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lluvii
Austin-based quintet, lluvii, is a genre-defying modern take on Latin fusion. Led by guitarist Carol Gonzalez, the band features Kaylin Martinez on Drums, Ryan Gordon on Bass, Felix Kimbrell on Keys, and Sophia Nance on Synth and Violin. Formed in 2023, lluvii has taken inspiration from the grooves and rhythms of both Colombian and Mexican tradition, morphing these sounds into new sonic landscapes.
Song Confessional: Confession Call
Location: Hole In The Wall Date: Sep 3, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Supported by KUTX Song Confessional will be celebrating winners of the 6th Confession Call + the installation of a Song Confessional Booth in the venue. The top 3 songwriters from the latest confession call will pay the songs they wrote, plus do short interviews that will end up on the podcast. Walker Lukens and former Confession Call winner Other Vessels will play. Get Tickets
Austin music leaders rethink the idea of 'selling out' as business support becomes a necessity
More than 60 years after Willie Nelson brought the hippies and the rednecks together at the Armadillo World Headquarters and helped forge Austin’s identity as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” the city continues to enjoy an outsized influence on the global music scene. Maggie Phillips, music supervisor for Deep Cut Music, attributes this in part to Austin’s isolation, both geographically and economically, from the music industry hubs in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville.
KUT & KUTX baseball tailgate: Longhorns vs. Missouri, May 16
Date: May 16, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. Join KUT News and KUTX 98.9 for a pre-game tailgate as the Texas Longhorns take on the Missouri Tigers . Stop by our tent for food and drinks, station swag and a chance to meet the people behind your favorite programs before first pitch. Free to attend. Game tickets required.
My KUTX Thanksgiving Day Schedule 2025
This Thanksgiving, we KUTXers are taking the day off, and we’re turning over the station to some of our favorite musicians and music lovers. We’re broadcasting a full day of My KUTX. Hear guest DJ sets from Variety, The Point, Maren Morris, Violent Femmes, LP Giobbi, and many more.
Big Hawk born in Houston
On November 15, 1969, rapper John Edward Hawkins, known as Big Hawk or HAWK, was born in Houston. With his younger brother Patrick, aka Fat Pat, Hawk entered the Houston hip-hop scene in the early 1990s as a leading figure in DJ Screw’s Screwed Up Click.
NEIL YOUNG CLASSICS, COVERS AND MUST-HEAR DEEP CUTS
Maile Carballo / KUTX Neil Young is turning 80 on Wednesday! Let’s celebrate with some Neil CLASSICS, COVERS AND MUST-HEAR DEEP CUTS. Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music. Donate Today
Austin's Teethe perfect their haunting poetry on 'Magic of the Sale'
KUTX’s October Artist of the Month cut their teeth in Denton’s storied, if often overlooked, music scene while several members were still students at the University of North Texas. In 2020, longtime friends and collaborators Boone Patrello, Grahm Robinson, Madeline Dowd and Jordan Garrett officially joined forces to form Teethe after years of sharing stages around North Texas’ vibrant DIY circuit.
A successful tour and new release under their belt, Austin's The Point set their sights on ACL Fest
Austin's The Point are releasing a deluxe edition of their album Maldito Animal on Friday, while wrapping up a summer tour alongside a slew of big names across the musical spectrum. On the album, which contains two new songs, Jack Montesinos and Joe Roddy pay tribute to the diverse, talented and wildly entertaining world music scene that helped raise them.
NATIOANL PUNCTUATION DAY !,?.
Maile Carballo / KUTX Wednesday, September 24th is NATIONAL PUNCTUATION DAY!!!!! Let’s celebrate with the PERFECT PLAYLIST! Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music. Donate Today
Take us out to the Texas vs. Florida ballgame, May 10
Location: UFCU Disch-Falk Field Time: 11 a.m. Free Event Join KUT News and KUTX 98.9 for a tailgate before the Texas Longhorns baseball team takes on the Florida Gators in their final weekend at home — Saturday, May 10, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. ⚾ We’ll be posted up starting at 11 a.m. in the grassy spot between the baseball stadium and tennis center. Come grab a bite, sip a cold drink, snag some swag and hang out with the KUT and KUTX crew. 🎉 Tailgate’s free. Game tickets required.
My KUTX: Talib Abdullahi (Black History Bike Ride)
Talib Abdullahi My KUTX // February 15th, 2025 Talib Abdullahi Black History Bike Ride jazz, dub, hip-hop, Afrobeat, and a couple local favorites Playlist Kenny Dorham – “Una Mas” Anderson .Paak – “Lockdown” The Upsetters – “Dread Lion” King Tubby – “Mine Field” A Tribe Called Quest – “Electric Relaxation” Danny Brown – “Jenn’s Terrific Vacation” (feat.
