What happens to the live music capital of the world, when there’s no live music? Hosts Elizabeth McQueen and Miles Bloxson explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted live music in Austin, Texas and beyond. In each episode listeners will hear from people across the spectrum of the live music ecosystem about their personal experiences, survival strategies, adaptations and what they think is possible on the other side of this pandemic. Produced by KUT & KUTX Studios.
Pause/Play is supported by the Metropolis Apartments.
Episodes
- What does it mean for Austin artists to take the stage at the city’s biggest music festival? This episode features conversations with SL Houser, Geto Gala, and Next of Kin as they share their journeys to Austin City Limits Music Festival, reflect on what it means to perform in their […]
- We take a look at the Metropolis Apartments, a complex that has been providing affordable housing for musicians and creatives for over 20 years. The post Can we look to the past to figure out the future of affordable housing for musicians? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios — […]
- The Live Music Fund is about to launch applications for its third round of funding. Hear what's changed with the fund over the years, and what will be new with this next iteration. The post What’s going on with the Live Music Fund? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios […]
- In preparation for our upcoming update episode about the Live Music Fund, we revisit this episode from 2022, which tells the story of how the framework for the first Live Music Fund was developed. The post BONUS — The city has millions of dollars to support the Austin music scene. […]
- Caren Kelleher, founder and CEO of Gold Rush Vinyl and co-owner of Waterloo Records, shares why she launched a vinyl pressing plant, how her company brings records to life, and what’s next for her growing businesses. The post The Future of Vinyl appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios — […]