Music Archive, SXSW 2012, SXSW Music

KUT at the Four Seasons: Justin Townes Earle

March 17, 2012 1:51 pm by: Peter Babb

Singer and songwriter Justin Townes Earle has quite the musical pedigree, being the son of Steve Earle. That being said, he's made more than enough strides to make it a very safe distance from his father's shadow. Earle is a pioneer of Americana and folk music today, and the things he does frequently make waves in throughout the genre. His music is very personal in nature, and retains themes from darker periods in his life, such as his drug addiction. Justin Townes Earle has released 4 albums throughout his career, his most recent, Harlem River Blues, earning him an Americana Music Award. Justin Townes Earle was part of KUT's SXSW lineup this at the Four Seasons and you can listen to his live set HERE!...
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KUT at the Four Seasons: Sons of Fathers

Texas duo Sons of Fathers' name almost implies a lot about them as a band. Their music is timeless and traditional country folk, music that their fathers or their fathers' fathers could have played. Either that, or I'm reading way too far into a band name, which is very likely. In the short time that the band has been together, they've become known for their flawless vocal harmonies and their very talented songwriting. Sons of Fathers' first, self-titled album was released last year to a warm critical and fan response. Sons of Fathers joined KUT as a part of our SXSW lineup at the Four Seasons and you can listen to their set RIGHT HERE!...
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SXSW 2012, SXSW Music, Texas Music Matters

Big Broadcast: ‘The List’ for SXSW ’12

Join Stephen Thompson of NPR Music, Rita Houston of New York's WFUV, Peter Mongillo of the Austin American Statesman and KUT’s Jeff McCord as our panel of SXSW music veterans pick 'the ones to watch' this year. It’s...
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Song of the Day, SXSW 2012

Father John Misty: “Hollywood Fo...

"Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings" is the first taste from Misty's upcoming debut album, Fear Fun, due out May 1st on Sub Pop Records. It's a folk-rock song that keeps in touch with...
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SXSW ’12 Artist Profile: The Bla...

Given all the surprise headliners and famous keynote speakers, sometimes good Texas talent can get lost in the South By Southwest shuffle. In anticipation of this year’s festival, Texas Music Matters will be profiling some of the best showcasing acts that the Lone Star State has to offer come...
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SXSW ’12 Artist Profile: Sarah Jaffe

We like to think of our city as the "Live Music Capital," but Denton, Texas has quietly built its own reputation as North Texas's musical oasis. Helping put the town on the map is Sarah Jaffe, a young singer-songwriter who's...
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SXSW Venues Have a Deadline for Sound ...

South by Southwest will be here before you know it, and music venues are required to request music permits well in advance this year. Applications for one-day sound permits now need to be submitted at least 21 days in advance; multi-day permit application need to be in 30 days in advance. The...
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Song of the Day, SXSW 2012

Agent Ribbons: “I’m Alright”

Tired of flying out to Sacramento, California, violinist Naomi Cherie asked her two bandmates in Agent Ribbons if they would consider moving to her homebase of Austin. Natalie Gordon and Lauren Hess took her up...
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SXSW 2012, SXSW Music

KUT Live at the Four Seasons

You have all been waiting for it, and it is finally here! KUT's SXSW lineup at the Four Seasons, that...
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SXSW ’12 Artist Profile: Cotton Mather

Given all the surprise headliners and famous keynote speakers, sometimes good Texas talent can get lost in the South By Southwest shuffle. In anticipation of this year's festival, Texas Music Matters will be profiling some of the best showcasing acts that the Lone Star State...
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SXSW Music Venues Meeting With City To...

Austin music venues interested in throwing SXSW parties this spring are meeting with city officials tonight. The city of Austin has introduced a new application process this year. The city’s music program manager, Don Pitts, says the venues will be dealing with new deadlines for getting a...
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Springsteen to Deliver SXSW Keynote

It was an extremely well-kept secret (considering how poorly such secrets are generally kept around these parts): this morning, South by Southwest revealed that the keynote speaker for the 2012 music conference will be Bruce Springsteen. The reaction has been nearly universal. “Oh my gosh!”...
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