Love Austin Music Month

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:

  • 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)

KUTX baskets are pictured on Dec. 13, 2024. Michael Minasi/KUTX

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.

KUTX baskets are pictured on Dec. 13, 2024. Michael Minasi/KUTX

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 winYour 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.

KUTX baskets are pictured on Dec. 13, 2024. Michael Minasi/KUTX

#loveaustinmusic

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.