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Celebrating 11 years of the Austin Music Experience on KUTX
Austin, Texas
Joined June 2012
"My general rule with songs. write songs that you’d be scared to put out. and then put it the f**k out.”. @finneas talks to @elizmcqueen from This Song podcast about what Father John Misty's "Holy S**t" taught him about songwriting.
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We're heartbroken to tell you that our beloved friend and colleague John Aielli passed shortly before 8 a.m. this morning. He was such a joy to work with, and so important to what KUT and KUTX have become. ❤️We're going to miss you, John!❤️.
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It's a good summer for new music and @Rick_Daddy proves it with new tracks from @CharleyCrockett @mayahawke @archers_of and so much more. Tune in, turn on, and chill out on Left Of The Dial. 7-11pm etc.
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Happy 88th birthday @WillieNelson ! We're celebrating the only way we know how. Classics, deep cuts, demos, duets, and more! 6AM-11PM. It's all Willie all day.
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Happy Birthday @seanonolennon! And you can celebrate by revisiting his SXSW 2014 three-hour guest deejay stint on @KUTX with journalist David Fricke here:.
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It's been a tough day for us at KUTX, so we're logging off now to tend to our hearts. 💙. Keep the memories of #johnaielli coming, and we'll keep you posted on our plans to celebrate him on the air.
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An exclusive performance from @JasonIsbell. A brand new song from his upcoming album. #VuHaus
http://t.co/G27olV3av8
http://t.co/j30ul6xMVR.
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Mayor Adler has proclaimed Jan, 2, 2023, “KUTX 98.9, The Austin Music Experience Day” in recognition of the station’s support and reflection of Austin’s evolving music scene.
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Another utterly beautiful song from the upcoming new album from @JasonIsbell. Amazing. #VuHaus
http://t.co/lwntMBj8sD
http://t.co/VtHYlenSZP.
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A "new" song from @ShakeyGraves! Listen and learn more about his upcoming archival release here:
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Pair of tix to @monlaferte @mohawkaustin on Monday 11/14 if you can tell us the last time she played in Austin.
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Join us Wednesday, August 17 at 9 a.m. for a 1 hour special broadcast honoring our dear friend and colleague John Aielli. We'll have stories from friends and coworkers who knew John best so you know it's gonna get weird. Catch it again that same evening at 7 p.m. on @KUT!
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Austin’s own @MLS team @AustinFC just kicked off its 2nd season. This week on #MyKUTX, Austin FC’s star midfielder @DiegolFagundez is our guest DJ. He plays an hour of songs that help get him ready for gameday. Hear #MyKUTX this Saturday 6pm with AustinFC’s Diego Fagundez.
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Austin musicians saving the day once again! Follow @thorharris666 for more DIY home repair tips.
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John Aielli may have left the building, but he's still in the house. Tonight on Left of the Dial @Rick_Daddy plays some of John's favorite songs as well as some Aielli-esque music sets. Expect lots of dead air! We're keeping Austin weird from 7-11 tonight.
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KUTX's own @sparksofficial superfan, Laurie Gallardo had a conversation with Russ Mael. Listen to Laurie's interview discussing Sparks recent documentary with Edgar Wright and their enduring success over 26 albums and several decades here:
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.@JennyLewis' The Voyager in #4 spot in 50 Best Albums of 2014 from @SPINmagazine SO excited for our Bday show 1/31! http://t.co/AfLbCM9ln7.
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We don't usually like to toot our own horn. but. TOOT TOOT y'all! #KUTX is the "Best Radio Station" according to @AustinChronicle readers.
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The founding father of Austin music turns 84 this weekend and to celebrate we're playing non-stop Willie 4/29 & 4/30
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Tonight KUTX took home Best Radio Station, Best Radio Program (Left of the Dial), Best Radio Personality (Laurie Gallardo), & John Aielli was inducted into the Austin Music Industry Hall of Fame. Thank you for voting for us and for letting us do our thing. #AustinMusicAwards
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Mr. @RyanBingham is playing New Braunfels this Saturday night. Favorite this for a chance to win tickets! http://t.co/C9FEz0pjJZ.
