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The Rayo Brothers to perform at the Varsity theatre on Wednesday

By Ashlyn Rollins - The Daily Reveille September 7, 2015

Bringing a new edge to folk-rock music, The Rayo Brothers is a band that grew out of two brothers’ love for music. The members include brothers Daniel Reaux, who provides lead vocals, guitar and...

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Column: Good music deserves patience, understanding

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille September 7, 2015

We live in an age where music, and pretty much everything else, is consumed right at our fingertips, digitally. Release dates became arbitrary when chart-topping artists like Beyoncé (who “changed...

Purple Playlist: Sep 2, 2015

Purple Playlist: Sep 2, 2015

September 2, 2015

It's Your Thing - Grant Green Family Affair - Bobby Hutcherson Spooky - Stanley Turrentine I Can't Stand It - Lonnie Liston Smith Inner City Blues - Reuben Wilson If There's A Hell Below - Lou Donaldson V-O...

Purple Playlist: Aug 26, 2015

Purple Playlist: Aug 26, 2015

September 2, 2015

Blessed - The Emotions Come With Me - Intensive Heat Funkie Junkie - The Blackbyrds What's Up Front That Counts - The Counts Witch Doctor's Brew - Magnum  Love's The Way I Feel 'Bout Cha - Alphonso...

Rukus Board Shop carries 'Golf/Vans Old Skool Pro' sneakers in multiple colors on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, for customers to purchase. This limited edition collection resulted from a third collaboration between rapper Tyler the Creator and shoe manufacturer Vans.

Column: Hip hop’s fashion influence deserves respect

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille September 2, 2015

August was a huge month for sneakerheads and hip-hop fans alike. Kanye West’s Yeezy Boost 350 black, his second model of shoes developed with Adidas Originals, dropped Aug. 22. A week later, Tyler,...

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The Revivalists discuss rise to success, upcoming concert

By Grayson Senner - The Daily Reveille September 2, 2015

For Zack Feinberg and the New Orleans-based band The Revivalists, the rise to success has been slow and steady. The rock group formed in 2007 and is now touring to promote its new album, “Men Against...

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Q&A: Bowling For Soup

By Ashlyn Rollins - The Daily Reveille September 2, 2015

Grammy-nominated Bowling For Soup formed in 199, and now, 20 years later, the group is still active on the music scene, playing its current “Finally Legal!!” tour. The Daily Reveille sat down...

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Q&A: The Young Wild

By Grayson Senner - The Daily Reveille August 31, 2015

The Young Wild, a band based in Southern California, will open for ZZ Ward at the New Orleans House of Blues Tuesday. Bryan William, the band’s frontman, spoke to The Daily Reveille about the band...

Eric Brown, Ashley Monaghan, Michael Blount and Raudol Palacios make up the energetic indie-rock band, Ship of Fools, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at LSU.

Local band Ship of Fools discusses formation, upcoming EP

By Ashlyn Rollins - The Daily Reveille August 31, 2015

A classically trained cellist, folk guitarist, percussionist and strong vocalist merge to create Ship of Fools, a band with an eccentric sound and organic feel. Mass communication junior Ashley Monaghan...

Nicki Minaj accepts the award for hip-hop video of the year for “Anaconda” at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

VMAs: 2015’s top ten moments

By Grayson Senner - The Daily Reveille August 31, 2015

Tuning into anything produced by MTV, we’re ready for something jaw-dropping. The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards was no exception. If you missed it, here’s the top 10 moments everyone will be...

Kanye West accepts the video vanguard award at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

VMAs: 2015 hits and misses

By Ashlyn Rollins - The Daily Reveille August 31, 2015

This year’s 2015 MTV VMA performance lineup included a diverse group of artists. While some acts engaged viewers with high energy and quality performances, others fared in comparison. Hits: Nicki...

Miley Cyrus, right, performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

VMAs: Miley Cyrus hosts 2015 show

By Ashlyn Rollins - The Daily Reveille August 31, 2015

Infamous twerker Miley Cyrus took the stage as host at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Aug. 30. Throughout the night Cyrus expressed her eccentric fashion sense, donning colorful and risqué...