The Future of Vinyl

Ever wondered what it takes to perform at SXSW? In the latest episode of Pause/Play, we sit down with SXSW’s VP of Music Festival, B. Hobbs, and Senior Music Programmer Berkli Johnson to find out how artists are selected to perform at one of the biggest music festivals in the world. They walk us through […]

KUTX Music Director Rick McNulty talks about how he discovers new music, and his process for determining what songs make it into rotation. He also gives Austin artists insights about how to pitch their music for airplay.

This season, we’re trying to answer we want to answer some questions that we often hear from people in the Austin music ecosystem. How can local artists get their music on the radio? How do Austin bands get booked at ACLfest?  How can we keep the Red River district alive? How can venues stay open […]

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 hometown, and talk about what’s […]

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 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.

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.

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.

Brian Hobbs, VP of Music at SXSW, sits down to talk about the future of the festival.

Terry Lickona, Executive Producer of the Austin City Limits TV show, joins hosts Elizabeth McQueen and Miles Bloxson to talk about how cuts to federal funding for public media are impacting the show.