• Austin Music Map: World Music Night at Halcyon

    Austin Music Map: World Music Night at Halcyon

    Monday nights at Halcyon might be the closest thing Austin has to a United Nations. Representatives from Mexico, China, India, Lebanon, and a dozen other countries come together. But then instead of debating global policy, they play music. Because this ...

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  • The Man, The Myth, The Legend

    The Man, The Myth, The Legend

    I'm guilty of repeating myself, but so be it. The Austin Music Minute makes no bones about it: Dale Watson is someone you need to add to your short list of must-see performers. And if you haven’t had the ...

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  • Ra Ra Riot: “Is It Too Much”

    Ra Ra Riot: Is It Too Much

    From dance-y, string-laden chamber-pop to the synth-y sounds you'll here on their new album Beta Love (out today), the band's never stopped growing and striving to be the best darn pop band they can be.

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ACL Releases 2012 Festival Lineup

News, Texas Music Matters

ACL Releases 2012 Festival Lineup

The midnight announcement of the lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival has become an annual ritual. For KUT’s Texas Music Matters, David Brown reports the just-released roster...
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Big Broadcast: ACL Fest, Austin Gospel, & Women Making Music

Texas Music Matters

Big Broadcast: ACL Fest, Austin Gospel...

It’s been 40 years since the release of the classic—and only-- album by Willis Alan Ramsey.  The greatest case of writers’ block in music history? Also, an evaluation of the just-released lineup for ACL Fest, plus breaking the glass ceiling for women in local music, the...
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Young Man @ KUT 5/25/12

Music Archive

Young Man @ KUT 5/25/12

With two LPs out already and supporters such as Bradford Cox of Deerhunter backing him, Colin Caulfield -- the man behind the moniker Young Man -- has quickly made a name for himself in the indie music world. Now, with his first full-length album Vol. 1, Caulfield has fleshed out a poppy sound that...
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Marissa Nadler: “Apostle”

Song of the Day

Marissa Nadler: “Apostle”

Marissa Nadler is a bit of a renaissance woman. She's not only an outstanding singer and songwriter, but she's also an accomplished visual artist. She brings an artist's eye to her songwriting....
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NRBQ @ KUT 5/18/12

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NRBQ @ KUT 5/18/12

In their first generation, NRBQ (New Rhythm and Blues Quartet) was a rollicking fusion of rock, jazz, blues and contemporary pop that was known for their energetic and dynamic live shows. They had (and to an extent still have) a cult following and their music featured on soundtracks for many movies...
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Ramsey Lewis @ KUT 5/17/12

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Ramsey Lewis @ KUT 5/17/12

Chicago native Ramsey Lewis has been wowing audiences since the age of 15 when he began playing piano for the jazz band The Cleffs. Now 76, the bona-fide living legend has 3 Grammy Awards, 7 gold records, 3 honorary doctorates, and carried the Olympic torch for the 2002 Salt Lake...
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The Duke Spirit: “Procession”

Song of the Day

The Duke Spirit: “Procession”

Recently, the Duke Spirit stopped by KUT's Studio 1A for a live session and performed today's song of the day, "Procession." Our studio is a much smaller space than they're used to, but the Duke Spirit made it sound like the biggest arena in the world....
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Cold Specks @ KUT 5/23/12

Music Archive

Cold Specks @ KUT 5/23/12

Cold Specks is the stage name of Al Spx, a young Canadian singer who burst onto the scene last year with her single "Holland." Now living in London, Spx releases her debut album I Predict a Grateful Expulsion today on label Arts & Crafts. Labelled...
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The Dandy Warhols Play Tonight at Emo’s East

Austin Music Minute

The Dandy Warhols Play Tonight at Emo&...

Back in the mid-nineties, when “alternative” was used to describe underground or independent music scenes, The Dandy Warhols got together in Portland, OR, founded by guitarist/vocalist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and...
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Chip Taylor & the New Ukranians @ KUT 5/25/12

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Chip Taylor & the New Ukranians @...

Better known as a songwriter in the 60's (he created the hits "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning"), Chip Taylor released a new album of his own called F*** All The Perfect People with his new European band, The New...
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Dandy Warhols @ KUT 5/22/12

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Dandy Warhols @ KUT 5/22/12

The Dandy Warhols are one of the few bands to emerge from the Northwest in the mid 90s that are still making music. While many bands from that era faded with the end of the grunge/garage movement The Dandy Warhols' polished sound and strong fan base...
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John Fullbright @ KUT 5/21/12

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John Fullbright @ KUT 5/21/12

With his debut album From the Ground Up, John Fullbright made a distinctly southern foray onto the scene. Sprouted from influences like Townes van Zandt and tinged with blues and gospel sentiments, the album is filled with religion, regret, and cynical wit....
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The Dalles Wrap Up Residency Tonight at The White Horse

Austin Music Minute

The Dalles Wrap Up Residency Tonight a...

There is something addictive about seeing The Dalles perform. It was evident the first time I saw them live, and I also couldn't stop raving about their unplugged "renegade...
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This Week in Texas Music History: Don Robey

This Week in Texas Music History

This Week in Texas Music History: Don ...

This Week in Texas Music History, we’ll learn about a record label that was a real feather in the cap of the Texas recording industry. On May 23, 1973, Don Robey sold Duke-Peacock Records to ABC-Dunhill, bringing an end to an important era in the Texas recording industry. Owner of the popular...
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