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Pause/Play Podcast

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.

  1. SEP 4

    Don’t Austin My Lockhart: How Austin musicians seeking affordability are impacting surrounding towns

    We’re looking at what happens to small towns like Lockhart when a bunch of Austin musicians seeking affordable places to live move there. You’ll hear from musician Emily Gimble, musician and co-owner of Fiddler’s Green Jenn Miori Hodges, co-founders Courthouse Nights and Rach and Rhodes presents Rachel Lingvai and Will Rhodes, musician Pierson Saxon and […]

    49 min

  2. AUG 21

    How SXSW went from an Austin festival to an international experience

    SXSW started in 1987 as a regional music festival in Austin. You'll hear how it started and how it changed over the years from the perspectives of some of the musicians who've played it, and what's next for the festival.

    43 min

  3. AUG 7

    Pause/Play is taking a quick break

    There should be a new episode of Pause/Play this week. But, we got hit by a mix of travel, COVID, and unforeseen circumstances. So there’s no episode right now. But there will be in two weeks! In the next episode, you’ll hear about the history of SXSW, and how it’s changed over the years. And […]

    1 min

  4. JUL 24

    An Austin Artist’s Guide to Success: Part 2

    The latest episode of Pause/Play is part two of an Austin Artist’s Guide to Success. You’ll hear from many people in the everchanging Austin music scene about their tips and tricks for making it here. You’ll hear about the role of streaming in an artist’s career, what makes a great artist and advice from people […]

  5. JUL 10

    An Austin Artist’s Guide to Success: Part 1

    The latest episode of Pause/Play is an Austin Artist’s Guide to Success. You’ll hear from many people in the everchanging Austin music scene about their tips and tricks for making here.

    42 min

  6. JUN 26

    Who owns Austin’s venues, how it’s changed, and why it matters.

    20 years ago, most of Austin's venues were independently and locally run. But, over time corporations like Live Nation and Oak View Group have entered Austin's venue landscape. Discover how that happened, and hear what that means for our live music ecosystem.

    32 min

  7. JUN 12

    Ticketing through an Austin Lens

    This episode of Pause/Play explores changes in ticketing through an Austin lens. You’ll hear from Mellie Price, one of the founders of Front Gate Tickets about the industry’s expansion onto the internet. Then you’ll hear from Stephen Parker, the executive director of the National Independent Venue Association about problems with service fees, secondary markets, and […]

    46 min

  8. MAY 29

    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’ll 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, and writer/musician […]

    36 min
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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.

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  • Channel
    KUT & KUTX Studios
  • Creator
    KUT & KUTX Studios
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 KUT & KUTX Studios | Moody College of Communication
  • Show Website
    Pause/Play

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