by Mathew Zuniga KTSW Music Brandon Kinder writes, plays guitar and sings for The Rocketboys an alternative band based out of Austin, Texas. The Rocketboys recently released a new EP of which the band went on tour to support. I caught up with Brandon near the end of the tour at Stubbs, in Austin, before the sold out homecoming. Mathew: The Rocketboys are on tour supporting the recent release of […]
by Mathew Zuniga KTSW News Tyler Welsh is the lead vocalist as well as keyboardist of Driver Friendly. He was nice enough to speak to me before their big show at Emo’s supporting Motion City Soundtrack. Jeremi Mattern, Driver Friendly’s drummer, also semi-joined the conversation, as he was preoccupied with Taco Bell. Driver Friendly had been playing music in Austin since 2004 until they signed with Hopeless Records a few […]
Interview by Mathew Zuniga As one of the original founding members of the punk band Anti-flag, drummer Pat Thetic remains in still today. Anti-flag was formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1988 and has since been known for their politically fueled songs as well as strong views on war and those in power. The band kicked off 2015 with a tour supporting the punk band Pennywise. The tour brought Anti-flag through […]
By Janelle Abad Assistant Music Director, Senior Production Assistant I'm Janelle Abad, here with ASTR (at this year's Fun Fun Fun Fest). Do you guys mind saying your names and your role in the band? Zoe Silverman: I'm Zoe (Silverman), and I'm a singer and a writer. Adam Pallin: Adam (Pallin). Producer and drummer. JA: Welcome to Fun Fun Fun Fest. Are there any bands you want to see or have seen? ZS: We […]
By Allison Johnson Music Director Frankie Cosmos writes quick songs for the tender heart. After releasing her debut studio album, “Zentropy,” in March, Frankie (AKA Greta Kline) and her band have spent time touring the U.S. and working on new music. I had the pleasure of seeing the band open up for Porches, drummer Aaron Maine’s band, recently, and was completely blown away by the beautiful simplicity of Frankie Cosmos' live […]
By Garrett Strickler Music Reviewer In light of his recently released deluxe edition of “What is This Heart?” featuring bonus songs and remixes, I caught up with multifaceted songwriter Tom Krell to talk about new collaborations, new fans, not being a “true pop” artist and a potential How To Dress Well hip-hop record. Garrett Strickler: I would describe“What Is This Heart” as essentially a pop record. Where else do you […]
By Blaine Ochoa KTSW News This will be Ethan Vogt's second full semester working with KTSW as it's webmaster. Vogt is in charge of daily online maintenance, which includes updating the station's website, overseeing social media and web content. He is also in charge of coming up with a new direction and new features for the station's online presence. Vogt, communication design senior, is from Victoria, Texas. He said he […]
Born and based out of Los Angeles Ca. comes forth singer/songwriter Emma Ruth Rundle who incorporates an ethereal sound of acoustic airy ambiance that surrounds her in a mysterious composure and blooms as her songs take listeners into a realm of honest and confessional poetry. Tied to folk, her post-rock and drone textures show a spiritual and contemplative nature. Putting away her past life as a guitarist for the post-rock […]
On the final Tuesday episode of Other Side Drive for the semester, Daniel and Rick sat down with two out of the five members of Genuine Leather. Genuine Leather, a band out of Austin, is really starting to make a name for itself. KUTX Austin recently chose Genuine Leather's song, “The Enemy,” as their song of the day. Pop Press International did a story on the band which stated, “Genuine Leather […]
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