Released: Jan. 8, 2011 Website: http://www.pzoo.com/ Review By: Anna Strickland Particle Zoo manages to bring together two categories in their music, fusing an upbeat rhythm with a rock-ish vibe. Their sound is akin to The Kinks and each song includes a variety of instruments, including a retro-synth. The laid back atmosphere that comes along with this album blends nicely with the actual lyrics of the songs, most of which are […]
Released: January 29, 2013 Label: Nettwerk Records Website: www.loveheyocean.com/ Review by: Leticia Smith Hey Ocean!, an upbeat pop band described has “one of Canada’s best up-and-coming acts” has just dropped their brand new album, Is, January of 2013. Hey Ocean! consists of the three distinctive personalities and vocals of Ashleigh Ball, David Beckingham, and Dave Vertesi, each bringing their special touch to the album. A good choice of words to […]
Each spring Texas State’s campus radio station KTSW-FM 89.9 puts on a huge concert called Mr.Fest. Mr. Fest takes place at multiple venues within downtown San Marcos before finishing off its grand finale at Texas Music Theater. For this year’s Mr. Fest, Sean Patrick’s Irish Pub and Grub will be one of the multiple venues Mr. Fest will inhabit. As a venue for Mr. Fest, Sean Patrick’s will provide an area […]
Released: December 31st, 2012 Label: Independent release Website: www.fiercebad.com By: Jill Stephenson Colorado based Fierce Bad Rabbit comes together to release their second full-length album. Drawing strong comparisons to groups like The Head and The Heart, the group manages to produces some catchy songs including the album opener “Wildflowers” and “When All You Got Is Worry…Let Go.” The album as a whole is an enjoyable listen, something to have on […]
By Anna Strickland KTSW Music Website: http://hemmingbirds.com/ Album: The Vines of Age Self-released, 2012 Since I picked up this album, I have not been able to stop listening. The energy coming from the lead vocalist is contagious. I listen and I want to change the world, run a few miles and dance all night. I’m not sure how others feel when listening to great music, but this is usually what […]
Release date: November 2, 2010 Label: Chonin Records Website: http://www.dylanmcdonald.org Review by: Jose Gonzalez Though he may be Michael Mcdonalds son, Dylan Mcdonald brings in a different sound with the avians. “Out from the door” brings you to a journey with the orchestrated band, and Dylan’s vocals that sound similar to Bob Dylan. “Cursing things” shares that emotional experience to un-answered questions, and the band plays the perfect tone to […]
The Texas Music Theater, originally a 1940’s movie theatre, is undoubtedly the showpiece jewel in the crown of venues offered by San Marcos. Boasting world-class sound and an impressive stage, it is a popular choice for music fans to attend during the annual My Radio Festival, (MR Fest.) Jamie Tidwell, Texas Music Theatre’s marketing and promotions head, helped explain why music lovers owe it to themselves to make it out […]
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