the end of an iconic era, but the Jonas Brothers have finally resurged with a new single and a forthcoming tour.

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Rina Sawayama Gives Voice to Marginalized Identities

December 18, 2018

Japanese-born singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama has made issues of identity and marginalization pertinent to many of her fans.