SXSW Was Loud and I loved Every Second of It

SXSW Was Loud and I loved Every Second of It

Ethan McConnell Local Music director Around the middle of March, it becomes one of the busiest times of the year for residents of Austin. Why might you ask? SXSW is one of the biggest networking events that takes place covering all parts of the Austin area with opportunities to showcase talents in many different fields ranging from music to innovation in the world of today. It’s a beautiful thing to be able to experience, meeting people from all over the world with different […]

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Concert Review

Jordan Ward runs it back at Antone’s

Ethan McConnell Local Music Director It’s around that time when countless bands and artists start their tour runs. I know I would be dead broke if I made the decision to see every single artist I knew coming to town. There is one though that has been on my radar for a good long minute, and I just couldn’t pass up on the opportunity. Jordan Ward came down to a sold-out show at Antone’s after releasing his second studio […]

March 15, 2026 14

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ALEXSUCKS… But not Really.

Ethan McConnell Local Music Director Park the car underneath the bridge off east sixth. Walk through the streets of Austin as the cold air runs through my poorly knitted sweater. As I reach the end of the trail where do I end up, none other than Brushy St. Commons hosting the worst garage-punk band you could imagine (I'm jokin, I’m jokin). This was one of the shorter concerts that I've […]

March 12, 2026 41

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Your Declassified SXSW Survival Guide

Ethan McConnell Local Music Director Spring break has been creeping on us being only about two weeks away, and everyone is beginning to plan their activities. You might be going back home to relax with family before midterms, visit South Padre Island along with every other college student, or you might just be staying here in San Marcos. For those who will be nearby or don’t have plans just yet, let me be your guide because your new favorite band is coming down […]

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Concert Review

Cranial Pressure – A Raw Cranium EP Release

Ethan McConnell Live Music Director Austin has a plethora of local artists that can provide energy during their sets but let me introduce you to one that will give you energy for days. Stefan Barraza brings in his talents all the way from El Paso down to Austin to partner up with everyone's favorite drummer Jaelyn Valero to form Almost Heaven. This two-piece band meshes post-punk, electronic, indie, dance and […]

February 3, 2026 41 3

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The Lights Stay On at Red River

Ethan McConnell Live Music Director With the new year coming in, there comes a new wave of music to flourish through into the world. Not only with release of new music, but also announcements of festival line ups come out to help the people determine which will be more worth it branching from SXSW, the Gov ball or Sick New World, Coachella, etc. Regardless though, there are things to be looking […]

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Santa Wears Cowboy Boots Here at Holiday Hootenanny

Ethan McConnell Local Music Director As finals close out, students are turning in their last assignments, packing bags for trips, and driving back home for the holidays to prepare for a well-deserved break from Texas State campus. As far as shows go locally around this time, it dims down a little due to the holidays coming up but within that our saviors at Resound gave one last little glimmer of […]

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Vocalist Kadeem France taking the stage.

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Live Laugh Loathe As One

Ethan McConnell Local Music Director When you think of the genre of metal, what comes to your mind? The first thing that comes up are probably artists like, Korn, System of a Down, or Metallica, loud rambunctious sounds by men who love to wear a lot of black. The genre has always been known for its distorted guitars and jumping percussion layered with lyricism of dark themes, creating a […]

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Floating Through the Noise: Levitation Recap

Ethan McConnell Local Music Director In the city of Austin, live music is a huge staple in the community. When down there there's an event for almost everyone to enjoy. With events like Free Week, SXSW, and ACL it’s hard to not enjoy the scene. Now with all those bigger events I’d like to bring all you lovely listeners to talk about one of my personal favorite festivals to regularly attend. […]

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