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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The San Marcos shoegaze band “ladyluck” performed for festival goers as the sun began to set. The band was the only act during the festival which featured a female member, who for “ladyluck” performed lead vocals and guitar.

Goat Fest returns with central Texan musical display

Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor
April 16, 2025
Paper tickets are now a relic of a bygone era for the American concergoer. Where once people would get tickets through box offices or music stores, people now purchase tickets through online sites such as Ticketmaster and StubHub. This transition began in the early 2000s with the explosion of the Internet and hasn't slowed since.

OPINION: “Vive les fans!” Let us buy tickets!

Emma Sutton, Staff Writer
March 7, 2025
Topper Radio seeks inclusivity, to make students’ voices heard through music

Topper Radio seeks inclusivity, to make students’ voices heard through music

Daniel Mendoza, Photo Editor
September 24, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short ‘n Sweet” is a fresh compilation of tracks that brings a new sense of variety to modern pop music. The uniqueness of the album is highlighted by Carpenter’s witty and charming nature.

REVIEW: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ is unapologetically iconic, bold, charming

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
Is Kanye West the king of sampling or a musical vulture leeching from other artists’ work? With his controversies of copyright infringement surrounding the release of the album, I’d venture to say West believes he’s untouchable. My argument: just make a new beat.

OPINION: Kanye is the ultimate music “vulture”

Hailey Womack, News Editor
March 18, 2024
Pictured above are Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford who were members of the informal Rat Pack. The Rat Pack is a legendary group of performers consisting of several actors and singers of the 1950s. None of these three singers in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- not even in the “early influences” category.

OPINION: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s newest nominations are fueled by profit

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Artists like Smino, Amaarae and Teezo Touchdown are some of the most cutting-edge musicians of the decade.

OPINION: Eight artists to listen to in celebration of Black History Month

Emilio Casanova, Photographer
February 29, 2024
What message are the Grammys intentionally or unintentionally sending with Album of the Year winners?

OPINION: The Grammys continue their streak of snubbing Black artists

Deji Banjo, Reporter
February 13, 2024
Born Late Records displays a custom Motörhead denim jacket in front of their booth. The company buys, sells and trades vinyl, CDs, tapes, shirts and other memorabilia. Their storefront is located at 2920 Race Street, Fort Worth, TX, and their Instagram is @bornlaterecords.

Family-ran convention draws in vinyl-loving crowds, cultivates resurgence of Austin music scene

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
"The Klinks" in action at the 13th Floor in downtown Austin. Autin (right) plays guitar for the group.

Austin and St. Edward’s helps student musician grow his talents in the “Live Music Capital of the World”

Gabrielle Caumon, Reporter
March 21, 2023
Caroline Polachek shares new album “Desire, I Want To Turn Into You”.

REVIEW: Caroline Polachek’s latest album welcomes listeners to her private island full of sonic productions, noteworthy vocals

Emma Sutton, Reporter
February 21, 2023
Austin, “The Live Music Capital of the World,” struggled during the pandemic to keep their title. Now that things are returning back to normal, more concerts and music venues are having events again.

OPINION: Austin is slowly but surely earning back the title of “Live Music Capital of the World”

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
February 14, 2023
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