With spring and summer comes good weather and great music. Here is a comprehensive list of upcoming album releases that I look forward to over the next few months: 4.2.13 Generationals – Heza (Polyvinyl) Rilo Kiley – rkives (Little Record Company) Tyler, The Creator – Wolf (Odd Future) 4.9.13 The Knife – Shaking the Habitual (Rabid/Brille/Mute) Kurt Vile – Wakin […]
John Denver Tribute Album, “The Music Is You”
Yesterday, “The Music Is You: A Tribute To John Denver”, was released on Rocky Mountain Merchandise Records. John Denver was a former student at Texas Tech and the compilation features an array of independent artists such as J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.), My Morning Jacket, Josh Ritter, Blind Pilot, Sharon Van Etten, and Edward Sharpe & […]
New Music ADDS (3.28)
TOP 5: 1. Popstrangers – “Heaven” 2. Phosphorescent – “Ride On / Right On” 3. Foxygen – “Shuggie” 4. Unknown Mortal Orchestra – “Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)” 5. Generationals – “You Got Me” LOCAL PICK: Veda Moon – Sleepwalker ALL ADDS: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – “Swim and Sleep (Like A Shark)” Unknown Mortal […]
In-Studio Set: Next 2 the Tracks
El Paso based southwestern rock band Next 2 the Tracks was in KTXT studio with us to discuss their current tour and Lubbock Concert schedule, as well as play an acoustic set.
New Music Added
We give a complete weekly music update every Wednesday morning around 8 a.m. Better Days – Goo Goo Dolls Mambo Number 5 – Lou Bega Ping Island and Lightning Strike Rescue Op – Mark Mothersbaugh Zip Gun Bop – Royal Crown Revue More music to come this Friday for Flashback Friday at Five!
Work for KTXT
STUDENT MUSIC DIRECTOR KTXT-FM is currently accepting applications for its Music Director position until January 25th. Undergraduate students with a wide interest in music, excellent communication skills and computer experience are encouraged to apply. This is a paid part-time position within the Texas Tech College of Media and Communication that will begin in February of […]
Grouplove and the Lubbock Music Fest
Check out Grouplove’s music video for their top hits song Tongue Tied Grouplove is headlining for the Lubbock Music Fest happening on September 27th-29th! Check out our daily Facebook post about the Lubbock Music Fest to get tickets to Grouplove’s show on September 28th! All you have to do is be one of the first […]