reviews Archives - ktru https://ktru.org/category/reviews/ rice university radio Tue, 07 Jun 2022 21:21:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Oblivion Access Festival Recap https://ktru.org/oblivion-access-festival-recap/ Fri, 27 May 2022 21:13:37 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=12014 Saturday Once I arrived at Oblivion Access on Saturday morning, I made my way to Native Hostel to check out the art and merch on display. From the fest’s own psychedelic-hued merch to a Polyvinyl pop-up shop, to local artists such as Decadent West, the jewelry shop Desired Objects, and the custom embroiderer Rodeo Rainbows, […]

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]]> BOYO Review https://ktru.org/boyo-review/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 03:37:00 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=9826 Had a great time seeing BOYO playing with Mind Shrine and Vansire at White Oak. See more BOYO here:     https://boyomusic.bandcamp.com/     Facebook: @helloboyo     Instagram: hello_boyo_Photos, content, and layout by Hania Ilahi Nagy

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]]> Mind Shrine Review https://ktru.org/mind-shrine-review/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 03:26:04 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=9817 We caught Mind Shrine’s set as they opened for BOYO and Vansire at White Oak. Check out Mind Shrine here:     https://mindshrine.bandcamp.com/merch/i     Facebook:  @MindShrine     Instagram:  mindshrinePhotos, content, and layout by Hania Ilahi Nagy

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]]> SXSW 2019: Film and Music Collaborating on Broadway https://ktru.org/sxsw-2019-film-and-music-collaborating-on-broadway/ Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:00:08 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=9694 Written by Harrison Lorenzen             During the 2019 SxSW music festival, four major production forces on Broadway came together to discuss the past, present, and future of Film and Music Collaborating on Broadway. Leading the panel was Natasha Davidson, an associate professor of theater at the University of Texas at Austin as well as a […]

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]]> SXSW 2019: Music Week, Pt. 1 https://ktru.org/sxsw-music-week-pt-1/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 22:22:27 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=9655 By Rachel Bui As a first time SXSW attendee, I had no clue what I was doing. By Saturday I was so exhausted it took 3 days for me to fully recover. Regardless, I still had a blast. Click here for our article on tips for SXSW. Monday, March 11 I attended the CaoTai Music […]

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]]> SXSW 2019: Pre-Gaming the Music Festival https://ktru.org/sxsw-pre-gaming-the-music-festival/ Sat, 08 Jun 2019 14:20:15 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=9637 By Rachel Bui There are other components of SXSW that overlaps with the music portion, and the music festival typically begins the Monday following the start of the SXSW. I arrived early this year to avoid long lines to pick up my badge [something I would recommend to everyone], and with plenty of time to […]

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]]> Breaking: Lionel Richie falls on his butt on stage (KAABOO Texas: Day 1 [5/10/19]) https://ktru.org/breaking-lionel-richie-falls-on-his-butt-on-stage-kaaboo-texas-day-1-5-10-19/ Sun, 12 May 2019 00:48:26 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=9592 KAABOO has been around for 5 years in Del Mar, CA, so while this isn’t their first rodeo, it is the festival’s first time in Texas, and with a new venue and new city comes growing pains. Despite all of this, the festival organizers executed the first day of festivities flawlessly. By Rachel Bui Everything […]

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]]> BUKU Festival [3/22 – 3/23] https://ktru.org/buku-festival-3-22-3-23/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 02:36:08 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=9544 Written by Azzy Hinton What is BUKU Festival? BUKU is defined as excess in Creole slang, deriving from the French word “beaucoup”. The name is perfect for a music and arts festival held at Mardi Gras World on the banks of the Mississippi in New Orleans. BUKU is a relatively new festival that started in […]

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]]> Justin Park Interview: https://ktru.org/justin-park-interview/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:40:31 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=8939 At the Dallas stop of the Gone Rogue tour, Rachel talked to LA native Justin Park about his “years in development” and how they have come to fruition, including feats like his first tour and debut album occurring in December of last year. The easy-going, charming young man opened up about different factors that influence […]

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]]> Recap: Lights All Night 2018 https://ktru.org/recap-lights-all-night-2018/ Sat, 19 Jan 2019 03:32:55 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=8988 Once a year, Lights All Night takes over Dallas. The streets become littered with near naked 20-something year olds ready to party. Certain places will even look, feel, and smell like a rave — understandably so, because there’s no party like a LAN party! The highlight of the two-day experience was the music. EDM heavyweights, […]

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