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Song of the Day

Song of the Day

KUT & KUTX Studios 300 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

A daily podcast from Austin's public radio station KUTX that highlights one song worth discovering. The KUTX team curates new and noteworthy tracks, introducing listeners to emerging artists and hidden musical gems. Each episode is a short, focused look at a single song and the artist behind it.

Episodes

Oreaganomics: “I used to call Mary”
Oreaganomics: “I used to call Mary” Aug 20, 2026 2:07 Hi you have reached Song of the day please hit one to hear the rest of this feature… Just kidding, but this next song discusses the frustration of making a call only to find a robot on the other side. While Oreaganomics is neither a spice nor an economic policy from the 80’s, they do […] The post Oreaganomics: “I used to call Mary” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podc
BS: “f1”
BS: “f1” Aug 19, 2026 3:16 Austin’s BS comes in hot with “f1,” a fast-moving track that lives up to its name. Built on propulsive drums and sharp, forward-leaning production, the song feels like it’s constantly accelerating, carrying a restless energy from start to finish. It’s a short, sharp burst of momentum that doesn’t waste much time getting where it’s going. […] The post BS: “f1” appeared first
Ramesh Srivastava: “The Times” [The Hole Story]
Ramesh Srivastava: “The Times” [The Hole Story] Aug 18, 2026 mid-2000s, as music blogs and MP3s were changing how people found new music, Austin’s Voxtrot became one of the most talked about indie bands with a wave of attention that reached far beyond Austin, all before the band released its first full-length. After Voxtrot broke-up in 2010, frontman and songwriter Ramesh Srivastava went on to […] The post Ramesh Srivastava: “The Times” [T
Elka: “Husk”
Elka: “Husk” Aug 17, 2026 5:38 The latest installment in Jim Eno’s Project Traction mentorship program (whose mission is to create a more gender inclusive audio production and engineering industry), comes from Fort Collins, Colorado. Songwriter Elka gives us “Husk”: a deeply intimate and reflective indie-pop track rooted in grief and dressed in effortless elegance courtesy of Project Traction member (and [&#82
A Band Called Ma: “SALT”
A Band Called Ma: “SALT” Aug 14, 2026 3:06 Releasing their self-titled debut album today, Austin’s A Band Called Ma is giving us our daily dose of nostalgia through the 90s-inspired rhythm guitar and abstract lyricism featured in their single “SALT.” This track was the last single released for the album, acting as the final taste of what’s to come from their self-produced and […] The post A Band Called Ma: &#8
Dom Francis: “Alligator Rain”
Dom Francis: “Alligator Rain” Aug 13, 2026 3:50 Austin’s Dom Francis brings a hazy, rain-soaked feel to “Alligator Rain,” pairing a laid-back groove with a sound that feels a little strange in the best way. There’s a looseness to the track that lets the instrumentation breathe, while Francis’ vocals keep things grounded. It’s an easygoing listen with a little mystery around the edges. The post Dom Francis: “Alligator Rain” appeared
Seth Celdrán: “Stiletto”
Seth Celdrán: “Stiletto” Aug 12, 2026 3:15 Austin’s Seth Celdrán brings a sharp, swaggering edge to “Stiletto,” a track that blends a driving groove with sleek production and plenty of attitude. There’s something effortlessly cool about the way the song moves, balancing its darker edge with a rhythm that keeps it light on its feet. “Stiletto” has just enough bite to make […] The post Seth Celdrán: “Stiletto” appeared firs
Shakey Graves: “When the Love Was New” [The Hole Story]
Shakey Graves: “When the Love Was New” [The Hole Story] Aug 11, 2026 4:28 *The Hole Story is powered by Austin Beerworks* Long before Shakey Graves was filling theaters around the world, Alejandro Rose-Garcia was finding his footing at Austin’s Hole in the Wall, where an early happy-hour residency helped shape the artist he would become. More than a decade later, that connection remains. In 2026, Shakey brought his […] The post Shakey Graves: “When the Love
Modiste: “Breaking My Own Heart”
Modiste: “Breaking My Own Heart” Aug 10, 2026 4:53 The past is coming up from behind on the debut single from Louisville, Kentucky synth trio Modiste. The 80’s-inspired group employs exclusively analog and digital vintage instruments and toys to invoke a true pastiche of your favorite smokey 80’s underground music with just a whisper of the modern age. Think Jane Leo meets Kate Bush […] The post Modiste: “Breaking My Own He
Paige Plaisance: “Waiting”
Paige Plaisance: “Waiting” Aug 7, 2026 4:09 Paige Plaisance is carving out her own lane with a sound she coins “Swampytonkin’.” Raised on a farm near the muddy banks of the Mississippi River, the Austin-based singer-songwriter and pianist is back with her highly anticipated second full-length album, Swampwater. Recorded at Austin’s famed Finishing School and produced by Jonathan Tyler, Swampwater further establishes Plai
BLUUM: “Tough Break, Kid”
BLUUM: “Tough Break, Kid” Aug 6, 2026 2:04 Coming from the Los Angeles Music scene, the LA duo “BLUUM” (with two Us) is blossoming with some quality 90s inspired alternative music. This track wants to bring it back to when rock ruled the world. The pair produced this song alongside their debut self titled album from their LA apartments. Who knows? Maybe this […] The post BLUUM: “Tough Break, Kid” appeared firs
Magic Rockers of Texas: “Where Did My Life Go” [Live In Studio 1A]
Magic Rockers of Texas: “Where Did My Life Go” [Live In Studio 1A] Aug 5, 2026 4:11 Looking to fill your Thursdays this August? Austin sardonic power-pop group Magic Rockers of Texas are holding down this month’s residency spot at one of our favorite venues: the Hole In the Wall. They’re kicking it off tonight with guests Slomo Drags and Quinn Decker and the LLC. We’re throwing it back to their latest […] The post Magic Rockers of Texas: “Where Did M

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