Song of the Day

November 12, 2023

Hamell On Trial: “Jelly” (feat. Ruth Theodore)

Despite their sonic dissimilarities, folk and punk have always shared focal points of dissent through scathing societal commentary and rallying behind the modern working class. Yes, for every Woody Guthrie there’s been an equal and opposite Wattie Buchan, but of course, there are also plenty of folk-punk poets that perforate the norm with their own […]

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November 7, 2023

Walkabouts: “Sinner”

When you’re surrounded by skyscrapers 24/7, it doesn’t take long to forget; here in Texas…we’ve got plenty of dry, cinematic wilderness. But for those of us who simply can’t squeeze in a road trip in every weekend? Our next best bet for a cinematic desert escape is some good ol’ fashioned Central Texas psychedelia. That […]

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November 6, 2023

Shane Renfro: “Come On Down”

Aside from professional full-timers who can realistically sustain themselves with their craft, it’s easy to assume that musicians are putting all their extracurricular hours towards songwriting, recording, touring, and performing. But of course, musicians are as humans as the rest of us, and will take every bit of recreation they can get. See: Shane Renfro, […]

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November 3, 2023

Great Howl: “Violent Wind”

After an especially excruciating summer, the sound of strong winds this past week proved a symphony to our ears. Whether or not that cold front ushers in a full winter season, we’ve been blessed with a chilly aesthetic that’ll keep our spirits warm for months. Which brings us to a fresh Austin octet. Founded and […]

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November 1, 2023

Sophie Seng: “Your Story”

Sophie Seng grew up in California studying jazz saxophone, classical piano, and voice. Now based in Austin, she’s putting all these skills together on her new EP, Precipice. She’ll debut the songs at Captain Quackenbush’s on Menchaca this Friday, alongside a string trio to help bring the songs alive. Then she hits the road with Sofar Sounds for […]

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November 1, 2023

TV’s Goodtimes: “Cornered By”

TV’s Goodtimes is an Austin band named for, yes, the ‘70s sitcom ‘Good Times.’ They’ve got a new single out and they’re celebrating with a release show this Saturday at High Noon, playing alongside Trace of Lime and Shared Walls. In keeping with the band name, this song has a bit of a ‘70s vibe […]

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November 1, 2023

The Sentimental Family Band: “Talking To Strangers”

The Sentimental Family Band is an Austin group that bonded over a love of classic country music, specifically the Bakersfield sound of Buck Owens and early Nashville country hits. They hold down a residency at Sam’s Town Point every Thursday at 8 pm, so you can get your two-step on tomorrow night. In the meantime, here’s […]

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October 24, 2023

Katy Kirby: “Cubic Zirconia” (ACL Fest Pop-Up)

We’ve got just one more ACL Pop-Up to share with you for Song of the Day, and this one comes with an exciting bit of news. It comes courtesy of indie-folk-rock singer Katy Kirby, who was raised just about an hour’s drive from Austin out in Spicewood before relocating to Nashville for college, and most […]

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