Trevor Frank News Reporter Supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement filled the room at Thursday night's panel in Austin. The People’s Task Force of Austin co-sponsored the discussion which focused on combating racism as well as showing solidarity and support for those who have lost their lives at the hands of police. LaKiza Fowler was among the first to speak on behalf of her brother, Larry Jackson, who was […]
Written by: Brittany Green Assistant News Director The annual extreme sports event, X Games was held in Austin over the weekend at Circuit of the Americas. Nearly 137-thousand people attended the four-day event that had everything from skateboarding and BMX racing to Nicki Minaj and Metallica. This marked the second consecutive year X Games was held in Austin and extreme sports fan, Alexis was very happy to be attending again. […]
by Ranisha Shipp KTSW Music During SXSW 2015, I had the pleasure of traveling to the outdoor bar & grill for the Polyvinyl Showcase. Why do you ask? I was there to see Canadian pop rock group, Alvvays. During my time on your precious airwaves, I've grown pretty found of their catchy and almost comical lyrics. Anyway, picture this; me looking super cute and somehow managing to make it to the front row. They […]
Interviewer: Brittany Robinson, Interviewees: Sam Cromack, Jennifer Boyce, Paul Furness, Dean Hanson, and Daniel Hanson Ball Park Music is an Australian indie rock band with a pop overtone. Their latest release Puddinghead is filled with awesome tunes like “Everything is Shit Except My Friends” and “She Only Loves Me When I’m There”, this band has taken over the Australian airwaves and are gaining popularity all over the world, especially […]
By Meagan Stokes Web Editor The Arctic Monkeys made a stop in Austin on their 2014 North American Tour in October. The serene vocals of Alex Turner mixed with the classic rock 'n' roll sound felt like going back in time, when all music on the radio wasn't about California girls or going thrift shopping. After missing out on past opportunities to see Arctic Monkeys, one of my favorite bands, […]
By Meagan Stokes Web Editor Did you miss out on the October music festivities or need to relive the Austin City Limits experience? Fear not, KTSW is feeling generous enough to share some amazing pictures and video from ACL. It's hard to pick a festival favorite because of the various genres of music displayed: Skrillex, Lana Del Rey and Sam Smith were my festival top three. Weekend One: Saturday, October 4
Kitchen Table, by Joshua Sabik, invites listeners to eat well and cook adventurously. When you think of college students’ dietary habits you’re more likely to envision ramen and cafeteria dining halls than classic french cuisine. In Austin, members of the Twenty-first Street Co-op, my old home, transcend and dissolve that particular stereotype. One hundred students there control every aspect of their living environment: the buildings, the rules, and the food. […]
Jack Valen played outside at Folk of July Fest early this month. The singer songwriter has been active since 2009. His contemplative folk and rock influenced music set the tone early for the night. East Cameron Folkcore closed out the outdoor stage. Their music can be ruckus, political, and traveling across genres just as the gypsy punks they tend to channel. East Cameron Folkcore will be traveling next month while […]
Ghostbunny is a dark disco band based out of Austin, TX.In preparation for KTSW's 7th annual MR Fest, they joined KTSW promotions director April 23rd on Fox News. http://www.myfoxaustin.com/clip/10092312/ghostbunny Their music blends genres and hooks with dark disco anthems. Interaction with the crowd is a must for this band, making them a must see. Listen to the full interview below, or you can download the complete interview on Other Side […]
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