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In March of 1981, @JodyDenberg signed on to KLBJ-FM for his first on-air shift in Austin as host of “Critic’s Choice.” Now, drink in Jody’s glorious 80s hairdo/bolo tie combo and join him today at 12p as he celebrates 40 years on Austin’s airwaves!
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Hey, Austin musicians! Making plans to livestream a performance? Share the details with us and we'll try to spread the good word.
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Win tix to @RobertEarlKeen1 Merry Christmas from the Fam-O-Lee @acllive 12/19! Fav this tweet & we'll draw a winner! http://t.co/GCeffoXYZj.
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Celebrate beautiful boy @seanonolennon 's bday by revisitng his 2014 @KUTX visit with @wearethegoastt:
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Tonight on My KUTX Yoga teacher, actress, writer, and a born-and-raised Austinite @yogawithadriene joins us. Since starting her YouTube channel almost a decade ago, she’s helped bring yoga to a community of over 9m subscribers! Tune in tonight at 6pm for guest DJ set only on KUTX
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It is with very heavy hearts that we share news of Nané frontman Daniel Sahad's passing. The band confirmed the singer's death in a Instagram post this morning. We'll share more information as it becomes available.
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The @statesman and KUTX present The Drop – a free monthly music series at @WaterlooRecords highlighting up-and-coming Austin artists. This Friday at 5pm don't miss @jackievenson!! Free and open to the public. Info: @austin360
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Recorded in an Austin hotel room during @sxsw, @kittythefool performs a song from her most recent album, Total Freedom, which was recorded after taking a long break from her career in music. Watch:
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Ahead of their upcoming debut LP "The Number One Set and Sound," the DFW soul/funk duo, Silver Skylarks (@SkinWade & Danny Balis) dropped this Blaxploitation style groover today. #SongOftheDay Support from The Werd Company.Listen:
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#RIPDanielJohnston 1961-2019.Listen up and I'll tell a story.About an artist growing old.Some would try for fame and glory.Others aren't so bold.(photo via @toddv)
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Heads up: @_Warpaint brings its new album 'Heads Up' to @emosaustin a week from tonight. Details + Song of the Day:
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A singer/songwriter known for her guitar work and powerful vocals, @Samantha_Fish and her band, play a full set at the @xpnfest in Philadelphia. #VideoOftheDay.Watch:
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Super pumped to have the @Johnny_Marr perform LIVE in #Studio1A TODAY at 1p before his show at @EmpireATX TONIGHT! Still a few tix so grab em now:
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🥂🥂Happy New Year, Austin music lovers!🥂🥂 .Kick of a year of musical discovery with our newest Artist of the Month, @dayglowband! Keep up with Dayglow's plans for 2020 including a big tour this spring and a re-release of his 2018 album "Fuzzybrain".
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An Austin artist who gained world-wide attention after one of her guitar solos went viral on TikTok, @jackievenson performs a solo song and shares some of her on-stage technology for @KUTX. #VideoOftheDay.Watch:
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The man from San Benito is visiting Studio 1A TODAY to play us a few songs from his new album "The Man From Waco." Tune in at 12:30p to catch @CharleyCrockett LIVE with @JodyDenberg before his SOLD OUT show at @acllive!
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Our friends over at the UT student radio station, @KVRX, are starting the largest college radio festival in the nation! Check out the sweet lineup with artists like @frankiecosmos, @abhi_thenomad , and @palmmlap here
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🚨TICKET GIVEAWAY🚨.Want to win tix to a SECRET @ShakeyGraves show on 6/25? All you have to do is follow #KUTX and retweet this post and you'll be entered for your chance to win. Winner will be picked at random on Monday morning. Good luck!
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THIS WEEKEND! We are celebrating Willie Nelson's 90th birthday with wall to wall Willie songs so that all of Austin can celebrate the legend with us!.
