By Jason McCall Segment Producer Comic books and movies have always been two mediums that go together like bacon and eggs. If the character works on the pages, it stands to reason that it’ll work on the big screen. While … Continue reading Hero Worship – Super-Powered Television Makes The Bucks
By Daniel Fickman Segment Producer Now today I want to focus on another performer. I use the term performer because at the bottom of it all that’s what he truly was. One of the bravest to ever step foot onto … Continue reading Film Fix – Chris Farley
By Jordan Gass-Poore’ Web Content Manager Forever (Fest) is a long time, but it’s worth waiting until November. The annual Austin-based festival, Forever Fest, drew the curtain on its second season Nov. 16 at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. … Continue reading Forever Fest 2014
Oct. 29, 2014 Segment 1: Introductions and some talk about Texas State Football. Segment 2: Is the game Texas State Bobcats vs. New Mexico State a “trap game”? Will the Bobcats find themselves bowl eligible? Texas State Soccer plays Georgia … Continue reading Bobcat Radio: Texas State Bobcats Vs. New Mexico State
By Drew Barber Music Reviewer Artist: Julian Casablancas & The Voidz Album: Tyranny Release Date: Sept. 23, 2014 Label: Cult Records Website: http://juliancasablancas.com/ The second album for Julian Casablancas & The Voidz, “Tyranny,” has awoken something inside me that I can’t really … Continue reading Review: Julian Casablancas and the Voidz — ‘Tyranny’
By Harrison Holt Music Reviewer Artist: We Are The In Crowd Album: Weird Kids Released: Feb. 18, 2014 Label: Hopeless Records, Inc. Website: http://wearetheincrowd.com/ Starting their sophomore album off with a bang, Tay Jardine belts the anthem “Long Live The Kids” that … Continue reading Review: We Are The In Crowd — ‘Weird Kids’
By Jordan Bond Music Reviewer Artist: Spoon Album: They Want My Soul Release Date: Aug. 5, 2014 Label: Loma Vista Website: http://www.spoontheband.com/ Spoon’s “They Want My Soul” is the first to feature new guitarist Alex Fischel. With this new addition, Spoon … Continue reading Review: Spoon — ‘They Want My Soul’
By Jordan McDonald Williams Music Reviewer Artist: Raury Album: Indigo Child Released: Aug. 25, 2014 Label: Columbia Records Website: http://www.indigochildproject.com/ “Does anything last forever?” is the the final question experimental indie-folkhop artist Raury asks at the end of the dreamy reminisce track … Continue reading Review: Raury — ‘Indigo Child’
By Nick Stout Music Reviewer Artist: Foxygen Album: “…And Star Power” Label: Jagjaguwar Release Date: Oct. 14, 2014 Website: http://foxygentheband.com// California indie psych-pop duo Foxygen are back after last year’s critically acclaimed “We are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace … Continue reading Review: Foxygen — ‘…And Star Power’
By Jordan Gass-Poore’ Web Content Manager U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz aimed to inspire SXSW Eco 2014 attendees to take action on some of the most critical issues of our time (“All-of-the-Above in a Carbon Constrained World”) with his … Continue reading SXSW Eco: US Secretary of Energy Keynote
By Jordan Gass-Poore’ Web Content Manager Just call Chris Sonnier the mastermind behind SXSW Eco, an annual conference that brings together people from around the globe to discuss and collaborate on solutions for a sustainable planet. The native Texan and … Continue reading SXSW Eco: Interview With Chris Sonnier
By Garrett Strickler Music Reviewer In light of his recently released deluxe edition of “What is This Heart?” featuring bonus songs and remixes, I caught up with multifaceted songwriter Tom Krell to talk about new collaborations, new fans, not being … Continue reading Interview With How To Dress Well
By Jordan Gass-Poore’ Web Content Manager Some attendees of this year’s SXSW Eco had the opportunity to tour Texas Disposal Systems, an about 2,200-acre landfill, recycling and compost/soil blending (Texas Organic Products) facility in Creedmoor, Texas outside of Austin. TDS, … Continue reading SXSW Eco: Texas Disposal Systems Tour
By Jordan Gass-Poore’ Web Content Manager Award-winning author Joe R. Lansdale (“Bubba Ho-tep”) discussed his relationship with his native East Texas and how this oftentimes misunderstood region has affected his life and work (of nearly 50 novels and counting) during … Continue reading Wittliff Collections: ‘East Texas In Story And Song’
By Garrett Strickler Music Reviewer Artist: Goat Album: Commune Released: Sept. 23, 2014 Label: Sub Pop Website: http://goatsweden.blogspot.com/ This is not your sister’s psych-rock album. This is not music for wearing flowers in your hair and frolicking in a field taking … Continue reading Review: Goat — ‘Commune’
By Allie Ibarra News Reporter The San Marcos Nature Center hosts an annual plant sale to promote native plants. Native plants use less water and can handle the hot Texas climate a lot better than non-native species and are able … Continue reading San Marcos Nature Center’s Native Fall Plant Sale
Words by Jordan Gass-Poore’ — Web Content Manager Photos by Taryn Peters — Assistant Music Director Austin’s inaugural (and first ever) hip-hop festival put a new spin on the saying “Keep Austin Weird.” The skinny: Weird City Fest, sponsored by Austin Mic … Continue reading I Heart Weirdos: Austin’s First Hip-Hop Festival Shows Some Love
Words by Emily Parma, Assistant Web Content Manager Photos by Holly Henrichsen, Web Editor The Texas State Gymnastics Club is a nationally ranked club team that was created in 1968. It’s one of the oldest club sports at Texas State. The … Continue reading Homecoming 2014: Texas State Gymnastics Club
By Nick Stout Music Reviewer Artist: Bass Drum of Death Album: Rip This Released: Oct. 7, 2014 Label: Innovative Leisure Website: http://www.bassdrumofdeath.com/ Mississippi garage-rock duo Bass Drum of Death have returned after last year’s self-titled L.P., with their third full-length release … Continue reading Review: Bass Drum of Death — ‘Rip This’
By Garrett Strickler Music Reviewer Artist: A Sunny Day In Glasgow Album: Sea When Absent Label: Lefse Records Released: June 24, 2014 Website: http://asunnydayinglasgow.com/ In Glasgow, fall, winter and spring all average around just two to three hours of sunlight … Continue reading Review: A Sunny Day In Glasgow — ‘Sea When Absent’
