Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist There isn’t a band out in the world that is anything like Sword II. There are so many aspects and influences that make up their recognizable DIY music, which mixes shoegaze, indie, and punk to create a sort of chaotic but cohesive sound that can be heard in their latest album, Electric Hour. I discovered this band senior year of high school, fell in […]
Paxton Poole Music Journalist With women’s history month coming to an end, I wanted to talk about one of my all-time favorite musicians, Samira Winter. Samira Winter is the lead singer of the LA based band “Winter,” named after her surname. Winter elegantly blends shoegaze, indie rock, and dream pop in an ethereal manner that makes the listener feel a sort of enlightenment. Samira Winter was born in […]
Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist Have you ever been to a local show and thought that it needs something different? Maybe need a new band to spice things up? The local scene can become oversaturated with the same genres and sounds, but it also has the ability to become the perfect environment for fostering some of the most unique and talented acts. It’s out of this scene where the […]
Ethan McConnell Local Music Director When you think of the genre of metal, what comes to your mind? The first thing that comes up are probably artists like, Korn, System of a Down, or Metallica, loud rambunctious sounds by men who love to wear a lot of black. The genre has always been known for its distorted guitars and jumping percussion layered with lyricism of dark themes, creating a […]
Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist The term shoegaze comes from the distorted and fuzzy noise of the genre due to the amount of effect pedals used, and originates from pioneering 90s bands such as Slowdive, Swirlies, and My Bloody Valentine. This atmospheric and blended sound has mainly defined the genre up until recent years, with a shoegaze revival steadily making a comeback and blending in experimental sounds and entirely different […]
By Kyle Halligan-Duffy Music Journalist “Make every moment your own, you never know who it can reach” – Ian Vara (Dawn Atlas) How do bands gain a foothold in San Marcos? What do bands need to do to find gigs, record studio albums/singles and how do they become BIG? One local San Marcos band, consisting of Texas State students, have the answers. Dawn Atlas has had multiple years on stage, […]
Kylie Swain Music Journalist Ethereal soundscapes and emotional lyrics have always fascinated listeners of shoegaze and alternative rock. For fans of iconic shoegaze bands like Slowdive and Cocteau Twins, discovering new music that carries the same dreamlike quality can be a fun experience. This article explores a selection of old and modern bands and artists who are keeping the spirit of these genres alive. From the dreamy sounds of Lush […]
By Joaquin Lewis Local Music Journalist Music trends have been long known for their inherent unpredictability, shaped by the constantly evolving tastes of listeners. Attempting to forecast trends becomes especially difficult as listener preferences become more niche and specialized. With access to accurate data being scarce, individuals resort to various methods such as empirical research, palm readings and intuitive guidance to anticipate these changes and their proactive response to […]
By Jewel Ogungbamigbe Local Music Journalist The late 80s and 90s saw a rise in artists and bands defining the genre that we’ve known to come and love as “shoegaze.” The term shoegaze or shoegazing, as I’m sure you all know, comes from the musicians, specifically guitarists, looking down at their shoes as they change the controls of their effect pedals on the floor. Some of the bands and artists […]
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