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What does it mean for Austin artists to take the stage at the city’s biggest music festival? This episode features conversations with SL Houser, Geto Gala, and Next of Kin as they share their journeys to Austin City Limits Music Festival, reflect on what it means to perform in their hometown, and talk about what’s […] The post BONUS — Austin Artists Share What It Means to Play ACL Fest  appe...

We take a look at the Metropolis Apartments, a complex that has been providing affordable housing for musicians and creatives for over 20 years. The post Can we look to the past to figure out the future of affordable housing for musicians? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The Live Music Fund is about to launch applications for its third round of funding. Hear what's changed with the fund over the years, and what will be new with this next iteration. The post What’s going on with the Live Music Fund? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

In preparation for our upcoming update episode about the Live Music Fund, we revisit this episode from 2022, which tells the story of how the framework for the first Live Music Fund was developed. The post BONUS — The city has millions of dollars to support the Austin music scene. But who gets the money? (rerun) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Caren Kelleher, founder and CEO of Gold Rush Vinyl and co-owner of Waterloo Records, shares why she launched a vinyl pressing plant, how her company brings records to life, and what’s next for her growing businesses. The post The Future of Vinyl appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Brian Hobbs, VP of Music at SXSW, sits down to talk about the future of the festival. The post The Future of Music at SXSW appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Terry Lickona, Executive Producer of the Austin City Limits TV show, joins hosts Elizabeth McQueen and Miles Bloxson to talk about how cuts to federal funding for public media are impacting the show. The post BONUS: Terry Lickona from Austin City Limits on what cuts to federal funding for public media mean for TV’s longest running music program. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Po...

AI is a hot topic right now, but how will it impact music? We discuss everything from fake bands getting millions of listens to a legendary producer vouching for the use of AI to lawsuits by major music groups against AI music generation programs. In the latest episode, we dive into how Austin musicians are […] The post AI and the Future of Music appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- P...

We examine what streaming looks like now and what it could look like in the future. Walker Lukens explains how Song Confessional has found success with streaming. And Lauren Bruno talks about a possible alternative to streaming that she wants to build called Prosper XO. Learn more about the Living Wage for Musicians Act. Check […] The post Streaming Sucks: The good, the bad and the future of...

Social media has completely changed how musicians share their work and connect with fans — but not everyone is here for the endless scroll. Some artists are over it and have even ditched it altogether. In this episode, we dive into the love-hate relationship musicians have with social media. Hear from Chinasa Broxton, Carlos Dashawn […] The post Social Media & Music: Love It, Hate It, or...

Pay for musicians in Austin has stayed the same for decades, and streaming often doesn’t bring in my money. So if you can’t make money playing music and you can’t make money selling music, what can you do? You’ll hear how Sara L. Houser, Chinasa Broxton and Carlos Dashawn Daniels Moore from Tribe Mafia, and […] The post Doing all the things: The new blueprint for maki...

The world is shifting faster than ever, and for many, the future feels more uncertain than clear. In season six of Pause/Play, we are taking a look at the future of Austin’s music scene. The post Season 6 of Pause Play starts June 17th! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

We’re looking at what happens to small towns like Lockhart when a bunch of Austin musicians seeking affordable places to live move there. You’ll hear from musician Emily Gimble, musician and co-owner of Fiddler’s Green Jenn Miori Hodges, co-founders Courthouse Nights and Rach and Rhodes presents Rachel Lingvai and Will Rhodes, musician Pierson Saxon and […] The post Don’t A...

SXSW started in 1987 as a regional music festival in Austin. You'll hear how it started and how it changed over the years from the perspectives of some of the musicians who've played it, and what's next for the festival. The post How SXSW went from an Austin festival to an international experience appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

There should be a new episode of Pause/Play this week. But, we got hit by a mix of travel, COVID, and unforeseen circumstances. So there’s no episode right now. But there will be in two weeks! In the next episode, you’ll hear about the history of SXSW, and how it’s changed over the years. And […] The post Pause/Play is taking a quick break appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Po...

The latest episode of Pause/Play is part two of an Austin Artist’s Guide to Success. You’ll hear from many people in the everchanging Austin music scene about their tips and tricks for making it here. You’ll hear about the role of streaming in an artist’s career, what makes a great artist and advice from people […] The post An Austin Artist’s Guide to Success: Part 2 appeared first on...

The latest episode of Pause/Play is an Austin Artist’s Guide to Success. You’ll hear from many people in the everchanging Austin music scene about their tips and tricks for making here. The post An Austin Artist’s Guide to Success: Part 1 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

20 years ago, most of Austin's venues were independently and locally run. But, over time corporations like Live Nation and Oak View Group have entered Austin's venue landscape. Discover how that happened, and hear what that means for our live music ecosystem. The post Who owns Austin’s venues, how it’s changed, and why it matters. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

This episode of Pause/Play explores changes in ticketing through an Austin lens. You’ll hear from Mellie Price, one of the founders of Front Gate Tickets about the industry’s expansion onto the internet. Then you’ll hear from Stephen Parker, the executive director of the National Independent Venue Association about problems with service fees, secondary markets, and […] The post Ticketing thr...

LGBTQIA+ members of Austin’s music scene talk about how proposed bans on drag performances, and laws outlawing gender-affirming care for minors are impacting their work and their lives. You’ll hear from co-owner of Cheer Up Charlies Maggie Lea. Plus you’ll hear from Austin musicians Caleb de Casper, Lizzy Lehman, Pelvis Wrestley’s Jammy Violet, and writer/musician […]...

Women from the Austin music scene talk about how the Texas abortion ban is impacting their lives. The post Peace, Love, and Texas Women: Women in Austin music reflect on the Texas abortion ban appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

In the latest episode of Pause/Play, you’ll hear from musicians, venue owners and fans about how climate change is affecting Austin’s Music Scene.  We also talk to weatherman David Yeomans and neuropsychotherapist Bella Rockman. The post How is climate change impacting Austin’s live music scene? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

In the first episode of Season 5, hosts Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen look at how COVID has shifted some people's relationship with live music, plus they give you a season overview. The post How are global and local changes impacting the Austin Music Scene? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The new season of Pause/Play starts April 17th. This season is all about change. We’ll be looking at the impact that climate change, changes in laws, changes in ticketing, changes in venues, changes in tech, and more are having on the Austin music scene. The post Trailer: Pause/Play Season 5 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

In this bonus episode, Brazilian journalist and podcaster Filipe Speck explores the Austin Music Scene from his perspective as someone visiting the city for the first time. The post An Outsider’s Take on the Austin Music Scene appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .