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June 20, 2013

Big Broadcast: Best of ’13 (So Far)

By: David Brown

Each December, KUT’s music team gets together to come up with a list of the best albums of the year. But it occurred to us: why wait til December? Join us for what’s come to be a ‘start of the summer’ tradition–as Jeff McCord, Laurie Gallardo, Rick McNulty and Matt Reilly handpick the best albums of 2013 –so far.  (Just in time for holiday shopping!)  That’s on the next Texas Music Matters.  Hope you can join us: Friday at noon and 11 pm on KUTX 98.9, and Saturday at 11am on KUT 90.5.

 

KUTX’s Best Albums of ’13 (So Far)…

Jeff McCord’s Picks: 

Savages Silence Yourself 

The NationalTrouble Will Find Me

Iron and WineGhost on Ghost

Matt Reilly’s Picks: 

The Black Angels – Indigo Meadow 

Broncho – Can’t Get Past The Lips

!!! (Chk Chk Chk) – Thr!!!er 

Laurie Gallardo’s Picks: 

Natalia Clavier – Lumen 

Thao & The Get Down Stay Down – We The Common

Aimee Bobruk – /ba:’brook/

Rick McNulty’s Picks: 

Toro Y MoiAnything in Return 

Lady Lady 

Gin WigmoreGravel & Wine

 


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March 11, 2013

The List: SXSW 2013

Each year, Texas Music Matters brings together some of public radio’s most respected tastemakers to share their top picks for SXSW Music. We put those selections together and the result is a first-rate guide to musical discovery.

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March 1, 2013

10 Texas Songs That Changed Rock and Roll

With your help, we came up with a list of Texas songs that changed American music forever. Hear the complete list of songs on the Texas Music Matters special: Ten Texas Songs that Changed Rock and Roll.

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February 22, 2013

The Big Broadcast: Old San Antonio Soul & New Sounds From 1a

After 16 years of marriage Austin’s Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis finally record an album together —and it hits the top of the charts–Bruce and Kelly caught live. Also, live music by Hayes Carll, Rosie Flores in her own words–as she prepares to play MapJam, lost and found soul sounds from San Antonio, the week’s […]

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February 14, 2013

Big Broadcast: Texas Soul Power

Texas may be better known for its Country and Americana music, but over the years it’s been a crossroads for the country’s best soul and R&B. On this week’s edition of Texas Music Matters: Austin-based music journalist Thomas Fawcett joins host David Brown to celebrate some of the most distinctive soul sounds ever produced by the Lone Star State–and discover some hidden gems along the way.

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February 7, 2013

The French Connection

What does Texas music and the music of Louisiana have in common? You’re invited to join us on a road trip across the Sabine as we explore the story of a people and their music…and how it matters today. Airing in Austin on KUTX 98-9 Friday at noon and 11pm, and on KUT 90.5 on Saturday at 11am.

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January 31, 2013

Big Broadcast: It’s All About Connections

Join us for Texas Music Matters–Friday at noon and again Friday night at 11 on KUTX 98-9. Or tune in Saturday morning at 11 right after ‘Wait, Wait’ on KUT 90.5.

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January 23, 2013

Big Broadcast: Shake Ups and Break Ups

Join us Friday at noon and Friday night at 11 on KUTX, or Saturday morning at 11 right after “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me” on KUT 90.5.

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January 16, 2013

Big Broadcast: Rock The Vote Austin

A conversation with Texas music legend Terry Allen as he unveils his first album in 13 years. Also: Will Sheff of Okkervil River resurfaces with a new solo project, music journalist Margaret Moser on the Austin Music Poll, plus – teenage power trio Residual Kid, The Texas Top 5, and more on the next Texas Music Matters…

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