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Archives for February 2020

It Might Get Loud

From the mouth of the mighty Eklektikos host himself: “‘It’s LOUD,'” John Aielli declared gleefully, quoting the Austin Music Minute earlier today. “I loved it when you said that.”

KUTX, right alongside the City of Austin Music & Entertainment Division and the Austin Music Foundation, is celebrating Love Austin Music Month, a month-long campaign reminding ATX music fans to support local artists. And, a bit of trivia for you: Aielli really does appreciate those occasional harder rock decibel blow-outs on the AMM, which includes today’s featured band, Bridge Farmers.

The local doom metal trio was our guest in Studio 1A last summer, and they’ve got a show coming up tomorrow night at The Lost Well, 2421 Webberville Rd, sharing the bill with Austin bands Monte Luna and Crimson Devils. Doors at 9 p.m. Time to get rowdy. So recommended.

-Photography by Michael Minasi for KUTX.

Myra Melford

How often do we engage in work by choice? How often is that work an obligation?

In this installment of Liner Notes with Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe, we learn about avant-garde pianist, improviser and composer Myra Melford who uses music to transcend the everyday. Melford’s time studying classical Indian music as a Fulbright Scholar also shines through in her work.

 

 

Texas Standard: February 25, 2020

The Supreme Court says it won’t intervene in a high profile Texas death row appeal. But that might not be their last word on the case of Rodney Reed, we’ll have details. Also after El Paso, Midland Odessa, Sutherland Springs and Santa Fe high, are attitudes about gun control shaping up to be a factor in the Texas vote this year? We’ll take a closer look. Plus a death by feral hog: why a Texas community is second-guessing the official account. All of those stories and more today on the Texas Standard:

Dinner With Matt Gilchrest: “Bearded Lady”

A good portion of projects featuring a full name in their handle tend to promote the chief songwriter over the backing band. Despite that trend, Austin’s own Dinner With Matt Gilchrest is a well-balanced buffet of talent, whisking up a stew of folk, country, pop, rock, and psychedelia that’ll keep you coming back for seconds. Gilchrest’s four-guest dinner party features veterans of local favorites like Magic Rockers of Texas and Go Fever, and they collectively treated us to some brash attitude on their self-titled appetizer back in 2017.

Pretty soon the next course will be sizzlin’ on out of the kitchen with Dinner With Matt Gilchrest’s first full-length Desperate Flotsam, an eight-track that floats between a hush and a howl, alternating clean country pop with fuzzy rock, and swapping out juvenile musings with eloquent introspection. DWMG has just begun to dish out Desperate Flotsam à la carte and celebrates with a single release show this Friday night at Hole in the Wall  along with A. Sinclair, Will Cope, and Cartright! So pull up a chair and sink your teeth into the first track – “Bearded Lady”!

Legacy, Legacy, Legacy

This week on The Breaks:

  • Confucius and Fresh send their condolences to the family of local artist Chameleon Brenden Foster after his passing.
  • They also talk about how, although legacies are important, new artists don’t have to be aware of everyone who came before them in order to thrive in the Austin Music Scene.
  • They discuss why the allegations brought against Cardi B’s friend Star Brim might work against Cardi herself.
  • Confucius and Fresh reflect on Big Sean’s discussion with Joe Budden about stepping back from the spotlight for his mental health.
  • In his “Unpopular Opinion,” Fresh talks about letting humility take a backseat to self-promotion once in a while.
  • Confucius defends his social media presence in his “Confucius Says.”
  • This week’s local song of the week is INFRAR3D’s “Bag Baby.”

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All Glammed Up

Things just went from a greasy order of fries on the side to a slightly healthier but manic/maniacal salad-centric leafy green feast. All the foods. In yer face. Care for a salad, or are you too pallid?

It’s endless waves of mad love for ATX artists as the Austin Music Minute celebrates Love Austin Music Month. KUTX shows much love for Austin artists all year round, but at this time of year, we team up with the City of Austin Music and Entertainment Division and the Austin Music Foundation for a special citywide campaign reminding all to amp up that local support. Buy the music, buy the merch, and go to shows.

On today’s AMM, we get a tad batty with glam punk outfit Lord Friday the 13th – whom you may have seen climbing the rafters at this past weekend’s ABGB show…figuratively and literally, mind you. Siblings Felix Lenz (vocals) and Sloan Lenz (guitar) made their Nashville debut with the band last week at The East Room, and they journey back to Ireland this week to record new music.

But first, Lord Friday the 13th rattles the hometown turf tonight at Hotel Vegas, 1501 E. 6th St., on a bill featuring Sadie and The Ladies and Mad Rant. Doors at 9 p.m., and the music kicks off around 10:15 p.m. Dooo eeet.

-Photography by Helaine Bach.

Texas Standard: February 24, 2020

Chants of Bernie growing louder- in Texas? What the caucuses in Nevada add up to for the Lone Star State. That story and a lot more today on the Texas Standard.

This week we’re looking at the top line issues approaching November. Today, how much is health care going to move the body politic. We’ll take a closer look.

Also, who’s afraid of the big bad license plate camera? More communities are having that conversation.

And the matador leaves the ring, in what could be the end of an era in South Texas. All that and then some on the national news show of you know where.

Forever Honey: “Christian”

The outfit Queue may have hung up their former handle, but its four members are still going strong and making dream pop today as Forever Honey.

The project’s sonic base of ’60s-style rock harmonies, late-’80s new wave, and ’90s Britpop provides a perfect backdrop for witty lyrics based on personal experiences and reflections surrounding the band’s relocation to Brooklyn. They just released a lead single ahead of their debut EP as Forever Honey, Pre-Mortem High, out April 24th. So go ahead and taste from the upbeat eternal nectar with the first of four new songs – “Christian”!

