Song of the Day

We revisit our November 2024 Artist of the Month's recent Studio 1A session after they received a $10,000 grant at Saturday's Sonic Guild Ball. The post Geto Gala: “Homerun Derby” (Live In Studio 1A) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

There’s a slight, but unlikely chance you haven’t been turned-on yet to the Austin country trio Next of Kin, but you’re certainly familiar with the work of its members: Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin. As impressive as these three are in their own right, together they are transcendent. It’s not just the gut-stirring, deeply […] The post Next of Kin: “Mean Streak” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We’re halfway through Love Austin Music Month, so let’s check-in. How have you shown your love for Austin music so far? If you’re feeling behind, fear not, here are two opportunities to get your live music fix pronto. Austin power trio Parker Woodland have never shied away from expressing their discontent with the world, sometimes […] The post Parker Woodland: “The Reckoning (Last Sunset Remix)” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hip-hop, like any genre, can serve many purposes: not only can it grip your soul with stories of regular people trying to make a living in their country that’s been institutionally designed to work against them, but it can also grip your soul in a soft way, with a mantra: a meditation on a promise. […] The post Sweet Limb: “Good For You” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Time to dust off the ol’ Audiosurf game from your college days and get ready for your newest beat-driven meditation. Brother’s Franklin and Graham Pittman are Orca Dork, an Austin-based experimental instrumental duo who have spent the last ten years working on their debut, hip-hop inspired album Experiments With Found Objects. And yes, it can […] The post Orca Dork: “Sleepy Pilot” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Who says psych-rock can’t come with badass near rock-opera harmonies? Austin’s DAYEATER certainly doesn’t. And throw in some power pop? Honey we are off to the stratosphere courtesy of an 80s He-Man cartoon-style music video. Jesse Lee fronts the trio, pulling off riffs that give two handed-players a run for their money. Lee’s power on […] The post DAYEATER: “Between the Otherside” [PREMIERE] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The ladies of Ley Line are back, baby, and they’re looking forward to bringing us a string of reunion shows this April. To get us excited, they’ve announced their Live at the Pershing EP (out later this month) and gifted us “Agua Do Mar,” their take on the Brazilian folk song “Memorias do Mar,” an […] The post Ley Line: “Agua Do Mar” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin-bred songwriter and guitarist Nilsa grew-up in the throws of the local punk and metal scenes, but Nilsa, like the rest of us, contains multitudes, so she’s brought in rhythm section Jesse Maciack and JJ Pereira to become Nilsa No One, blending the rawness from her nurturing with her haunting vocals and emotive contemplations that […] The post Nilsa No One: “Lucid Dream” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin beatmaker Blake Schmidt has released a string of instrumental mixtapes under the moniker Schmiddy for the last three years, all the while working towards something more comprehensive. Schmiddy’s background in composing for short films in college for grades to composing hip-hop tracks for fun has led him to last Friday: the release of Schmiddy’s debut album Lightning […] The post Schmiddy: “Nebula” (ft. Andyah) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Okonski is another beautiful project born from the Durand Jones & Indications house with pianist Steve Okonski at the helm with support from fellow Indications Aaron Frazer and Michael Montgomery on drums and bass. Together the trio takes all of the jazz elements of Durand Jones & the Indications and puts them front and center, […] The post Okonski: “October” [PREMIERE] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Well, well, well…we’ve arrived at the last Song of the Day before our brief winter break. But it’s not just the final feature of 2024; it’s also a poignant conclusion to my regular tenure. Yep, after seven long years and 1,725 of these, it’s time for me to step down from Song of the Day […] The post Kid_Wy: “See About Me” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After spending twelve straight hours in an international airport, I can authoritatively say that we could use a few more new Christmas originals to give all those timeless classics a much needed rest. Seriously. You can rework “Holly Jolly Christmas” into reggae, Western swing, or house, but it doesn’t change the fact that at some […] The post Sloppy Scales: “Sweet Baby Jesus” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A lot of intergenerational discourse about age and beauty got brought up because of The Substance this year. Ya know, out with the old and in with the new by rule of sex appeal. And the way some of these fresh-faced artists skyrocket to half a billion streams seemingly overnight based on Tik Tok clout…it’s […] The post Erin Ivey: “I’m in Awe” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Post-punk and shoegaze are both sure things when it comes to instant moodmakers. But when paired with chilly weather, overcast skies, and everyone in long sleeve fashion better fit for Portland or Seattle…yeah it definitely hits differently. And if you’re itching for that brisk mix of nippy napes, visible breath and a feast of fuzz […] The post Paper Sister: “Brain Drain” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Everyone’s unfurling their year in review and from what we’ve seen so far, the past twelve months have been pretty productive across the Live Music Capital! Case in point: Austin’s Barbara Klavin, AKA Barb. We’ve brought up Barb a couple times already, so you might already know the lowdown. But since it’s been a bit […] The post Barb: “beside you (so boring!)” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In a lot of ways, Texas is a top tier U.S. state. There’s great food. H-E-B. Beautiful parks with a variety of landscapes and wildlife. H-E-B again. That distinct Southern hospitality you don’t notice until you’re gone. But even if someone’s lived in the Lone Star State their whole life, being a Texas resident in […] The post rrunnerrss: “Get Me Out Of Here” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

