Recorded backstage at the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival
Palace | “Kid”
London indie rock band Palace joins us for a stripped-back performance of “Kid,” from their fifth album, Ox, released in September 2026. Singer Leo Wyndham shares the song’s story of life on the road and missing the people you love.
Palace performs “Kid” backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival with KUTX on Oct. 3, 2026.
Musicians: Leo Wyndham – vocals, guitar; Ruperty Turner – keys, bgv; Hatt Hodges – shaker; Harry Deacon – bass
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Rayna Sevilla, Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Michael Minasi; Audio Engineers: Rayna Sevilla, Rene Chavez, Karoline Pfeil; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis, Lorianne Willett; Producer: Deidre Gott
Night Tapes | “easy time to be alive”
London dream-pop trio Night Tapes joined KUTX backstage during an ACL Fest visit that included a weekend-two set on the T-Mobile stage.
With Iiris Vesik on vocals and flute, this dreamy, stripped-back performance offers a moment of calm amid the festival bustle.
From their 2024 EP assisted memories, the song began as a spontaneous morning take recorded to tape, with layers added afterward. As Iiris explains, it’s about feeling stressed and finding a better way to be.
The band released a deluxe edition of their debut album, portals//polarities, in July 2026 on Nettwerk.
Night Tapes performs “easy time to be alive” live on KUTX, backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 10, 2026.
Musicians: Iiris Vesik – vocal, flute; Max Douhan – bass; Samuel Richards – guitar; Will Woodfine – cajon, shaker, tambourine
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Deborah Cannon; Audio Engineers: Karoline Pfeil, Rene Chavez; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis, Deborah Cannon, Brian Diggs; Producer: Deidre Gott
Cure for Paranoia | “Don’t Forget to Breathe”
The 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner, Dallas based Cure for Paranoia blends hip-hop, soul and jazz influences with frontman Cameron McCloud’s sharp wit and unflinching social commentary. Here, they share a stripped-back preview of their new single ahead of its October 12 release, taking aim at a media landscape that favors clickbait while sidelining Black and Brown voices and urgent social and economic issues.
Cure for Paranoia performs “Don’t Forget to Breathe” backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival with KUTX on Oct. 3, 2026.
Musicians: Musicians: Cameron McCloud, Tomahawk Jonez, Jay Analog
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Michael Minasi; Audio Engineers: Rene Chavez, Rayna Sevilla, Karoline Pfeil; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis; Producer: Deidre Gott
Jess Williamson | “Goodbye to All That”
Texas-born singer-songwriter Jess Williamson, also known for her work in Plains with Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield, attended UT and came up in Austin’s music scene before moving to Los Angeles.
Inspired by Joan Didion’s essay of the same name, “Goodbye to All That” began as Williamson’s farewell to L.A.—until writing it helped her realize she wasn’t ready to leave.
Still splitting her time between L.A. and Marfa, she shares the song from her new album, A Mile South of Heaven, out October 9, 2026, on New West Records.
Jess Williamson performs “Goodbye to All That” live on KUTX, backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival, on Oct. 4, 2026.
Musician: Jess Williamson – vocals
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Michael Minasi; Audio Engineers: Rene Chavez; Karoline Pfeil; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Lorianne Willett, Ellis Jarvis; Producer: Deidre Gott; Production Assistant: Rayna Sevilla
Almost Heaven | “oscillation”
Austin duo Almost Heaven—Stefan Barraza and Jaelyn Valero—made their ACL Fest debut at the Tito’s tent with a crowd-jumping set and a guest appearance by a small children’s chorus. Afterward, they joined KUTX backstage for this stripped-back performance of “oscillation,” from their EP RAW CRANIUM, reissued with additional songs as the 8 Month Anniversary Edition this month.
Almost Heaven performs “oscillation” live on KUTX, backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Recorded October 9, 2026.
