By Harriet Bernard Music Journalist It’s that time of year, again, and the 2024 Austin City Limits line up packs a punch. With Weekend 1’s wrap up, the hype lingers in the air for round two. Not only have the large headliners put this year’s fest on the map but there is a prominent local presence, during Weekend 2 alone, that will give out-of-towners a taste for the Central […]
By Adrian Escareno Local Music Journalist Loving your semester in San Marcos but struggling to find time for concerts? You’re in luck! San Marcos has an incredible local music scene packed with talented musicians—and even better, it’s affordable, so you can experience amazing live music without breaking the bank. Whether you're into shoegaze, folk rock, or indie pop, this town offers something for every music lover. To help you […]
By Ashlee Harcar Local Music Journalist The San Marcos music scene is experiencing a renaissance with the surge of local DIY shows. We’ve seen the flyers plastered across the square, felt the waves of generator-powered sound systems, and heard the rich sounds of local bands and artists. And now, we need to hear from the audiences. I took the liberty to engage with my favorite San Martian show rats to […]
By Joaquin Lewis Local Music Journalist Music trends have been long known for their inherent unpredictability, shaped by the constantly evolving tastes of listeners. Attempting to forecast trends becomes especially difficult as listener preferences become more niche and specialized. With access to accurate data being scarce, individuals resort to various methods such as empirical research, palm readings and intuitive guidance to anticipate these changes and their proactive response to […]
Join executive and local music directors Avery Viers and Lillian Jones as they speak with Window Shop, a San Marcos-based band made up of five Texas State University students, for KTSW FM 89.9's annual Back To School Broadcast. Local Show is sure to entertain with discussion encompassing everything from student life experiences to the rapidly expanding Central Texas music scene!
By Deacon Wolfe Music Journalist Every Tuesday at Studio San Martian is an incredible open mic night that you probably haven’t heard of. With an expansive roster of consistent musical guests that strikes every flavor of the musical palette, from extremely politically charged Aphex Twin style IDM, to simple, yet emotionally honest singer-songwriters, and even avant-garde black metal solo projects (that last one’s me!) you’ll get anything you’d like. But […]
By Jewel Ogungbamigbe Local Music Journalist With summer's highly-awaited arrival this leaves a lot of free time to do whatever you want and if you're as much of a music lover as I am -- which I'm sure you are -- that means being on the lookout for any shows and concerts going on around the area. If you're having trouble finding where to enjoy live music, here are […]
Avery-Viers Local Music Director Releasing their first new single following a three-year hiatus, it’s no secret that the local San Marcos band Ask for Elizabeth is back and better than ever. Released on May 20, 2022, the band’s newest single, “Nightmare,” encapsulates all of the annoyance and irritation that accompanies the haunting memories of ex-partners we often wish to forget. I had the chance to meet up with […]
By Lauren FloydMusic Journalist With Austin being dubbed the “live music capital of the world” and San Marcos being the historic home to Float Fest and countless live music venues, it’s very obvious that the local music scene that sprawls from Austin to San Marcos is bursting at the seams with talent. In two cities with a high volume of college aged students, there are tons of opportunities to take […]
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