Episodes
April 15, 2026
Collective historical memory is not always based in fact. Take the example that Napoleon was short. You might call these historical myths.
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April 14, 2026
Have you ever needed a dance break in the middle of a Tuesday afternoon? Today’s Song of the Day, “Floor Siren,” transports listeners to the dance floor no matter what day or time it is. New York-based artist I’MMORTAL builds an experimental, deconstructed club sound – similar to contemporaries such as COBRAH and Shygirl – […]
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April 10, 2026
Late Wife: “Creature Creature”
Just over a year after releasing their debut EP Demo Tapes, Austin’s Late Wife are breadcrumbing our eager ears with new singles this spring. Out today, “Creature Creature” was the first tune Frankie Conover wrote after an unintended decade-long hiatus in songwriting. Inspired by the currents and colors of the San Marcos River, the song […]
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March 31, 2026
Austin band All Skate fuses soul, pop, and Brazilian samba in “Shiver,” their latest single released last Friday. The singers’ silky vocals carry you along with them on the ups and downs of the protagonist’s relationship. This song, with its rich horn lines and warm harmonies, has a timeless sound that will age like a […]
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March 23, 2026
On this episode we recap our annual SXSW showcase SXBreaks and our overall experience with the revamped SXSW festival. We also discuss our thoughts on the Oscars winners from this past weekend. Hip-Hop Facts this week include facts about Teyana Taylor, the Ewoks from Star Wars, the origins of Quiet Storm radio and more. Fresh’s […]
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March 20, 2026
Grrrl Gang: “Lapdog” [Live At Scholz Garten]
Blending the trio’s cultural roots with power pop enthusiasm and anthemic energy, Indonesia’s Grrrl Gang have been making waves over in the Southeast Asian music scene for a decade. Despite the success of their 2023 debut album Spunky!, the group acknowledges no laurels, using their achievements as motivation and encouragement to keep pushing the envelope […]
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March 17, 2026
Honey I’m Home: “Insecure” [Live at Scholz Garten]
Another SXSW, another rousing success at Scholz Garten. And all this week, we’re sharing some of our favorite performances with free downloads just for you! Honey, I’m Home may be from Amsterdam, but their shoegaze sound and their wry, thoughtful lyricism will feel like home to Austin listeners. They took the stage at Scholz Garten […]
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March 10, 2026
Francene Rouelle: “september bby”
One of the fastest ways to know that you’re changed is how those around you change. Austin-based pop Francene Rouelle, tackles this in her latest single, “september bby,” a brief, punchy dance tune reminiscent of hyperpop phenoms 100 gecs. Speaking to an unnamed character about her upgraded hair and wardrobe, she drives home the most […]
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