By Gage Sutton Music Journalist It’s been four long years but The Weeknd has finally returned to the music scene with his fourth full-length studio album, After Hours. The Toronto Native Abel Tesfaye hasn’t been very active since the release … Continue reading The Weeknd: “After Hours” Album Review
By Zoe Elter Music Journalist I’ve always had an agreement with myself that I’d never skip out on the opening act of a show. This promise has led me to many artists that have become staples in my music library. … Continue reading Hardcastle: Introducing the “Kings of Nothing”
By Mekenzie Primm Music Journalist Kevin Parker, the brain behind the indie-psychedelic supergroup, Tame Impala, has outdone himself yet again. After a five-year-long hiatus following the release of his 2015 magnum-opus Currents, people have been anxiously waiting for new music … Continue reading Tame Impala: The Slow Rush Album Review
By Christopher BrockerMusic Journalist Nearly three and a half years since the release of “Awaken, My Love!,” Childish Gambino aka. Donald Glover returns for his fourth studio album 3.15.20. The album title is the date March 15th of this year … Continue reading Childish Gambino: 3.15.20 Album Review
By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist In hip-hop, you don’t need the superstardom status of a Drake or Lil Wayne to gain the respect of your peers. Your lyrical skill and originality when you rap is your resume and few artists have … Continue reading Jay Electronica: A Written Testimony Album Review
By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist In today’s music industry, producers are just as, if not more, influential as the artists who sing on their songs. Prior to the internet and social media, producers were mainly a part of their labels and … Continue reading The Legendary Madlib
By Ethan HamiltonMusic Journalist It’s Women’s History Month, and I thought that for this piece I would talk about one of the most influential R&B albums ever created by one of the most influential female MC’s ever: The Miseducation of … Continue reading The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
By Tim CornwellMusic Journalist Artist: Blood IncantationAlbum: Hidden History of the Human RaceRelease Date: Nov. 22, 2019Website: https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.comGenre: Death Metal It’s easy to get lost in the confusion of what is being sold as Death Metal in the modern era. … Continue reading Blood Incantation: “Hidden History of the Human Race” Album Review
By Aidan BaileyMusic Journalist On March 1, Rusty Dusty came out with their second LP entitled Cleanse. The album includes 9 songs and is around 40 minutes long when played consecutively. I’ve been extremely excited about this new album and have been … Continue reading Prepare to be Cleansed: Review of Cleanse by Rusty Dusty
By Pearce O’NealMusic Journalist The genre of rap has widely been dominated by men for all of its existence. Though female rappers have been around since the birth of hip-hop, their prominence has seen highs and lows. 2019 saw a … Continue reading Rapping Like the Boys
By Gage SuttonMusic Journalist YBN Cordae is a talented rapper from North Carolina and is well known for being a part of the YBN crew (which Includes Nahmir and Almighty Jay). Cordae released his first studio album The Lost Boy … Continue reading YBN Cordae Concert Review
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 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 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 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