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On @ThisSongKUTX @Metric's Emily (@choirofthemind) & Jimmy Shaw explain how "Teardrop" by @MassiveAttackUK inspired & scared them. “It was sort of a mix between feeling like anything was now sonically possible, & that I would never achieve anything.". 🎧
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This week on #MyKUTX, we’re excited to hand over the guest DJ keys to @_delconte. He’s the Athletics Director at @UTAustin and a passionate music fan. His guest DJ set features @ZZTop @ledzeppelin @JanisJoplin, @TheKinks & more. Hear UT's Chris Del Conte’s #MyKUTX Saturday 6pm
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Tonight @soundfounder as he celebrates the 20th birthday of the psychedelic beat masterpiece "One Word Extinguisher" by @prefuse73. Plus new Austin music and much more. 8pm on KUTX or stream at
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LA's @best_coast rockin' the Public Radio Day Stage at #SXSW! #publicradiorocks #kutxsxsw
http://t.co/nOsWmCKfJ9.
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The infinitely cool @MissMargoPrice shows a lotta Austin love in her guest DJ set. Hear her spin Willie, Lucinda, and more, TONIGHT 6-7 p.m. on #MyKUTX!
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50 years on the air! The city of Austin proclaims tomorrow is John Aielli Day! Listen to the ceremony at 8:30AM.
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Put some pep in your step with our #SongOfTheDay! French house shakers @caravanpalace bring the bump to the @mohawkaustin this Sunday and you can hear them on air right before 1PM.
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Thanks @JasonIsbell for stopping by #KUTX while in town. Congrats on the #HonoraryTexan status! Watch session HERE:
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Join KUTX as we celebrate Willie Nelson's 89th birthday this weekend with wall-to wall Willie! And Saturday at 6p we're turning it over to @TexasMonthly Willie expert John Spong @sponglr for an hour of songs covering Willie’s twisting and turning career.
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Merle & Willie's long-anticipated @ArlynStudios taping to finally premiere this Sunday. More in today's SoundCheck Music News at 3:30!
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All the Austin artists nominated for a #GRAMMY!.* @BlackPumasMusic - Best New Artist.* @GaryClarkJr, "This Land" - Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Music Video; Best Contemporary Blues Album.* @WillieNelson, "Ride Me Back Home" - Best Country Solo Performance.
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We are loving this piece in @TexasMonthly by @KUT’s @DaLyahJ on @solangeknowles ‘When I Get Home.’ We think you'll love it too. “The album, particularly the visual version, is a testament to the complex pride of being a black Texan.”.
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At the annual Luck Reunion festival, Adia Victoria @adiavictoria performed her wistful single, "Magnolia Blues" for KUTX. Check out the session here and be sure to give her new single, "Ain't Killed Me Yet" a listen!
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The phenomenally-talented jazz singer @KandaceSprings stopped by our Studio 1A last week! Song of the Day:
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Our October Artist of the Month @jackievenson helps close out this year's virtual @aclfestival with a brand new performance streaming tonight at 9:15pm CT! 🤩.
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At 3 CST we welcome @aescovedo1 to @KUTX's Studio 1A to perform with many of the amazing players who will join him @acllive tomorrow night! You don't want to miss this broadcast - or the show!
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Austin four-piece @IndoorCreature just released their fourth new single of 2018 and they play this Friday at @swandiveaustin! Get your free download at any point today or catch them on air right around 1PM!.
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Athens, GA rapper, activist & local politician, @linquafranqa released her new album, “Bellringer” today. See her performance at Studio 6A from SXSW .Watch:
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Halloween is coming up, but there was nothing scary here about @scarypoolparty! Catch the singer-songwriter's exclusive performance of "Out Loud" at KUTX's @aclfestival Pop-Up Studio, and stay tuned into @KUTX to see more exclusive performances!.
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Who better to play at Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic than his own son? Check out @lukasnelson at the picnic on July 4 at @COTA, and check out his #SXSW session with us here!
