Song of the Day

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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October 23, 2023

Grace Sorensen: “Can’t Kiss & Forget” (ACL Fest Pop-Up)

In the three short years since she hit streaming, it’s become abundantly clear that Grace Sorensen is a force to be reckoned with, plain and simple. This Austin-based singer-songwriter spent the two years of the pandemic wowing us impassioned R&B originals. By the time it felt safe to slay live shows again early last year, […]

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October 20, 2023

Caramelo Haze: “Una Mañana” (ACL Fest Pop-Up)

We may already be knee deep in Levitation Fest, but that’s not stopping us from sharing just a couple more pieces of backstage magic from ACL Fest. And that cavalcade of unique performances continues today with Caramelo Haze. This Grupo Fantasma/Brownout offshoot made a bold entrance last June with their debut full-length Noestasaqui, whose lead […]

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October 19, 2023

Blakchyl: “Ja Morant” (ACL Fest Pop-Up)

If you were out at ACL Fest this past weekend you might’ve caught Confucius and Fresh from The Breaks at the Bonus Tracks Stage. What were the fellas up to other than getting their buzz on at Zilker? Interviewing a real sultry-voiced stunner, that’s what. Austin hip-hop/R&B vocalist Blakchyl‘s been building a hell of a […]

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