That early-’00s indie punk rock sound shaped by heavyweights like Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes is still pretty dang popular. Just listen to some of the most-streamed rock artists these days and you can clearly hear the reverence. That said, it’s not too often that those newer acts actually invite nuance into their originals; it’s […] The post Souls Extolled: “Gold” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s #GivingTuesday and pretty much anyone who’s a non-profit is crawling out of the woodwork and trying to stir up some financial love. And of course as a community supported public radio, we could always use a bit of help. That said, the nice thing about tossing KUTX a couple bucks is that you’re also […] The post dan levine: “a-frame” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday are behind us and Cyber Monday is here. And in terms of the latter two, most of the shopping does happen online these days. But if you did pop into a store or two since last Thursday, you’ll agree: if it wasn’t already by the moment Halloween ended, Christmas music is […] The post The Grapes & Friends: “Christmas With My Baby” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Thanksgiving’s behind us and Christmas is on the way, so ’tis the season for white elephant gift exchanges, right? And depending on you or your family’s level of southern drawl, if someone’s ever suggested “white elephant?” as the next activity, they may have inadvertently uttered today’s feature. Because unless it’s a drift-caught quip to “don’t […] The post What Elephant?: “Made Up Words” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

You know what they say: you can take the woman out of Texas but you can never take Texas out of the woman. It’s a bit of a moot point, considering the Lone Star State sure ain’t a shining beacon of women’s rights, and that sets natives up to become ex-pats. Still, it’s a sentiment […] The post The Delines: “Left Hook Like Frazier” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s T-minus 48 hours until prep for the big feast and other Thanksgiving festivities. And even though some always end up just getting some takeout, the Turkey Day hunger is munching on most Americans’ minds right about now. But if you’ve got your meal all planned out and are still in need of some soul […] The post Isak Thomas and The Stoop Boys: “Miss Strut” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Like it or not, we are in the home stretch for 2024. So don’t be too surprised when you start hearing everyone talk about their lofty New Year’s resolutions in the coming weeks. But if you yourself need some extra solidarity to help turn a new leaf and hit the ground running in 2025, we’ve […] The post Muzeke: “New Man” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

