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Austin singer-songwriter Emily McLoud brings folk and Americana songwriting to stories of love, loss, family and change. “What Will I Do” takes on anticipatory grief, focusing on the everyday moments and routines that suddenly feel much more meaningful when you realize they could change. The album is out October 23, with an intimate release event happening October 29 at Smith’s private Austin studio.
September 2, 2026
Emily McLoud: “What Will I Do”
Austin singer-songwriter Emily McLoud brings folk and Americana songwriting to stories of love, loss, family and change. “What Will I Do” takes on anticipatory grief, focusing on the everyday moments and routines that suddenly feel much more meaningful when you realize they could change. The album is out October 23, with an intimate release event […]
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September 1, 2026
Magna Carda: “Vibes VII” [The Hole Story]
THE HOLE STORY IS POWERED BY AUSTIN BEERWORKS Magna Carda began as two college students trying to combine hip-hop production with the spontaneity of live jazz. Nearly fifteen years later, Megz Kelli and Dougie Do are still following that idea and their collaboration has grown into one of Austin’s most acclaimed hip-hop groups, blending Megz’s […]
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August 31, 2026
New music from Geto Gala was literally on my 2026 New Music Wish List, and here we are. Jake Lloyd and Deezie Brown are back with the smooth and sexy “Playa Call”: thematically harkening back to seductive 90’s R&B hits…until we ge to the twist at the end. Hold up! We’ve been sucked in, the […]
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August 28, 2026
The Summertimes: “Save You Now”
Australian power-pop band The Summertimes is getting ready to release new music for the first time since 2023. “Save You Now” was officially released yesterday as the first single from their upcoming EP. This song was written to ask you one question: who is coming to save you, if anyone at all? Perhaps this track […]
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August 27, 2026
Whereabouts, an Austin-based alternative indie-rock band that debuted earlier this year, is back with “Flashback,” one of their three single releases from their upcoming EP. This upbeat, energetic single touches on nostalgia and regret – a difficult balance for many artists, but Whereabouts brings them together like desert sun and sand. Lyrically, “Flashback” speaks of […]
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August 25, 2026
Jade Bird: “Lottery” [The Hole Story]
The Hole Story is powered by Austin Beerworks British singer-songwriter Jade Bird broke through in the U.S. in 2018 with “Lottery.” In this episode, she looks back at that song with a very different perspective, talks about the relationships and experiences behind her writing, and performs songs including music from her album, Who Wants to Talk […]
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August 24, 2026
Country music legend Wynonna Judd is back with her first album in over a decade. On The Hard Truth, she collaborates with artists like Iron & Wine, the War & Treaty, and Patterson Hood. And despite her music never shying away from darker, personal themes, Judd says this new album may be her most honest. […]
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August 20, 2026
Oreaganomics: “I used to call Mary”
Hi you have reached Song of the day please hit one to hear the rest of this feature… Just kidding, but this next song discusses the frustration of making a call only to find a robot on the other side. While Oreaganomics is neither a spice nor an economic policy from the 80’s, they do […]
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