Collecting Memories and Melodies: A Deep Dive into The Sundays

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Collecting Memories and Melodies: A Deep Dive into The Sundays

Soleil Caouette Music Journalist As the temperature drops and the leaves fall from the trees, I believe these peaceful moments should be paired with a certain kind of music. A band that blends dreamy guitar riffs and melancholic melodies is none other than The Sundays. The Sundays produce music close to the listener’s hearts, singing emotional memories and sharing delicate details of their lives. The founders, Harriet Wheeler and […]

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The Effect of Music in Enhancing Academic Performance

Kylie Swain Music Journalist One of the most effective ways to stay focused while studying is through listening to music. According to a study from the University of Maryland Global Campus, people who listen to music, whether casually or for focus, tend to experience higher mental well-being and reduced anxiety. For those looking to exercise their brain while studying, listening to, or playing music is a powerful tool. It […]

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Examples in the sample: Beach House

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 […]

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Thanks4Existing, San Marcos

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 […]

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Album Covers of Daydream Twins by Daydream Twins, La Femme Solitaire by La Femme Solitaire, BACK FOR MORE by Flight by Nothing, My Love by Vortxz, and Angel by EddieAngel

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Five local love songs for your Valentine’s Day playlist

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, […]

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No sabo selections: music as a bridge to culture

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.” […]

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Musically mapping the San Marcos Public Library

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 […]

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Seth Carolina on playing drums and joining Starcrawler

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 […]

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Three members of the band Rays Berning are sitting on a couch in a living room performing a song together.

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Rays Berning talks beef about Rick Rubin

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 […]

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