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.@SylvanEsso stopped by to host #MyKUTX! Hear it tonight at 6pm & catch 'em at ACL tomorrow! http://t.co/3L51lX3NDx
http://t.co/a06l3GhVuH.
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While we dodge melting icicles, @Rick_Daddy cooks up another scintillating #LeftOfTheDial. New music from @dessadarling, @ViagraBoys, @MustafaThePoet and Austin's @tele_novella and @thevaporcaves. Also a stunning version of "Blackbird" by Bettye Lavette. Friday nights 7p-11p CST!
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2023 marks ten years of KUTX. It’s a big one, so we’ll be celebrating all year - with you, our loyal listeners. It may be our birthday, but you’re the gift. Learn about all the fun events and features we have planned to celebrate our 10th at
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ICYMI, @NekoCase is bringing her Hell-On tour back to Austin in February, but this time, she's gracing the stage of the @bassconcerthall! Tickets go on-sale TOMORROW at 10 AM!
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WE LOVE YOU JOHN!!! Help us wish #JohnAielli a very happy birthday! Thanks for all the good times and great music!
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Austin Musicians who released an album or EP in 2019 or 2020! There is another submission round for @AustinPublicLib Electric Lady Bird streaming music collection. Submit by Jan. 31 for albums and EPs (no singles) released in 2019 and 2020.
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Check out an acoustic two-song set from @JadeBirdMusic with today's #SongOfTheDay in the link below!.
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.@thescaryjokes shares their new album 'Retinal Bloom' tomorrow, and they were kind enough to share just one more sneak peek with us in today's #SongOfTheDay . 👁️🎹👁️.
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It’s the return of the premiere local hip-hop/R&B OFFICIAL #SXSW showcase SXSBREAKS!. March 16th at @pourchoicesatx
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Huge shout out to everyone who voted KUTX as "Best Radio Station" in this year's Austin Chronicle Music Awards. Can't think of a better way to celebrate 10 years on the Austin airwaves. Looking forward to the next ten. Thanks, y'all!
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Today at 5pm! The @statesman and KUTX present The Drop – a free monthly music series at @WaterlooRecords highlighting up-and-coming Austin artists. Today at 5pm check out a set & interview with @jackievenson! Free and open to the public. Info: @austin360
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.@Rick_Daddy wins Best Radio Program for LEFT OF THE DIAL at the Austin Music Industry Awards! Thanks to everyone who voted ❤ #austinmusicawards
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Cool off with new music from our August Artist of the Month, @jaywile_! Hit the link for his interview with @fresh_knight and to learn more about his fantastic new album, "Better Times," released last Friday.
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10 years, many new favorite artists that we helped Austin discover. Who's yours? Let us know! We'll compile the answers and post them in a couple of weeks.
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Tonight at 7p CT @KUTX welcomes @spencergibb and band to perform a couple of gorgeous songs live in Studio 1A. Catch their album release show for "Let's Start Over" @3TENaustin Friday night - it's Spencer's 1st release in 8 years and worth the wait!
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It's that time of the year to head down to @WillieNelson's ranch in Luck, TX for the annual @LuckReunion! See the likes of @JasonIsbell @ShakeyGraves @modestmouseband @jackievenson @adiavictoria @Seratones & more. See y'all there March 17.
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The Hole in the Wall music venue has secured a 20-year lease and will remain open to celebrate its 50th anniversary next summer, thanks largely to $1.6 million in assistance from the city’s Iconic Venue Fund. | Via @austinmonitor .
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You know you're going to have a good time when these two get together. Tune in TONIGHT at 7p to hear @raywylie play for host @JodyDenberg!
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@ChrisShiflett71 is the lead guitarist for the @foofighters His new solo project is a completely different sound, as he embraces Americana & Alt-country. This session for WNXP features @sierrahull & an all star cast of Nashville musicians. #VOD.Watch:
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.@ShakeyGraves plays the @austinWCC benefit 10/07 - win a pair of tix - favorite this tweet & we'll draw a winner! http://t.co/7VBErFITdJ.
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