By Clayton Chaney Local Music Director If your playlist is starting to repeat, we have just the thing for you. The best music is music that is authentic and there’s no better place to discover pure authenticity than right here … Continue reading Local Music Playlist
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist Although many Texas State students have left to go home, and San Marcos sometimes feels empty, here at KTSW we are as busy as ever bringing you new and exciting updates from the world … Continue reading Local Listings for Summer 2018
By Hannah Wisterman Music Journalist This may be the mere misinformed supposition of a college student, but I’m willing to hedge a couple bucks on the idea that “Africa” by Toto might be one of the most emotionally rousing and … Continue reading Hidden Gems of the ’80s
By Neil Manning Music Journalist “All Alright”- Zac Brown Band This song, released in 2013 is a great song to cruise around to at any hour. While not featured on a full length album, it was a part of “The … Continue reading Five Songs to Add to Your Driving Playlist
By Caroline Janes Music Journalist As an avid listener of all things indie rock and pop, I am always on the lookout for new singles and albums to add into my daily mix. We may only be a little over … Continue reading Caroline’s 2018 Currents
By Avery Dawson Music Journalist As the surprisingly cool winter weather of San Marcos fades away and plants begin to blossom, what better way to get in the peppy spring mood than bopping to a happy playlist? Only the most … Continue reading A Springtime Bops Playlist
By Avery Dawson Music Journalist As Women’s History Month comes to a close, there really is no better time to shine the spotlight on the extremely talented young ladies that form the band Pinky Pinky. Based out of Los Angeles … Continue reading Not Your Average Girl Group
By Avery Dawson Music Journalist 1. The Mamas & The Papas – Dedicated To The One I Love Starting off with a not-so-classic throwback, “Dedicated To The One I Love” draws on the yearning love in couples that are distanced … Continue reading Season of Love: A Playlist
By Caroline Janes Music Journalist Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and although some people see it as a corporate sham to sell cards and chocolate, I think it’s a great time to celebrate love and relationships with anyone … Continue reading Valentine’s Day the Indie Way
By Clayton Ambrose Music Journalist It’s about that time, ladies and gentlemen. Time for that cool weather to grace our presence with its beautiful and steely chill, albeit for only once or twice a week. However, if those winter winds … Continue reading Your Winter Music Primer
By Maci Woody Local Music Journalist 1. Rusty Dusty – Can’t Stay Here Rusty Dusty graced us with their bluesy indie rock by headlining at KTSW’s second Harvest Fest, and I have been absolutely in love with this song ever … Continue reading November Local Music Playlist
By Maci Woody Music Journalist Meanswell- Meanswell Every time this song plays, a bad boy from an 80s high school movie locks eyes with Molly Ringwald at the school prom from across the dance floor and they make up. Okay … Continue reading October Playlist: Local Artists Showcase
By Savannah Olson Music Journalist Living in Texas, winter tends to be a non-existent season. Where other college students across the nation might be wearing a long coat and jeans, Texas State students can be seen sporting shorts and an … Continue reading Winter Who?: A Summer Playlist
By Janelle Abad Music Director The KTSW music staff has curated a playlist of our favorite songs by men, for men and about the important men in our lives in honor of International Men’s Day. From quintessential tracks that our … Continue reading KTSW’s International Men’s Day Spotify Playlist
By Janelle Abad Music Director A brand new festival has been born in the central Texas market and have already been crowned as one of the most unique and diverse festivals in the market. Booked by Graham Williams, founder of … Continue reading KTSW X Sound on Sound 2016 Playlist
By Janelle Abad Music Director Float Fest embarks on its third year gracing the Cool River Ranch shores in San Marcos, Texas, swearing on the baddest party in Central Texas complete with lights, laughter and live music. With general admission … Continue reading KTSW’s Float Fest 2016 Spotify Playlist
By the KTSW Music Staff The ninth annual LEVITATION festival is quietly preparing for its opening on the weekend of April 29. Hidden in the depths of Carson Creek Ranch, the festival brings in some of the best psychedelic rock … Continue reading KTSW LEVITATION 2016 (Playlist)
By The KTSW Music Staff The fourth annual Head for the Hills festival is now in full effect this weekend until the 26th. The festival is a three day celebration of all varieties of the arts. Head for the Hills … Continue reading KTSW X Head for the Hills 2016 (Playlist)
By The KTSW Music Department Finals week has officially hit Texas State’s stomping grounds and we have the perfect Spotify playlist to ease your stress. Being a completely student-run staff we know your pains this week and complied a list … Continue reading The Finals Countdown (Playlist)
By The KTSW Music Department Werewolves, witches, and wicked tunes, oh my! The streets are lined with jack-o-lanterns of all characters and sizes which means one thing: Halloween is creeping around the corner. KTSW has lined up a spooky Spotify … Continue reading Dead Beats (Halloween Playlist)
