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Childish Gambino’s ‘STN/MTN’ and ‘Kauai’

The solo project of producer/rapper/actor/writer Donald Glover (AKA Childish Gambino) has flexed his creative muscles after his sophomore album of late last year. Taking time off from writing for NBC shows like Community and 30 Rock, Glover found time to make a brand of alternative hip-hop,...

Rethinking Immigration

As the November 4 elections inch closer, many issues have been at the forefront of voters' minds, from the economy to national security to healthcare. Most Texans regard one controversy as the most important facing the state and the...

Flying Lotus explores the mysteries of death, and beyond, on You’re Dead!

Flying Lotus You're Dead! Album Review Warp Records Genre: Jazz Fusion, Experimental Electronica, Experimental Hip Hop, Nu Jazz, Neo Jazz, Psychedelic Jazz IDM, Wonky-Hop, Space Jazz,  Experimental-Futuristic-Jazz-Infused-Electronic-Magic Released: October 7, 2014 Every single album that Steve Ellison has released under the Flying Lotus moniker...

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Review

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is the third game under the Borderlands name, but is primarily developed by 2K Australia this time around, with the original Dallas-based developer Gearbox Software only lending a helping hand. For those of you unfamiliar with the...

Champions League Update and Further Preview

The Champions League: a tournament widely regarded as the best tournament behind the World Cup; a tournament where the best club teams play against each other in heated action; a tournament that determines the greatness of a player, a...

A Racer’s Nirvana: Forza Horizon 2 Review

The Forza series has always been a standout when it comes to first party games on Microsoft's systems. The game combines aspects of circuit racing with that of open world racing. Honestly, I believe this game is the first notable...

Winners and Losers at ACL music festival

These past two weekends, Austin's Zilker Park hosted the Austin City Limits Music Festival with 130+ bands in attendance. Many big names in the music business made appearances, but every band was given a chance on one of the...

White Denim – Corsicana Lemonade

Let's step approximately fifteen minutes into the past, while I was listening to Corsicana Lemonade, by White Denim. My first thought as I hear the blunt, first A flat of the album was, "I've never heard a sound like...

Is Derek Jeter Overrated?

If you followed this past baseball season, you witnessed Derek Jeter’s excessive farewell tour. The exuberant gifts, ranging from a $34k Jay-Z Hublot Watch to an autographed picture of George W. Bush presented by the former president himself, the...