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 Rebecca Harrell Music Journalist ‘Tis the season for pumpkin carving, apple cider, horror films and spooky music. A genre exists for just about every season of the year, and it evokes an emotion and a feeling within us in … Continue reading Halloween Tracks and the Musicality of the Mood
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 Kaitlyn Watson Music Journalist Music in film has always been an integral part of the overall experience. While that is the most common way a song can be associated with a movie or television show, sometimes it’s the media … Continue reading The Use of Comedy Samples in Music
By Tania Zapien Music Journalist Texas State University welcomed four executives from Score More Shows in a panel discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 16. As part of Mass Comm Week, Lexi Dolan, Gina Martinez, Edward Castillo and Kevin Hayden provided a … Continue reading Austin Music Festival Promoters give Insight into the Music Industry during Mass Comm Week
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 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 Kaitlyn Watson Music Journalist Some people look back on “Saturday Night Fever” or “Dazed and Confused” and experience nostalgia dating back to the formative years of their adolescence. Personally, the sounds of Usher’s “Love in This Club” and Rihanna’s … Continue reading A Time Capsule Movie Soundtrack: Hustlers
By Rebecca Harrell Music 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 … Continue reading Make ‘Em Laugh: The Parodies
By Elise MontemayorMusic Journalist Los Angeles based artist Deb Never has something special with a lofi and emo hip-hop blend in her music. She is WEDIDIT’s (D33J and Shlohmo) first female artist signed to the dance/hip hop label. Earlier this … Continue reading Meet Deb Never
By Iliana Ramirez Music Journalist Booksmart follows two characters, Amy, played by Kaitlyn Dever, and Molly, played by Beanie Fieldstein, on the night before their high school graduation. As the two girls worked extremely hard for four years to get … Continue reading Music in Film: Evaluating the Party Scene in Booksmart
By Shane WillenborgMusic Journalist While the threat of rain loomed over KTSW’s first event this fall, musicians, artisans and locals converged at Aqua Brew this past week for Third Thursday. For those who don’t know, Third Thursday is a tradition … Continue reading Third Thursday September 2019
By Rebecca Harrell Music 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 … Continue reading Make ‘Em Laugh: The Foundations of Musical Comedy
By Victoria Roxanne HillMusic Journalist Geographer released their EP New Jersey this March and have been on tour supported by Manatee Commune this spring. Lead singer, Mike Deni, has been working over the past year to create an album that … Continue reading Talking with Geographer at The Parish
By Elise Montemayor Music Journalist When one thinks of electronic music, they think of a big stage, laser lights and a fist pumping DJ that is usually a man. Now, no shade to male DJs or electronic artists. There are … Continue reading Women in Electronic Music
By Faith Vara Music Journalist A few weeks ago, a friend of mine recommended I listen to a new act called Mickey Darling. After hearing their latest single, “I’m Just a Buzzkill,” I instantly fell in love with their dancey, … Continue reading Talking with Mickey Darling
By Syd Smith Music Journalist If you’re a Texas State student, a Southwest grad or just a fan of Richard Linklater’s work from “Dazed and Confused” to “Boyhood,” then I cross my fingers that you’ve seen “Everybody Wants Some!!” Set … Continue reading “Everybody Wants Some!!” Soundtrack
By Timia Cobb Music Journalist Women are powerful, and we shouldn’t have to put that on signs and protest about it for people to understand this. Women are our heroes, mothers, community leaders and more. Women, especially women in the … Continue reading Music: A Voice For Women
By Caitlin Dunn Music Journalist Twenty-six-year-old Oakland, Calif. local Sven Gamsky goes by the alias Still Woozy. Although Still Woozy is Gamsky’s one-man solo project, only releasing a couple of songs, he has been playing for 16 years or so. … Continue reading Are You Listening to Still Woozy?
By Gio Gilmore Music Journalist The year is 2009: you’re in the back of your parents car listening to the radio and hear a new song. It is “Forever” by Drake featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem. It’s been … Continue reading A Look Back to 2009’s “Forever”
