Austin Powell

Austin Powell is the former managing editor of the Daily Dot. His work focuses on the intersection of entertainment and technology. He previously served as a music columnist for the Austin Chronicle and is the co-author of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology.

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Canadian bro shocks former NBA stars with jaw-dropping dunks

They call him 'the Dude Who Dunked in Jeans.' Here's why.

On Aug 25, 2016 by Austin Powell

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The 10 commandments of a perfect wedding reception playlist

If you pick and choose from these 100 songs, you can't go wrong.

On Aug 25, 2016 by Austin Powell

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‘Here’ and now with Alessia Cara, YouTube’s biggest R&B star

How Alessia Cara went from bedroom covers to opening for Coldplay.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Austin Powell

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Behind VNYL, the subscription service that wants to curate your record collection

VNYL sends subscribers hand-picked LPs based on their listening habits. We put it to the test.

On May 24, 2016 by Austin Powell

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Is Tidal worth it?

If you downloaded Tidal to get your fix of Prince or Beyoncé, it's time to reevaluate your options.

On May 20, 2016 by Austin Powell

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The plight of the modern YouTube music star

The true stories behind your favorite viral music videos.

On Mar 13, 2016 by Austin Powell

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Stop everything and listen to Kendrick Lamar’s new album

This is not a drill.

On Mar 4, 2016 by Austin Powell

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Kanye West just dropped a fiery new diss track

Are we getting closer to 'Swish'? Let's hope not.

On Jan 1, 2016 by Austin Powell

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Father John Misty just trolled Taylor Swift with a ‘Ryan Adams cover’

This sounds oddly familiar.

On Sep 21, 2015 by Austin Powell

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I walked to the woods to unlock this Swedish band’s album

'Walk to the woods…'

On Aug 14, 2015 by Austin Powell

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Why we’re killing our comments section

And why we hope to one day bring it back.

On Jul 27, 2015 by Austin Powell, Nicholas White

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Kyrie Irving posts heartbreaking note after season-ending injury

Even if you're not a Cleveland Cavaliers fan, this is hard to read.

On Jun 5, 2015 by Austin Powell

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Celebrate Daytrotter’s 5000th session with this exclusive stream

Check out an exclusive session from Portland surf-punk trio Guantanamo Baywatch.

On Jun 4, 2015 by Austin Powell

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Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard have just the thing to help you celebrate 4/20

Here’s the best way you can possibly start 4/20… err, the second best at any rate.

On Apr 20, 2015 by Austin Powell

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Mining big data to find the next big thing at SXSW

Big data companies are tracking your listening habits. But do they have good taste in music?

On Mar 23, 2015 by Austin Powell

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