By Caroline JanesMusic Journalist Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, the Jungle Giants are currently on one of their largest U.S. tours to date. Since their formation in 2011, the four-piece indie pop group have been met with great success in their … Continue reading A Casual Interview with Sam Hales of the Jungle Giants
By Thomas Dunlap & Caroline Janes Music Journalists In October of 2019, fellow music journalist and on-air DJ Caroline Janes and I traveled to Dallas, Texas to watch the Canadian band Loving perform live at The Foundry. Both Janes and … Continue reading An Interview with Jesse Henderson and David Parry of LOVING
By Caroline JanesMusic Journalist I was recently tasked with choosing a topic for a website for a class project and I landed on albums as the focal point of the site. My goal was to explore albums in terms of … Continue reading Discussing Bummerpop, Vol. 2 with Wavy I.D.
By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager Caroline Janes is one of KTSW’s many on-air DJs. Not only does she work for the programming department, she is also a music assistant director and has worked with Other Side Drive and the … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Caroline Janes
By Caroline Janes Assistant Music Director Austin City Limits headliners like Tame Impala, Billie Elish and Childish Gambino (let’s hope his foot is a-okay this year) draw in thousands of music fans in each year. While big names get fans’ … Continue reading A Deep Dive into the ACL Line-Up Bottom Rowers
By Caroline JanesMusic Journalist I had the chance to interview Hala and Baywaves after they played at SXSW to inquire about their experience at the festival and gain some insight about some of their music. All of the guys I … Continue reading Chatting with Hala and Baywaves at SXSW
By Caroline JanesMusic Journalist I chatted with Paul Cherry and Her’s after their shows at the Get a Grip showcase at The Parish on 6th Street. Caroline Janes: Where are you from? Paul Cherry: I’m from Detroit suburbs. CJ: Are … Continue reading Chatting with Paul Cherry and Her’s at SXSW
By Conner Yarbrough Music Director We’ve finally made it through the first half of the spring semester and to the week-long oasis that is spring break. In honor of this temporary freedom and any road trips (near or far) that … Continue reading KTSW Music Staff Picks: Road Trip Tracks Playlist
By Conner YarbroughMusic Director It’s that time of year again–the time when we’re all reminded either how loved or how alone we are according to the rest of the world (if you care about that sort of thing). It’s Valentine’s … Continue reading KTSW Music Staff Picks: Love//Loss Playlist
By Caroline Janes Music Journalist New York-based dream-pop group, Triathalon, are on the road with The Marías for their fall tour. Although the tour just began, the guys of Triathalon are already having a blast from rocking out at Tropicali … Continue reading A Talk with Triathalon
By Caroline Janes Assistant Music Director We all know the anticipatory feelings of excitement and even a tinge of nervousness when one of our favorite bands announces they’re working on a new project. It’s a familiar feeling to anyone who … Continue reading A Change in Sound
By Caroline Janes Music Journalist After seven years of their annual Beach Goth Festival, The Growlers announced their Beach Goth Tour earlier this summer. The California natives coordinate this festival and have headlined it just about every year. Although the … Continue reading Gettin’ Down with the Growlers
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto Blog Content Contributor Caroline Janes, better known by her radio alias: DJ CJ, hosts the radio show Times Like These on Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The general theme of Times Like These is the … Continue reading DJ CJ and Times Like These
By Caroline Janes Music Journalist The other day I was riding the bus to campus, lazily scrolling through my twitter feed and bumping some Jungle Giants, when all of the sudden a tweet appeared with a screenshot of the 2018 … Continue reading Float Fest 2018
By Caroline Janes Music Journalist As an avid listener of all things indie rock and pop, I am always on the lookout for new singles and albums to add into my daily mix. We may only be a little over … Continue reading Caroline’s 2018 Currents
By Caroline Janes Music Journalist Artist: American Pets Album: Doing the Best We Can Release Date: February 16, 2018 Website: http://www.americanpets.net/ For all of you Young the Giant and Strange Birds fans, I have the band for you. American Pets … Continue reading American Pets: Doing the Best We Can Review
By Caroline Janes Music Journalist Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and although some people see it as a corporate sham to sell cards and chocolate, I think it’s a great time to celebrate love and relationships with anyone … Continue reading Valentine’s Day the Indie Way
By Caroline Janes Music Journalist Artist: Porches Album: The House Release Date: January 19, 2018 Website: https://porchesmusic.bandcamp.com/ Porches’ latest release, The House, is a standout album for dreamy synth pop lovers everywhere. The New York-based group’s lead vocalist, Aaron Maine, … Continue reading Porches: The House Review
