By Derek Torres Music Journalist Many of the songs we have on repeat have something about it that keeps our earworm dancing. It is a surprise to find out that it may be a sample that an artist uses to hook listeners! What is a sample? A sample is a section of an existing audio, typically a song, that is reworked to be used in a new song. Now a […]
Ashlee Harcar Local Music Journalist As the sun sank under the horizon on Friday, local screamo/skramz bands and visual artists converged to create a realm of vibrance at Mothership Studios; Excellently organized and promoted by Texas State graduate student Hannah Baratang. At Thanks4Existing, an inventive blend of the raw energies of a concert and the avant-garde creations of local art pieces transformed into a night that San Marcos […]
By Ashlee Harcar Local Music Journalist As love fills the air, flowers fill vases, and the chilly weather requires warm hugs, all lovebirds and singles alike feel Valentine’s Day’s quick approach. Whether you wish to shower your lover affectionately with a custom playlist or smell the roses of your own accord, our local Texas bands have you covered. Here are five songs that can help you feel the “love, […]
By Michael Ybarra Music Journalist A “no sabo kid” is a person of Hispanic, specifically Latin, descent who cannot speak or understand Spanish. Without knowing the language of their family and fellow Hispanic friends, a certain disconnect occurs inside these individuals. In fact, a portion of the Hispanic community scolds these non-native speakers, and this leads to an exclusion from one’s own culture. I am a “no sabo kid.” […]
By Michael Ybarra Music Journalist Alkek Library, located in the center of the Texas State University campus, is not the only palace of literature in the city of San Marcos. Often overlooked by university students, the San Marcos Public Library, holds hidden gems, beautiful displays and plenty of novels to bloat even the most ravenous readers. The public library also houses DVDs, audiobooks, study rooms and so much more, with […]
Knox R. White Music Journalist Starcrawler is a glam-punk-alternative rock and roll band from Los Angeles, California. Since forming in 2015, the band has been heralded for putting on incredibly tight and energetic concerts. Also, since their formation, the band has only had two line-up changes. One was when guitarist Henri Cash’s brother Bill joined. The other being when original drummer Austin Smith left the group during the Covid-19 […]
By Diego Gonzales Music Journalist Dylan Sullivan, Jeffrey Berner, Ray Chenevey, Conner Libera and Raymond Cabrera are Rays Berning. The band is made up of all comedians (besides Libera) and is based in Austin, Texas. They have released 20 projects since just May of 2022. Concepts and themes are very different for each album; album 20 was focused on Godzilla attacking a city while their 18th album was tackling […]
By Knox Ryder White Music Journalist The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound. This means that you will see something before you hear it, even if it is for a brief, unnoticeable moment. Music does not always strike our senses in this way due to the fact that it travels through the air, allowing it to be heard without the listener ever seeing its source. However, […]
Jarris Jones Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist If you are unfamiliar with music artist Teezo Touchdown, don’t worry, you won’t be for long. The 30-year-old artist from Beaumont, Texas is finally ready for the big stage and has not disappointed. I was first introduced to Teezo Touchdown in 2020 during the pandemic. With a lot of time on my hands and a pair of headphones, I was on the hunt for new music. […]
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