My KUTX: Anastasia Hera
Anastasia Hera My KUTX // February 1st, 2025 Have ya heard the news? Austin native Anastasia Hera has been named as KUTX’s February 2025 Artist of the Month! And because we were so keen to spread Anastasia’s infectious positivity, we just had to have this My KUTX veteran kick off Black History Month with a fresh guest DJ session.
Join us at the Holiday Sing-Along, Tree Lighting and Downtown Stroll, Dec. 7
This free, family-friendly event is on Congress Avenue between 8th and 11th Streets. The stroll begins at 3 p.m. and features artisan and children’s markets, local food vendors, interactive art activations, photos with Santa, a dog holiday contest and live music from The Tiarras. At 6 p.m., KUT News and KUTX 98.9 personalities will leading the crowd in singing songs of the season – a tradition started by John Aielli in the 1980s.
The Breaks - KUTX
Welcome to The Breaks -The award-winning, #1 Hip-Hop Show in Austin, Texas! Where hosts Confucius and Fresh talk all things hip-hop–Texas hip-hop, hip hop news, hip-hop history–they cover it all. Both men were born and raised in Austin, Texas and want to let the world know about the city’s vibrant hip-hop and R&B scenes. They also want to give people a window into their own lived experience in the Live Music Capital of the World.
Alex Marrero - KUTX
Alex Marrero is an Austin, TX. based musician, songwriter, producer, teacher and bilingual voice over talent. Born in Mexico City to Cuban parents. Alex got his professional start playing clubs in Mexico at the age of 15 and has continued his musical evolution since moving to Austin in 1994. Alex is a respected vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and sought after sideman in various genres.
Summer 2024 Thank You Gift
KUT-KUTX Notebook – $8/month or $96 one time gift Jot down your shopping list, create some doodles, make a top ten list or write about your summer adventures in our new KUT-KUTX branded black notebook. The notebook contains 96 ruled pages with a bookmark and matching elastic band. We hope you have fun filling up your new notebook! Make your gift today! Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music. Donate Today
ACL TV Preview with Terry Lickona - March 2024
ACL TV Preview with Terry Lickona – March 2024 In the latest installment of our ongoing symposium with Austin City Limits Executive Producer Terry Lickona, KUTX host Jody Denberg reconnects with Terry to talk about recent tapings and tease upcoming tapings. Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music. Donate Today
DJ Screw Wins Prestigious Justo Mixtape Awards in New York
In December 1999, the Fourth Annual Justo Mixtape Awards in New York City honored Houston’s DJ Screw, a symbolic moment when hip-hop’s Old School East Coast acknowledged the rising sounds of the South. The event was the first and only New York trip for the underground legend whose influence had been rippling far beyond the Bayou city.
Lillian Glinn records her first album
by Jason Mellard / Center for Texas Music History at Texas State In early December 1927, blues queen Lillian Glinn made her first records in Dallas. Blues was a pillar of the early record industry, and when most people used the term in the 1920s, they were thinking of women vocalists like Glinn rather than men with guitars. Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith were household names. Guitar-playing Delta bluesmen like Son House, not so much, not yet.
10 Years On: My KUTX Thanksgiving Day Marathon
Mark your calendars and tune your dials this Thanksgiving. We’re blasting through 10 years of My KUTX from 6 AM to 11 PM. We’re grateful for all of our past guest DJs and for our listeners near and far.
Tacos of Texas End-of-Season Party
Location: Vaquero Taquero (603 Sabine St.) Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free Event Season Tres of the award-winning “Tacos of Texas” podcast is wrapping up and we’re celebrating with a fiesta, con community, tacos, cervezas y más! Join us from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, at Vaquero Taquero for free tacos (until they run out) and beats by DJ Chorizo Funk! The KUT and KUTX Studios podcast team will be on hand too. This party is free and open to all.
Black Pumas: Live Broadcast from C-Boys
Time: 8:00 p.m. KUTX 10th Birthday | KUTX Giveaways | KUTX Presents Live Concert Broadcast and Stream, November 2nd at 8 P.M. The Black Pumas are going back to their roots with an intimate show at C-Boys, November 2nd. You can’t buy tickets ahead of time for this one – it’s first-come, first served at the door.
Buddy Holly Releases "Not Fade Away" and "Oh Boy"
by Jason Mellard / Center for Texas Music History at Texas State On October 27, 1957, Buddy Holly and the Crickets released their second single, “Oh, Boy” backed with “Not Fade Away.” The young band of Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, Joe Mauldin, and Niki Sullivan had taken inspiration from Elvis Presley’s Lubbock tour dates in 1955, and set out to be the next stars of rock ‘n’ roll.
