By Rebecca Harrell Music Journalist Artists from anywhere and everywhere in the world travel to the COLORS Studio based in Berlin, Germany, to stand in a monochromatic box and record a single live performance showcasing their musical abilities to be … Continue reading Why COLORS Studios Should be in your Subscriptions
By Jake Dromgoole Music Journalist I had just graduated high school in San Antonio, Texas, when I started working for a very posh hotel on the River Walk. The Spurs had fought their way back to the NBA finals and … Continue reading Revisiting the Starting Line’s <em>Direction</em> 12 Years Later
By Keller BradberryMusic Journalist Inner Wave is a Latinx indie shoegaze band, made up of childhood friends, hailing from Inglewood, California. For the past ten years, they have been jamming out in lead singer Pablo Sotelo’s parent’s garage and have … Continue reading Inner Wave: wya Album Review
By Jake DromgooleMusic Journalist “You’re gonna want to show up early. The list fills up pretty fast.” Familiar words to any aspiring performer looking to showcase their talents to a crowd. For many musicians, the open mic is where you … Continue reading An Open Love Letter to the Open Mic
By Saidif MejiaMusic Journalist As the end of the decade approaches, people from all over the country wonder what musical styles will define these eventful past 10 years. Some may argue that the rise of trap hip-hop dominates everything beside … Continue reading Synthwave: An Underground 2010s Musical Movement
By Lexi AshburyMusic Journalist Theme songs for television programs have the power to make or break the show; they’re essentially a first impression for viewers. From “The Andy Griffith Show” to iconic themes have been around since the start of … Continue reading Iconic Television Themes
By Taylor FaberMusic Journalist Artist: Earl Sweatshirt Album: Feet of Clay Release Date: Nov. 1, 2019 Thebe Kgositsile (Earl Sweatshirt) is years ahead of nearly everyone his age that is involved in not only rap, but even popular music. Whether … Continue reading Earl Sweatshirt: Feet of Clay EP Review
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
