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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
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
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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Song of the Day

Boy + Kite: “Right Above Me”

Deep musical connections are often hard to come by, but when they happen, they can elevate music into a true artform. Austin’s Beth Puorro and Darvin Jones are pr…...
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Austin Music Minute

And the Kids Are Still Alright

It was over five years ago when James Mays came up with the idea. Having had a lot of experience as a musician, music instructor, founder of the Band Aid School of Music, and a fo…...
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Song of the Day

Sonny & The Sunsets: “Preten...

We're counting down our favorite KUT Songs of the Day of the year, and we continue today with the laid-back country-pop of Sonny & The Sunsets....
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Music, Music Archive

Alejandro Escovedo in Studio at KUT 12...

Austin legend Alejandro Escovedo is one with his muse and his music. Over a lifetime spent traversing the bridge between words and melody, he has ranged over an emotional depth that embraces all forms of genre and presentation, a resolute voice that...
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Song of the Day

Japandroids: “The House That Hea...

We're counting down our favorite KUT Songs of the Day of the past year, and we continue today with Japandroids and their punky stadium anthem "The House That Heaven Built."...
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Song of the Day

Wye Oak: “Spiral”

We're counting down our favorite KUT Songs of the Day of the year, and we continue today with Wye Oak's challenging "Spiral."...
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Song of the Day, SXSW 2012

Alabama Shakes: “Hold On”

We're counting down our favorite KUT Songs of the Day of the past year, and we continue today with The Alabama Shakes' "Hold On" from back in March....
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Austin Music Minute

WinterCamp Showcase Christmas Night at...

It all started with an idea launched during the summer - a fun-in-the-sun '70s summer camp-themed soiree known as Emily Bell's SummerCamp! Attendees were encouraged to wear their bathing suits, local bands came out to play for the party, and some of the proceeds went to community non-profits. Eye...
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Austin Music Minute

Black Pistol Fire Plays Saturday Night...

For dynamic blues-rock duo Black Pistol Fire, things got hectic splitting time between two homes, especially with one here in Austin and the other miles away in Toronto, but a lot was going down in both places. Mainly, making killer...
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Austin Music Map, Features, Texas Music Matters

Austin Music Map: Body Rock ATX

This week, the Austin Music Map explores Body Rock ATX, a monthly gathering hosted by DJ Chorizo Funk and MC duo Riders Against the Storm....
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Austin Music Minute

The Black Owl Society Plays Saturday N...

I’ve raved about them before, and I'll probably do it again. Make way for the dirty blues-rock sounds of local trio The Black Owl Society. Featuring drummer Charlie Jones, guitarist Nate...
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Austin Music Minute

Graham Wilkinson Plays Thursday Night ...

Austin-based songwriter Graham Wilkinson has been influenced by a number of things in his life, everything from his travels to his exposure to so many different kinds of music that he could never narrow his personal style to one...
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Austin Music Minute

Seth Sherman Plays Wednesday Night at ...

Seth Sherman’s 2011 release, When the Moment Is True, still happens to be one of my favorites. Phenomenal. On it, he plays all the instruments and provides the vocals for each song. It should come as no...
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Song of the Day

Catherine Irwin: “Mockingbird”

We're counting down our favorite KUT Songs of the Day of the year, and we start today with Catherine Irwin's bittersweet country ballad "Mockingbird."...
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This Week in Texas Music History

This Week in Texas Music History: Sarg...

This Week in Texas Music History, we’ll learn about a small record label that had a big impact on Texas music. On December 28, 1953, Sarg Records of Luling, Texas, made its first recording, “Korean Love Song,” by country singer Neal Merritt. World War II veteran Charlie Fitch started Sarg...
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Song of the Day

Phosphorescent: “Song for Zula”

The "band" is really just one fella: songwriter Matthew Houck....
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