Patty Waters’ Sings: Descend into madness this Valentine’s Day

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Patty Waters’ Sings: Descend into madness this Valentine’s Day

By Bridget Holt Music Journalist What starts as an at-first-glance unassuming collection of love ballads, Patti Waters’ 1966 debut Sings explores themes of infatuation, desire, and yearning through the guise of an estranged lover’s descent into self-immolation– a woman with a broken heart tethered to a shadow, spinning into hilarity. A gloomy, yet gorgeous free-jazz record that builds until it collapses– taking a staggering shift from serene, melancholic melodies to […]

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What to do on Valentine’s Day

Ava Broussard Music Journalist Although it seems New Year’s was only yesterday, another holiday is peering around the corner. If you’ve gotten tired of the same old Valentine’s Day routine, whether it be a simple date night with your special valentine, or sitting on the couch eating the chocolates your mom got you, here are a few local bands playing on the 14th to spark your night full of love, […]

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Relationship health and support thrives this Valentine’s Day

By Felicity Guajardo Blog Content Contributor The poster and cover for the toolkit offered by HCWC | Permission to use by HCWC SAN MARCOS--- As we approach Valentine’s Day with warm hearts and love for our partners, families and friends, we should also be reminded to care for each other in our inner circles and beyond this February during Dating Violence Awareness Month. Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC), a local non-profit […]

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Valentine’s Day: Local businesses for last-minute gifts

By Cayla Soriano Assistant Copy Editor SAN MARCOS - Valentine’s Day is the day to show your love and appreciation to those who matter most to you. Although this day is filled with romance and affection, it can also be nerve-wracking and stress-inducing, especially to those who are last-minute planners. When it comes to planning the perfect day for your partner, the first thing to do is assess their love […]

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Valentine’s Day for girls with big feelings

Cecelia Moore Music Journalist Valentine’s Day is upon us, and whether you’re celebrating with a significant other or having a “Galentine's,” you’ll need a soundtrack to accompany the festivity. I’ve created a playlist titled “Valentine’s Day for Girls with Big Feelings.” Whether you’re in love, wistfully yearning or wanting a good love song, here are the tracks that exemplify romance from a female perspective. “To Love” by Suki Waterhouse In […]

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Valentine’s groove: Local music shows for every heart

By Klaudia Chance Local Music Journalist Love is in the air, and whether you're happily coupled up or flying solo, there's a local music show to set your heart aflutter this Valentine's Day season. Here are four Valentine’s themed shows happening this Valentine’s season: 1. "Love Affair" at 21st Street Co-Op (Austin, Feb. 10): Get ready to dive headfirst into a musical love affair at 21st Street Co-Op on Feb. […]

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Fourteen love albums to listen to on Valentine’s Day

By Soleil Caouette Music Journalist Whether you are a hopeless romantic or an anti-Valentine's Day advocate, I wanted to find 14 different albums that represent love of many kinds. This collection contains classic love albums and tracks about being entangled in a toxic mess. So, no matter how much you love or hate Valentine's Day, here are some tunes for every type of love in between. Private Space by Durand […]

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It’s Okay To Be Single Today: 7 Things to Do

By Tiger ShiWeb Content Contributor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jujoitVT5Ho&ab_channel=StudioC Studio C's YouTube video and comedy skit "Table for One." Dinner reservations, chocolate gifts and stuffed animal exchanges are frequent on Valentine’s Day. If you are single, it may spark a sense of jealousy within to see couples enjoy such things, and it is completely natural as human beings to have such feelings. The key is to re-direct those negative thoughts. I prescribe this […]

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The Best Love Songs For Your Valentine’s Day Jams

By Melanie Love SalazarWeb Content Contributor Some people (who are incredibly cheesy) say that “music is the language of feelings.” I too am a part of that group of cheesy people who believe music is the language of feelings. Where words fail and our mind can not accurately string together the thoughts we want to say, I think songs can. An interesting characteristic about love songs is it is difficult […]

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