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Pause/Play: a podcast about live music, why it matters, and what comes next.

  1. 11/11/2025

    BONUS — Austin Artists Share What It Means to Play ACL Fest 

    What does it mean for Austin artists to take the stage at the city’s biggest music festival? This episode features conversations with SL Houser, Geto Gala, and Next of Kin as they share their journeys to Austin City Limits Music Festival, reflect on what it means to perform in their hometown, and talk about what’s […] The post BONUS — Austin Artists Share What It Means to Play ACL Fest  appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    36 min

  2. 07/10/2025

    Can we look to the past to figure out the future of affordable housing for musicians?

    We take a look at the Metropolis Apartments, a complex that has been providing affordable housing for musicians and creatives for over 20 years. The post Can we look to the past to figure out the future of affordable housing for musicians? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    30 min

  3. 23/09/2025

    What’s going on with the Live Music Fund?

    The Live Music Fund is about to launch applications for its third round of funding. Hear what's changed with the fund over the years, and what will be new with this next iteration. The post What’s going on with the Live Music Fund? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    28 min

  4. 09/09/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS — The city has millions of dollars to support the Austin music scene. But who gets the money? (rerun)

    In preparation for our upcoming update episode about the Live Music Fund, we revisit this episode from 2022, which tells the story of how the framework for the first Live Music Fund was developed. The post BONUS — The city has millions of dollars to support the Austin music scene. But who gets the money? (rerun) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    54 min

  5. 26/08/2025

    The Future of Vinyl

    Caren Kelleher, founder and CEO of Gold Rush Vinyl and co-owner of Waterloo Records, shares why she launched a vinyl pressing plant, how her company brings records to life, and what’s next for her growing businesses. The post The Future of Vinyl appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    56 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    The Future of Music at SXSW

    Brian Hobbs, VP of Music at SXSW, sits down to talk about the future of the festival. The post The Future of Music at SXSW appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    55 min

  7. 05/08/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS: Terry Lickona from Austin City Limits on what cuts to federal funding for public media mean for TV’s longest running music program.

    Terry Lickona, Executive Producer of the Austin City Limits TV show, joins hosts Elizabeth McQueen and Miles Bloxson to talk about how cuts to federal funding for public media are impacting the show. The post BONUS: Terry Lickona from Austin City Limits on what cuts to federal funding for public media mean for TV’s longest running music program. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    18 min

  8. 29/07/2025

    AI and the Future of Music

    AI is a hot topic right now, but how will it impact music? We discuss everything from fake bands getting millions of listens to a legendary producer vouching for the use of AI to lawsuits by major music groups against AI music generation programs. In the latest episode, we dive into how Austin musicians are […] The post AI and the Future of Music appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    38 min
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  • Channel
    KUT & KUTX Studios
  • Creator
    KUT & KUTX Studios
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    85
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