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Lil Peep stalls in 'Come Over When You're Sober Pt.1'

Lil Peep stalls in ‘Come Over When You’re Sober Pt.1’

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 19, 2017

Rating: 5/10 Mediocre Heralded by music website Pitchfork as “the future of emo,” American rapper Lil Peep has prematurely released his debut LP “Come Over When You’re Sober Pt. 1.” While Peep successfully crafted an unorthodox and inventive...

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LxsDos presented ''¡Libre, Libre!'', an exhibition that portrays the art of local business signs on Wednesday, August 16.

‘Libre, Libre!’ showcases local business signs

Sergio Muñoz, Contributor August 16, 2017

Showcasing the art of local business signs, local art duo LxsDos presented the art exhibition "Libre, Libre!," at the Abdou Building on Wednesday. Through different elements, the exhibition describes the bond between fine art and the work produced...

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Tyler takes a sincere approach in ‘Flower Boy’

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 14, 2017

“Flower Boy” is truly for everyone, people who never really liked Tyler the Creator’s previous work, die-hard fans, those who like jazz, those who enjoy solid production values and those who like R&B. “Flower Boy” is an album for the true...

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Homerun Derby plays at day one of End of Summer Bummer music festival on Saturday August 11.

End of Summer Bummer debut rocks the San Carlos Building

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 13, 2017

  In spite of the rainy weather, the first iteration of End of Summer Bummer was held at the San Carlos Building on Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12. End of Summer Bummer is a new two-day event that aims to help expose local bands...

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2 Chainz gives an impressive concert in a wheelchair

2 Chainz gives an impressive concert in a wheelchair

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 12, 2017

Los Angeles takes hip-hop very seriously. From tons of shows being spread out throughout the city every night, to the artist's infatuation with LA's prime hip-hop scene, one can always expect an awesome show when heading to California. 2 Chainz was...

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Enjambre talk origins and Sonic Ranch recording sessions

Enjambre talk origins and Sonic Ranch recording sessions

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor August 10, 2017

You hear a lot of stories of artists coming to America in hope of finding success, but one group had their start here and found their success elsewhere. Enjambre, which means swarm, a Spanish-language rock band originally formed in California, decided...

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Zuili Bailey plays his 325 year old cello before the showing of Goldfinger at the Alamo Drafthouse.

El Paso Pro Musica Summer Fest kicks off at Alamo Drafthouse

Brianna Chavez, Contributor August 9, 2017

  El Paso Pro-Musica's Summer Fest 17 kicked off Tuesday night with a candid performance at Alamo Drafthouse. Grammy-winning cellist and UTEP Professor Zuill Bailey gave one of his signature performances prior to presenting a screening of...

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Jorge Alfonso Polanco Aguirre  posing with his paintings at the opening of the exhibit “ The life of J’ on August 5th at the International Museum of Art.

‘The Life of J’ paints Polanco Aguirre’s life blue

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter August 6, 2017

Painting in blue tones and mostly oil paint, artist Jorge Alfonso Polanco Aguirre presented his collection “The Life of J” at the El Paso International Museum of Art. The collection includes paintings in the signature color of the artist, ceramic...

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Plaza Theatre

Movies to watch during the 10th annual Plaza Classic Film Fest

Leslie Sariñana and Eddie Velazquez August 3, 2017

With the 10th iteration of the Plaza Classic Film Festival set to kick off on Aug. 3, copy editor Leslie Sariñana (L) and entertainment editor Eddie Velazquez (E) have compiled a guide to the presentations you can’t miss across all 10 days. The...

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WWE Live set to return to El Paso after five years

WWE Live set to return to El Paso after five years

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 2, 2017

WWE is bringing back its live show to El Paso on Sep. 25 after a five-year absence. WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, U.S. Champion and indie wrestling veteran AJ Styles, former NXT champion Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens, WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The...

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Kyle performed in front of a sold out Tricky Falls crowd.

Kyle energizes sold out crowd at Tricky Falls

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief July 30, 2017

For the third time performing in El Paso this year, Kyle returned for his "SUPER Tour," as promised in his last local show. At the beginning of February, Kyle performed with DJ Carnage for his concert, "Rare," and tagged along with Khalid for his "Location...

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Taking Back Sunday perform for a solo out show at Tricky Falls on Tuesday, July 25.

Taking Back Sunday bassist Shaun Cooper talks late success and Sonic Ranch recording sessions

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor July 26, 2017

Taking Back Sunday returned to El Paso for their 10th time. They played at Tricky Falls on Tuesday, July 25, and performed songs from their latest album, "Tidal Wave," as well as older hits, such as "So Last Summer" and "El Paso." Alternative rock...

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