57 episodes

A podcast about live music, why it matters, and what comes next. In the first two seasons, hosts Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen explored the impact of the pandemic on The Live Music Capital of the World. Now they’re taking a deep dive into the other issues facing the Austin music scene and talking to the people who are helping the scene survive and thrive. Produced by KUT & KUTX Studios.

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A podcast about live music, why it matters, and what comes next. In the first two seasons, hosts Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen explored the impact of the pandemic on The Live Music Capital of the World. Now they’re taking a deep dive into the other issues facing the Austin music scene and talking to the people who are helping the scene survive and thrive. Produced by KUT & KUTX Studios.

    How laws targeting LGBTQIA+ Texans are impacting Austin’s live music scene

    How laws targeting LGBTQIA+ Texans are impacting Austin’s live music scene

    LGBTQIA+ members of Austin’s music scene talk about how proposed bans on drag performances, and laws outlawing gender-affirming care for minors are impacting their work and their lives. You hear from co-owner of Cheer Up Charlies Maggie Lea. Plus you’ll hear from Austin musicians Caleb de Casper, Lizzy Lehman, Pelvis Wrestley’s Jammy Violet. The full […]

    • 36 min
    Peace, Love, and Texas Women: Women in Austin music reflect on the Texas abortion ban

    Peace, Love, and Texas Women: Women in Austin music reflect on the Texas abortion ban

    Women from the Austin music scene talk about how the Texas abortion ban is impacting their lives.

    • 30 min
    How is climate change impacting Austin's live music scene?

    How is climate change impacting Austin's live music scene?

    In the latest episode of Pause/Play, you’ll hear from musicians, venue owners and fans about how climate change is affecting Austin’s Music Scene.  We also talk to weatherman David Yeomans and neuropsychotherapist Bella Rockman.

    • 35 min
    How are global and local changes impacting the Austin Music Scene?

    How are global and local changes impacting the Austin Music Scene?

    In the first episode of Season 5, hosts Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen look at how COVID has shifted some people's relationship with live music, plus they give you a season overview.

    • 20 min
    Pause/Play Season 5 Trailer

    Pause/Play Season 5 Trailer

    The new season of Pause/Play starts April 17th. This season is all about change. We’ll be looking at the impact that climate change, changes in laws, changes in ticketing, changes in venues, changes in tech, and more are having on the Austin music scene.

    • 1 min
    An Outsider’s Take on the Austin Music Scene

    An Outsider’s Take on the Austin Music Scene

    In this bonus episode, Brazilian journalist and podcaster Filipe Speck explores the Austin Music Scene from his perspective as someone visiting the city for the first time.

    • 23 min

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