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March 11, 2013

The List: SXSW 2013

Texas Music Matters

By: David Brown

Each year, Texas Music Matters brings together some of public radio’s most respected tastemakers to share their top picks for SXSW Music.  We put those selections together and the result is a first-rate guide to musical discovery.  Join Jason Bentley of KCRW Santa Monica, Rita Houston of WFUV New York, David Safar of the Twin Cities’ The Current and Matt Reilly of KUTX Austin for The List: 12 must-see showcases at this year’s SXSW Music.  Tune in Saturday Morning at 11 on KUT 90.5.  // Friday at noon and again Friday night at 11 on KUTX 98-9.

 

 

The List: 

Jason Bently – Music Director, KCRW (Santa Monica)

– Jake Bugg: Lightning Bolt

– Frightened Rabbit: Woodpile

– Boy: Little Numbers

 

Rita Huston – Program Director, WFUV (New York)

– Lake Street Dive: Go Down Smooth

– Foxygen: Shuggie

– The Lone Bellow: You Never Need Nobody

 

David Safar – Music Director, The Current (Twin Cities)

– Palma Violets: Best of Friends

– No Ceremony: Feelsolow

– Gold and Youth: Time to Kill

 

Matt Reilly – Program Director, KUTX (Austin)

– My Jerusalem: Shatter Together

– Broncho: Try Me Out Sometime

– Pickwick: Lady Luck

 

 

 

March 1, 2013

10 Texas Songs That Changed Rock and Roll

Texas Music Matters

By: David Brown

Texas has left an indelible mark on the history of American music, but its impact on rock and roll has sometimes been underestimated. With your help, we came up with a list of Texas songs that changed American music forever. Hear the complete list of songs on the Texas Music Matters special: Ten Texas Songs that Changed Rock and Roll, Friday at noon and again Friday night at 11 on KUTX 98-9, or Saturday morning at 11 on KUT 90.5.

February 22, 2013

The Big Broadcast: Old San Antonio Soul & New Sounds From 1a

Texas Music Matters

By: David Brown

After 16 years of marriage Austin’s Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis finally record an album together —and it hits the top of the charts–Bruce and Kelly caught live. Also, live music by Hayes Carll, Rosie Flores in her own words–as she prepares to play MapJam, lost and found soul sounds from San Antonio, the week’s music news and lots of surprises on the next Texas Music Matters. Join us Saturday morning at 11 on KUT 90.5.

 

February 14, 2013

Big Broadcast: Texas Soul Power

Texas Music Matters

By: David Brown

Texas may be better known for its Country and Americana music, but over the years it’s been a crossroads for the country’s best soul and R&B. On this week’s edition of Texas Music Matters: Austin-based music journalist Thomas Fawcett  joins host David Brown to celebrate some of the most distinctive soul sounds ever produced by the Lone Star State–and discover some hidden gems along the way. Joe Tex. Lynn Collins. The Van Dykes. Billy Preston…and many more…on a Soul Power edition of Texas Music Matters. Hear it Friday at noon and again Friday night at 11 on KUTX 98-9, or Saturday morning at 11 on KUT 90.5.

February 7, 2013

The French Connection

Texas Music Matters

By: David Brown

What does Texas music and the music of Louisiana have in common? You’re invited to join us on a road trip across the Sabine as we explore the story of a people and their music…and how it matters today. Airing in Austin on KUTX 98-9 Friday at noon and 11pm, and on KUT 90.5 on Saturday at 11am.

Below, you can view a special timeline of events featuring photos, videos, and songs connected to The French Connection.

 

January 31, 2013

Big Broadcast: It’s All About Connections

Texas Music Matters

By: David Brown

On this week’s edition of Texas Music Matters: guitar ace Denny Freeman talks about the first mass migration of musicians to Austin, and the resurrection of ‘Big Guitars from Texas’.  Also, singer-songwriter Miranda Dodson opens up with a deeply personal story of starting a family.  Plus music and conversation with East Cameron Folkcore, Turk Pipkin on a big celebration honoring Kris Kristofferson, the week’s music news –and lots of surprises.  Join us for Texas Music Matters–Friday at noon and again Friday night at 11 on KUTX 98-9.  Or tune in Saturday morning at 11 right after ‘Wait, Wait’ on KUT 90.5. You can also listen anytime below!

 

 

January 23, 2013

Big Broadcast: Shake Ups and Break Ups

Texas Music Matters

By: David Brown

The former lead vocalist for Santana and Journey talks about his ‘escape’ to Texas–also the Austin coffee house where it’s halcyon days for world music. We’ll hear the story of a romantic come-on that blossomed into one of Austin’s favorite new indie bands: a conversation with Bobby Jealousy. Plus: the Black Angels court controversy with an anti-gun song, the Texas Top Five, the week’s music news and more on the next Texas Music Matters. Join us Friday at noon and Friday night at 11 on KUTX, or Saturday morning at 11 right after “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me” on KUT 90.5.

 

January 16, 2013

Big Broadcast: Rock The Vote Austin

Texas Music Matters

By: David Brown

A conversation with Texas music legend Terry Allen as he unveils his first album in 13 years.  Also: Will Sheff of Okkervil River resurfaces with a new solo project, music journalist Margaret Moser on the Austin Music Poll, plus – teenage power trio Residual Kid, The Texas Top 5, the week’s music news and more on the next Texas Music Matters—join us Friday at noon and again Friday night at 11 on KUTX 98-9, or Saturday morning at 11 right after Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me on KUT 90.5.