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Music

San Marcos Sounds: Shooks Interview

By Christian Villarreal Assistant Music Director https://soundcloud.com/ktsw89_9/san-marcos-sounds-shooks-interview?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing In this episode, Christian interviews the band, Shooks, at SXSW. The five-piece Austin-based band gave a great performance and talk about their dynamic as a music group and what performing in the Austin area is like. Featured Image by KTSW Multimedia

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Psychedelic American traditional style art depicts a phone with hands reaching out through an opening into a room, behind the hand is a sun. There are faces and eyes in the shape of fish everywhere including hiding behind stacks of cards. There is also water pouring into a ravine, bugs, fire, and flowers. Description: Billy Strings Home cover

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Billy Strings: The Next Greatest Guitarist to Ever Live

By Bandera Barter Music Journalist  What if I told you the greatest guitarist to ever live was alive right now?  I would also say he’s just getting started. The living legend I am referring to is none other than William Lee Apostol, better known by his stage name, Billy Strings. You might also be surprised to hear that in this day and age the greatest guitarist alive would be playing […]

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A collage of eight albums considered to be in the guilty pleasure category of music. Top left is Vanessa Carlon’s album, Be Not Nobody. The top middle album is Stint by Barenaked Ladies. The top right album is the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Chicago: The Musical. The middle-left album is Candy by Mandy Moore. The album in the very center is Significant Other by Limp Bizkit. The middle-right album is Spice by Spice Girls. The bottom left album is Kings of Crunk by Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz. The bottom middle section says “GUILTY PLEASURES” in all capital letters, with a bold black font and white background. The bottom right album is Barrio Fino by Daddy Yankee.

Music

Why You Should Not Be Ashamed of Your “Guilty Pleasure” Music

By Cassidy Segovia Music Journalist Picture this... you are about to pick someone up for a first date. You are a little nervous, so you decide to play one of your favorite playlists for the car ride to lighten the mood. You are even hoping to find out if this person has the same exact music taste as you, let alone likes your music. You both are driving down the […]

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Culture

Looking and Feeling Good in Texas Heat

By Celeste Parler Web Content Contributor Anyone that has stepped outside their home in the last couple of weeks can attest that Texas heat is officially here. And for those who have little to no experience with Texas summers, they are no joke. According to KXAN, the average temperature in Austin during July 2021 was 84.1 degrees Fahrenheit, which was actually considered cooler than normal.  Rising temperatures are convenient for […]

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Culture

KTSW’s 30th Birthday: The History of KTSW

By Paige Greene Web Content Manager Today, April 15 2022, is KTSW’s 30th birthday.  KTSW is a completely student-run and noncommercial radio station from Texas State University. Over the past 30 years, KTSW has grown to house many different departments for students to choose from, including music, programming, web content, sports, social media and more.   The students of KTSW come from many different majors, but most of the students are […]

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Interviews

San Marcos Sounds: The Beatnik Bandits

By Christian Villarreal Assistant Music Director https://soundcloud.com/ktsw89_9/san-marcos-sounds-the-beatnik-bandits?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing In this episode of San Marcos Sounds, Christian interviews the Beatnik Bandits at SXSW 2022. They talk about the band’s history, their experiences playing at the festival and the influences of their new album. Featured Image by KTSW Multimedia

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This image features Edwina being walked down the aisle by her mother Mary. Edwina is wearing a floor length white dress, with a floor length veil and over-the-elbow gloves. Mary is wearing a purple dress with lace detailing. The pews on either side are filled with people. White flower petals cover the floor down the aisle.

Music

The Sounds and Scandals of “Bridgerton”

By Hannah Walls Music Journalist This article contains mild spoilers for the second season of “Bridgerton.” The internet is still buzzing with the premier of “Bridgerton” season two, which premiered on March 25. The show’s first season absolutely blew up on social media for its steamy storylines, high drama and captivating characters.  A widely discussed topic was the music of the show, which featured a mix of true classical hits […]

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Bobcat Radio

Bobcat Radio: Brant Freeman Interview

By Justin Brown, Gage Sutton, and Jacob Aromy Sports Reporters and Sports Director https://soundcloud.com/ktsw89_9/4132022-brant-freeman-interview?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing On this edition of Bobcat Radio, Justin Brown, Gage Sutton and Jacob Aromy discuss the Bobcats win against Baylor, talk NBA play in, and interview the voice of Texas State Athletics, Brant Freeman. Catch BCR every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, live on KTSW 89.9! Featured Image by KTSW Multimedia

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Events

KTSW’s 30th Birthday: Interview with Alumni Chuck Loesch

By Jemia Spence Web Content Contributor I had the pleasure of interviewing one of KTSW’s older members, Chuck Loesch. Loesch joined KTSW in 1995 after learning about it in his broadcast class. He had to do an On-Air shift for his class and loved it. Later that semester, he applied to be the Music Director for KTSW. “It was scary and exciting,” said Loesch. “I loved music and thought I […]

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