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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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Austin Music Community Unites to Celebrate the Late, Great Daniel Johnston

October 15, 2019

With three decades of beloved music and a famous mural on the Drag, songwriter and artist Daniel Johnston’s influence on Austin and beyond is undeniable. After his sudden passing in September, a dozen musicians joined at the Mohawk to celebrate his life and remind everyone that “Some Things Last A Long Time.” 

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Through the Lens: K.Flay

May 1, 2018

The Illinois native performed with opener Yungblud at Mohawk on March 29.

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HUNNY Concert Review: Bloody Noses, Smiles and Beer

April 20, 2018

The California alternative-indie band HUNNY gave the audience at Mohawk's a night to remember, filled with stage dives, bloody noses and lots of beer.

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Through the Lens: The Sword

April 2, 2018

Organized, practiced and ferocious, The Sword came to Mohawk last Wednesday ready to battle.

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The Top Free Shows at South by Southwest 2018

March 9, 2018

If done right, South by Southwest has the potential to be the best week of the year without having to spend a single cent.

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Bad Suns Concert Review: Three Bands, Two Albums and One Proposal

November 14, 2017

On Nov. 9, the sidewalks surrounding Mohawk were filled with enthusiastic Bad Suns fans on an evening with unfamiliar cold air. 

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Through the Lens: Hippo Campus

November 13, 2017

After the release of their first full album “Landmark,” Hippo Campus attracted an impressive crowd to one of their first concerts of their fall tour.

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Indie Pop Duo Tennis Bring Their Tranquil Tunes to the Mohawk

April 14, 2017

Tennis released their fourth album “Yours Conditionally” on March 5, which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Alternative Albums chart and No. 2 on the Vinyl Albums chart. 

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Through the Lens: AJJ Concert

October 24, 2016

On Thursday night, established folk punkers AJJ played the outdoor stage at Mohawk.

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Through the Lens: Preoccupations at Mohawk

October 24, 2016

Friday night’s performance at the Mohawk marked Canadian band Preoccupations’ first visit to Austin since entering into a new era.

LIVE FOR LESS: Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk

May 17, 2013

The semester has come to a close, professors have posted final grades, and student loan accounts are about as low as the Colorado River. For those starting the summer season penniless and pinched for...