By Ethan Hamilton Music Reporter Five years ago, Drake had enough. He was enjoying the success of his latest album Nothing Was the Same but felt that he wasn’t being garnered the same respect as the other great MC’s in the … Continue reading A look back at If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
By Jason Arline Music Journalist Tobe Nwigwe, Houston based rapper, has created a unique brand of spiritually uplifting Hip-Hop that has now become a movement to spread positivity through his culturally diverse music. His brand of rap combines the lyricism … Continue reading Spiritually Dope
By Joseph EsquivelMusic Journalist The Strokes are delivering on the promise of a new album in 2020. The band announced The New Abnormal at a Bernie Sanders rally in New Hampshire on February 9. Set for release on April 10, … Continue reading What is “The New Abnormal?”
By Timia CobbMusic Journalist My sadness can be dramatic, suffocating, painful, lonely and is never satisfied by one sound. In my sadness, I can crave the slow soulful voice of Beyoncé as she sings about wanting trust in her relationship. … Continue reading Sad Girl Hours: a Playlist
By Zoe ElterMusic Journalist Album: DreamlandArtist: COINRelease Date: February 21, 2020Website When COIN initially announced the release of their third album, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Their first two albums, COIN and How Will You Know If You … Continue reading COIN: “Dreamland” Album Review
By Tania ZapienMusic Journalist If you grew up in a Latin household like myself, odds are your introduction to Shakira came way before finding out that her hips don’t lie. Back before the features with Beyoncé, Rihanna, and of course, … Continue reading Rediscovering Shakira: The Forgotten Songs That Defined a Generation
By Bridget DunbarMusic Journalist The band Tennis held a concert at Paper Tiger in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, Feb. 28. The band is made up of two members: Alaina Moore and her husband, Patrick Riley. The two started producing music … Continue reading Tennis at Paper Tiger
By Ethan BrownMusic Journalist Samantha Flowers is a two-piece indie pop band composed of members Samantha Oesch and Sean Nelson. The two joined forces as guitarist and bassist with Oesch on vocals in 2019. Forming in San Marcos, the two … Continue reading Samantha Flowers: Interview and Show Coverage
By Madisen GummerMusic Journalist Attic Ted’s hypnotic tracks and abstract masks have become a staple of the San Marcos music scene. From their European summer tour to local house shows, seeing Attic Ted live is an unforgettable experience. The band’s … Continue reading Attic Ted: Kafka Dreaming Album Review
By Jake DromgooleMusic Journalist In a café down in New Orleans, Louisiana, some 15 years ago, I sat with my family as we recuperated after a long day of sightseeing. Sometime after I ordered what would be first of many … Continue reading A Word on Gram Parsons: The 20th Century’s Most Influential Musician (You’ve Probably Never Heard of) Part.1
By Gage SuttonMusic Journalist Midterms are coming sooner than you think and you’ll probably need some music to listen to while you study. Well look no further. If you like lowkey music when you’re studying, this is the playlist for … Continue reading Midterm Prep Playlist
By Iliana RamirezMusic Journalist Members of the Glasshealer band consists of Hayden Steckel (vocals and guitar), Ernesto Gray (vocals, guitar, and keys), Jared Marxuach (bass), and James Owens (drums). The four came together through random connections with one another, but … Continue reading Band of the Month: Glasshealer
By Pearce O’Neal Music Journalist The familial rap group Griselda, consisting of brothers Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine, along with cousin Benny The Butcher, are keeping the hardcore street feeling of 90’s rap alive. All three had a big … Continue reading Griselda: The Trio Keeping 90’s Rap Alive
By Christopher BrockerMusic Journalist Denzel Curry has become one of the most notable rappers of the younger generation. The 25-year-old rapper hailing from Carol City, Florida, has released projects consistently over the last decade. His project ZUU, which came out … Continue reading Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats: “Unlocked” Album Review
By Aidan BaileyMusic Journalist As a lover of the local music scene in San Marcos, I try to see a new band as often as I can. I had the chance to see Moon Dunes for the first time on … Continue reading My First Impression of Moon Dunes
By Ethan BrownMusic Journalist Artists: This is Temporary, Crimson Fury, Dharma, Charm BYOB and a $5 cover for a show always calls for a good time. This past Saturday, Feb.15, I went to a local show at Studio San Martian … Continue reading Studio San Martian: Show Coverage
By Bridget DunbarMusic Journalist Artist: Post AnimalAlbum: Forward Motion GodysseyRelease Date: February 14, 2020Website This year, the American psychedelic band Post Animal released their third studio album Forward Motion Godyssey. This is their third album, the previous two being from 2015 … Continue reading Post Animal: “Forward Motion Godyssey” Album Review
By James LanikMusic Journalist With the rise of music sharing sites such as Bandcamp and Soundcloud, the once cost-prohibitive barriers to recording and publishing an album have all but crumbled. In its ashes has risen a new wave of bedroom-based recording artists … Continue reading Live in my heart: Sitting down with local central Texas outfit, sleep well.
By Zoe Elter Music Journalist With the recent international rise of K-pop, many people (myself included) have positively crossed boundaries with the music they listen to. However, K-pop as a whole aims to reach out to a very specific audience. … Continue reading The Ultimate K-Indie Introductory Playlist
By Tania ZapienMusic Journalist AUSTIN, TX— On Wednesday, Jan. 22, ACL Live at The Moody Theater hosted the third annual Hi, How Are You Day show in honor of Austin artist, Daniel Johnston. The event celebrated Johnston’s life work of … Continue reading HI, HOW ARE YOU DAY
