On the third edition of Music Matters, KRTU's Dominic Anthony considers the legacy of David Berman, founder of Silver Jews and Purple Mountains. Berrman took his own life in August, a month after the release of Purple Mountains' debut album.
On the second edition of Music Matters, KRTU's Dominic Anthony chats with Brooklyn-based artist Spencer., who just released his debut 4AD single, "Automatic. He plays Paper Tiger with Gus Dapperton on October 26th.
Music Matters airs every weekend night at midnight.
Austin-based musician Christelle Bofale joined us in our studio this summer to sing some tunes off of her debut EP Swim Team.
On the first edition of Music Matters, KRTU’s Dominic Anthony chats with NYC-based artist JW Francis about his new single, Lofi. Tune in Friday, Saturday or Sunday night at midnight to hear Music Matters on air.
Thanks for tuning in, KRTU listeners. We’ll be doing multiple ticket giveaways this fall, so here’s a look at what we’ve got coming. All giveaways will be conducted on our Instagram the week of each respective concert, so make sure you keep in touch with what we’re posting! Must be 18+ to enter. Only one entry per person. Full list of KRTU Sweepstakes/Giveaway Rules on our website.
Montreal-based Blue Material, the solo endeavor of multi-instrumentalist Thom Gillies, released its debut self-titled album earlier this year. Gillies spoke with KRTU host Dominic Anthony last Saturday, June 8, on the Hippie Coffee Hours. Click here to listen to the archive.
Last month, KRTU co-hosted our first-ever Spring Showcase with Paper Tiger. On March 7, nine local and regional artists came together to give y’all a great time, and now, we’re reminiscing. Here’s a look back on how the night went.
The Foreign Arm formed in 2015, shortly after Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson and Nick Blevins met at an open-mic event Vocab was hosting to recognize local talent. The band, which also features George Garza Jr. on bass and Omar Rosel on drums, mixes traditional soul and poetry roots with a blend of modern influences, creating a sound entirely of its own.
We sat down with Vocab and Nick to speak about their influences, plans for the year to come, and their upcoming performance at the Indie Overnight Spring Showcase on March 7 at Paper Tiger. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
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16 the Olympus formed after multiple jam sessions between five San Antonio musicians: alto saxophonist Nikkei Elliot, keyboardist Obed Rodriguez, guitarist Paul Byers, bassist Ryan Limberg and drummer Michael Segura. Michael talked to KRTU about how the band formed, how they’ve grown and what’s in the future for the quintet. 16 the Olympus will join 8 other artists on the lineup for KRTU’s Spring Showcase on March 7 at Paper Tiger. Photo by TJ Martinez