Musicians: Stefan Barraza – vocals, synths; Jaelyn Valero – vocals, syths
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Michael Minasi; Audio Engineers: Rene Chavez, Karoline Pfeil; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis, Deborah Cannon; Producer: Deidre Gott
LeTrainiump | “It’s Already Over”
A last-minute addition to the BeatBox stage both weekends, Austin-based pop and R&B artist LeTrainiump joined KUTX for this stripped-back performance. Originally from Mamou, Louisiana, he blends soulful vocals, nostalgic pop and funk grooves.
“It’s Already Over” was inspired by a little perspective from his daughter. Adjusting to Austin’s higher cost of living and struggling to find community, he found himself frustrated by everyday setbacks—until she told him, “Papa, chill out. It’s already over.” Her words became a song about letting go of difficult moments and moving forward.
LeTrainiump performs “It’s Already Over” live on KUTX, backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival Oct. 10, 2026.
Musicians: LeTrainiump Richard – vocals, guitar; Edward Piña – guitar; Michael River – shaker; David Suarez – tambourine
Credits: Producer: Deidre Gott; Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Deborah Cannon; Audio Engineer: Rene Chavez, Karoline Pfeil; Cameras: Brian Diggs, Deborah Cannon, Michael Minasi, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis
Elijah Delgado | “You and I”
Austin singer-songwriter Elijah Delgado pairs vivid storytelling with a sound he calls “indie rock lullabies.” Following the June release of his EP, Wherever You Go, There You Are, he joins us for a song about what comes after a relationship’s honeymoon phase.
Elijah Delgado performs “You and I” backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival with KUTX, on October 2, 2026.
Musicians: Elijah Delgado – vocals, guitar; Sammy Flores – percussion; Evan Anderson – keys; Elik Jazdzewski – bass; Ibra Martinez – guitar
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Michael Minasi; Audio Engineers: Rene Chavez, Karoline Pfeil; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis; Producer: Deidre Gott
New Constellations | “Hot Blooded”
Harlee Case and Josh Smith of Portland, Oregon dream-pop band New Constellations share the story behind their breakout song, also featured on their 2026 debut album, It Comes in Waves. Case reflects on the love and longing that inspired “Hot Blooded,” written during a relationship changed by her boyfriend’s traumatic brain injury.
New Constellations performs an acoustic version of “Hot Blooded” live with KUTX, backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 2, 2026.
Musicians: Harlee Case – vocals, Josh Smith – Guitar
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Michael Minasi; Audio Engineers: Rene Chavez, Karoline Pfeil; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis; Producer: Deidre Gott
lluvii | “junii (llámame)”
KUTX’s October 2026 Artist of the Month, lluvii blends Colombian and Mexican rhythms with neo-soul, jazz and art rock. Formed in 2023, the band made their ACL Fest debut in the 3:30 p.m. slot on the BeatBox stage on October 10, 2026.
Backstage with KUTX, lluvii shared this stripped-back performance of their new single “junii (llámame),” a song about unrequited love and wanting to hear from someone who doesn’t feel the same.
lluvii performs “junii (llámame)” live on KUTX, backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 10, 2026.
Musicians: Sophia Nance – vocals; Carol Gonzales – guitar, vocals; Felix Kimbrell – vocals, keys; Ryan Gordan – bass; Kaylin Martinez – percussion
Credits: Producer: Deidre Gott; Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Brian Diggs; Audio Engineer: Rayna Sevilla, Rene Chavez, Karoline Pfeil; Cameras: Brian Diggs, Deborah Cannon, Michael Minasi, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis
Radio Free Alice | “Big Ideas”
Melbourne, Australia’s Radio Free Alice brought their post-punk sound to ACL Fest’s Miller Lite stage on October 9, 2026, and joined KUTX backstage for this stripped-back performance of “Big Ideas.” The song appears on their debut album What’s In Between, out October 30 via Atlantic Records, with Rachel Brown of Water From Your Eyes featured on the studio recording.
