Bayonne is the KUTX Artist of the Month for February. Photo by Pu Ying Huang/KUTX.

Roger Sellers’ early records are fascinating experiments. At the time, the Austin musician was toying with both folk and ambient electronic music, making for collections of–as one album calls it–moments rather than big statements. But when Sellers got into looping and sequencers, look out. All of a sudden, his music went widescreen. Fast forward a few years, and now Sellers plays under the name Bayonne. Drastic Measures, his new album, takes that experimental streak and gives it more of a pop twist: the drums are bigger, the melodies hit harder, and Sellers’ voice is surrounded by a lusher sound.

This week on My KUTX, Sellers digs deep with a guest DJ set of influences, teenage memories, and sonic exploration. Hear My KUTX on Saturday, February 23 at 6 p.m. or anytime at the bottom of the page.

–Art Levy // producer, My KUTX

Playlist:

1. Wye Oak – “Before”

2. C Duncan – “Say”

3. Maps & Atlases – “Fall Apart”

4. Animal Collective – “What Would I Want? Sky”

5. Louis Cole – “Tunnels In The Air” (feat. Thundercat)

6. Air – “Universal Traveler”

7. Ben Folds Five – “Don’t Change Your Plans”

8. Pinback – “This Red Book”

9. The Flaming Lips – “In The Morning Of The Magicians”

10. Sufjan Stevens – “They Also Mourn Who Do Not Wear Black (For the Homeless in Muskegon)”

Photo by Gabriel C. Pérez/KUTX

In 1980s Austin, Jason McMaster stuck out. He was a headbanger in a largely country and blues town, finding his metal tribe via a fledgling, brand-new record store called Waterloo and imported issues of Kerrang!. With not a whole lot of local options, McMaster helped kick start Austin’s metal scene, first with Watch Tower and later with a murderer’s row of awesome bands (and band names): Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Ignitor, Evil United, and Howling Sycamore. These days, you can find him passing on his singing gifts to a new generation through his mentoring work at the Austin chapter of the School Of Rock.

This week on My KUTX, McMaster celebrates Love Austin Music Month with a guest DJ set built around his many metal memories: first hearing Metallica at Waterloo Records; hanging with British metal titans at their Austin crash pad; sharing bills with local punk heroes; and more. Listen to My KUTX on Saturday, February 16 at 6 p.m. or anytime at the bottom of the page.

–Art Levy // producer, My KUTX

Playlist:

1. Metallica – “Seek & Destroy”

2. Raven – “Hell Patrol”

3. Saxon – “Dallas 1 P.M.”

4. Accept – “Balls To The Wall”

5. Roky Erickson & The Explosives – “Two Headed Dog” (Live)

6. Big Boys – “Fun Fun Fun”

7. Junkyard – “Long Way Home”

8. Offenders – “Face Down In The Dirt”

9. Agony Column – “4×4”

10. Willie Nelson – “Time Of The Preacher”

Photo by Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon/KUTX

Since first hearing Prince at age eight–which inspired him to self-produce and send a demo to Warner Brothers–Austin’s Terrany Johnson has been a music lifer. He’s a producer, artist advocate, and MC, better known to Austin audiences as Tee Double. He’s released over thirty albums, collaborating with both veteran and up-and-coming Austin MCs while also bringing national awareness to our city’s rap scene. This week on My KUTX, Tee Double waves the flag for Love Austin Music Month with a guest DJ set that reaches deep into Austin’s rap roots. Hear My KUTX on Saturday, February 9 at 6 p.m. or listen anytime at the bottom of the page.

–Art Levy // producer, My KUTX

Playlist:

1. Prince – “Controversy”

2. D’Angelo – “Devil’s Pie”

3. Project Crew – “Army Man”

4. Candy Fresh – “Do The (Get Busy)” (90’s dance remix)

5. Hydroponic Sound System – “Bah Voo” (feat. Bavu Blakes)

6. Paul Wall – “Sittin’ Sidewayz” (feat. Big Pokey)

7. MC Overlord – “House Of Funk”

8. Boombox ATX – “Can You Hear Me”

9. Tee Double – “Lost Scriptures”

10. Mirage – “L.I.A.R.”

11. Prince – “Let’s Work”

12. Bukue One – “Can’t Quit” (feat. Tee Double, A Boy Named George, & ISHKAN)

Photo by Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon/KUTX

Several times per month, you can find Stephanie Bergara doing what she loves best: belting out Selena songs. As the leader of Bidi Bidi Banda, Bergara has toured the country as a Selena-centric ambassador. In her day job at the ATX Music Office, she’s helping put the world’s eyes and ears on Austin music, and this week on My KUTX, Bergara is helping us kick off Love Austin Music Month as our guest DJ. Bergara’s hand-picked Austin music memories range from catching *NSYNC at the Erwin Center as a teenager to discovering a brand-new local band that just appeared on the hit Comedy Central show Broad City. Hear My KUTX on Saturday, February 2 at 6 p.m. or anytime at the bottom of the page.

–Art Levy // producer, My KUTX

Playlist:

1. Emilio Navaira – “Como Le Hare?”

2. AJ Castillo – “Esta Noche”

3. Fito Olivares – “Juana La Cubana”

4. Boyz II Men – “Motownphilly”

5. *NSYNC – “I Want You Back”

6. Selena – “No Me Queda Más”

7. Migos – “Stir Fry”

8. Como Las Movies – “El Beso”

9. Kumbia Kings – “Azúcar”

10. Raymix & Juanes – “Oye Mujer”

11. The Vapor Caves – “The Chase”

12. George Strait – “Amarillo By Morning”

13. La Santa Cecilia – “Como Dios Manda”

Around this time of year, it can feel like fun has left the building. The holidays are over, the days are short, and spring is just a little too far away. So let’s stay in and get weird! All weekend long, we’re playing covers of songs you know, obscure versions of songs you may not, and songs that just might teach you a thing or two about a thing or two. And this week on My KUTX, host Jody Denberg and assistant program director Jacquie Fuller get in on the fun and offer up an hour of their favorite covers. Tune in on Saturday, January 26 at 6 p.m. or listen anytime at the bottom of the page.

–Art Levy // producer, My KUTX

Playlist:

1. Patti Smith – “Gloria”

2. The Bangles – “September Gurls”

3. Jimmy Cliff – “The Guns Of Brixton”

4. Frank Ocean – “Moon River”

5. Yes – “America”

6. Spoon – “TV Set”

7. The Staple Singers – “Slippery People”

8. Marisa Monte & David Byrne – “Waters Of March”

9. Judas Priest – “The Green Manalishi (With The Two Pronged Crown)”

10. Grupo Fantasma – “Porque”

11. Willie Nelson – “My Way”