Browsing: Music

Day two’s performances felt longer than day one’s, but they were still exciting. I’m not entirely sure how I’m going to muster up the strength to attend day three, but maybe the promise of seeing Paramore, PINKPANTHERESS, The Marias and 6lack will motivate me.

If you are unable to attend ACL this year or want to know what to expect for weekend two, follow along as I document content from ACL. Stay tuned on our Instagram story and our website for updates throughout the weekend.

Shane & Shane met while attending Texas A&M University, from there they began creating music and touring. When they reached out to Vertical in the spring, Murray said she saw this as a blessing since at the time they had not picked a new executive leader for Vertical, but she said she knew they would have this band scheduled for this week of their ministry.

“But, going on stage and taking the award out of this poor girl’s hands who didn’t choose to get selected for it either, was just not a good look. While I agree with basically everything he said, it’s just a matter of execution. You make yourself the villain, especially as a black man.”

Have you ever considered that you have been listening to the same 20 songs for the past month but don’t know where to find more music? Don’t worry. The A&L staff is here to assist with a specially curated playlist featuring various music genres. From classic ’80s rock to new indie-pop, this playlist will kickstart some new music discoveries.

Ever wondered if Waco has produced any cool bands? Here is a playlist of the popular bands rooted in Waco and where they performed.

“So after she passed I wanted to find a way to help fundraise for a cure and I thought that combining music with this, especially as a musician myself, would be a special way to honor specifically her memory but also help everyone else in the process,” Ruston, La. senior Carlie Toliver said.

This year’s event will be the first since 2019 to be fully back to normal after COVID-19 restrictions prevented it from being held in 2020, and pushed it online in 2021. Houston junior Katherine Boulais, event coordinator with the Baylor Activities Council, said Gospel Fest’s return to campus has been a special thing for everyone involved.

“Although this music is a symbol of the Hispanic culture, its songs are enjoyed all over the world because of their ability to integrate our deepest emotions with music,” Herrera said. “Mariachi is our happiness, sadness, pride and love, told through music that directly touches our hearts.”