ACL TV Preview with Terry Lickona (October 16th, 2023)
Jody Denberg interviews Terry Lickona (October 17th, 2023) In the latest installment of our ongoing symposium with Austin City Limits Executive Producer Terry Lickona, KUTX host Jody Denberg reconnects with Terry to talk recent tapings, tease upcoming tapings, and chat about the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music. Donate Today
Houston Rapper Bun B Releases First Solo Album
by Jason Mellard / Center for Texas Music History at Texas State This Week in Texas Music History, we zero in on the real and true in Houston hip-hop. On October 18, 2005, hip-hop artist Bun B released his first solo album Trill. The record came at a pivotal moment for Houston hip-hop, and perhaps no artist was better poised to usher in this new era than Bun B was. Hailing from Port Arthur, Bun was partners with Pimp C in the breakthrough group UGK, the Underground Kings.
Former NPR reporter hosts monthly world music showcase at St. David’s Episcopal Church
John Burnett was a roving reporter for NPR for 36 years. His career was built on connecting people with stories across the world, and being on the ground means he has had an exceptional opportunity to directly connect to cultures and communities around the globe. Of course, part of that is music.
ACL TV Preview with Terry Lickona (September 11th, 2023)
Jody Denberg interviews Terry Lickona (September 11th, 2023) In the latest installment of our ongoing symposium with Austin City Limits Executive Producer Terry Lickona, KUTX host Jody Denberg reconnects with Terry to talk recent tapings, tease upcoming tapings, and chat about the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music. Donate Today
Former NPR Reporter Hosts Monthly World Music Showcase at St. David's Episcopal Church
John Burnett was a roving reporter for NPR for 36 years. His career was built on connecting people with stories across the world, and being on the ground means he’s had an exceptional opportunity to directly connect to cultures and communities around the globe. Of course, part of that is music. Burnett brings that passion, experience, and his decades of living in Austin to a new monthly showcase World Music Encounters at St. David’s Episcopal Church in their newly renovated 171-year old sanctuary.
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has died at 56
Updated July 26, 20234:51 PM ET / Heard on All Things Considered By Neda Ulaby, Anastasia Tsioulcas Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish singer known for her intense and beautiful voice, her political convictions and the personal tumult that overtook her later years, has died. She was 56 years old. O’Connor’s recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U” was one of the biggest hits of the early 1990s. Her death was announced by her family. The cause and date of her death were not made public.
Tony Bennett, king of the American Songbook, dead at 96
Tony Bennett, the internationally famous singer whose voice epitomized the American Songbook, has died. He was 96. Bennett died Friday morning in New York City, according to a representative for the singer. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016, but his condition didn’t stop him from occasionally performing live or releasing new music.
Being Dead - KUTX
KUTX Artist of the Month is powered by PNC Bank By Jeff McCord Ever wonder, when watching some weird disjointed assemblage of players in a band, what they ever had in common to make them start playing music together? With Being Dead’s Falcon Bitch (Juli) and Gumball (Cody), it’s the opposite quandary. They’re so locked into a single persona that you wonder why they haven’t been playing together since grade school.
Terry Lickona previews the 2023 ACL Hall of Fame inductees
Austin City Limits Executive Producer Terry Lickona is back with KUTX host Jody Denberg to preview the 2023 ACL Hall of Fame. This year, Austin City Limits recognizes two beacons of American music: Celebrated country superstar Trisha Yearwood and late songwriting giant John Prine. The 2023 ACL Hall of Fame inductees will be saluted at a star-studded ceremony to be held at ACL’s studio home, ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music.
Riders Against the Storm harvest Sonik Frootz in Studio 1A
Few Austin artists have done more to support the local music scene than rappers Chaka and Qi Dada. Collectively known as Riders Against the Storm, the husband and wife duo have been on a mission to make Austin a more fun and inclusive city ever since landing here in 2009. Both through their infectious, uplifting brand of hip hop and nonstop activism. Now, they’re continuing the tradition with Sonik Frootz, a Friday night residency at Antone’s celebrating the relaunch of the Black Live Music Fund.
Sabrina Ellis - KUTX
June is Pride Month and all month long we’re spotlighting queer Austin musicians of today and the legends who paved the way. Sabrina Ellis was born in Houston. A theater kid and admittedly unpopular, Ellis started caring less and owning themselves.
KUT-KUTX Open House | June 29
You’re invited to a come-and-go summer open house. We are opening the doors to the station and inviting you – our community of listeners, members and friends – to come say hello, have a treat and experience your community supported public radio stations. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Thursday, June 29 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. KUT Public Media Studios | 300 West Dean Keeton Street | Austin It’s fun for any fan of KUT and KUTX.