If you stop to think about it, there are really only two typical climate observations from astute Austinites. 1: It’s too hot and the sun is literally cooking us alive. 2: It’s too cold and the sun needs to come back ASAP. Yeah, we’re a special kind of simple southerners in our own way. But […] The post Swimming With Bears: “Patient Disguise” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Ever get stuck in between states of sleep? Ya know, that Inception-type trip where R.E.M. feels more like reality than when you actually rise? If so…far out, man. Us too. If not, we’ve got just the thing to try and replicate it: Cloud Companion. Now, the term “collective” gets thrown around a little too often […] The post Cloud Companion: “Who Took The Night Away” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A lot of self-proclaimed go-getters take full responsibility for their actions and efficacy. The motivation and blueprints to make changes in their lives is always at hand. For others though? They’ve got no opposition to looking up at the sky, acknowledging that the universe’s inner workings are beyond control, and just hoping for help from […] The post SKLOSS: “The Pattern Speaks” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We end up saying this pretty much every pass around the sun, but it ends up proving true every time: 2024’s been a big year for Austin music. Lots of project premieres and lots of studio recordings debuting on streaming. And that includes acts that have only popped up in the past couple months. A […] The post Rojenka: “Dang Girlfriend” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Whether you’re an amateur astronomer, unapologetic astrologer, wannabe werewolf, or just love gazing at that big airborne pizza pie every once in a while, pretty much everyone can agree that there’s a certain magic to witnessing a full moon. And depending on how tethered you feel to Earth’s nightlight, as it cycles through phases, you […] The post Warm Sound: “Moons” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Everyone’s capable of “seeing the light”, whether it’s through newfound sobriety, bringing up the “bright side” post-crucifixion, or just waking up a little earlier in your daily routine. But of course, the lead up to those optimistic rays can take some serious time. Take for instance Collin Mullins and his inspiring personal journey. A staple […] The post Collin Mullins: “Sunny Side” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We’re just two weeks away from Thanksgiving and wouldn’t you know it, it’s finally starting to feel like Fall down here. You’d be hard pressed to find a Texan who doesn’t appreciate the drop in temps, but then again, the spirit of summertime is simply a year-round celebration for some folks. Folks like Austin’s Angela […] The post Days of Summer: “Need to Escape” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Itchin’ for a sentimental dish of Southern soul ahead of Thanksgiving? You’re in luck! We’ve got a member of Nashville country royalty gracing us with her presence in just a couple days. Yes, we’re laying out a path of petals ahead of an upcoming appearance from Maggie Rose. It’s been a decade and a half […] The post Maggie Rose: “No One Gets Out Alive” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

North Carolina’s been in the news a lot lately, and our hearts go out to everyone in Asheville who are rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. Anecdotally, we also know some folks who sought sanctuary in nearby Raleigh, and we’ve learned that Raleigh’s also a refuge for one couple’s killer electronic collaboration. We’re talking about Waking April, […] The post Waking April: “Rules” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s finally starting to get chilly ’round these parts…at least at night. You know what that means: cuffing season is upon us. So if your slow jams playlist is starting to feel a bit stale, we’ve got great news for you. Austin soul-funk nine-piece Honey Made just unfurled a sensual five-minute inferno – “Pass Me […] The post Honey Made: “Pass Me By” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We’re getting to a point in time where, save for hardcore fans of the Rocky franchise, the general population remembers a certain name under only one context. And that was as one of Austin’s premiere ’60s-fied garage pop rock outfits. Ya know…Burgess Meredith. Still though, it’s a name we haven’t heard in quite some time. […] The post Burgess Meredith: “Nowhere” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

ACL Fest 2024 already feels like a distant memory. But there’s one more pop-up nugget that we absolutely need to share in the name of Austin music. And that’s on behalf of Midnight Navy, the project of singer-songwriter/saxophonist/producer Francisco Jose Rosales. Though Rosales first landed on streaming in 2018 with three standalone singles, Midnight Navy […] The post Midnight Navy: “Solo Tú” (ACL Fest Pop-Up) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s Election Day. If you haven’t voted yet, please try and make some time in your schedule to go do so; it’s your civic duty…and it’s kinda cool. At least feeling like you have some semblance of efficacy, that your voice can make a difference. In other words, if you still haven’t cast your ballot, […] The post Futon Blonde: “Drawing Again” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Demanding attention. Acting erratically. Stirring the pot just to start some shit. We’ve seen plenty of all that int the lead up to this election, but truth be told, for some people, that’s just part of their hardwired human nature. At least that’s the inspiration for the latest single from Deer Fellow. This Austin duo’s […] The post Deer Fellow: “Shock Value” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s a new month. It’s new music Friday. And there’s a fresh collaboration out that’ll really spice up your playlists. One that marks the welcome return of Cilantro Boombox. See, the genre-bonding octet formally entered the Austin scene a dozen years back with their eponymous debut and followed it up a half decade later with […] The post Cilantro Boombox: “Best Shoes” (feat. Jake Lloyd) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Happy Halloween! We’re hittin’ this hallow-day with…Hans Gruber and the Die Hards?! Wait a minute, haven’t we already decreed that the iconic Bruce Willis/Alan Rickman action comedy is a Christmas staple? Well…whatever. What we do know for sure is that this Austin five-piece has spent the past decade funneling their passions into all things punk, […] The post Hans Gruber and the Die Hards: “Trepanation” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

