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Concert Review: A Great Year For Mk.Gee Fans

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2024/05/11

By Evelyn Lopez Music Journalist Two Star & The Dream Police (2024), the debut studio album from Mike Gordon, a.k.a. Mk.gee, was released in February earlier this year. The 12-track album is filled with distorted guitar breaks, 80’s synths, and a production style many have compared to Phil Collins. The [...]

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River Raving at The Porch

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2024/05/06

By Adrienne Bast Local Music Journalist The people of San Marcos had a fun-filled day on April 11, beginning with the 20-year-old tradition of Riverfest and ending the amazing night with some hype beats at San Marcos’ beloved venue, The Porch. River Rave at The Porch was hosted by yours [...]

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IShowSpeed is Actually Good at Music

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2024/05/06

By Robbie Lloyd Howard IV Rap Journalist With the birth of YouTube, many content creators have flourished, delving into diverse subjects such as gaming, storytelling and livestreaming. Making content tests a YouTuber’s creativity, and sometimes, they have to start creating unique content for their fans to enjoy. Houston Texans quarterback [...]

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Exploring San Marcos’s Very Own Window Shop

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2024/05/06

By Klaudia Chance Local Music Journalist San Marcos’s Window Shop, comprised of Nora Tomlinson, Dallas Anderson, Aiden Potter and Kevin Schultz, is a forward-thinking, indie rock band. Performance after performance, Window Shop defies conventional boundaries with its eclectic influences and dynamic performances. At the core of Window Shop’s music lies [...]

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Surprises and Emotions: The Blondshell Experience at...

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2024/05/01

Joaquin Lewis Local Music Journalist To deliver their best performances, some artists require a large stage, while others thrive on a smaller one. Blondshell, however, is a glowing exception. Regardless of size, she always manages to make the stage her own through captivating performances full of nuance and clarity. With [...]

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Post Punk Brilliance: Sweeping Promises live at...

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2024/05/01

Joaquin Lewis Local Music Journalist Amidst the growing crowd surrounding the small and enclosed Janis stage of the Far-OutLounge, bassist/lead vocalist Lira Mondal and guitarist Caufield Schnug enter with a radiating energy. Before this post-punk outfit’s buzzing and angular sounds could be rattled off in all directions, Schnug began to [...]

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Album Review: The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor...

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2024/05/01

By Cecelia Moore Music Journalist On April 19, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. Across its 16 tracks, with 15 bonus tracks as part of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, Swift takes you inside her deepest, most vulnerable feelings in her discography. Featuring her [...]

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Album Review: Dream Talk by Still Corners

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2024/04/27

By Ashlee Harcar Local Music Journalist As Austin Psych Fest approaches, many central Texans anticipate the ripple of notes and ethereal soundscape of indie music. Amidst this celebratory landscape, there lies a gem to be discovered; Still Corners’ latest album, Dream Talk. The enchanting essence of Dream Talk guides listeners [...]

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Psychedelic Waves & Local Gems: Austin Psych Fest...

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2024/04/27

By Joaquin Lewis Local Music Director Austin Psych Fest stands as one of Austin’s most beloved live music traditions, featuring psych rock, dream pop, and indie rock artists from around the world. Offering a platform for both established and emerging artists to showcase their talents to new audiences, events [...]

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KTSW Newscast: April 25, 2024

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2024/04/25

By Preethi Mangadu and Danielle De Lucia News & Culture Director and Chief Editor of News For their last newscast before graduating, co-hosts Preethi Mangadu and Danielle De Lucia bring news about new drought restrictions, a candlelight vigil for Malachi Williams, new San Marcos city hall building plans and more. [...]

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Concert Review: Taken Back In Time With Alice Phoebe...

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2024/04/25

By Evelyn Lopez Music Journalist Ever since the release of Shelter (2023) last summer, I have been falling in love with the sound and lyricism of Alice Phoebe Lou. This album has resonated with me the most out of any of her projects. My dreams of seeing my favorite tracks [...]

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Concert Review: I Got Heaven at Mannequin P***y’s...

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2024/04/24

By Lillian Jones Music Director Throughout the day of April 20, drizzling precipitation foreshadowed the calm before the storm that was Mannequin P***y’s performance at Mohawk in Austin. Alongside some friends, I packed into a car filled with anticipation as we made the gloomy I-35 journey downtown. Mannequin P***y released [...]

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New partnership at Texas State brings new internship

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2024/04/20

By Bianca Thomas News Reporter Recently, Texas State University has partnered with the Office of Attorney General (OAG) and brought forth a new internship for criminal justice majors. With 20,000 unsolved homicide cases in Texas, many people at the OAG’s office realized that local law enforcement needed help and support [...]

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Upcoming albums to be on the lookout for this summer

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2024/04/20

Grace Wartman Music Journalist My friends and I are leaving Sewell Park with more bug bites each day which is infuriating but also a friendly reminder that summer is creeping up on us – thanks bugs! As the temperatures rise, albums are dropping – lots of them. From an album [...]

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KTSW Newscast: April 18, 2024

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2024/04/18

By Omar Gonzalez and Dylyn Narcisse News Reporters Co-hosts Omar Gonzalez and Dylyn Narcisse bring news about a shooting involving San Marcos Police, the outcomes of River Fest, San Marcos’ annual fan drive and more. Tune in every Thursday at 5 p.m. at 89.9 or on the KTSW blog. We [...]

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Bossa nova in the springtime

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2024/04/18

Soleil Caouette Music Journalist Introspection by Luiz Bonfá This album produced in 1972 is exactly what its title claims; a deep dive into the mind of Luiz Bonfa. Introspection is filled with airy guitar and classical harmonies that sound incredibly improvisational. The track “Enchanted Mirror” quite literally reflects the inner [...]

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Concert Review: Danny Brown Got The Moves, ALG Is The...

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2024/04/18

Evelyn Lopez Music Journalist I have experienced a full-circle moment. Over a year ago, I wrote an album review for Scaring The Hoes Vol. 1, and on April 11, I heard some of my favorite tracks from this project live. This is my first concert review with my first media [...]

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KTSW Loves: Uptown Cheapskate

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2024/04/16

By Laura Duran Promotions Team Member Sustainable fashion faces environmental and social issues to protect workers and animal welfare. Companies like Uptown Cheapskate are taking the initiative to create a cleaner planet with sustainable fashion. At Uptown Cheapskate, the concept is simple yet impactful: recycle, reuse, and reduce. Aligning with [...]

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Up Close and Personal: Interview with Corinth

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2024/04/16

By Joaquin Lewis Local Music Journalist If you’ve ever experienced a DIY show in the San Marcos area or tuned into KTSW 89.9, chances are you’ve heard of the band Corinth. With the ability to transform casual head-banging into a ritual of raw expression, this six-piece group always manages to [...]

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Hays County appoints new Fire Marshal

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2024/04/15

By Omar Gonzalez News Reporter SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court appointed a new fire marshal for the county at a recent meeting, Steve Seddig was welcomed into his role during the session. Seddig joins Hays County after more than 28 years of service with the city of Wylie [...]

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