Texas Music Matters

Series produced by KUT

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The award-winning music journalism program 'Texas Music Matters' has come to PRX! Produced at Austin's KUT, this series features brand new songs, unreleased, rarities, interviews, reviews, music news, artist profiles, and tons more.

Live from Austin, Texas, 'Live Music Capital of the World', the Texas Music Matters team delivers a weekly mix of music news, features, profiles, reviews and tunes from deep in the heart of one of the richest musical scenes on the planet.
From insightful documentaries on well-known artists like Janis Joplin, Townes Van Zandt and Roy Orbison to unmatched coverage of South by Southwest, to rare artist interviews, exclusive live performances and unreleased tracks from forthcoming albums by the likes of Ryan Bingham, Arcade Fire, Alejandro Escovedo and Spoon---you're certain to discover something fresh and exciting each week.
With an approach that's decidedly non-provincial and thought-provoking, veteran public radio journalist David Brown and an award winning team of music journalists and producers explore the broad intersection of Texas and music in a way certain to "mess with Texas" music stereotypes. Texas Music Matters has won top honors from the National Headliners Awards, the International Radio Festivals, RTNDA (Murrow Awards), AP broadcasters and many more. Now you can add this distinctive program to your own mix. Promos and other custom material are available upon request. Hide full description

Live from Austin, Texas, 'Live Music Capital of the World', the Texas Music Matters team delivers a weekly mix of music news, features, profiles, reviews and tunes from deep in the heart of one of the richest musical scenes on the planet. From insightful documentaries on well-known artists like Janis Joplin, Townes Van Zandt and Roy Orbison to unmatched coverage of South by Southwest, to rare artist interviews, exclusive live performances and unreleased tracks from forthcoming albums by the likes of Ryan Bingham, Arcade Fire, Alejandro Escovedo and Spoon---you're certain to discover something fresh and exciting each week. With an approach that's decidedly non-provincial and thought-provoking, veteran public radio journalist David Brown and an award winning team of music... Show full description


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Today we'll honor some of the best known soul musicians from around the Lone Star State - as well as some hidden gems. Austin-based music journali...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and KGLT


  • Added: Jun 17, 2011
  • Length: 50:22
  • Purchases: 2
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Features a song from the nearly mythical forthcoming album by ZZ Top is leaked to the Space Station crew. Also new tunes by Austin’s Wooden Birds, ...

  • Added: Jun 10, 2011
  • Length: 55:07
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On this edition of Texas Music Matters, we’ll talk with Travis Stimeling, author of “Cosmic Cowboys and New Hicks,” about the music that transform...

  • Added: Jun 03, 2011
  • Length: 57:30
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During this edition of Texas Music Matters, Austin’s Amy Cook takes on Janes Addiction, Suzanna Choffel debuts a new album, and we take on a new un...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and NPR Illinois


  • Added: May 27, 2011
  • Length: 55:51
  • Purchases: 2
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Features the unreleased music of Birmingham/Austin rockers Monarchs, also Adele covers a Sam Cooke classic in Austin's historic Studio 1A, Paul McC...

  • Added: May 20, 2011
  • Length: 53:32
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Features the music of Blues-belter Nakia as well as Steve Earle, Athens' Of Montreal, Austin guitar-legend David Grissom, Texas rockers The Couch, ...

  • Added: May 20, 2011
  • Length: 59:10