City Scenes: The Fight to Save Live Music in Austin
KUTX in Austin shares stories of survival from the live music community.
Music Features
Music From The Mind's Eye
The reclusive Bay Area artist awakened new possibilities for synth music in the 1980s. Angel Tears in Sunlight, Pauline Anna Strom's first album in 30 years, was intended to be a creative rebirth.
Remembering Flory Jagoda, Who Preserved Sephardic Jewish Music And Language
Born in Sarajevo, Flory Jagoda celebrated the music and language of her ancestors who had been expelled from Spain in 1492. She died Jan. 29 at age 97.
Hayley Williams Sings Herself Back To Life
On Flowers for Vases / descansos, recorded at home during quarantine, Hayley Williams blurs the lines between mythology and reality to offer a new language to cope with grief.
Remembering The Legacy Of Maestro Armando Manzanero
Latin artists across generations and genres revered Armando Manzanero, who died in December due to COVID-19. We asked a few of our favorite musicians to pay tribute to the acclaimed Mexican composer.
City Scenes: The Truth Reflects, And Austin Doesn't Like What It Sees
KUTX examines the impact of Austin's racial justice protests inspired by George Floyd's death.
After U.S. Immigration Battle, Musician Kayhan Kalhor Returns To Iran
Grammy-winning Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor called the U.S. home for decades, until chaotic encounters with the immigration system caused him to leave the country permanently.
The Hidden Legacy Of The Pointer Sisters, Genre-Busting Pioneers Of Message Music
With roots in gospel and a radical spirit of resistance, The Pointer Sisters reformulated the girl group for an era of self-actualization and Black power, scoring a massive run of hits along the way.
'Sisters With Transistors': Pioneers Of Electronic Music
The new documentary tells the story of the roles women played — and continue to play — in the creation and development of electronic music, from theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore to today.
On 'Collapsed In Sunbeams,' Arlo Parks Welcomes Endings And Change
The artist, who is also a mental health ambassador for the British charity CALM, examines mental health and friendship on her new record, Collapsed in Sunbeams.