KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts
KUT and KUTX news and music podcasts for Austin, Texas and beyond
Austin singer and songwriter Taméca Jones is leaving Austin for LA at the end of the year. In the latest episode, you’ll hear the reasons why the Austin Music scene isn’t working for her. Plus you’ll learn more about our music ecosystem.
You’ll also hear from and Peter Schwarz about the reality of music businesses in Austin’s music ecosystem. And Nikki Rowling explains how so many businesses operating independently can lead to burnout.
October 27, 2026
How to get your song on the radio
KUTX Music Director Rick McNulty talks about how he discovers new music, and his process for determining what songs make it into rotation. He also gives Austin artists insights about how to pitch their music for airplay.
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October 13, 2026
Season 7 of Pause/Play starts October 27th!
This season, we’re trying to answer we want to answer some questions that we often hear from people in the Austin music ecosystem. How can local artists get their music on the radio? How do Austin bands get booked at ACLfest? How can we keep the Red River district alive? How can venues stay open […]
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November 11, 2025
BONUS — Austin Artists Share What It Means to Play ACL Fest
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 […]
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October 7, 2025
Can we look to the past to figure out the future of affordable housing for musicians?
We take a look at the Metropolis Apartments, a complex that has been providing affordable housing for musicians and creatives for over 20 years.
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September 23, 2025
What’s going on with the Live Music Fund?
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.
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September 9, 2025
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.
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August 26, 2025
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.
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August 12, 2025
Brian Hobbs, VP of Music at SXSW, sits down to talk about the future of the festival.
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