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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Podcasts to Listen to When You're Feeling Bleh

Podcasts to Listen to When You’re Feeling Bleh

Briana Martinez April 28, 2022

This is the first “normal” Spring semester UT has had since the start of the pandemic. It might feel overwhelming to be back, even after experiencing the fall semester, and some of us may feel burnt...

A longhorn snow-day playlist

A longhorn snow-day playlist

Sloane Wick February 15, 2021

The entire state of Texas is under a Winter Storm Warning as parts of Austin are covered in up-to seven and a half inches of snow. Until the roads clear up and it's safe for Longhorns to go out again,...

Playlist of songs for perfect fall weather

Here’s Your Fall 2020 Playlist

Rebecca Hernandez November 13, 2020

It’s that time of year again where Texans are freezing in weather less than 70 degrees! After months of sweating just from stepping outside, it’s finally sweater weather. With cooler temperatures...

The Stuck-at-home playlist

The Stuck-at-home playlist

Lauren Castro July 22, 2020

Here we are. Four months into quarantine and so much has happened. We’ve been witness to one of the biggest civil rights movements to date. We have seen celebrity breakups and tragic paparazzi photos...

Isolation Motivation playlist

Isolation Motivation playlist

Emily Hyatt April 11, 2020

Isolation Motivation - Playlist by Emily Hyatt There’s no denying that 2020 has been off to a really rough start. People across the world have been struggling through one of the worst pandemics in...

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Ahead of the Curve: UT students share how they’ve jump-started their careers

October 7, 2019

For most students, college is a time for self-discovery as they enjoy life before needing to commit to a full-time job. Some students, however, see college as the perfect time to cultivate their careers.

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Streaming Services and the Power of the Playlist

May 2, 2019

Much has been said about the Internet age, with many-a-gripe about how technology has removed the personality from everyday life. But with 191 million users, including 87 million paying customers, Spotify has mastered the art of crafting a unique human experience through robotic means.

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5 ACL Artists Who Match Your Festival Mood

October 5, 2018

In just a few days time, the grassy knoll of Zilker Park will be transformed into Austin’s annual music ground, Austin City Limits Music Festival.

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A Retrospective on Ringtones

September 25, 2018

From the early 2000s to the early 2010s, one’s ringtone represented their musical taste and cultural awareness. Today, the death of custom ringtones signals a change in how people interact with music.

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Songs For Mom

May 11, 2018

Here’s a playlist to get you ready for the annual Mother’s Day brunch.

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Playlist: Spring Clean Your Soul

April 16, 2018

Check out these new, up-and-coming indie hip hop and R&B artists while you sip some lemonade this spring.

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2018’s Best New Music So Far

April 9, 2018

Here’s the best new music from January, February and March.