By Lexi AshburyMusic Journalist Let’s be real, no matter the topic, us millennials love to pop on a podcast anytime of the day. Guilty as charged! I’m sure we’ve all tried to get a family member or friend to listen … Continue reading Music Podcasts: The Thing of the Future
By Elise MontemayorMusic Journalist Do you feel fall in the air? Yeah, neither do I. Texas loves sticking to her hot weather and humidity. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get into the spirit of autumn. One good way to … Continue reading New Season, New Music
By Thomas DunlapMusic Journalist Over the course of the past few months I have come across several distinguished tracks that have managed to stick with me. I have been unable to stop listening to them, and in certain cases I … Continue reading Four Your Listening Pleasure
By Jessie BonnerMusic Journalist Every person has a favorite song. You know, that one song that you can never bring yourself to skip, the song that makes you tear up involuntarily, the song that you sing shamelessly at the top … Continue reading A Music Major’s Playlist
By Madisen GummerMusic Journalist No other band is as timeless and enduring as Fleetwood Mac. Everyone knows songs like “Rhiannon” and “Dreams,” popular when first released and still ringing in the ears of generations later. Through their numerous lineups, in-band … Continue reading Rediscovering Fleetwood Mac: Their Top 10 Deep Cuts
By Syd SmithMusic Journalist Your friend’s above ground pool, your weird uncle’s hot tub, Sewell Park, Barton Springs, Blue Hole, Padre Island, Big Bend hot springs, Frio River, Lake Travis, just fill in the blank with whatever body of water … Continue reading Night Swimming Mix
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 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 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 Leighton Gambles Music Journalist If you were to go around and ask a large number of people what their favorite season is, a lot of them would tell you that it’s either spring or autumn. So, because of that, … Continue reading Spring Greens and Autumn Leaves
By Madisen Gummer Music Journalist Spring always brings with it an aura of freshness. The green returns to the trees, butterflies billow amongst the blooming flowers, and there is something in the air that makes life seem a little lighter. … Continue reading From the River to the Road: Playlists for Spring
By Elise Montemayor Music Journalist Spring break is over and done, the weather is getting warmer and they’re already selling swim suits at Target. You know what this means? Okay, it means that it’s spring. But it also means that … Continue reading Before The First Splash: A Playlist
By Conner YarbroughMusic Director Grab your rain boots, umbrellas and Allegra (or Claritin or Mucinex or Zyrtec or any other allergy medicine of your choice) because it’s officially spring here in San Marcos – if you don’t believe me, run … Continue reading KTSW Music Staff Picks: April Showers
By Chantal GreenMusic Journalist Springtime is finally upon us! The Texas sun is shining, the birds are singing, and most importantly, the flowers are blooming. Since spring is usually associated with ideas of rebirth and prosperity, I decided it would … Continue reading Bloom and Grow: A Playlist
By Timia Cobb Music Journalist Korean pop (K-pop) has been around for years but didn’t become mainstream in the U.S. until about two years ago. When most think of k-pop they think about boy crazy fans, music that can’t be … Continue reading Your Intro Guide to K-Pop
By Neil ManningMusic Journalist Short songs can be both satisfying and disappointing. There are times where I hear a short a song, and it feels like a perfect song nicely wrapped, while other times it leaves me wanting more. I … Continue reading Five Songs Under Two Minutes
By Claire BarkerLocal Music Journalist It’s the most wonderful time of year: SXSW Music Festival. The mania is here and if you’re like me, this year’s festival really snuck up you. There was relatively no time to prepare. Usually before … Continue reading The Best of SXSW (A Playlist)
By Conner Yarbrough Music Director We’ve finally made it through the first half of the spring semester and to the week-long oasis that is spring break. In honor of this temporary freedom and any road trips (near or far) that … Continue reading KTSW Music Staff Picks: Road Trip Tracks Playlist
By Mili MurilloMusic Journalist You know that feeling you get when you’re super happy whether it’s because you got a good grade on a test or you have exciting plans that you are looking forward to? Well, I’ve created a … Continue reading Makes Me Jump Inside: A Playlist
By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor Sports have been influencing music for ages. This is especially true when it comes to basketball and hip hop. If you search for a song titled “Lebron James” on Spotify you will be greeted … Continue reading Ten Songs Named After Basketball Players (That Aren’t Rap Songs)
