MR Fest 2017 Artist Profile: White Dog

MR Fest 2017 Artist Profile: White Dog

By Hannah Pierce Music Journalist To define Austin-based band White Dog as JUST rock’n’roll feels like a gross understatement. This 5-piece group’s sound has obvious influences in genres ranging from heavy psychedelic to space rock, and from psych rock to proto metal. Claiming to have been “cryogenically frozen” in 1971 by Richard Nixon, the band's 70s influence is undeniable. This inspiration can be heard on their two-track single, Verus Cultus/Witch Queen. […]

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KTSW Presents: Underground Excellence

By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor No plans for this Friday night? Then come out and join the KTSW family for The Cypher’s Underground Excellence from 8pm to 12am at Wake the Dead Coffee House. This will be the last UGX show for this semester, so let’s close out the series the right way. Admission is free, which is even more reason to show up. You will be able to […]

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MR Fest 2017 Artist Profile: Muff

By Lindsey Petterson Music Journalist San Marcos band, Muff, got their start by playing house parties back in 2014. As they became more popular, they started playing at venues in San Marcos and Austin. The band includes Rachel LaCoss, Scott Lowe, Nic Valenzuela, and Taylor Wallace. Their first EP, An EP, is full of fun fuzz with pop, and lo-fi vocals. Their full length self titled albums truly show off […]

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Why MR Fest is the Best

By Austin Cowan Assistant Web Content Manager If you have not planned on going to MR Fest this year then listen up, because I am about to let you know what you're going to miss out on. Being a music festival, MR Fest is a series of concerts taking place in San Marcos. The bands who perform here provide some of the highest quality music in south-central Texas. The venues housing MR […]

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The Official Guide to MR Fest Venues

By Tafari Robertson Multimedia Director Stonewall Stonewall is a popular all-ages club on the San Marcos square and an essential hub for the local LGBTQ community, featuring drag performances every Tuesday. During MR Fest, Stonewall will be highlighting some of the best local rock bands on Friday and Saturday Night. F R I D A Y 9-10 p.m. - Doors, DJ: Into the Vortex 10-10:45 p.m. - The Two Lips […]

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Lightweight Makeup For MR Fest

By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Thanks for checking out my summer "no make up" make up look! For this look I wanted to keep it simple and sweet with just these nine products. This is my ideal look for the heat expected for summer and also for festivals like our very own MR Fest! I washed my face the night before so I just refreshed my face with Thayer’s […]

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What is MR Fest?

By Brent Ramirez Blog Content Contributor MR Fest (pronounced “mister fest”) stands for “My Radio Fest,” and is essentially the biggest event put together by we the people here at KTSW every year. It’s a huge festival we put together every year that takes place during the last weekend of April here in San Marcos, in the famous downtown area known as The Square. MR Fest started back in 2008 […]

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MR Fest Artist Profile: The Cover Letter

By Hannah Wisterman Music Journalist The Cover Letter has been widely praised by publications like the Austin Chronicle and Music Connection Magazine for being one of the best rising stars of the Austin indie folk-rock scene. The band formed in 2013 when college roommates Jacob Shipman and Jarrod Nall decided to take on a musical fresh start, and the two soon began finding new additions, which now amount to the […]

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What to Expect From Your First MR Fest

By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor My Radio Festival, aka MR Fest, is approaching at the end of this month on April 28 and 29, and I'm feeling all sorts of thrilled. If you've ever attended a music festival, you know there's a huge amount of good vibes and great chances to meet new people to share this experience with. This fest is unlike any other-- not only does it offer admittance for […]

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