By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist Artist: BastilleAlbum: Doom DaysRelease Date: June 14, 2019Record Label: Virgin EMI Records Since forming in 2010, England’s Bastille have continued to spearhead the revitalized synthpop scene, combining lush electronics with soulful and earnest vocals. Their music … Continue reading Bastille: Doom Days Album Review
By Conner YarbroughMusic Director With Friday’s summer solstice under our belts, we’ve survived the longest day of the year and officially made it to summer – and you know what that means… windows down, AC’s cranked to the max and … Continue reading KTSW Music Staff Picks: Life’s A Beach
By Anthony GalindoMusic Journalist Artist: Eto and SuperiorAlbum: Long Story ShortRelease Date: April 12, 2019Website: https://belowsystem.bandcamp.com/ With a grim depiction of his upbringing, the New York based emcee, Eto, is reestablishing the scene of hardcore hip-hop alongside German-Spanish producer Superior, … Continue reading Eto and Superior: Long Story Short Album Review
By Madisen GummerMusic Journalist The full moon of Saturday, June 15, ushered in one of the greatest nights of revelry this summer, thanks to Grapetooth and their opening acts. Fanclub welcomed the crowd into Barracuda with their calm and smudged … Continue reading Grapetooth Concert Review
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 Leighton GamblesMusic Journalist If you have read the Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan, then you are a little bit familiar with the Greek gods and goddesses. If you’re not, no sweat. Long story short, there are a … Continue reading Songs for the Greek Gods
By Dylan HollandAssistant Music Director It was around 7 p.m. and I had just gotten out of class to head to the Wood Street garage to meet the Wood Street Band for the first time. Once I’d arrived at the … Continue reading Band of the Week: Wood Street Band
By Gio Gilmore Music Journalist Trapo, in case you haven’t heard of him, is a 20-year-old rapper, singer and producer from Madison, Wisconsin. He has been releasing projects to the public since 2015 with his project The Black Beverly Hills. … Continue reading The Career of Trapo
By Neil ManningMusic Journalist Artist: Cage The ElephantAlbum: Social CueRelease Date: April 19, 2019Label: RCA Records Cage The Elephant (CTE) has released Social Cues, their first full album of new music since 2016. Their last album, Unpeeled, had live versions … Continue reading Cage The Elephant: Social Cues Album Review
By Maria CorazaMusic Journalist Artist: WandAlbum: Laughing MatterRelease Date: April 19, 2019 Label: Drag City, Inc.Website: http://wandband.info/ Wand is a five-piece psychedelic/rock band based in Los Angeles, California that formed in 2013. Lead by frontman Cory Hanson (voice, guitar), he … Continue reading Wand: Laughing Matter Album Review
By Shane Willenborg Music Journalist Artist: The DrumsAlbum: BrutalismRelease Date: April 5, 2019Artist Website: http://thedrums.com/ Brutalism is the triumphant return of the indie-pop outfit, and now solo act known as, the Drums. In 2017, Jonny Pierce became the sole member … Continue reading The Drums: Brutalism Album Review
By Caitlin DunnMusic Journalist I have always been curious as to what makes a song a summer song. How can a whole season be comprised into a three-minute song? Like Christmas songs or even the “Happy Birthday” song, great summer … Continue reading What Makes a Summer Hit?
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 The post-punk scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s is one I often find myself indulging in. Recently, I’ve been on the search for more modernized post-punk groups that aren’t the same revivalist bands … Continue reading The Sounds of Russian Post-Punk: Five Songs You Need to Hear
By Chantal Green Music Journalist April 29 at Antone’s Nightclub was one for the books! A couple of LA-based artists made their way to Texas to perform in one of my best concert memories. The Marías, along with Loyal Lobos, … Continue reading The Marías Concert Review
By Mili Murillo Music Journalist When I find myself getting sick of music that I’ve been listening to for the past month on repeat, I start looking at artist related to the ones that I’ve been listening to. Another good … Continue reading Underrated Artists to Freshen up Your Playlist
By Iliana Ramirez Music Journalist The music we hear throughout our teenage years are the sounds that shape our youth. We remember these songs throughout the rest of lives because they hold so much sentiment. As April rolls around, I … Continue reading An Ode to My Teenage Years: A Playlist
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 Lesly Milan Music Journalist As a first-time KTSW music journalist, I can say that one of my favorite things about this job is the music that I get to listen to. I am the type of person that is … Continue reading KTSW Finds: The Top Songs I Have Discovered Through KTSW
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
