KUTX is listener-powered, artist-focused – and always in search of something new and awesome. Peek our playlist and specialty shows to see where your sound might land and follow these guidelines to give your songs the best shot at airplay or a feature.
How to Submit for KUTX On-Air Rotation:
- Email Rick McNulty, Music Director → music@kutx.org
- Subject: Music Submission – [Your Artist Name] (Add ATX if you’re local)
What to Include:
• A streaming link (Spotify, Bandcamp, SoundCloud etc)
• A link to download a WAV file (Dropbox or Google Drive preferred—no MP3 attachments!)
• A quick bio, location, release notes, tour info, collabs—whatever makes you stand out
• If you’re sending more than one track, highlight your top pick
What We’re Looking For:
- Final mastered tracks only—no rough demos
- New or upcoming releases—the newer, the better
- Radio edits only—we follow FCC rules, so keep it clean
- From Austin or Texas? Flag it by including ATX or TX in the subject line
Please understand that we receive a large amount of music and do not have capacity to respond or provide feedback on all submissions.
KUTX Specialty Shows & Features
KUTX has several new music features and genre specific specialty shows. Submit separately to these hosts and producers following the guidelines above.
What’s Next: Jeff McCord, Producer
Song of the Day: Taylor Wallace, Producer – More info and Submission details here.
The Austin Music Minute: Laurie Gallardo, Producer
Studio 1A Sessions and KUTX Rock the Park: Deidre Gott, Live Music Booker – not for the newbies, these are by invitation only, but we keep an eye out.
The Breaks Saturdays 10p-1a (hip-hop, rap, and R&B): Confucius Jones & Fresh Knight, hosts
Horizontes Sundays, 7p-9p (Latin music): Alex Marrero, host
Left of the Dial Fridays, 7p-11p: Rick McNulty, host
Sunday Morning Jazz Sundays, 7p-10p: Jay Trachtenberg, host
Soundfounder Wednesdays, 8p-10p (electronic/experimental): Soundfounder, host
Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child Sundays, 6p-7p (“indie music for indie kids”): Bill Childs, host
What’s Next Thursdays, 8p-11p (new music): Jeff McCord, host
Please understand that our producers receive a large amount of music and do not have capacity to respond or provide feedback on all submissions.
Event Promotion
We’ve got a few great ways to help you get the word out — whether it’s a local gig, benefit show, or something bigger.
Please submit your event at least 3–4 weeks in advance to be considered.
Austin Music Minute
Our daily on-air segment highlighting local shows and music happenings around town, produced by Laurie Gallardo. Fill this out and include a link to download a wav file.
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Live on-air reads for events that 100% benefit nonprofits or charitable causes. Submit here.
Note: These are limited and fill up fast.
In-Kind Sponsorship (aka KUTX Presents)
Want to be included in our Event Calendar and have some tickets to spare in exchange for the KUTX bullhorn? Fill this out and reach out to Jacquie Fuller.
Note: Our promo spots fill up quickly. Please be prepared to offer a minimum of 4 pairs of tix and submit your event at least 3–4 weeks in advance to be considered.
Paid Sponsorship
Want guaranteed airtime or visibility across KUTX and/or KUT? You can always advertise your event through our underwriting team.