By Hayden Browning Nestled in the heart of Wise County, a musical group known as the Dax Davis Band is stirring up excitement with its unique blend of country, rock, and western swing. This eclectic group has garnered attention not only locally but also beyond the county lines. The band’s journey traces back to humble […]
Dax Davis Band Gaining Attention from Distinct Musical Fusion
April 10, 2024 by Reece Nations
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Lubbock’s costumed Halloween bike tour back from the dead
October 31, 2023 by Reece Nations

By Reece Nations For those on the lookout for Halloween-related shenanigans to be involved in, Lubbock’s informal house show bike tour sprouted as an unlikely bastion for the city’s unique brand of weirdness. For years, an annual event called “Skeletour” was organized very unofficially by hardcore house show enthusiasts and bicyclists as a do-it-yourself-affair. It was […]
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Digital Music: Who Gets Paid?
January 26, 2016 by The Hub@TTU

By Blake Lucas In the first half of 2015, Americans streamed 135 billion on-demand tracks through services like Spotify, Pandora and Apple Music, according to a 2015 Nielsen report. Although streaming services are used often, 78 percent of people surveyed said they were unlikely to pay to listen to the music. With many users listening for free, how […]
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