By Isaac Muñoz Rap Journalist Undoubtedly, the rap genre has grown from something that only influences neighborhoods where popular rappers were from to where a rappers influence has control over neighborhoods across the world. Rap influences people of all ages, … Continue reading Rap Influence in Pop Culture
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist Artist: The Irons Album: Peter Clear Boy Release Date: January 2018 The Irons’ newest release, Peter Clear Boy, clocks in at just 26 minutes and is packed end to end with nine short melodic tracks … Continue reading The Irons: Peter Clear Boy – Album Review
By Clayton Chaney Assistant Music Director Artist: River Whyless Album: Kindness, A Rebel Release Date: June 8, 2018 Kindness, A rebel is the third full length studio album from the indie-folk/americana group out of Asheville, North Carolina. The album is … Continue reading Kindness, A Rebel: Review
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 … Continue reading Local Listings for Summer 2018
By Ruby Longoria Music Director I met with Daisy in the greenroom at Cactus Cafe. I had just taken a quick sip of water before being led into the jarringly bright-lit room. Handshakes, first to Ty Richards, who sat in … Continue reading Meet Daisy O’Connor
By Troy Vita Host The long awaited, much anticipated seventh episode of your KTSW Music podcast. In this lo-fi, three-man episode we run through a gauntlet of music news and releases we’ve missed. Starring: Jacob Carter Troy Vita Clayton Ambrose Continue reading Audio Input: Episode Seven
By Aimee Huckeba Music Journalist South by Southwest is the premier festival for up-and-coming music, films, gaming and more that takes place across Austin for nine days. SXSW 2018 has come and gone, leaving Austin with a strong impression of … Continue reading Post Animal at SXSW
By Nick Williams Host The Humans of San Marcos, Out Loud project is a a take on the “Human’s Of” series that aims to examine the experience of individuals in the San Marcos area through the medium of audio. This … Continue reading Humans of San Marcos — Out Loud
By Samuel Peirce Music Journalist Artist: Yung Wu Album: Shore Leave Label: Bar/None Release Date: April 21, 2018 Website: https://www.discogs.com/Yung-Wu-Shore-Leave/release/454892 After the release of their seminal debut Crazy Rhythms in 1980, post-punk outfit the Feelies were already beginning to splinter … Continue reading Yung Wu – Shore Leave
By Guarionex Martinez Rap Journalist Though many know and listen to rap nowadays as rap is the leading genre at the charts, I feel as if rap is being seen as simple-minded with mindless trap beats and interchangeable lyrics. This … Continue reading Obscure Side Of Rap
By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor The one and only Fortress Festival is returning to Fort Worth, Texas for its second edition on April 28-29, 2018. Named the “Can’t Miss Music Festival of 2018” by Harper’s BAZAAR, this event will … Continue reading Fortress Fest Returns For a Fun-Filled Weekend
By Joe Grist Web Content Contributor Record Store Day was Saturday the 21st, and due to some technical difficulties on our end we couldn’t celebrate with you! However, it’s never too late to celebrate records (especially if you’re a college … Continue reading Bad To The Bone: How Bad Ingredients Became a San Marcos Staple
By Troy Vita Music Director Starring: Clayton Ambrose Troy Vita Jacob Carter Produced by Jacob Reynolds Join the podcast gang for some updates on our recent listening and a deep dive discussion on Rate Your Music’s best and worst rated … Continue reading Audio Input: Episode Six
By Clayton Chaney Music Journalist There’s no way to celebrate spring like Old Settler’s Music Festival! Come join the party at the 31st annual event this weekend (April 19 through to the 22). This year’s fest will be held at … Continue reading Old Settlers Music Festival Preview
By Samuel Cravey Music Journalist Artist: Durand Jones Album: Durand Jones & The Indications Release Date: July 1, 2016 Website: https://www.durandjonesandtheindications.com/ Durand Jones & The Indications’ self titled album is a time portal straight to the heart of 1970s soul … Continue reading Durand Jones: Durand Jones & The Indications Review
By Cheyenne Young Music Journalist Artist: Johnny Goth Album: Day Dreams EP Label: Johnny Goth Release Date: March 1, 2018 Somewhat of a mystery in the industry, Johnny Goth has been self-producing music for years now. Playing, quite literally, to … Continue reading Johnny Goth: Day Dreams EP Review
By Troy Vita Music Director Artist: Lucy Dacus Album: Historian Label: Matador Release Date: March 2, 2018 Lucy Dacus (day-kiss, not dah-kiss) burst onto the indie rock scene in 2016 with her self-released album No Burden, which caught the attention of Lollapalooza, … Continue reading Lucy Dacus: Historian Album Review
By Austin Cowan Blog Content Contributor Once again, Fort Worth is expressing its musical creativity by hosting Fortress Fest. This annual two-day festival contains a variety of music genres and music artists. Any concert lovers will find themselves in paradise … Continue reading Save the Date: Fortress Festival
By Iliana Ramirez Music Journalist Artist: DEGA Album: Dega Label: Lemonade Records Date Released: February 23, 2018 Website: https://www.dega.band/ Debut albums are crucial to a band’s career as they give listeners a first glimpse of what their sound is. With … Continue reading DEGA: Dega
By Kimberly Clay Programming Director Program Director, Kimberly Clay, got a chance to interview songwriter and musician Holly Miranda over the phone in the KTSW studio. Holly is currently on tour across the U.S. and will be traveling abroad to … Continue reading Holly Miranda on Tour
