Song of the Day

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  Seth Celdrán: “Stiletto” 12.08.2026 3mnt

  Austin’s Seth Celdrán brings a sharp, swaggering edge to “Stiletto,” a track that blends a driving groove with sleek production and plenty of attitude. There’s something effortlessly cool about the way the song moves, balancing its darker edge with a rhythm that keeps it light on its feet. “Stiletto” has just enough bite to make […] The post Seth Celdrán: “Stiletto” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Shakey Graves: “When the Love Was New” [The Hole Story] 11.08.2026 4mnt

  *The Hole Story is powered by Austin Beerworks* Long before Shakey Graves was filling theaters around the world, Alejandro Rose-Garcia was finding his footing at Austin’s Hole in the Wall, where an early happy-hour residency helped shape the artist he would become. More than a decade later, that connection remains. In 2026, Shakey brought his […] The post Shakey Graves: “When the Love Was New” [The Hole Story] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Modiste: “Breaking My Own Heart” 10.08.2026 4mnt

  The past is coming up from behind on the debut single from Louisville, Kentucky synth trio Modiste. The 80’s-inspired group employs exclusively analog and digital vintage instruments and toys to invoke a true pastiche of your favorite smokey 80’s underground music with just a whisper of the modern age. Think Jane Leo meets Kate Bush […] The post Modiste: “Breaking My Own Heart” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Paige Plaisance: “Waiting” 07.08.2026 4mnt

  Paige Plaisance is carving out her own lane with a sound she coins “Swampytonkin’.” Raised on a farm near the muddy banks of the Mississippi River, the Austin-based singer-songwriter and pianist is back with her highly anticipated second full-length album, Swampwater. Recorded at Austin’s famed Finishing School and produced by Jonathan Tyler, Swampwater further establishes Plaisance as a masterful, […] The post Paige Plaisance: “Waiting” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  BLUUM: “Tough Break, Kid” 06.08.2026 2mnt

  Coming from the Los Angeles Music scene, the LA duo “BLUUM” (with two Us) is blossoming with some quality 90s inspired alternative music. This track wants to bring it back to when rock ruled the world. The pair produced this song alongside their debut self titled album from their LA apartments. Who knows? Maybe this […] The post BLUUM: “Tough Break, Kid” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Magic Rockers of Texas: “Where Did My Life Go” [Live In Studio 1A] 05.08.2026 4mnt

  Looking to fill your Thursdays this August? Austin sardonic power-pop group Magic Rockers of Texas are holding down this month’s residency spot at one of our favorite venues: the Hole In the Wall. They’re kicking it off tonight with guests Slomo Drags and Quinn Decker and the LLC. We’re throwing it back to their latest […] The post Magic Rockers of Texas: “Where Did My Life Go” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Ruben Ramos + Carrie Rodriguez : “Ay Me Duele” [Live In Studio 1A] 04.08.2026 4mnt

  Ruben Ramos, known to many as “El Gato Negro,” was not born in Austin, but his work over the last seven decades has earned him a sculpture in the city among other greats like Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan. His work with Los Super Seven, a group featuring Freddy Fender, Joe Ely, Flaco Jimenez, […] The post Ruben Ramos + Carrie Rodriguez : “Ay Me Duele” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Jesse Malin: “Hollywood Forever” 03.08.2026 3mnt

  2026 has been a big year for New York’s Jesse Malin. The East Village icon released his memoir  Almost Grown: A New York Memoir in April, and the run of his autobiographical concert-theatre production Silver Manhattan was extended this spring at New York’s Bowery Palace. The production partially discusses his relationship with friend and D […] The post Jesse Malin: “Hollywood Forever” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  David Quinn: “Long Time Gone” 31.07.2026 3mnt

  Nourishing, gritty, wood-smoked, and road-worn are all words that have been appropriately (and lovingly) used to describe the Americana songwriting of Illinois’s David Quinn. The upcoming album Down & Dirty was written purely for the joy of the game, and boy does it show. Quinn sticks to his compelling and illustrative storytelling with licks and […] The post David Quinn: “Long Time Gone” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Next of Kin: “Dimestore Jesus” 31.07.2026 3mnt

  Austin alt-country sweetheart’s Next of Kin are back with their first new song (and dare I say, bona fide bop) since the release of last year’s Homemaker EP. “Dimestore Jesus” starts fully blossomed with their signature harmonies for a “beautifully honest track about carrying the burden of the savior complex: the tendency to pour everything […] The post Next of Kin: “Dimestore Jesus” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Alex Hartley: “I Believe” 29.07.2026 3mnt