Radio Free Alice performs “Big Ideas” live on KUTX, backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 10, 2026.
Musicians: Noah Learmonth – vocals; Jules Paradiso – guitar; Michael Phillips – bass; Lochie Dowd – percussion
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Michael Minasi; Audio Engineers: Karoline Pfeil, Rene Chavez; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis, Deborah Cannon; Brian Diggs; Producer: Deidre Gott
Flight By Nothing | “Spend the Night”
Austin five-piece Flight by Nothing pairs guitar-driven indie rock with danceable pop hooks. Originally formed in North Texas, the longtime friends moved to Austin together in 2021 and built a loyal following through house shows and tours across the states. Ahead of their fall 2026 U.S. tour, they stopped by our backstage tent for a quieter take on their single “Stay the Night.”
Flight by Nothing performs a stripped-back version of “Stay the Night” live on KUTX, backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 4, 2026.
Musicians: Conner Redden, Luis Salinas, Sam Morales, Braydon Houston
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Karoline Pfeil, Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Michael Minasi; Audio Engineers: Karoline Pfeil, Rene Chavez; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Ellis Jarvis, Lorianne Willett; Producer: Deidre Gott; Production Assistant: Rayna Sevilla
Houndmouth | “Heavy Eyes”
New Albany, Indiana’s Houndmouth brought their blend of roots rock and Americana to ACL Fest’s Snapchat stage on October 11, 2026. Backstage with KUTX, frontman Matt Myers performed a solo acoustic version of “Heavy Eyes,” from the band’s latest album, Lordy, released in July 2026 on Dualtone Records.
Musicians: Matt Myers – vocals, acoustic guitar
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Brian Diggs; Audio Engineers: Rene Chavez, Karoline Pfeil; Cameras: Brian Diggs, Patricia Lim, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis; Producer: Deidre Gott; Production Assistant: Rayna Sevilla
Claire Rosinkranz | “Home”
Southern California singer-songwriter Claire Rosinkranz joined KUTX during ACL Fest’s second weekend for this stripped-back performance alongside guitarist Kyle Blackman. The song appears as “Home (Claire’s Version)” on her 2026 album My Lover.
Written while she was recovering from illness, “Home” captures the vulnerability of opening up to someone new while trying to reconnect with yourself. As Claire explains, she was afraid of loving and losing something else—and needed space to get to know herself again.
Claire Rosinkranz performs “Home” live on KUTX, backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 11, 2026
Musicians: Claire Rosinkrantz – vocal; Kyle Blackman – acoustic guitar
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Brian Diggs; Audio Engineers: Karoline Pfeil, Rene Chavez; Cameras: Brian Diggs, Patricia Lim, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis; Producer: Deidre Gott; Production Assistant: Rayna Sevilla
Montclair | “Coming to the Rescue”
Austin indie folk-rock band Montclair—half-siblings Casen, Anna, Jackson and Clay—played the Tito’s tent on October 10, 2026, and joined KUTX backstage for this stripped-back performance of “Coming to the Rescue,” from their debut album Heart is Alive!
The song grew out of a jam after band practice: a bassline sparked Casen’s first verse, and the band built it from there. Its message, as they put it, is simple: sometimes you’ve got to do things on your own.
Montclair performs “Coming to the Rescue” live on KUTX, backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Musicians: Casen Hutton – acoustic guitar, vocals; Alec Ramba – keys, vocals; Clay Burkhard – electric guitar; Anna Connally – vocals, bass; Jackson Gillard – Cajon
Credits: Audio Post Mix: Jake Perlman; Video Edit: Brian Diggs; Audio Engineers: Karoline Pfeil, Rene Chavez; Cameras:, Brian Diggs, Patricia Lim, Joe Farrara, Ellis Jarvis, Producer: Deidre Gott; Production Assistant: Rayna Sevilla
