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Music NewsApr 4, 2022Apr 4, 2022

Jon Batiste and Silk Sonic take home major prizes at 2022 Grammys

At the 64th Grammy Awards, which took place Sunday in Las Vegas, the major prizes were spread among a number of winners, […]

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Music NewsMar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Foo Fighters cancel all tour dates after drummer Taylor Hawkins’ death

The remainder of Foo Fighters’ tour will be cancelled following the death of Taylor Hawkins.

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Music NewsMar 22, 2022Apr 4, 2022

A new Selena album will be released in April, 27 years after her death

27 years after Selena’s death, new music is on the way.

Music NewsMar 22, 2022Mar 23, 2022

City department bumps up set pay for musicians it books. Other Austin agencies could follow suit.

Golden Dawn Arkestra will be one of the first bands to be paid $200 per musician per hour under […]

Music NewsFeb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022

After ‘Texas Sun,’ Leon Bridges and Khruangbin seek solace on ‘Texas Moon’

Leon Bridges and rock band Khruangbin release new EP

Music NewsFeb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022

Joe Rogan has responded to the protests against Spotify over his podcast

Spotify said Sunday that it will add COVID-19 content advisories

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Music NewsJan 31, 2022Jan 31, 2022

Joni Mitchell joins Neil Young in protest against Spotify

Joni Mitchell removes her music from Spotify

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Music NewsJan 27, 2022Jun 23, 2022

An Austin developer wants to turn an old music venue into a new one. Neighbors are not sold.

A developer is seeking a zoning change to turn the site of the old Austin Opera House into a […]

Music NewsJan 27, 2022Jun 23, 2022

Spotify removes Neil Young’s music after he objects to Joe Rogan’s podcast

Spotify has removed famed singer-songwriter Neil Young’s recordings from its streaming platform. NPR | By ANASTASIA TSIOULCAS Originally published January 26, […]

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Music NewsJan 22, 2022Jan 27, 2022

New mural featuring Daniel Johnston’s work to be unveiled on Hi, How Are You? Day

A new mural at the Contemporary Austin features images taken directly from Daniel Johnston’s artwork. KUT 90.5 | By Jerry […]

Music NewsJun 10, 2020

America’s Independent Music Venues Could Close Soon Due To Coronavirus

Across the country, music venues remain closed due to the pandemic — and according to a new survey, 90 […]

Music NewsJun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020

Texas Monthly: The Houston Years of George Floyd

Friends remember Floyd, who grew up in the Third Ward, as a gentle soul, a father, and a talented […]

Music NewsMar 3, 2020

Big Austin Events Remain On Course As Coronavirus Concerns Grow

One of Austin’s biggest months for visitors has begun, just as concerns grow around the new coronavirus COVID-19. While […]

Music NewsMar 3, 2020Mar 3, 2020

Big Austin Events Remain On Course As Coronavirus Concerns Grow

One of Austin’s biggest months for visitors has begun, just as concerns grow around the new coronavirus COVID-19. While […]

Music NewsDec 4, 2017Oct 13, 2021

Protextor & Brother Bear: I Don’t Mind

Local hip hop mixed with funk, R&B and soul – Don’t Mind if I do!

Music NewsNov 13, 2017Oct 13, 2021

Music News 11.13.17

Remembering Chuck Mosley, and a horde or rare Grateful Dead memorabilia goes up for auction. All this in today’s […]

Music NewsNov 9, 2017Oct 13, 2021

Music News 11.9.17

Sturgill Simpson busks for social justice outside the CMAs, and Hamilton hits Puerto Rico. All this in today’s SoundCheck […]

Music NewsNov 8, 2017Oct 13, 2021

Music News 11.8.17

Fox Announces Newest Music-Drama, Mary J. Blige to Produce Fox has announced its next music-based drama, with Mary J. […]

Music NewsNov 7, 2017Oct 13, 2021

Music News 11.7.17

Get the scoop on the second round of SXSW ’18 artists and learn about the Grammy Music Education Coalition […]

Music NewsNov 2, 2017Oct 13, 2021

Music News 11.2.17

Huston-Tillotson receives 15 new Steinway pianos and Nintendo reveals its Korg-Switch integration.

Music NewsOct 30, 2017Oct 13, 2021

Music News 10.30.17

Countering The Cabaret Law A 91-year-old New York City law banning dancing in the vast majority of the city’s […]

Music NewsOct 26, 2017Oct 13, 2021

Music News 10.26.17

Twiggy Ramirez faces sexual assault allegations and the UK makes a move towards preserving grassroots venues.

Music NewsOct 25, 2017Oct 13, 2021

Music News 10.25.17

Remembering Fats Domino.

Music NewsOct 24, 2017Oct 13, 2021

Music News 10.24.17

Tom Waits announces HUGE reissue campaign and Alice Glass comes forward about sexual abuse from former bandmate Ethan Kath. […]