–Photo: Kit Castagne

Texas Standard: February 21, 2020

Democratic State Senator John Whitmire is celebrating upcoming closures of two state prisons in his district.

Why are some news organizations in Texas doing away with a shameful source of revenue?

How is Dallas County finding housing for veterans experiencing homelessness?

There’s an opportunity to invest in rural Texas – who will take it?

Texas under six flags – and the maps that were drawn way back when.

WHO will fill a state senate seat that’s about to open up?

The WHO
The WHAT
The WHEN
The WHY
Answers to your questions today on the Texas Standard.

The Late George Curry (Ep. 12, 2020)

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a conversation with the late George E. Curry, formerly Editor-in-Chief of Emerge Magazine. Curry was a staunch champion of the Black Press until his death in August, 2016.

Drip Castle

You’ve heard frequent mention of Love Austin Music Month on KUTX, which includes the Austin Music Minute, of course. But it’s with good reason; this is a month-long friendly reminder for Austin music lovers to support local artists.

A huge part of showing that love is buying the music your favorite artists create. That is the very essence of what will keep a scene not only thriving but growing. And it’s gotta keep growing if we’re going to call ourselves the Live Music Capital of the World, right? All – the – YES.

Here’s another in an endless array of opportunities for you to invest in awesome music. Major AMM fave Lo Country celebrates the release of their latest, Drip Castle, with a show tonight at Stay Gold, 1910 E. Cesar Chavez. Your AMM host was hooked the moment “Black Cloud” (heard on today’s AMM) made its presence known. Join the party this evening, with sets by two more AMM faves Rattlesnake Milk and Will Courtney and The Wild Bunch.

Doors at 8 p.m. It is well worth your time to arrive early to see all three performances. So recommended.

-Photo courtesy of the artist.

Let’s Jet

Got all the love goin’ down right HERE. In partnership with the City of Austin Music and Entertainment Division, and the Austin Music Foundation, KUTX is celebrating Love Austin Music Month, simply a friendly reminder for all to support local music artists!

On this fab Friday, the AMM puts the spotlight on tonight’s show from The Eleventh House music series at Pershing, 2415 E. 5th St. in East Austin, co-presented with Jet Or Not Management. The featured ATX bands are Quiet Company, Harvest Thieves (the track “I Killed Laura Palmer” from their album Rival is on today’s AMM), and songwriter Ali Holder.

Doors at 8 p.m. Don’t miss a single band. Recommended.

-Photo courtesy of the artist.

KUT Weekend – February 21, 2020

We find out who’s behind the ‘funny little messages’ on signs along Austin roads. Plus, Austin landlords repeatedly cited for health and safety violations could get their right to rent revoked. And after a rise in mothers dying in childbirth, Texas came up with a plan. We find out how it’s going. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!

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Butter

Do you keep it in the fridge? Or are you a table butter person? That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

Space Tan: “Continental”

For some that caught last week’s post on Poly Action, the thought of, “I’m pretty sure I’ve seen those guys elsewhere…but not under that name” probably crossed more than a few minds, and they’re not wrong.

Unlike their Late Cretaceous counterpart, the band formerly known as Crocodile went through their evolution relatively quickly, shedding their scales to adopt the Ooni mantle for a little while, ultimately settling on Space Tan after Ooni was deemed too similar-sounding to local punk outfit Ume. Poly Action chief Ray Garza and guitarist Gianni Sarmiento swapped out roles for Space Tan, with Sarmiento now radiating front and center of this rock five-piece, who makes their debut under the new name today.

Don’t Worry About Me is out now, but before you head to the record release show tonight at Cheer Up Charlie’s along with Marmalakes, bring it back down from the intergalactic and into the earthen with the third track off the new album, “Continental”!

AK

No time for shrinking violets or a quiet evening in. Today’s Austin Music Minute during Love Austin Music Month is unleashing the punk whirlwind of ATX dynamic duo (and AMM fave) The Blowies.

Tucker Jameson and Samuel Thompson are igniting the scene with single releases, and they have another one on the loose, the electrifying no-holds-barred “AK,” featured on today’s AMM. There’s a big release show tonight at Barracuda, 611 E. 7th St., with an awesome line-up that includes Zettajoule, Saint Lo Gun and Unpopular. Doors at 8 p.m. for this all-ages show. Very recommended.

-Image courtesy of the artist.

Texas Standard: February 20, 2020

Did Mike’s appearance move the needle in Texas? If so, which direction? We’ll asses the debate as we barrel toward Super Tuesday. Other stories we’re tracking: how reactions to the coronavirus have created what doctors are calling an infodemic thanks to social media. Omar Gallaga on viral takes about a medical crisis. Plus, Amarillo by morning? Not if by that you mean a break in a big time labor deadlock there. Plus- why some flights out of Brownsville have asylum attorneys alarmed. Those stories and a lot more today on the Texas Standard:

Beauty Queen: “Sweet Memory” [PREMIERE]

After an idyllic, formative eighteen years in Maui, Katie Iannitello has carried that beachside air of leisure and disillusionment in modern pop culture in her travel bags, and unpacked it in her new H.Q. in L.A. as Beauty Queen. Staying faithful to the handle, Beauty Queen dons a serene coming-of-age sash of young love, self-reflection, and isolation within her lyrics. Iannitello’s shed any need for excessive pageantry to show off immense lyrical and vocal talent, opting instead for ’50s-inspired alt-pop, lo-fi sonics, and murkily irresistible synth tones.

Beauty Queen first came onto the stage last year with the debut EP Out of Touch, she’ll be at the Mohawk in early April, and today she shares her latest single, produced by Tennis and accompanied by a VHS-inspired music video, “Sweet Memory”!

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