Song of The Day Archives

Song of the DayJun 12, 2026Jun 12, 2026

American Football: “Wake Her Up”

It’s been nearly seven years since post-rock/emo band American Football released LP3, but it wasn’t meant to be. Writing […]

Song of the DayJun 10, 2026Jun 10, 2026

Cast Iron Shoes: “Little Bird”

Austin’s Cast Iron Shoes song “Little Bird” is written around themes of borders and escape. It carries a sense […]

Song of the DayJun 8, 2026Jun 8, 2026

Bella Litsa: “Angelica”

Macabre, baroque, drastic. So goes the debut album from Brooklyn’s Bella Litsa, but it’s also been at her core […]

Kennedy Weatherby

Song of the DayJun 4, 2026Jun 4, 2026

The Animeros: “Danza de Los Saguaros” [Live In Studio 1A]

With musical notes that span well beyond genres like bolero, psychedelic, and cumbia, The Animeros not only get their […]

Song of the DayJun 3, 2026May 31, 2026

Day Friend: “Street Light”

Austin-based garage rock band Day Friend lean into something more expansive on “Street Light,” blending their psychedelic punk roots […]

Song of the DayMay 26, 2026May 25, 2026

Sierra Velez: “Lovin’ On Me”

Self love and Afro-carribean beats – what else could you want from a summer anthem? Sierra Velez, a newcomer […]

Michael McKinney

Song of the DayMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Deer Fellow: “Hues”

Following their 2021 EP and some breadcrumbed singles, Austin indie-folk duo Deer Fellow are releasing their debut full-length album […]

Song of the DayMay 20, 2026May 21, 2026

Primo the Alien + CHROMETONGUE: “Cool Girl”

Primo the Alien and CHROMETONGUE bring the cool girl energy on their new release “Cool Girl” — a perfect […]

Kevin Ripperger

Song of the DayMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

BOO85: “Funny Story”

Many horror stories become our favorite laughbale memories thanks to the gift of time, and Austin alt-rock pop group […]

Patricia Lim

Song of the DayMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Cure for Paranoia: “No Brainer” [Live At Scholz Garten]

The story behind Dallas hip-hop trio Cure for Paranoia is a tender one. Born during a “doomsday roadtrip” following […]

Song of the DayMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Her Mana: “Starlight”

Picture this: you’re crusing around Barton Springs listening to your favorite radio station wink wink, and the fuzzy pulse […]

Song of the DayMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Chasing Luena: Never Call Me

Melbourne indie rock four-piece Chasing Luena tap into that messy in-between feeling on “Never Call Me,” a track built […]

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Song of the DayMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Street Peach: “Cloud 12”

Austin-based Lani Thomison, aka Street Peach, is fresh off an Ari Lennox after-show at Stubbs and returning to Song […]

Danin Drahos

UncategorizedMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Danny Malone: “Leaves”

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Danny Malone. Following a bit of a hibernation period, the Austin-based […]

Song of the DayMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Lola Bates: “Madonna Gold”

Dark, broody, and effusive with forest witch energy, LA’s Lola Bates lays it all out on the table in […]

Song of the DayMay 6, 2026May 3, 2026

Doom Inc.: (We Put The Sin In) Synergy

Austin collective DOOM Inc returns with a disco-tinged indie anthem about selling your identity for algorithmic success. “(We Put […]

Maria Jose Estrada Leon

Song of the DayMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Son Rompe Pera: “Reptilo”

Mexico City’s Son Rompe Pera, widely considered to be part of the impetus behind the cumbia-punk movement, have spread […]

Joe Ferrara

Sessions & Interviews, Song of the Day, Studio 1A SessionsApr 29, 2026Apr 28, 2026

Gran Moreno: “Aztlán” [Live In Studio 1A]

KUTX’s Artist of the Month Program is powered by Austin FC Raised in Mexico and newly transplanted to Austin, […]

Song of the DayApr 28, 2026May 12, 2026

Sweet Limb: “Dopamine”

Whether you’re on a dopamine detox or you’re getting your dopamine hit from visiting this website right now, Austin-based […]

Song of the DayApr 27, 2026Apr 27, 2026

Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol: “Peaches”

It’s fuzzy, it’s doomy, it’s relentless. The new single from Austin “doom-woppers” Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol keeps in stride […]

Ivana Alexa

Song of the DayApr 24, 2026Apr 24, 2026

Mean Jolene: “Private Plane”

The new single from Ausitn power-pop outfit Mean Jolene has it all: beautifully harmonized gang vocals with a 1960’s […]

Song of the DayApr 22, 2026Apr 19, 2026

Reluctant Bob & the Lonely Lovers: Just Love

Dublin’s Reluctant Bob & the Lonely Lovers lean into warm, nostalgic textures on “Just Love,” a track that feels […]

Song of the DayApr 21, 2026

Reyna Tropical & Xiuhtezcatl: “Camino”

Cumbia meets Afro-indigenous rhythms in this one-off from Mexican-American artist and activist Xiuhtezcatl and duo Reyna Tropical. Debuted last […]

UncategorizedApr 17, 2026Apr 17, 2026

Club Coma: “You Can Take My Spirit”

Austin’s Club Coma are back, this time with more tricks in their bag and an added touch of fuzzy […]