Austin City Limits. For two weekends, people from all over the world get together to celebrate music. From the legends that have made their mark, to those getting their name out there, there was no shortage of music to enjoy. Even though I did not go to the third day of the weekend, (My apologies […]
Festival 411: Austin City Limits
Notoriously known to ‘keep it weird’ Austin, Texas is the place to be for many eccentric music-goers. During the spring, frenzy is brought about the city as it is swathed with creativity from up-coming artists, comedians, bands and street performers during the famous south by southwest. Nonetheless, music aficionados found a way to add another […]
Lil Wayne’s Set At Music Festival Cut Short After False Gunshots Reports
(Atlanta, GA) — Lil Wayne had to end his performance at a music festival in Atlanta early last night because of a false gunshot report.
Hundreds Attend Morning Service For Aretha Franklin
(Detroit, MI) — Hundreds of people are at New Bethel Baptist Church this morning to pray for legendary singer Aretha Franklin.
Album Review: “Hello?” by Billy Uomo
Dream pop has increased in popularity, at least among artists in the independent music arena. Many of these kinds of artists have started to embrace electronics as a major key to making dream pop. Billy Uomo, a persona of Aaron Leigh, the main songwriter of the band Babes, is embracing those electronics to create more […]
Album Review: “When I Think Of You In A Castle” by Post Animal
Post Animal’s “When I Think Of You In A Castle” released on April 20th, 2018. This Chicago based rock and roll band debuted their debut full-length album, filled with great diversity. Besides each song has their own unique twinge, the album seemingly melts together into one great piece of music. The album begins with “Everywhere […]
Album Review: “Sex & Food” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Jagjaguwar has become one of the most influential record labels in the music industry over the past few years. With artists like Bon Iver and Justin Vernon’s side project Volcano Choir, Angel Olsen, Moses Sumney, Dinosaur Jr. and albums released on the label by bands like Okkervil River and Sunset Rubdown, Jagjaguwar has shaped the […]
Album Review: “Spring” by Wallows
If you are a fan of Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” you may recognize the name Dylan Minnette. Minnette, who plays Clay Jensen on the show, is a vocalist and guitarist in the band Wallows. The indie rock trio also includes vocalist-guitarist Braeden Lemasters and drummer Cole Preston. Spring is the group’s debut EP and it has already generated a fair amount of […]
KTXT wins Vinylthon award
KTXT participated in CollegeRadio.org’s third annual Vinylthon event, organized by the College Radio Foundation, on April 21, and successfully completed the 24 hour event. Radio station staff participated in the event, playing vinyl records and broadcasting by remote from Yellow House Coffee, Ralph’s Records, and Flipper’s Tavern. Live music was also broadcast during the event, […]
Album Review: “Springtime and Blind” by Fiddlehead
Grief is something common that artists explore throughout their work. Whether it is through song, film or writing, many artists cope with the grief they are feeling through putting it in their art. With Fiddlehead’s debut album “Springtime and Blind,” Patrick Flynn, the main vocalist of the band, explores his father’s death and how him […]