By Clayton Chaney Local Music Director If your playlist is starting to repeat, we have just the thing for you. The best music is music that is authentic and there’s no better place to discover pure authenticity than right here in San Marcos. Being right down the road from Austin, the Live Music Capital of The World, it’s no surprise the amount of talent that is brewed in this town. […]
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist I first caught the power of Pearl Earl live during SXSW 2018 and was quite impressed. Surprised by their positive dancing energy and the fullness of their live sound, I was lucky enough to see this four-piece out of Denton again Wednesday Aug. 8 at Hotel Vegas in Austin on a stacked bill of local talent including The Sun Mashine, The Rotten Mangos and […]
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist Although many Texas State students have left to go home, and San Marcos sometimes feels empty, here at KTSW we are as busy as ever bringing you new and exciting updates from the world of music to make these long hot days not so unbearable. Here's a fresh NEW playlist!! That's right. I've created a playlist of local artist for your summer trips that […]
By Brandon Gutierrez Rap Journalist The world is filled with talented individuals, but when it comes to music, it's sometimes difficult to narrow down or understand the growth of an artist until their break out song. Once that hit record finally gets recognition, a newfound respect for that artist is established. Every artist dreams of getting a hit and every song is made with the intent of creating something that's […]
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Journalist Artist: Hovvdy Album: Cranberry Record Label: Double Double Whammy Release Date: February 9, 2018 Website: https://hovvdy.bandcamp.com/ Hovvdy, pronounced “Howdy,” was formed in 2014 by Austin natives Will Taylor and Charlie Martin. Their album, titled “Cranberry,” is there second full length album to be released in the past two years. In this album, the band produces a unique, lo-fi indie rock sound that is sure to […]
By Clayton Chaney Music Journalist The Ooey Gooeys blend genres such as indie folk and indie rock, and show flashes of jazz and summertime surf rock. Their use of a saxophone, keyboard, and a classic upright bass showcase more jazz and soul influenced music while still being able to rock out with progressive and sharp electric guitar chords. Groovy bass lines and skillfully crafted lyrics provide more than enough energy […]
By Troy Vita Music Director and Studio C Producer Check out our newest Live in Studio C session and lose yourself in the timeless, reverb drenched sound that can only come from San Marcos’ own MOON DUNES. This 5-piece band is a new San Marcos staple and you can catch them at many of your favorite local spots. Hit play, kick back, and relax with MOON DUNES in KTSW’s Studio […]
By Kimberly Clay Program Director Ramiro Verdooren and Cristian Sigler of the Rotten Mangos called in to the KTSW studio on Thursday, January 18th as they were on their way to their show at Walter’s out in Houston. The Austin duo have a big trip ahead of them with shows in New Orleans and several cities in Florida, the Carolinas, and Tennessee. The two talked about their tour, plans for […]
By Holly Hearn Music Journalist Artist: The Naked Tungs Album: Hear It Calls Release Date: May 2017 Website: https://thenakedtungs.wordpress.com Very rarely does an EP leave listeners as fulfilled as The Naked Tungs most recent release, Hear It Calls. Often the brevity of an EP is a limitation to listeners trying to delve into the music; however, The Naked Tungs offer rich psych-rock sound and dreamy vocals in longer songs, just […]
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