  Austins Alex Hartley’s “I Believe“ was born from one of life’s hardest moments, written after a crisis during his and his wife’s IVF journey. The song reflects the strength it takes to stand beside someone you love through uncertainty, pairing heartfelt lyrics with warm Americana instrumentation that never overshadows the emotion. It’s an honest reminder […] The post Alex Hartley: “I Believe” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Quentin: “Peanut Butter Cigarettes” [Live In Studio 1A] 28.07.2026 3mnt

  A native Texan with a tri-coastal career spanning Austin, Los Angeles, and New York, Quentin has appeared at major festivals including Austin City Limits Music Festival and SXSW while earning a reputation for fearless live performances and genre-defying songwriting. Dubbed a “genre-hopping hustler” by the Austin Chronicle, they have evolved from their glam-rock roots with […] The post Quentin: “Peanut Butter Cigarettes” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Warm Sound: “Better Days” 27.07.2026 4mnt

  Austin electronic duo Warm Sound (who you’ve heard on KUTX) are back with “Better Days,” the title track to their upcoming third album out this fall. Lush and groovy, the new song is more ambient than their trip-hop roots, marking a new, more ethereal, meditative sound from the duo, “pairing intricate production with an equally […] The post Warm Sound: “Better Days” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Stalefish: “Superstar” 24.07.2026 3mnt

  The new single from Austin’s Stalefish marries two of my favorite things: 90’s indie rock with a story about an underdog, which, admittedly, is really the thesis of 90’s indie rock. “Superstar” is our first taste of the group’s new polished sound (but like a Matador Records sort of polished), and the group says it […] The post Stalefish: “Superstar” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Ivy Mine: “500 Days” 23.07.2026 3mnt

  I hope you get tangled in the tendrils of this next group. Ivy Mine is a diy indie/alternative band based in Austin Texas. This Track off the upcoming album Keep the Chaos Close brings sparkling vocals and snarling guitars The post Ivy Mine: “500 Days” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Tvlormvde: “Heat Wave” 22.07.2026 2mnt

  Austin-based artist Tvlormvde blends house, pop, and R&B on “Heat Wave,” a standout from the new EP Sometimes on Wednesday. Built around classic house grooves, live instrumentation, and an infectious hook, the track sticks with you long after it’s over. With another Texas summer in full swing, “Heat Wave” is a fitting soundtrack for the […] The post Tvlormvde: “Heat Wave” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Touch Girl Apple Blossom: “The Springtime Reminds Me Of…” 16.07.2026 2mnt

  KUTX’s June 2026 Artist of the Month, Touch Girl Apple Blossom, crafts songs that hit straight at the most tender part of your heart. The band’s new album, Graceful, is a collection of jangly, nostalgic pop songs that feel lived-in and intimate. The group is heading out on a Midwest tour next week that includes […] The post Touch Girl Apple Blossom: “The Springtime Reminds Me Of…” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Woody Russel: “Cross That River, Take Up This Fight” 15.07.2026 5mnt

  Woody Russell’s “Cross This River, Take Up This Fight” settles into a steady, rootsy groove, with warm acoustic textures and vocals that feel both weathered and inviting. It’s the kind of song that lets the arrangement breathe, giving every lyric room to land while building a quiet sense of momentum. The post Woody Russel: “Cross That River, Take Up This Fight” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Wild Heaven: “Dust in the Night Sky” 14.07.2026 2mnt

  Austin band Wild Heaven premiered their debut single on Song of the Day two years ago. Now, they’re back with a brand-new single with the familiar raucous, post-punk energy that we love. “Dust in the Night Sky,” an upbeat single that lands between post-punk, shoegaze, and neo-psych rock, chronicles mischievous all-night adventures with a wink […] The post Wild Heaven: “Dust in the Night Sky” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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  Kurt Vile: “Pretty Pimpin'” 13.07.2026 4mnt

  Ryan Wen put it best: Kurt Vile is like Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Neil Young with Stephen Malkmus as the head. The blues-meets-slacker rock musician’s tenth studio album, Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me, is his “bringin it home to Philly” album, largely recorded in his home studio there and his first release […] The post Kurt Vile: “Pretty Pimpin'” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.