By Christopher BrockerMusic Journalist Jesse Rodriguez and I met through KTSW as he joined the Hip-hop group. Rodriguez joined the station as a DJ and music journalist but sought out the challenge of covering Hip-hop. I had the privilege of working with Rodriguez and quickly saw his potential. Photo of Jesse Rodriguez on Texas State University Campus. Later in the semester, I discovered that Rodriguez was a producer and he […]
By James LanikLocal Music Director Being a BROCKHAMPTON fan has never been boring. With the lightning-fast pace of self-reinvention and brisk stream of releases, within only a couple of years, the boy band managed to establish a universe and lore around themselves that would likely take other collectives years to achieve. Things feel decidedly different this time around, however. For the first time since their inception, a calendar year went […]
By Kennedy WoodGuest Music Journalist A few weeks ago, I got the opportunity to interview Blevins, a local band based in San Marcos and Austin. Brandon, Kevynn, and Dillon Blevins and I, were able to have a conversation about their music, the benefits of social media and the music industry as a whole. The three brothers began their musical journey as kids when they discovered John Mayer, Joe Dart, Kevin […]
By Micheal Kaiser Music Journalist This past weekend, I had the privilege of interviewing Billy Potts. After hearing Billy sing live at a mutual friend's house, I was blown away and wanted to conduct this interview. Billy is an amazingly talented singer and songwriter who is majoring in general studies with concentrations in English, communication studies and pop culture at Texas State University. He recently released a new single called […]
By Jennifer Romero Music Journalist DJ Ortiz and Doogie C. are both local artists who have created their own paths for success. DJ Ortiz hails from Houston, Texas while Doogie C. from Kileen, Texas. Both artists merged paths while participating in Hip Hop Congress and have seen some major successes during their careers. DJ Ortiz, aka James Ortiz, is a resident DJ at The Marc and on 6th street in […]
By Christopher BrockerHip-hop Director Don Kennedy has found his voice through creativity, and he expresses himself in a multitude of ways. Whether he is acting in movies, posting dance videos, or comedy sketches, Kennedy is eager to make his voice heard. Additionally, that voice is heard through activism on social media which translates to protest and philanthropy. Despite his confident demeanor, Kennedy has struggled with mental health issues in […]
By Samantha Oesch Music Journalist San Antonio-based pop musician, Brooklyn Michelle, is someone to keep an eye on this Spring. From releasing her upcoming single “Come Here” on all streaming platforms April 23 to a highly anticipated virtual performance, there is a lot in store for Michelle’s itinerary. Michelle is a former Texas State Bobcat who studied in the Sound Recording Technician program at the School of Music to learn […]
By Christopher BrockerHip-hop Director https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tknyfOtY4ROu2ipGTj2yC?si=O2syGQRiRDOd5pitnfYh_w&nd=1 I met Jaden Edison in my African American studies class this semester. I was then intrigued to discover that he was the Editor-in-Chief of The University Star. I felt inspired by his work and impressed by his accomplishments. Instantly, I was eager to collaborate with him on a project. Fortunately, that came to fruition in an interview I had with him. In the hour-long interview, […]
By Christopher BrockerHip-hop Director https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iuZNHqDv7x2xCQoFbbn4X?si=nw0mkv99RFKIoMZq2snpZQ Alain Gakwaya has created his lane in the art world, and he refuses to be placed in a box. The world is his canvas and he is ready to tell you his story. Gakwaya, born and raised in Rwanda, Africa, moved to San Antonio at age 16. Always intrigued by creativity and self-expression, Gakwaya established a career as an artist. Whether it is painting, modeling […]
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