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”
By Timia Cobb Music Journalist The Lucies is a local San Marcos band that has the true authenticity that many bands lack today. What I mean by this is that they are dramatically theatrical during performances, and aren’t afraid to … Continue reading A Conversation with The Lucies
By Leighton GamblesMusic Journalist When someone thinks of iconic bands or artists, the Beatles, Journey, or Elvis Presley may be some of the first to come to mind. However, a band that has defined a whole generation that may slip … Continue reading A Look Back at My Chemical Romance
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist On Sunday, I sat down with Kenneth Frost and Dave North of the Austin neopsych-funk-dance band, The Cuckoos. We discussed a new sound for the band, inspirations, public image and more. The full audio … Continue reading An Interview with The Cuckoos
By Iliana RamirezMusic Journalist In 2010, the film adaptation of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World hit theaters everywhere. The comic book turned film centers around Scott Pilgrim, played by Michael Cera, as he defeats the seven evil exes of his … Continue reading Music in Film: The Action-Packed Soundtrack of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
By Cheyenne YoungMusic Journalist When I say I haven’t stopped talking about this band for months on end, I mean it. I think I talk about GOOD. more often than GOOD. talks about GOOD. Over the weekend, I had the … Continue reading An Interview with GOOD.
By Cheyenne Young Music Journalist The do-it-yourself (DIY) ideology is one that dates back to 1970’s punk culture. Punk rock bands began recording demos in their bedrooms, producing their music independently and giving a middle finger to the system that … Continue reading Keeping an Eye on DIY
By Danielle Ortega Local Music Journalist Wow, just wow! This show was one for the books. Everything about it was simply fantastic, and it was beyond worth freezing to death. I’d never been to a show at Barracuda before, and … Continue reading Mom Jeans take Barracuda
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Director October 9, 2018 This week I was blessed with the opportunity to chat with Adrian Galvin, the front man of Yoke Lore and also former drummer of Walk The Moon. Adrian shared insightful thoughts … Continue reading Meet Yoke Lore
By Isaac Muñoz Rap Journalist Undoubtedly, the rap genre has grown from something that only influences neighborhoods where popular rappers were from to where a rappers influence has control over neighborhoods across the world. Rap influences people of all ages, … Continue reading Rap Influence in Pop Culture
By Ruby Longoria Music Director I met with Daisy in the greenroom at Cactus Cafe. I had just taken a quick sip of water before being led into the jarringly bright-lit room. Handshakes, first to Ty Richards, who sat in … Continue reading Meet Daisy O’Connor
