By Troy Vita Music Director Starring: Troy Vita Alexandra Sereno Che Salgado Clayton Ambrose Check out the first episode of KTSW’s music discussion podcast. In this episode, we tackle our favorite albums of 2017 so far, disappointments, surprises and other music-related and non-music-related topics. Make sure to listen to Audio Input and let us know what you think about it. We would love to hear back from you! Featured illustration […]
By Maci Woody Music Journalist For most people, fall is the best time of the year for its cool weather (sometimes, it is Texas after all), pumpkin spiced everything and everything nice. One of the most iconic of these magical holidays is Halloween, which is right around the corner. So what are your plans? If you don’t have any yet, worry not! San Marcos is a lively city with plenty […]
By Hannah Wisterman Music Journalist Artist: Corbin Album: Mourn Release Date: September 5, 2017 Label: WEDIDIT Website: https://soundcloud.com/spookycorbin Corbin is back, and while he may not be all grown up, he’s certainly no kid anymore. The Minnesota native first went viral under the names Spooky Black and Lil Spook back in 2013 and 2014, then switched to his given name in 2015 to do an EP (Couch Potato) with Bobby […]
By Alex McMann Hip Hop Journalist Artist: Vic Mensa Album: The Autobiography Label: Def Jam Records Website: http://vicmensa.com/ Vic Mensa, a native to Southside Chicago, began his solo career in 2013 after the break up of the group, Kids These Days. Mensa’s early accomplishments include joining J.Cole and Wale on tour in 2013, being on XXL magazine’s freshman class list in 2016, and working with Sia and Kanye West on […]
By Holly Hearn Music Journalist Artist: Guantanamo Baywatch Album: Desert Center Label: Suicide Squeeze Records Release Date: August 4, 2017 Website: https://guantanamobaywatch.bandcamp.com/ Guantanamo Baywatch is a Portland based trio composed of guitarist/vocalist Jason Powell, bassist Chevelle Wiseman and drummer Chris Scott. Most would label the group as garage surf rock although the members identify their genre as “surf sex sludge and garbage.” Their most recent album Desert Center was released August […]
By Carlos Chavez Music Journalist Artist: Lana Del Rey Album: Lust for Life Release Date: July 21, 2017 Website: lanadelrey.com It is hard to believe that it has been six years since famous singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released her homemade vintage music videos for “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans”. Her mysterious, but compelling persona made many young souls fall head over heels with the self-proclaimed “Coney Island Queen.” Since the […]
By Clayton Ambrose Music Journalist Every music listener has a certain genre of music to which they pay gratitude as a catalyst for their life-long love of the art form. If you ask any fan of music who was born in the early to mid-90’s about their musical origins, a good portion of them might respond, with nostalgia-filled glee, by relating some sort of anecdote about seeing a YouTube video […]
By Lindsey Petterson Music Journalist Artist: Processions Album: Blush Release Date: June 18, 2017 Website: https://processsions.bandcamp.com/releases Texas shoegaze is thriving right now. The scene is packed with unique bands like Glare, Glaze, Walking Misery, Grivo and Processions. Seeing these passionate bands perform is a wild experience that will leave you feeling fuzzy and full. If the opportunity arises, do not miss a show with these bands on the bill! Listening to […]
By David Orozco Music Journalist Artist: The Junction Album: City Nights Release Date: May 15, 2017 Label: Self Released The Junction is an indie rock band formed in Brampton, Ontario, Canada in the year 2000. Originally signed to Universal Music, the band split from the label in 2006 and have been releasing music through their own independent label since then. What I most appreciate about this band is their will […]
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