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While a Maker’s Edge membership is currently $89 per month, they have a student discount that brings it down to $60. In collaboration, Moody Makerspace also offers one free pass a semester for students to use at Maker’s Edge.

It’s finally here — the last Tunesday before Thanksgiving break! This collection is certainly catchy, but don’t be fooled — it’s not exactly cheery. A good song is a good song, though. Add these bops to your playlist if you dare.

Thrifting is becoming increasingly popular in the modern fashion world. The sale of used clothing is estimated to exceed $77 billion by 2025, according to resale company ThredUp. But what does it take to be good at thrifting?

Just like in many Baylor Christmas seasons past, the School of Music will hold its annual “A Baylor Christmas” choir and orchestra performances on Dec. 5, 6 and 8. However, the holiday tradition has found a new home this year in Waco Hall, Memphis junior Elie Lassiter said.

Waco-born R&B, soul and jazz fusion group “Smooth Nature” resonates with authenticity and sonic passion throughout their songs and live performances. The trio is composed of two brothers and one of their longtime friends, making it obvious when listening to their music that their connection runs much deeper to one another than just their craft.

The tortured artist takes the stage for this week’s Tunesday. If you’re experiencing loss of love this week, tune in for some resonance with these somber artists and perhaps a good cry. Hopefully next week is a bit cheerier, but for now, these sad songs kind of slap.

Eventually, Baesa transformed her love of art into an online store called “Designs With Jamie,” where she sells various products such as stickers, cards, notepads, apparel and more. Every product is personally designed by Baesa, and she has collections like “Taylor Swift Eras” and “Asian Love.”

For anyone who was expecting Christmas song recommendations, sorry to disappoint. We’re keeping this Tunesday grungy with some Inhaler, heavy with a new release from Ethel Cain and a little mxmtoon to lighten things up.

Halloween is just around the corner, and so are plenty of iconic costumes. This year has no shortage of iconic pop culture references and celebrities which will likely inspire some quirky, recognizable looks likely to be seen at parties, clubs or wherever you celebrate Halloweekend. Can you spot them all?

For over a decade now, Tyler Gregory Okonma, better known as Tyler, the Creator, has been, well.. creating. “CHROMAKOPIA” is the latest of his creations, and my — is it a monumental one for the world of music. Tyler covers several themes in this series of songs ranging from the curse of fame to self-discovery. He tackles topics of his past not yet sung, making for an enlightening listening experience.

Whether your ideal concert is Chris Stapleton at Red Rocks or a local jazz singer at Segovia Wine Bar, there’s always a risk of danger when going to these stadiums, venues, auditoriums and festivals. Here’s some safety tips for an upcoming music event you might be attending to keep you safe and maximize enjoyment.

Homecoming weekend is one of the most stand-out traditions at Baylor. Whether you’re attending the parade, watching the bonfire, or front row at the football game, choosing the perfect outfit is key. You get to express yourself and your identity among your fellow students, all while celebrating the history of your future alma mater.

“Greatness is subjective to some degree,” Kendrick said. “But to me, it’s the effectiveness of what they create. So if Steven Spielberg is trying to create a film that’s going to move you emotionally in a certain way or get you to feel or think about certain things, and he does that effectively, there’s a kind of greatness and that’s hard to do.”

Pining and lamenting seem to be the main themes of this week’s Tunesday with new releases from Conan Gray, Dean Lewis and rising bedroom pop artist Jordana. So if you’re up for feeling down (or down bad), I’d suggest tuning in.

“I write down for five minutes as much as I can on a paper, and it’s not lyrics or anything,” Todd said. “It’s just a stream of consciousness, just getting everything out of my head onto the paper. And usually by then, I’ll have, I’ll use the riffs that they sent in, and I’ll use the music that we have, and kind of just, put what pops in my head and see what sticks.”

“I think Hawaii just had a really big impact on music,” Siegfried said. “For me, it’s a very music culture-like island, and I went to a school of the arts for basically my whole life, from first grade to senior year of high school. And I think just being around a lot of students that were passionate about art, and it was a school of arts that was like painting, acting, dancing, like it was just, I was immersed in that art culture.”

With full sun and temperatures in the ’90s, this past weekend made for a great second round of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Upon arrival at Zilker Park, we were greeted each day with the familiar, colorful flags and signage as we walked in. As the afternoon progressed, flocks of attendees morphed into one giant crowd. Between abundant hydration breaks, here are the live music sets we visited.