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What is “The New Abnormal?”

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, the Rick Rubin produced project gives fans nine new Strokes tracks. The group shared the first single for the new album “At The Door” on February 11. New tour dates […]

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COIN: “Dreamland” Album Review

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 Never Try, both possess their own unique colors. Each one of COIN’s albums seem to tell very different stories by utilizing many unique sounds.  In an Instagram post announcing COIN’s […]

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Rediscovering Shakira: The Forgotten Songs That Defined a Generation

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, the Super Bowl halftime show, Shakira was a household name all across Latin America for the better half of the 90s.  Let me take you back exactly 10 years before […]

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In front of a blue and purple background, Alaina Moore and her partner, Patrick Riley are standing but not looking at each other.

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Tennis at Paper Tiger

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 in 2010 with their first project, "Cape Dory, Young and Old," about the couple’s sailing trip. They have since toured the country and released many other records within the past […]

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Attic Ted: Kafka Dreaming Album Review

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 latest album, Kafka Dreaming, was released in August 2019 and is an eight-track record composed of wacky and tantalizing sounds, exploring the more eccentric sides of humanity.  Kafka Dreaming opens with the […]

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Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats: “Unlocked” 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 May of last year, was a tribute to his hometown and the sound that he was raised on. On Curry’s newest project Unlocked, he teams up with the emerging 28-year-old […]

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My First Impression of Moon Dunes

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 Feb. 7 at The Coffee Bar. The first time I had heard of them was during their tour with Rusty Dusty and Kairos, but sadly, I didn’t get to see […]

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Studio San Martian: Show Coverage

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 where the San Marcan punks were up bright and early for an oddly timed 2 p.m. show. I got to Studio San Martian about a quarter to 3 p.m. thinking […]

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Post Animal: “Forward Motion Godyssey” Album Review

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 and 2018. The band consists of six members including Joe Keery of "Stranger Things" fame; he plays guitar. The other members are Dalton Allison on bass, Jake Hirshland on guitar and keyboard, […]

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