Fatherhood’s late-night lullabies inspire hushed sound of Robert Ellis’ ‘Yesterday’s News’
By Michael Marks, Leah Scarpelli and Raul Alonzo / May 18, 2023 1:42 pm Originally published on Texas Standard The Fort Worth singer-songwriter’s latest album stands in stark contrast to 2019’s “Texas Piano Man.” Fatherhood’s late-night lullabies inspire hushed sound of Robert Ellis’ ‘Yesterday’s News’ Fort Worth-based singer-songwriter Robert Ellis was the “Texas Piano Man” on his previous album, but his latest outing is stripping things down further.
2023 Austin Psych Fest: In Photos
Who were we to say “no” when The Bright Light Social Hour asked to play another song? Check out […]
Vote For A 2023 Sonic Guild Nominee
WHAT: An opportunity for KUTX listeners to select one of eight of the KUTX 2022 Artists of the Month as a 2023 Sonic Guild Nominee! Sonic Guild is an organization that believes our local music is art that deserves the support of our community, just as the opera, symphony and ballet have been supported for generations. Sonic Guild has awarded over $3,500,000 in grants and payments to Austin musicians in just ten seasons.
In Photos: KUTX Live at Scholz Garten
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Scholz Garten for our 2023 SXSW broadcasts! With your help, we raised over $14,000 for Central Texas Food Bank.
KUTX at SXSW 2023
SXSW KUTX Live at Scholz Garten Location: Scholz Garten Date: March 15, 2023 – March 18, 2023 Time: 8:00 am – 11:00 am KUTX is teaming up with Scholz Garten for four days of live morning broadcasts featuring performances from a handpicked lineup of SXSW 2023 artists.
Off-Air For Repairs Thursday Morning
KUTX’s tower was damaged in the recent ice storm. As a result, we will go off the air on 98.9 FM at 9 AM Thursday morning so that repairs can be made to our broadcast tower. We’re not sure how long this will take but it’s ok: we’ll still be available to stream on our website at kutx.org, on our mobile app and all the other ways you stream KUTX. We’ll let you know as soon as we’re back to our regular FM broadcast. Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music. Donate Today
New Music, Covers Weekend Preview, & Built To Spill Album Tribute
Jeff McCord dives deep into the best new releases and reissues, plus musical milestones from your favorites, a featured classic album tribute, and a look at what’s happening at kutx.org. Give us your feedback on the new music you’re hearing, and make new music suggestions for future programs here.
KUTX 10th Birthday Tee
The feel good way to get a t-shirt with artwork from Austin’s own, Billie Buck? Become a sustaining member with a donation of $10 a month in honor of our 10th birthday. Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music. Donate Today
My KUTX: Superfónicos
Superfónicos My KUTX // December 31, 2022 On December 31, KUTX presents Cumbia New Years’ Eve at the Far Out Lounge. It’s a night celebrating all things cumbia, featuring two of Austin’s finest proponents of the genre, Grupo Fantasma and Superfónicos. This week on My KUTX, Superfónicos bassist Nico Sanchez and singer Jaime Ospina return as our guest DJs. They play an hour of their favorite cumbia cuts, ranging from the genre’s Colombian roots to its connection with African music and beyond.
2023 At a Glance
KUTX turns 10 in January, and we’re celebrating by putting […]
Holiday Swingin' with Kat Edmonson
Kat Edmonson in Studio 1A w/ Jody Denberg December 12, 2022 One of the best parts of the holiday season is getting to reconnect with friends you haven’t seen in a while. Lucky for us, our friend Kat Edmonson has made it a bit of a tradition to pay us a visit every time she comes to town. This year, she brought the holiday spirit with her in the form of a show at the Paramount Theatre featuring music from her 2021 Christmas album, Holiday Swingin’! A Kat Edmonson Christmas Vol. 1.
Spaceflight TV Takes Over The Vault: Christmas Special
The naughty elves over at @spaceflightrecords have hijacked Santa’s sleigh full of choice performance videos from KUTX’s vault and now they want to share them with our followers! Watch for exclusive performances from The Black Angels at Zilker Botanical Garden, Molly Burch, Urban Heat, and Adrian Quesada in Studio 1A. Plus, a whole smorgasbord of fun videos from around the world including appearances by Slade, Johnny Cash, The Kinks, Kalu and the Electric Joint, Big Bill, and more.
Best songs - KUTX
Jack Anderson- Producer Kendrick Lamar– “Silent Hill” (feat. Kodak Black) Kodak Black on a Kendrick track: It looks a little wacky on paper, but boy, did they deliver a seamless collaboration. Kodak took a step towards Kendrick’s introspection as Kendrick leaned into Kodak’s frivolities. Bonus points for the title, which has nothing to do with the lyrics, but provides a creepy reference point before the first downbeat.
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