Uncharted Frequencies

We bring on 4 super talented artists each bringing their own unique flare on this leap day. Shady Blackwell comes on for a live set showcasing his "gritty, salty, bluesy" music and he has gone crazy crowd surfing in Arizona! Next up is Charley Ramsay who has a folk, blues almost country style to him after taking a long break from music. Third up we have the vice president of Hip Hop Congress show off his music and explain the balance of school and music. Lastly is Brajon who is a recent Texas State University graduate who aims to inspire people with his music showing off a personal side of himself.

In this new episode we get to explore 2 unique artists with very different backgrounds. First up we have Joshua Catiller who's originally from Alaska and moved into San Marcos, Texas. We get to hear about crazy stories from the north as well as his debut with originals sang live in the station! Ending our show we have a tear jerking story from Kenni Falls who suffered a nearly fatal car accident and shows her strength and determination to keep fighting. We also get to hear her unique voice sang live in the station!

On this new episode we bring in 2 bands and 2 solo artists. First up we have Keith Michael from "Etta Place" band. The blend of storytelling to even outlaw references make for a unique sound of different genres. Next is EZ and Dirk from "Loose Screws and Rusty Hearts" which brings the power of emotions to life as they perform live in the studio! Coming right after is Kai (Kizzle) who jumps the energy up with his hip hop/rap and even speaking lyrics into conversation like no other. Ending the show is Richard (Pheelo) who is the president of the Texas State Singer/Songwriter club and shows off his heartfelt talent coming from Indonesia!

In this episode we feature 4 artists coming straight out of San Marcos! First we debut Ember (terminull)with a new genre called "Cybergrind" which is heavy with electronic, metal and rock influences. Next is Alexis with her first ever recording and coming in with her heartfelt music that has americana and southern influences. Coming after is Desmond (DFoy music) bringing his one of a kind music taste to life like no other and is a genre of his own. Last but not least was King La Jolla (Conner) with his take on "Cosmic Country" or "Alternative Country" and a sneak peak into his new new EP coming out this year!

All of these artists are from SAN MARCOS TEXAS!

To begin this episode we bring on 2 members from "Flight by Nothing" to showcase their 'atmospheric space rock' type music that brings a culmination of different inspirations from their 5 piece band. They recently had their 7 year anniversary as a band and have played over 300+ shows!! Right after we bring on Clarence J. Texiera (CJ) who's played in a number of bands around San Marcos since 2017. We get a glimpse into his instrumentals plus a song from an old band named "Cold Tony's". Ending the show we have Justin James Bridges and Kali Rose who eat, sleep and breathe music. JJB has done countless shows from having his own radio show, his music playing in over 40 countries and even getting to play on stage with some huge names in music. Kali Rose is a 7 year old popstar who wrote her first song at 3 years old and has been a natural musician her whole life!

In this episode we get a taste of 4 unique artists with different backgrounds. To begin we have Sam Downing who is a country/folk artist whose biggest inspiration is his dad and even makes music with him! He and his band (The Bandits) have been playing at a number of venues around San Marcos too. Next is Z Trippin (Zack Thomas) a hip-hop artist who puts his heart into each song . He is the great grandson of Willie Nelson and has been on stages since he was 5 years old. After comes in Parlay Pep who is a TXST Alumni and brings his artist + producer combo live. Showing off his instrumental beats and smooth rap. Ending the show is Guru Kozy the founder of the hip-hop collective group known as "Space Goonz". We get a first hand insight into the mindset of this group and the overall goal of bringing together community.

For the week before students go back school we have a rapid fire show with 6 different artists being showcased. Up to bat first we interview Henry (HXNRY) about his show called "Harmany" and also his studio that he personally runs. Next we show off DOOMKAZER who has a mix of 'hardcore trap metal' and mainstream music. Coming up right after is Kyan and Khaki who run 'The Rabbit Hole' which is a underground venue for artists to get their name more public and showcased with no cost. They also both make music of their own with Kyan being in a band named "Formality" and Khaki being a producer with experience over a decade. Unfortunately Ben Buck was unable to make it but you''ll still get a glimpse of his music in the show. Lastly, we bring live music in the station with Fomari who is a local San Martian and has a huge array and depth of musical talent.

Marking the beginning of Season 2 for Uncharted Frequencies we have a diverse set for the show. To start we bring you TreSix whose a hip-hop artist based out of Laredo, TX and bringing his own spin on rap, trap and hardcore music. Next is SLXDE who is a younger artist who dives into the grunge/hyperpop scene and his experience in making music in different genres. Ending the show, Elephant Ears debuts a new song 'Just Passing Through' and explains their come up as a group in the San Marcos area. Not only do we get to learn about how they came together but also their Austin SXSW experience the past 2 years and what to look forward to this upcoming March 2024. The show also features a live freestyle by the lead singer of Elephant Ears, Creighton.

Elephant Ears members: Creighton, Zac, & Andrew

On our 10th episode and season finale of Uncharted Frequencies we bring to you individuals who have been in the San Marcos Music scene for roughly over a decade! The artists/producers who join us are Skyler, who is the Lead Singer in the band CLTTR, and has played in numerous bands and been performing in San Marcos since 2013. Next guest on the show is Luis AKA "Treefiingers" and gain his perspective also playing in bands such as CLTTR and GOOD. who have been performing live for years. GOOD. specifically has been around for about 7 years! Last but certainly not least we have Tommie AKA "TommieTee" who is a high school teacher for SMHS and is a talented producer/singer/songwriter. His skill in producing brings a delightful blend of genres to the table.

All of the guests today have worked together in the music industry since they were in college together at Texas State University. With backgrounds ranging from being in band in school, to being a self-made producer, as well as starting their own bands, this group of musicians bring a unique view in the San Marcos music industry and how vast our roots truly go!

Special Shoutout: Unfortunately one artist, COREE, was unable to attend but can expect to see her in a show in 2024!

Big shout out to the KZSM team and all artists who have been on the show in the past 10 weeks! Couldn't have made my dreams a reality without each person involved and this concludes season 1 of Uncharted Frequencies! -Mitchell Blair

In this exciting episode we bring to you Polish rapper BLCKSVVN (Black Swan) all the way from Poland to showcase her talent and journey from Europe to America and how the transition has been between acrobatics into music. Next up in the show is 3KBri with her hip-hop taste but bringing a surprise twist with a producer who is sadly no longer with us. The song played is soulful and heartfelt with a good backstory. Last and certainly not least we have Isabel coming on the show to sing LIVE with Christmas songs, Lana Del Ray as well as Etta James making this show her first ever recording! 

Enjoy the additional Christmas songs throughout the episode as we get closer and closer to December 25! Happy Holidays!