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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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PorchFire Records: Redefining The Status Quo

November 15, 2018

PorchFire Records was founded on a whim, with a vague desire to do something cool, but without a concrete plan. In September of 2017, co-founder Ally Brown pitched an idea that has lead to a video series, small following in Austin’s music scene and managing up-and-coming artist TC Superstar.

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Album Review: Pieces of a Man by Mick Jenkins

November 15, 2018

Chicago artist Mick Jenkins continues to impress with his hypnotic sophomore album.

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The Rise of the Surprise Album

November 14, 2018

In the modern landscape of music, it seems as if a new album is dropped out of thin air every week – whether we like it or not.

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Calling All Creatives: Austin Revamps Its Creative Ambassadors Program

November 7, 2018

Starting last month, local artists could begin applying for this year-long program dedicated to funding their national and global pursuits.

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Horror Movie Soundtracks For Those Still in the Halloween Spirit

November 6, 2018

Trying to put together an entire Halloween party playlist can be scary. Don’t you fear: here are ten spectacular horror movie soundtracks to listen to when you’re feeling extra festive.

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Pop Music’s Identity Crisis

November 6, 2018

What happened to pop music? In the streaming age, pop music has taken the backseat and faded into irrelevance. It’s turning into a dying effort. Pop icons have been changing their theme and sound through the years in an attempt to stay in the spotlight. It has stopped working.

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The Unseen Side of Lo-fi Hip-Hop

November 6, 2018

Lo-fi hip-hop has become a online phenomenon for students trying to focus on their studies, but there is another side to this genre that you might not see from your “chill lo-fi beats to study/relax to” radio.

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Freshly Squeezed: Songs You Need In Your Life

November 5, 2018

In our new bi-weekly series, ORANGE Magazine Music Staff curates a collection of freshly squeezed tunes to jump-start your week.

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Elle King Teaches Sex Ed at ACL Weekend 2

October 22, 2018

The final day at Austin City Limits Music Festival was hot, but only because Tanner Elle Schneider brought the heat.

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Concert Review: The Breeders Are Anything But All Nerve

October 22, 2018

Turns out, The Breeders are as charming as their fans say.

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Shakey Graves Returns Home for ACL Weekend 2

October 19, 2018

Austin’s very own Alejandro Rose-Garcia returned home for the second weekend at the Austin City Limits Music Festival Sunday evening.

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Duncan Fellows Debut at ACL Weekend Two

October 17, 2018

Austin City Limits welcomed five of their own to the Tito’s Stage Friday afternoon. The audience greeted the alt-indie band with opened arms. The Duncan Fellows were home.