ktru https://ktru.org/ rice university radio Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:10:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Billy Woods Review https://ktru.org/billy-woods-review/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:10:41 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240485 By Steven Burgess NOTE: Out of the artist’s request, Billy Woods face will be obscured in photos. New York-based Experimental Hip-Hop extraordinaire Billy Woods is on tour promoting his newest record, GOLLIWOG. A prolific figure within the underground music scene, Woods’ contributions to the duo Armand Hammer with rapper E L U C I D […]

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]]> Teen Mortgage Review https://ktru.org/teen-mortgage-review/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:11:30 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240473 By Charlotte Raymond Teen Mortgage really knows how to keep a crowd moving. I had the opportunity to cover their show on April 16 at White Oak Music Hall Upstairs, showcasing their newest album, “Devil Ultrasonic Dream” and many of their most popular songs. Teen Mortgage is a killer punk duo from the DC area, […]

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]]> Ejay Mallard Interview https://ktru.org/ejay-mallard-interview/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:04:02 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240463 Interview by Andrew Ondara and Ariana Phillips Here's a snippet from a sit-down with native Houston R&B artist Ejay Mallard on the Black by Popular Demand show! Ejay talks about his musical journey—from singing in church to becoming the "Frank Ocean of Baylor"—as well as the deep gospel influences in his sound. He shares how […]

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]]> Loud Luxury Review https://ktru.org/loud-luxury-review/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:40:52 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240432 By Spring Chenjp & Jacob Pellegrino Canadian DJ duo Loud Luxury kept the energy high all night with recognizable tracks and pumping beats at their Feb. 1 set at SILO Dallas. The show cements SILO as a must-visit venue despite only opening last September. Since its opening, SILO has boasted an impressive lineup, from Illenium […]

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]]> Peter Hook Interview https://ktru.org/peter-hook-interview/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:30:04 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240288 By Steven Burgess Peter Hook, co-founder of legendary bands Joy Division and New Order, revolutionized post-punk and electronic music. Since his time in these iconic groups, Hook has collaborated with artists such as Gorillaz, authored multiple books, and formed Peter Hook and The Light, a band dedicated to performing Joy Division and New Order songs […]

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]]> Okay Kaya Interview https://ktru.org/okay-kaya-interview/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:29:10 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240341 Written by Steven Burgess, photo by Youna Baupoux. Norwegian-American artist Kaya Wilkins, known by her stage name Okay Kaya, has made waves with her eclectic blend of disco, pop, and orchestral music. Her 2020 record, Watch This Liquid Pour Itself, earned her the Spelman Award for Best Indie/Alternative Artist solidifying her unique place in today’s […]

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]]> Fall 2024 Noizeletter https://ktru.org/fall-2024-noizeletter/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:47:47 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240318 Check out the fall 2024 edition of the ktru noizeletter below!!! CLICK THIS LINK: KTRU Noizeletter Fall 2024 Digital Copy

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]]> Weezer Concert Review https://ktru.org/weezer-concert-review/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:41:15 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240307 By Imogen Brown and Peter Brown Weezer is, at best, a rocking dad band (pre-1996) and at worst, a gimmicky threat to the spirit of nerdy dude rock (no one asked for a recorded cover of Toto’s “Africa”). My dad and I had the chance to see Weezer live at the Toyota Center on September […]

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]]> ACL 2024 Weekend 1 Review https://ktru.org/acl-2024-weekend-1-review/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 20:46:55 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240259 By Marty Brandwein Austin City Limits. Weekend 1. Friday. After waiting for only a few minutes to get into the festival, I entered, surrounded by streams of people in cowboy hats, boots, sunglasses, and not much else, speed-walking from one stage to another. Already, there’s a twenty-person line to take a picture in front of […]

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]]> Peter Hook & The Light Concert Review https://ktru.org/peter-hook-the-light-concert-review/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:25:01 +0000 https://ktru.org/?p=240248 By Steven Burgess Former Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter (“Hooky”) Hook is currently on tour with his band Peter Hook and The Light for their 2024 Substance tour. The Substance tour is inspired by the records of the same name put out by Joy Division and New Order, with Hooky on lead vocals. […]

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