For a ton of creatives, Halloween is little more than an autumnal gimmick, an excuse to break from the regular programming and indulge in the creepy, macabre, or unnerving. For others though, the elements of Spooky Season might as well be part of the daily routine three hundred and sixty five days straight. And you […] The post Social Dissonance: “Nightstalker” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Everyone’s favorite holiday is rapidly descending upon us, and we’re commemorating the occasion by counting down to All Hallow’s Eve with some of the spookiest stuff the city’s had to offer over the past month or so. And we’ll start with Ben Brown, a decade-and-a-half veteran of the local scene who’s historically shared the spotlight […] The post Ben Brown: “Until the Dead Rise” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s official. There’s another supergroup in town. And this kitten’s got claws! We’re talking ameowt _cheetahcheetah_, a rising endeavor that features Live Music Capital veterans from A. Sinclair, BOOHER, Mean Jolene, and Other Vessels. _cheetahcheetah_ has spent this past summer gigging around town and showing off their brilliant spotted patterns of modern art rock, which […] The post _cheetahcheetah_: “shanti b” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When it comes to co-curating sounds for a city’s specific scene, certain artists and venues can often become inseparable. So when the band breaks up or the venue closes its doors, it’s like their counterpart loses a big piece of their identity as well. And its with reverence and empathy that we now point to […] The post Gary Lindsey & the Pleasure Tide: “Idle Hands” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When you’re going through the motions, relying on routine thought loops, and not taking “carpe diem” to heart, life can feel like it’s the same sh*t, different day…over and over again. But bless yourself with the small gift of variety every once in awhile, and you’ll soon find that you’re thriving rather than just surviving. […] The post Beth Lee: “Another Day” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

If you’ve been itchin’ to catch some good ol’ fashioned Southern rock reminiscent of Sticky Fingers-era Stones or classic Lynyrd Skynyrd, but don’t feel like you’re getting what you need from the local scene, this weekend you’re in luck. And that’s because Stillwater, Oklahoma six-piece Southall‘s gonna be swinging through town. Despite releasing records together […] The post Southall: “Scared Money” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Feeling comfortable can quickly devolve into a dangerous game. One weekend you decide to kick back and relax with a six pack, then the next thing you know you’re stuck in a daily routine of gettin’ smashed and trashing your home. Yeah, substance abuse and addictive tendencies aside, that “recliner decline” is a slippery slope […] The post Hayden Butler: “Old News” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

For a lot of industry folks who have “made it”, they’re more than happy to use their powers “for good” by helping to boost the profile of “the little guy”…to pretty much whoever’s willing to pay their fee. On the other hand, while Public Hi-Fi headmaster Jim Eno retains a well-deserved rate for most clients, […] The post Co-Stanza: “Bet On Love” (prod. Neoma & Jim Eno) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

One of the more intriguing musical migrations as of late has been the blurring of lines between psych, Americana, and synth. Ya know, that hint of trippy in the twang. That splash of pop songwriting against a Southern backdrop. And between our geographical position and Austin’s ever-expanding melting pot status, we’ve witnessed it unfold firsthand. […] The post Josie Lockhart: “Every Kind of Light” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Think we’re already finished talking about ACL Fest 2024? Don’t be a silly goose! Sure we’re quickly shifting gears to Halloween, Levitation Fest, Thanksgiving, and the Winter Holidays, but we do have one more piece of ACL awesomeness ahead of that Fall gauntlet. So let’s take a gander at Geese. Almost a decade removed from […] The post Geese: “Space Race” (KUTX Pop-Up at ACL Fest) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s always super cool to see our KUTX Artists of the Month get some additional hometown love out at ACL Fest. Off the top of our head, this year we saw Kalu & The Electric Joint, promqueen, Chief Cleopatra, and West 22nd added to the lineup. On top of those, we were stoked to see […] The post DAIISTAR: “Velvet Reality” (KUTX Pop-Up at ACL Fest) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.