By Ezlyh Gutierrez MR Fest Press Team MR Fest kicked off at Stonewall Warehouse in San Marcos last night. The ninth annual music festival continues today with almost 50 bands at seven different venues. Here are eight reasons why you should go to MR Fest, like, right now. 1. A Chance to Win Float Fest Tickets. If you pick up our flyer, complete our scavenger hunt and turn it in […]
By Jen Jacquez Music Journalist The Dizzease are a four piece bubblegum pop band from Austin, Texas. The band is headed by Emily Kolb on bass and vocals, Bryan Roberts on guitar and vocals, Leslie Crunkilton on drums and vocals and Matt Wallace on keyboards and vocals. Their latest eight song EP can be streamed on their Bandcamp. It has an upbeat, doo wop, twee quality. Their live shows take their music […]
By Melissa Johnston Music Journalist Dylan Fox And The Wave is a garage rock duo of brothers who appropriately got their start in basements and garages in the faraway land of Oakland, California. Their lo-fi sound is akin to a morphed version of Ty Segall and The Ramones with a dash of surf rock and a twist of Dylan’s high, loose vocals that round off their unique presence in the world […]
By Ashley Galvan Music Journalist Tamarron is a local band from none other than Austin, Texas. They are a psych-rock, shoegaze band that actually has a split with another Austin-based band playing at MR Fest, dryspell. The split has a couple of Tamarron’s own tunes to listen to such as “New/Joint” and “Panama.” The riffs and electronic haze sounds gives their listeners a nice, chill wave vibe. Come out to MR […]
By Natalia Glenn Music Journalist The unique band Clever Heads Prevail is one of the few sounds I’d recommend out of the indie rock scene in San Marcos. Jose Jimenez (vocals/guitar,) Micah Krejcha (lead guitar,) Eric Puente (drums) and Landon Cabrera (bass) all fuse together to make this uniquely beautiful sound due to the combination of indie rock with a speckle of latin vibe. The soulfulness in Jimenez’s tone and tranquil movement of the guitar, were all […]
By Ezlyh Gutierrez Music Journalist I Am the Albatross is an Austin-based trio that has perfected the ability of fusing the resonance of heavy Americana and western psych with the drama and excitement of rock ‘n’ roll. Jesse Berkowitz’s rugged vocals compliment the animated, grungy guitar work he effortlessly presents to the table. Along with fun, fuzzy bass handsomely delivered by Giuseppe Ponti, and finally, all synced together with percussion carried […]
By Brie East Assistant Music Director Singer-songwriter Jeremy Carswell is breaking away from his former role as frontman of Jeremy Carswell and the Nymphs to strike it solo. The artist from Spring, Texas released his debut album 2025 in fall of 2015. Describing his sound as “unique groove with a blend of eighties vibe and today’s pop with rock 'n' roll roots,” Carswell brings an electrifying vibe to his sound. […]
By Ashley Galvan Music Journalist Looking for a good band to listen to when you are basking in the summer sun? If so, Comforter is definitely the band you need to be jamming out to. With their contemplative instrumental riffs, Comforter gives their listeners a taste of that glo-fi melody in their tunes. The Austin-based band is playing their solo album ToGo for those who are attending MR Fest in April […]
By Kendra Sells Hip-Hop Journalist Grid Squid is responsible for hosting popular hip-hop events held monthly throughout San Marcos like Will Sing For Coffee at Wake the Dead Coffee House and Boom Baps and Daps at Triple Crown. They also host an alternative rock show called The Wild Rumpus held at Gold Crown. Grid Squid is a staple to San Marcos hip-hop culture, providing opportunities for artists of all backgrounds […]
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