Support for KUTX’s Love Austin Music Month coverage comes from Eldorado Cafe, embracing a community of folks who believe sharing food and music feeds the soul, and Nest Modern, offering a curated selection of modern furniture, accessories, art and more.
Music is the heartbeat of Austin. That’s why the City of Austin Music and Entertainment Division and KUTX have teamed up once again to declare January Love Austin Music Month. We want you to be part of it, too! Here are a few ways to support your music scene this month:
- Kick off Love Austin Music Month with Red River Cultural District’s annual Free Week January 3-4, 2025.
- Join us Saturday, January 4 the KUTX Free Week Showcase at Stubb’s on 801 Red River St.
Variety @ 9 p.m.Next of Kin @10 p.m.Geto Gala @ 11 p.m.
- Keep up with all the local shows this month with the Austin Music Minute.
- Watch performances from Austin Artists, filmed in KUTX Studio 1A on NPR Live Sessions.
- Listen to an all-Austin music like KUTX’s HD2 channel, AMX, that also streams at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
- Stream new albums from Austin Musicians through Austin Public Library’s Electric Ladybird.
- Get to know folks in your scene and their great taste in music through KUTX’s guest DJ hour, My KUTX.
- Hear new tracks from Austin musicians Monday – Friday at 1p with KUTX Song of the Day.
- Catch up on our podcast, Pause/Play, which explores issues affecting Austin’s music scene.
- Help get #loveaustinmusic trending on social media in Austin!
- Pledge to turn 5 friends outside of Austin on to 5 Austin-area artists.
- Amplify your favorite Austin artists’ videos on social
Now more than ever, Austin music needs your support. Make a gift in honor of Love Austin Music Month to one of the many non-profit organizations that support Austin music. These are just a few to consider …
- If you can afford to, buy music and merch from your Austin artists on their websites. (A band shirt makes a great Valentine’s gift for an out-of-town music-lover or Austin ex-pat.)
- While you watch live streams, tip like it’s the holidays! Some performing artists use Venmo or other platforms to collect extra revenue during performances.
- When you’re out and about this month, consider carrying a little cash so you can show some love for your local busker (who may one day be a GRAMMY nominee, like this guy).
- Are you an Austin musician yourself? We’d love to hear you on the airwaves! Submit your music to our Song of the Day feature.
WIN IT
Enter to win one of four Austin-themed gift baskets!
Enter to win before 11:59 P.M. CT on January 31, 2025
It’s Love Austin Music Month, and KUTX and The City of Austin Music and Entertainment Division is celebrating with a special giveaway, throughout January. Enter to win one of four gift baskets from Austin’s Basketcase Design, stuffed with KUTX swag and other Austin goodies. (Value: $499)
Contents of vintage drum case: a copy of Y’all Need This Book, oversized Tic Tac Toe board, mini retro speaker, wireless karaoke microphone, puzzle panic game, Texas Campfire candle from Manready Mercantile, Archivisit Gallery Light My Fire matches, El Patio chips, Mark’s Fresh Salsa, 2 Mexican Cokes, Tony’s Chocolonely chocolate, Goodio chocolate, City of Austin Economic Development tote bag, KUTX insulated tumbler, KUTX “grackle” socks from Austin’s Sock Club, KUTX trucker hat, and KUTX motel-style keychain.
No purchase or donation is necessary to enter. Giveaway is open to legal residents of Texas, aged 18 and up, who have not won tickets or other prizes from KUTX in the last 90 days and who are not employed by KUT, KUTX, or The Texas Standard. Four entrants, chosen at random from all eligible entries received prior to the posted giveaway deadline, will win. Your email address will only be used for communications from KUTX and will not be shared with any third parties unless you opt in to such an agreement.
