In this first episode of our mini-season about NFTs you'll learn all the things you need to know in order to understand what NFTs are and how they work. The post NFTs and Music: What is an NFT? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
We're taking a look at the first in-person SXSW in 3 years. You'll hear from rapper and event curator J Soulja, bartender and co-founder of the Amplified Sound Coalition Jeanette Gregor, artist manager Andi Narvaez, Cheer-Up Charlie's owners Maggie Lea and Tamara Hoover, musician and composer Graham Reynolds, freelance writer Brianna Caleri, artist, instrumentalist, bandleader and soundman Thomas Cook, and musician Jackie Venson. The post The Return of SXSW appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studi...
The City of Austin's Economic Development Department just raised their rate of pay for musicians to $200 per hour per musician. Hear why that happened, and how they hope this change will inspire other departments. The post Bonus! A City Department just raised their rate for musicians to $200 per hour. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Hear what Austin Mayor Steve Adler has to say about the history of the Live Music Fund, why he raised concerns about the Live Music Fund Event Program, and what he thinks should guide the conversation moving forward. The post What Mayor Adler has to say about the Live Music Fund appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
We're looking at the Live Music Fund. We'll tell you what it is, how it came to be, and we'll explore the conversation around who gets the money. You'll hear from various people across the spectrum of Austin's live music ecosystem. The post The city has millions of dollars to support the Austin music scene. But who gets the money? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Austin musicians are making the same amount of money per gig as they did in 1979. In the latest episode, we look at gig pay through the years and talk to musicians Greg Clifford and Beto Martinez about how they've found ways to make money from music that don't involve playing live. The post Musician pay for live shows in Austin hasn’t changed in 40 years. Here are some other ways they’ve found to make money with music. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
First, you'll learn how much money the average Austin musician makes per gig, and why it can be hard to make a living playing live music. Then you'll learn all about an alternate revenue stream for musicians -- sync licensing. Nathalie Phan, founder of SoundSync Music, will explain the ins and outs of sync licensing from an agent's perspective and Austin rapper Tee-Double will walk you through the artist's perspective. Then you'll learn all about an alternate revenue stream for musicians -- sync...
In the latest episode, you'll learn how Austin non-profit Foundation Communities helped musician James Shelton find affordable housing the central Austin. And you'll get a crash course in how affordable housing works from Foundation Communities Executive Director, Walter Moreau. The post Could affordable housing save Austin’s music scene? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Miles Bloxson spoke with Latin Grammy nominee Gina Chavez and artist manager Joe Greenwald at the Austin City Limits Music Festival back in October of 2021. They talked about navigating the pandemic and issues facing the Austin music scene. The post Bonus! Gina Chavez and Joe Greenwald at ACL Music Festival appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
In the latest episode, you’ll learn about Austin Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers or HOME. This Austin organization helps older musicians with housing and living expenses. You’ll hear from Marcia Ball and Rosie Flores. The post How some Austin musicians are finding housing help with HOME appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
In the latest episode of Pause/Play, we’re looking at how the housing market helped build Austin’s music scene, and how it could be the thing that destroys it. You’ll hear from Austin artists about how the housing market has changed for them over the years and why some of them have decided to leave. You’ll […] The post How Austin’s housing market helped build the music scene, and how it could destroy it appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Here’s another way to think about music scenes — they’re legitimate economic clusters! Don’t know what we mean by that? Well, you can listen to this bonus episode and learn a little economic theory courtesy of Michael Seman, assistant professor in the LEAP Institute for the Arts’ arts management program at Colorado State University. The post Bonus! Music Scenes as Economic Clusters appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Austin singer and songwriter Taméca Jones is leaving Austin for LA at the end of the year. In the latest episode, you’ll hear the reasons why the Austin Music scene isn’t working for her. Plus you’ll learn more about our music ecosystem. You’ll also hear from and Peter Schwarz about the reality of music businesses […] The post Why Taméca Jones, Austin’s Queen of Soul, is leaving for LA appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
We’ve said the words Austin music ecosystem so many times on this podcast. But what do we actually mean when we say that? And how is our ecosystem different from other music cities like LA, Nashville or New York? In this episode we’ll try to start to answer those questions. First you’ll hear from Austin […] The post We’re Not New York, LA or Nashville. So What Kind of Music City is Austin? Part 1: Dayglow appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
We look at this latest COVID surge in Austin and ask the question — What Do We Do Now? In this episode you’ll hear from Desmar Walkes, M.D — Medical Director/Health Authority for the City of Austin. Pat Buchta — Executive Director or Austin Texas Musicians Aubrey Hays — Musician Mike Hidalgo — Musician Autumn […] The post What Do We Do Now? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
