By Hannah Walls Web Content Assistant I used to be a runner. I hated it. I’m not just talking about my brief stint as a 100-meter hurdles competitor in middle school; that lasted about one semester before I realized I and my tendency to trip over my own feet constantly were better off in the band hall than on the track. I’m talking about forcing myself out of the house […]
By Cassidy Segovia Music Journalist Welcome to Playlist Guide, a series of articles dedicated to playlists I create and share with you all to enjoy. For this week’s playlist topic, I selected songs from a few of my favorite indie rock girl groups for International Women’s Month. I chose one song from seven different bands who are not necessarily in the public eye but have an amazing discography. The following […]
By Sofia Gualy Music Journalist The twee aesthetic is predominantly identified by peter pan collars, colored tights and of course Wes Anderson movies. Twee is also found through the indie pop and indie folk music of the early 2000s and 2010s. This era of music largely inspired the trends that are now making a comeback in 2022. Twee culture played a huge part in the Tumblr renaissance that likely inspired […]
By Jennifer Romero Music Journalist As an avid music tracker and someone obsessed with Spotify’s yearly wrapped, I love being able to recounter what I have been actively listening to. For this purpose I use Last.fm, an app that tells you your top artist, albums and tracks for the past 7, 30, 90, 180 or 365 days. The app also lets you check your “scrobbles,” which records the songs you […]
By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor Waking up on July 22 to the notification that One Direction had tweeted was definitely the most exciting moment of my quarantine so far. The account tweeted, “Tomorrow! You and me got a whole lot of history #10Yearsof1D.” I’m not a doctor, but I would say that my brain probably released enough serotonin in that moment to last me the rest of the year. That’s […]
By Caroline Janes Music Journalist Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and although some people see it as a corporate sham to sell cards and chocolate, I think it’s a great time to celebrate love and relationships with anyone in your life. Whether it’s your friends, family, or significant other, Feb. 14 is a great day to show how much you care about your loved ones. Music can be […]
by KTSW Music Staff With this year's Float Fest hitting our very own San Marcos river shores this coming August 28th-30th, the KTSW music department has provided you with songs by Float Fest artists that you've heard on our airwaves. Brush up on tunes from this year's lineup with our fifty track long playlist including songs from New York duo, Phantogram, a dreamy favorite, Local Natives, innovative electronic dance artist, Robert DeLong, […]
By KTSW Music Staff Soak up some San Marcos sun and crank up this Spotify playlist filled with handpicked summer tunes from your KTSW Music Staff! Endless Summer: Float Edition is best paired with an inflatable tube, the sweet smells of sun screen, and a group of your best friends floating along the San Marcos river. This 45 minute playlist is jam packed with lighthearted and upbeat tracks that will even get […]
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