February 22, 2023
Jefrey Siler: “Wounded in Similar Ways”
Part of what makes modern folk-rock acts like Mac DeMarco so memorable is their ability to walk a tightrope between self-deprecating humor, snarky remarks, and heartfelt wisdom. And it makes sense. When you crack a joke or make a bleak shock-value statement, it quickly establishes a surface-level rapport and opens a threshold towards deeper reflections […]
February 21, 2023
Domestic Tallboys: “Dead Bread”
In the world of “gotcha”-style band handles (whose spot on a marquee may entice unsuspecting listeners in under false pretenses)…nothing will ever come close to “Free Beer”. As a result, countless college bands and beyond have adopted the “Free Beer” moniker, nowadays either temporarily or often with some kind of modifier (“Free Beer & Pizza” […]
February 21, 2023
As the sun beams us into springtime and the Lone Star State starts to heat up, it wouldn’t hurt to check in on our alt-country A/C. And who better to turn to than ACL Fest/Studio 1A veterans The Tender Things? Founded by Heartless Bastards ex-pat Jesse Ebaugh, The Tender Things keep their style of country […]
February 20, 2023
Trunk: “Chili’s 45th and Lamar”
Depending on the general reception of a sitting administration, President’s Day often presents the creative community with opportunities to shed some sociopolitical discourse. Today, that’s not quite the case. Instead we’re yielding the podium to a group whose last two albums were Trunk’s America and north american practice space. Yes, we’re talking about Trunk. Look […]
February 15, 2023
Space Tan: “I Don’t Wanna Die”
Maybe it’s this never-ending relay race of global pandemics, the collective cabin fever many of us endured during the recent ice storm, or just a gentle mist of malaise. Whatever the affliction, if the Milky Way’s main attraction is shining when you’re feeling imprisoned indoors, it’s always worth taking a couple of minutes to soak […]
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Through countless emails, personal connections, and the occasional poach in the digital wild, each Song of the Day is hand-picked for sound quality, relevance, and recommendableness. Eclecticism across the week is a must, so expect a blend of several genres. Song of the Day launched in December 2012 and has since been heard on KUTX’s airwaves every weekday at approximately 12:55PM Central Standard Time. Song of the Day’s online iterations exists as permanent streaming links with a free download in the first 24 hours of posting. Song of the Day’s on-air theme is composed by producer Jack Anderson.
Taylor Wallace
Taylor Wallace-Riegel has called Austin home longer than her hometown of Midlothian, TX, which she never called home. She began her radio career in 2011 as an intern on the music side of KUT 90.5 when KUTX was a mere sparkle in the eye. Returning as the Saturday Overnight Host in 2014, she was the producer of Eklektikos with John Aielli for three years until she became KUTX’s Weeknight Host, taking over the shift from Laurie Gallardo. In 2020, following the retirement of John Aielli, she stepped into the never-to-be-replicated role as the KUTX Morning Drive Time Host, where she ensures you get your regular dose of Pavement, LCD Soundsystem, PJ Harvey, and the Fall. Taylor has two senior pets: Lewey the cat (adopted in 2013 the day after Lou Reed died) and Otis the dog, whose favorite activity is watching and discussing Bravo with his Mom.
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