Song of the Day

August 6, 2024

Deer Tick: “Sacrosanct”

When it comes to asking about major milestones like birthdays and anniversaries (whether it’s a piece of media, a pet, or a friend’s kid), sometimes the answer leaves you thinking, “it hasn’t been that long…has it?”. Well that’s exactly what went down when we recently realized that in 2024 Deer Tick is officially two decades […]

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August 5, 2024

Music of 25: “ME”

Bon Iver. Tame Impala. Bright Eyes. Despite not taking the eponymous route, all three started off as a single singer-songwriter’s efforts and have since expanded far beyond their individual founders. Because even if you’re the chief writer, some of the best ideas simply come from a fresh set of ears, right? Which reminds us of […]

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August 2, 2024

mr.kat: “SAW III”

Pop culture references in lyrics. True, they’re most abundant in hip-hop where wordplay is king. But no matter what genre, and honestly no matter the overall song topic, hearing an interjection of media consumption really grounds things in reality. It’s candid. It’s unpretentious. It’s relatable. Following that cold open, we find ourselves in good company […]

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August 1, 2024

Saint Mary’s Street: “Down in the Storm”

Would you check out a Manhattan theatre troupe called “Broadway”? What about a local DJ named “Dirty Sixth”? Or a NOLA band who goes by “Bourbon Street”? While all those hypothetical examples may actually exist, today we’re keeping it south of Travis County with something in the same vein, albeit much more tasteful and mature. […]

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July 31, 2024

The Palms: “Pretenders”

Few instant pleasures compare with the in-person sight of a palm tree. And Arecaceae have become symbolic for everything from tropic and subtropic vacation spots to nature’s simple gifts and resilience against time and the elements. So we think the name’s a perfect fit for Los Angeles duo The Palms – down to their transportive […]

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July 30, 2024

Valley Flower: “Valley Flower”

“Black Sabbath” by Black Sabbath. “Bo Diddley” by Bo Diddley. “Motörhead” by Motörhead. Is there a way to introduce a new band’s brand better than by making your debut song title and project name one in the same? Well, especially within the proving grounds of bluegrass – where instrumental choices are often near-identical and distinguishing […]

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July 29, 2024

ALLYSE.: “Cherry On Top”

Looking to cool off with something super tasty this summer? Austin locals are in luck with an opportunity to sate more than one sense in the same sitting! And you can thank ALLYSE. for all that. A nomadic military brat and classically-trained singer, ALLYSE. turned ATX into her HQ seven years back, where she’s since […]

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July 26, 2024

Lizzie Karr: “Honey”

Yesterday we praised Queen Serene for their ability to pivot away from pigeonholing their own sound. So in that same sentiment of dodging predictability, today we’re calling on another Austinite who’s kept us guessing: Lizzie Karr. With a range of inspirations that span from D’Angelo to Ani DiFranco, you can already tell from the get-go that […]

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