We talk to musicians about what’s changed for them at this stage of the pandemic. You’ll learn what they’re doing differently creatively and with their businesses and how they’re feeling overall about the constantly changing Austin music landscape. In this episode you’ll hear from Jay Wile Sara Houser Jon Fichter from Sweet Spirit and Hong […] The post What’s Changed for Musicians? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
We talked to three club owners about what’s changed for music venues since things have opened back up, plus we explore the saga behind the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. In this episode you’ll hear from: Angela Tharp from the Flamingo Cantina Will Bridges from Antone’s Independent music business manager Peter Schwarz James Moody from Mohawk The post What’s Changed for Music Venues? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
In this episode its all about the fans! You’ll hear about how they coped when there were no live shows and how they feel now that things are opening back up. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Hady Mawajdeh. : Hady produced a great podcast called “Gun Play.” You can listen here. Joanna Castillo Jonathan […] The post For the Fans appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
We ask the question, “Is the Pandemic Over For Austin Music?” You’ll hear from public health experts, a musician, a fan, a venue owner and a venue manager about what whether or not the CDC’s change in mask guidance for vaccinated individuals coupled with the big reopening in Austin music venues that took place on […] The post Is the Pandemic Over for Austin Music? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
In the latest episode of Pause/Play we tackle the question “To Play, or Play or not Play?” We asked 15 Austin Musicians the same questions — Have you performed during the pandemic? Are you ready to perform now? What would it take to make you feel comfortable performing the way we used to pre-pandemic? Their […] The post To Play, or Not to Play? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
In the latest episode of Pause/Play we talk to the lunch ladies of Free Lunch, musician J Soulja, the founders of Mosaic Live Wire and entrepreneur and artist Cam the TSTMKR about how they’ve pivoted during the pandemic. You’ll hear from Jazz Mills — event producer and co-founder of Free Lunch Carrie Fussell Bickley — […] The post The Pivot appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
We’re looking at the art of live streaming. You’ll hear the different ways people are approaching it and what it could mean for the future of the Austin music community. In this episode you’ll hear from singer and Songwriter Kevin McKinney, Myf Mars from Hotel Free TV, photographer Ismael Quintanilla lll, Jason Reece from …And […] The post The Art of LiveStreaming appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
On March 10th the Texas governor re-opened the state. Now businesses can operate at 100% capacity. He also lifted the statewide mask mandate. We talked to musicians, venue owners & staff about how they plan to navigate the reopening. In this episode you’ll hear from: Cody Cowan: Executive Director of the Red River Cultural District […] The post The Reopening appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
We talked to people from across the spectrum of the Austin music ecosystem around the 1-year anniversary of the cancellation of SXSW. In this episode, you’ll hear how they’ve coped, pivoted, evolved, gained new perspectives and dealt with trauma during the last 12 months. You’ll hear from singer, songwriter and guitar player Jackie Venson, songwriter, […] The post One Year Later appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone from the Austin hip-hop duo Riders Against the Storm talks about how his experience as a Black musician in the Austin music community led him to create the DAWA Fund and the Black Live Music Fund. He also explains why his music is the reason he is able to continue to serve […] The post Music and Activism with Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Graham Williams, the founder of Margin Walker, discusses his journey in the Austin music scene and explains why nine months into the pandemic he decided to close Texas’s largest independent concert promoter for good. Music in this episode by Sailor Poon The post Why Margin Walker Closed appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
Hear from mental healthcare providers and people in the Austin Music Ecosystem about mental health during the pandemic. You’ll hear from Kalu James from Kalu and the Electric Joint , Vanessa Burden of Los Alcos, Austen Bailey former Talent Buyer for Mohawk, Patty Bouressa from The SIMS Foundation, Brandee Smith MS, LPC, LCDC, Austin Mental […] The post Mental Health During the Pandemic appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
In the latest episode of Pause/Play Homer Hill tells the story of the Urban Music Fest and how it’s been hit hard by the pandemic. You’ll also learn the history of the festival, and hear the challenges Homer has faced in his thirty plus years as a Black Business owner in Austin, Texas. Urban Music […] The post The Urban Music Fest & Homer Hill appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Hear from people across the spectrum of the Austin music scene talk about their live music experiences during the pandemic. In the first segment you’ll hear Pedro Carvalho and Lawrence Boone from the venue The Far Out Lounge talk about how they’ve managed to stay open and have consistent live music. Then KUT reporter Andrew […] The post The Return of Live Music Part 2 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Live Music has returned to Austin, even as COVID cases continue to surge in Texas. Hear about three live music experiences from the perspective of a fan, three musicians and a promoter. Listen to this episode of Pause/Play In this episode you’ll hear from: host Elizabeth McQueen stepping into the role of a fan Greg […] The post The Return of Live Music Part 1 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
