By Harriet Bernard Music Journalist The warm air is sticking to my skin and my hair, but I’m not bothered. It’s a beautiful Friday night in Texas. As my dear friends and I wait in line outside Mohawk, we talk about nonsense to pass the time. The clock ticks 8:04 p.m., and the line moves forward surprisingly fast. As we headed into the venue, the line to the merch […]
By Evelyn Lopez Music Journalist Last April, when the debut album Your Day Will Come was released, I found out through the KTSW music inventory. I was so eager to hear the album that I took it upon myself to review it. Like many listeners, I was first introduced to Chanel Beads through their 2022 single “Ef.” Being my first impression of Chanel Beads, I was enamored by their impeccable […]
By Harriet Bernard Music Journalist Yungatita It’s 7 p.m., Friday; it's 78 degrees. As we walked down Red River Street in Austin, we could hear music blasting and the crowd cheering from Mohawk. It was none other than artist Yungatitia. As we got stamped into the venue, we immediately wanted to get a spot on the upper level next to the stage. Usually this area is always full because […]
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 Lillian Jones Music Director This past Mother’s Day I was given the opportunity to experience Slowdive, one of the mother figures of shoegaze, live. Upon receiving confirmation that I would be attending this concert; I was buzzing with nervous energy up until my arrival at the Moody Center in downtown Austin. Once inside the venue, I found my footing in the crowd to watch the last three songs […]
By Evelyn Lopez Music Journalist Two Star & The Dream Police (2024), the debut studio album from Mike Gordon, a.k.a. Mk.gee, was released in February earlier this year. The 12-track album is filled with distorted guitar breaks, 80’s synths, and a production style many have compared to Phil Collins. The album has no listed features unless you are counting the production credits to Dijon on “New Low” and "DNM.” I […]
By Evelyn Lopez Music Journalist Ever since the release of Shelter (2023) last summer, I have been falling in love with the sound and lyricism of Alice Phoebe Lou. This album has resonated with me the most out of any of her projects. My dreams of seeing my favorite tracks live and breathing in the same air as an angel came true on a Tuesday. The evening of April 16 […]
By Annika Rutledge and Cole Ramirez KTSW Multimedia Photographers San Martians came together last weekend to celebrate the San Marcos River and its mermaid myths through the Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest. The Mermaid Society SMTX hosted the annual festival with a parade and street market Saturday morning. Annika Rutledge and Cole Ramirez, KTSW multimedia photographers, were able to attend the event and capture the vibrancy of San Marcos' mermaids […]
By Reese McKee and Cole Ramirez KTSW Multimedia Photographers As a part of Bobcat Welcome Week, KTSW 89.9 hosted The Trips, Demure and GOOD for LBJ Takeover on August 17. The bands put on a show at the LBJ student center as the incoming freshmen settled into campus and watched the performances. Showcased in this gallery, Reese McKee and Cole Ramirez photographed the event for KTSW Multimedia.
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