Song of the Day Archives

Ysa Mendoza

Song of the DayAug 7, 2026Aug 7, 2026

Paige Plaisance: “Waiting”

Paige Plaisance is carving out her own lane with a sound she coins “Swampytonkin’.” Raised on a farm near the […]

Song of the DayAug 6, 2026Aug 6, 2026

BLUUM: “Tough Break, Kid”

Coming from the Los Angeles Music scene, the LA duo “BLUUM” (with two Us) is blossoming with some quality […]

Song of the Day, Studio 1A SessionsAug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026

Magic Rockers of Texas: “Where Did My Life Go” [Live In Studio 1A]

Looking to fill your Thursdays this August? Austin sardonic power-pop group Magic Rockers of Texas are holding down this […]

Ysa Mendoza

Song of the Day, Studio 1A SessionsAug 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026

Ruben Ramos + Carrie Rodriguez : “Ay Me Duele” [Live In Studio 1A]

Ruben Ramos, known to many as “El Gato Negro,” was not born in Austin, but his work over the […]

Mark Seliger

Song of the DayAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026

Jesse Malin: “Hollywood Forever”

2026 has been a big year for New York’s Jesse Malin. The East Village icon released his memoir Almost […]

Patricia Lim

Song of the DayJul 31, 2026Jul 31, 2026

Next of Kin: “Dimestore Jesus”

Austin alt-country sweetheart’s Next of Kin are back with their first new song (and dare I say, bona fide […]

Keegan & Cass Kibbe

Song of the DayJul 30, 2026Jul 30, 2026

KNETX: “Texas in July”

Today, it’s predicted to reach a high of 101 degrees in Austin – so, as you idle on the […]

Song of the DayJul 29, 2026Jul 28, 2026

Alex Hartley: “I Believe”

Austins Alex Hartley’s “I Believe“ was born from one of life’s hardest moments, written after a crisis during his […]

Ysa Mendoza

Song of the Day, Studio 1A SessionsJul 28, 2026Jul 28, 2026

Quentin: “Peanut Butter Cigarettes” [Live In Studio 1A]

A native Texan with a tri-coastal career spanning Austin, Los Angeles, and New York, Quentin has appeared at major […]

Song of the DayJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026

Warm Sound: “Better Days”

Austin electronic duo Warm Sound (who you’ve heard on KUTX) are back with “Better Days,” the title track to […]

Song of the DayJul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026

Stalefish: “Superstar”

The new single from Austin’s Stalefish marries two of my favorite things: 90’s indie rock with a story about […]

Song of the DayJul 23, 2026Jul 23, 2026

Ivy Mine: “500 Days”

I hope you get tangled in the tendrils of this next group. Ivy Mine is a diy indie/alternative band […]

Song of the DayJul 22, 2026Jul 22, 2026

Tvlormvde: “Heat Wave”

Austin-based artist Tvlormvde blends house, pop, and R&B on “Heat Wave,” a standout from the new EP Sometimes on […]

Lorianne Willett

Song of the DayJul 21, 2026Jul 27, 2026

Holy Wave: “i’m DADA” [Live In Studio 1A]

Austin group Holy Wave are back with a brand new bag. On their seventh album, i’m DADA, the group’s […]

Ysa Mendoza

Song of the Day, Studio 1A SessionsJul 16, 2026Jul 16, 2026

Touch Girl Apple Blossom: “The Springtime Reminds Me Of…”

KUTX’s June 2026 Artist of the Month, Touch Girl Apple Blossom, crafts songs that hit straight at the most […]

Song of the DayJul 15, 2026Jul 12, 2026

Woody Russell: “Cross That River, Take Up This Fight”

Woody Russell’s “Cross This River, Take Up This Fight” settles into a steady, rootsy groove, with warm acoustic textures […]

Song of the DayJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026

Wild Heaven: “Dust in the Night Sky”

Austin band Wild Heaven premiered their debut single on Song of the Day two years ago. Now, they’re back […]

Jorge Sanhueza Lyon

Song of the Day, Studio 1A SessionsJul 13, 2026Jul 13, 2026

Kurt Vile: “Pretty Pimpin'”

Ryan Wen put it best: Kurt Vile is like Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Neil Young with […]

Lorianne Willett

Song of the Day, Studio 1A SessionsJul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026

Cure for Paranoia: “The Artshow” [Live In Studio 1A]

We’ve gotten really acquainted with Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia this year, and their meteoric rise has been […]

Luca Venter

Song of the DayJul 8, 2026Jul 8, 2026

Slow Pulp: “Better Man”

Slow Pulp has a way of making introspective songs feel inviting, and “Better Man” is no exception. Soft guitars […]

Jackson Ingraham

Song of the DayJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026

Briscoe: “The Heart of Texas”

In the midst of a nearly year-long tour, Austin indie-Americana breakouts Briscoe have released “The Heart of Texas.” The […]

Song of the DayJul 1, 2026Jun 28, 2026

David G. Smith: “Hero Street”

David G. Smith shines a light on an often-overlooked piece of American history with “Hero Street,” a moving tribute […]

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Song of the DayJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026

Jenny Gillespie Mason: “Rungs of Love”

During the oppressive heat of the summer, it’s easy to long for a breeze – and today’s song, “Rungs […]

Rich Ferry

Song of the DayJun 26, 2026Jun 26, 2026

Deer Tick: “Mary Singletary”

New indie-folk from Rhode Island!