By Ava Broussard Local Music Journalist “The goal is to sound as much as myself as I possibly can. The best thing about music is you’ll never get there because there’s always more.” Singer-songwriter Keith Baierley is an aspiring musician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was fascinated by his musical passion whilst getting to know him at our workplace. I decided to interview Baierley in hopes of probing his drive […]
By Lillian Jones Local Music Director Although being from Detroit, MI, Tommy Fleece is a name that has become familiar in the central Texas area. Back in October of 2024, Hannah Baratang (@superh*llarad on Instagram) presented her second “thanks4existing” show — a recurring showcase of local and nationwide musical and visual artists happening at Mothership Studios in San Marcos. For the second showcase, Texas was introduced to Tommy Fleece! […]
By Chloe Rawlinson Local Music Journalist Erik Applewick, a Minnesota native, has been making feel-good music since the mid-90s. Contrary to the band’s name, Applewick’s music is anything but. With the use of synth piano, fuzzy vocals, and peppy drums, it’s clear that the only thing “vicious” about the band is its insane production. After a little conversation with Applewick, I found that he is just as laidback as […]
Lillian Jones Local Music Director For me and other Austin residents, the last seconds of 2024 were counted down to the sound of “Slide” by Feeble Little Horse and then 2025 began! Seeing the Pittsburgh based band live on New Year’s Eve was a whole new experience compared to blasting their music in my car. Specifically getting to see lead vocalist and bassist, Lydia Slocum perform. She donned a handmade […]
Evelyn Lopez Music Journalist 20-year-old Natalie Wu, who goes by Wisp, experienced something unique to a new generation of artists. Her song “Your face” off her first EP Pandora had blown up overnight. I haven’t downloaded Tiktok for almost a year now, but even I remember her song being used in videos all over my timeline. Since then, she has joined Panchiko for a few shows on their third tour. A […]
By Cayla Soriano Assistant Copy Editor Bold in style and sound, AnaBelle Elliott is full of musical harmony – and we’re ready to share it with you. Elliott’s love for old country music shapes and molds her music into what it has become today. Read on to get to know AnaBelle and her journey through life and music! Cayla Soriano: Where did you grow up, and when did you […]
By: Kenlie Golleher Rap Music Director During SXSW, I got the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Chicago-based artist and rapper McKinley Dixon to discuss new music as well as his time at the festival. I was first introduced to Dixon upon reading the lineup of the SPIN showcase that would be headlined by Killer Mike. I decided to do some research on the said lineup, and that’s when I […]
By: Andrea Moor Music Journalist 29-year-old Laredoan Carlos Ramirez, otherwise known as Auragraph, is a creative that’s made wide strides in their respective fields. Initially playing guitar in most of the bands they worked with in their adolescence, their encounters with music would change drastically when they moved up north for their undergrad. Having studied at UT Austin for film, Ramirez had nothing but pleasantries to claim about their time […]
By Avery Viers Local Music Director The last time I spoke with Lauren Burton of Austin-based band Lola Tried, I had freshly been appointed as KTSW 89.9’s Local Music Director only one month prior. Unsure of what to expect when meeting the band, I scavenged the internet to absorb all of the information I could in the midst of my nervous frenzy. I was about five seconds into our introduction […]
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