By Hannah Wisterman Blog Content Contributor This year, Sound on Sound is bringing the heat with their lineup, with headliners like Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Pusha T, Iggy Pop, Austra, Kehlani, and much, much more. The festival will be held in Sherwood Forest, southeast from Austin, Texas, from November 10 to 12. You can make camping part of your Sound on Sound experience, either by staying in your own tent kingdom […]
By Austin Cowan Assistant Web Content Manager Country dancing is just about one of the most enjoyable activities people can do together. There is something about spinning people in circles to the tempo of a song that not only allows strangers to become friends, but maybe even fall in love. So I honestly find it sad to find people who have never been taught how to dance before. If anyone […]
By Kimberly Clay Other Side Drive Executive Producer Zane, Abram, and Emilio from Hitting Subset came by the KTSW studio to talk with Kimberly and Blayne about their new album Hikari/Yami. The band also gave us some insight into their upcoming tour across Texas and New Mexico and about their very first time playing at Stubb's in their hometown Austin, Texas. This pop punk experimental group has been gaining ground in the […]
by Jacob Carter Music Journalist Artist: A Giant Dog Album: Toy Release Date: August 25, 2017 Something I really appreciate is when a band is able to evoke a certain place or setting through their music. Every band’s hometown has a huge amount of influence in creating their sound, but some groups embrace that influence more than others. Toy, the latest album from Austin-based punk outfit A Giant Dog, is […]
By Maci Woody Local Music Journalist Artist: Arielle LaGuette Album: Arielle LaGuette EP Release Date: January 2016 Website: http://www.ariellelaguette.com/ Looking for new music to add to your summer ’17 chill playlist? Look no further than Austin, Texas’ own musical embodiment of sunshine and easy times, Arielle LaGuette. LaGuette has been busy performing both musically and theatrically all over Texas, and has teamed up with Flock of Seagulls’ guitarist, Joe Rodriguez, […]
By Maci Woody Local Music Journalist Artist: Thanks Light Album: Psychonauts Release Date: October 14, 2016 Website: https://thankslight.com/ If you are looking to venture into the enigmatic world of Austin’s psychedelic rock scene, then Thanks Light is one trip you will have to take (pun intended). This four-piece experimental rock band has been busy touring the US on their summer ’17 tour following the release of their latest album, Psychonauts. […]
By Layna D’Luna Music Journalist Summer in Texas is the time for sunshine, romance, and brutal metal festivals! To help navigate the sometimes murky waters of online fest information, I have compiled a list of central Texas festivals for your disposal. Throw on your black band shirt, battle vest, or leather pants and prepare to have your face melted (literally and figuratively, it is hot y’all). July 7th - Seven […]
By Kimberly Clay Other Side Drive Executive Producer Other Side Drive hosts, Alex and Barbara, invite Samantha Alcozer and Michael Torres into the studio to talk about American Youthwork’s two programs: Youthbuild and Texas Conservation Corps. Their mission is “to provide young people with opportunities to build careers, strengthen communities, and improve the environment through education, on-the-job training, and service to others.” American Youthworks has already done much work for […]
By Maci Woody Music Journalist Artist: Chill Russell Album: …And Yet We're Captivated Release Date: November 12, 2016 Website: http://chillrussell.com/ Chill Russell is a four man Psychedelic/Alt-Rock group from Austin, Texas that has kept busy since their formation in the Summer of 2015. They have released a self titled EP, performed many shows, and festivals including SXSW and KTSW’s own MR Fest, made guest appearances on Fox 7 and Other […]
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