By Neil ManningMusic Journalist Short songs can be both satisfying and disappointing. There are times where I hear a short a song, and it feels like a perfect song nicely wrapped, while other times it leaves me wanting more. I have created a playlist of five songs, all under two minutes, to add to any playlist to help create a little break in between your favorite songs, and that can […]
By Elise Montemayor Music Journalist 1. “All I Need” by Sampha (originally by Air) Piano man, Sampha, did a jazzy, stripped-down version of “All I Need” for BBC Radio 1’s piano sessions back in 2016. It’s been four years and I’m still in awe of this amazing cover! The original “All I Need” by Air sets a moody and romantic tone within its cords that drives the listener to a […]
By Mili MurilloMusic Journalist You know that feeling you get when you're super happy whether it’s because you got a good grade on a test or you have exciting plans that you are looking forward to? Well, I’ve created a playlist full of songs to play when you’re feeling good or not, this playlist will definitely help get your spirits up. This playlist features mostly indie/alternative bands like The Walters […]
By Gio Gilmore Music Journalist As the spring gets closer and we all get ready to start spring cleaning, make sure you have a playlist to fill your apartment with intense tunes. Only one more month of sporadic winter Texas weather before we are rewarded with calmer, warmer spring weather. This playlist will not only help when you’re cleaning, but also when you’re having a stressful day preparing for exams […]
By Faith Vara Music Journalist Generally when people think of 80s music, some of the artists that first pop into their heads include Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Whitney Houston and any other staples of the Top 40 hits. There's no doubt that the ‘80s were a golden age for pop music, but like all musical decades, there’s another side of music that didn't necessarily fit into the Top 40 rankings. […]
By Samuel Turner Music Journalist Bedridden is a playlist designed for the type of days where you just want to ignore the world and stay in bed all day. Whether your reasons for feeling this way are heartbreak, tiredness or even just feeling lazy, this playlist is for you. Grab some blankets, turn off the lights and turn on some tunes to feel melancholic with. Highlights from this playlist include […]
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist One month into to 2019 and we’re already seeing so much new music from artists around the country like Ty Segall, Night Beats, Dent May, Cherry Glazerr, Vampire Weekend... and the list goes on. A couple of posthumous releases came out as well, including one from blues singer R.L. Burnside and another from Austin's own Townes Van Zandt. Texas is not a state to […]
By Conner YarbroughMusic Director It’s that time of year again--the time when we’re all reminded either how loved or how alone we are according to the rest of the world (if you care about that sort of thing). It’s Valentine’s Day and the KTSW music department has created its first staff picks list. This month, in honor of the holiday, we’ve created a list of songs that express both the […]
By Danielle Ortega Local Music Journalist This playlist is for the day when you feel so yourself, and you’re feeling yourself! The day when you’ve just got to put on your favorite panties and dance in your mirror. This playlist is for the girlies and the gays and all of the beautiful groovy feelings they elicit. Some stars of the mix: "Beauty & Essex" by Free Nationals: I heard this […]
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