By Ethan BrownMusic Journalist Artist: Somos Album: Prison on a Hill Label: Tiny Engines Website: https://somos.bandcamp.com/ Prison on a Hill is the third full release for the indie/emo band Somos based out of Massachusetts. The album was released ahead of … Continue reading Somos: Prison on a Hill Album Review
By Faith VaraMusic Journalist Have you ever wondered what a band would sound like without traditionally learning how to play their instruments? Well look no further than Philadelphia’s experimental art-rock band, Palm. On the surface, Palm might look like a … Continue reading Palm: Rock’s Newest Experiment
By Madisen GummerMusic Journalist One of the many unique and lovely things about San Marcos are all of its independent coffee shops. They each have their own environment, energy and regulars that make up its niche community. They all also … Continue reading San Marcos Coffee Shops as Songs
By Jennifer RomeroRap Music Journalist On the surface, many artists have popular songs that fans or general listeners will gravitate to. However, even though this may gain the artist more popularity or streams, many aren’t hearing more than those few … Continue reading Mac Miller: Beyond the Hits
By Kaycee Wiedman Sports Reporter After a tough loss over the weekend against Air Force, the Texas State Bobcats (1-1) get back on track during the mid-week match against Prairie View A&M Panthers (1-1) by winning 75-48. In the first … Continue reading Texas State Takes Victory Against Prairie View A&M
By Lexi AshburyMusic Journalist Let me preface this doctoral dissertation by saying I am a King Princess superfan. Seeing her set this year at ACL was something I can only describe as a spiritual experience. Let’s cut to the chase, 20-year-old … Continue reading King Princess: Cheap Queen Album Review
By Elise MontemayorMusic Journalist It’s been about seven years since Chromatics released their last full length album, Kill For Love. The band has kept their creative momentum going by working on other projects within the past few years. They have … Continue reading The Chromatics: Closer To Grey Album Review
By Jessie BonnerMusic Journalist This year, San Antonio’s Mala Luna Music Festival featured some outstanding artists; most notably, the women! Female artists in the music industry are considerably less appreciated than their male counterparts. In general, we as women are … Continue reading A Love Letter to the Women of Mala Luna’s 2019 Lineup
By Saidif MejiaMusic Journalist What usually comes into mind when thinking about the musical score for famous movies? Some might think of critically-acclaimed figures like John Williams of the “Star Wars” saga background music. Others picture Hans Zimmer, the creator … Continue reading Oneohtrix Point Never: The Composer Nobody’s Talking About
By Ralph DavidMusic Journalist Angel Olsen’s fragile yet powerful voice has been a staple of the indie scene since the early 2010s. With tales of heartbreak and loneliness, it is not hard to see how Olsen’s vulnerability has made her … Continue reading Exploring Angel Olsen’s Sonic Landscape
By Ralph DavidMusic Journalist Artist: The Paranoyds Album: Carnage Bargain Release Date: Sept. 13, 2019 (Suicide Squeeze Records) Website: https://theparanoyds.bandcamp.com/ Genre: Garage Rock/Punk Hailing from Los Angeles, The Paranoyds are a well-established DIY band that combines garage rock with an … Continue reading The Paranoyds: Carnage Bargain Review
By Rebecca HarrellMusic Journalist Popularized by “Saturday Night Live”, carried out by classics like “Weird Al” Yankovic and The Lonely Island and now continued on by late night show hosts, YouTubers and rappers, comedy music has transformed from an accent … Continue reading Make ‘Em Laugh: The Independents
By Bradley Barnes Music Journalist They say nothing is new under the sun, and if you’ve kept an eye on pop culture, you’ve probably noticed how trends come and go in cycles. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, the audience at … Continue reading Concert Review: Graveyard with Billy King & The Bad Bad Bad at Barracuda
By Lexi AshburyMusic Journalist Recently, I forced my friends to watch “Across the Universe” for the hundredth time in the comfort of my living room, paired with the sounds of my off-key singing. Watching the movie and hearing the soundtrack … Continue reading Across the Universe Soundtrack: Still Relevant 12 Years Later
By Timia Cobb Music Journalist A good movie can be made even greater by its soundtrack. Music in films can help the movie become more memorable and impactful, such as the epic “Wonder Woman” theme song or Celine Dion’s “My Heart … Continue reading 3 Soundtracks That Were Better Than The Movie
By Jude McClaren Assistant Sports Director The San Marcos Rattler football team has another challenge ahead of them this Friday as they are matched up against the 24th ranked team in Texas according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the Clemens … Continue reading Rattlers Prepare For District Matchup Against Clemens With Positivity
By Jennifer RomeroRap Music Journalist The summer of 2015 was full of memories I will never forget. I was freshly 16 and loved to spend time with my friends any chance I got. One of the things I loved the … Continue reading The Art of Astroworld
By Lexi AshburyMusic Journalist Let’s be real, no matter the topic, us millennials love to pop on a podcast anytime of the day. Guilty as charged! I’m sure we’ve all tried to get a family member or friend to listen … Continue reading Music Podcasts: The Thing of the Future
By Faith VaraMusic Journalist Artist: Phoenix Album: Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix Release Date: May 25, 2009 Website: http://wearephoenix.com/ It’s crazy to think that 2009 was a whole decade ago. This is the year Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president … Continue reading Revisiting Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix 10 Years Later
By Taylor Faber Music Journalist It seems like it was yesterday when indie rock band Big Thief released their openly received third album, U.F.O.F. in May. They were able to push their folk oriented boundaries as they have been since … Continue reading Big Thief Going Back-to-Back
