KUTX-FM (Austin, TX)

KUTX (98.9 FM) is a radio station based in Leander, Texas, catering to the larger Austin, Texas region. It is owned by the University of Texas at Austin. Before this, the station was operated by Border Media Partners (BMP Austin License Company, L.P.). The station's studios are situated on the university campus, while its transmitter can be found just east of Lake Travis.

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Perfume Genius at Emo's

5 days ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM June 2 2025Perfume Genius tonight at Emo’s, with urika’s bedroom. Perfume Genius revels in the interconnectedness of life’s contradictions on their seventh studio release Glory, as songwriter/vocalist Michael Hadreas confronts an ever-present anxiety of engaging with the world.
Sunflower Bean at 29th Street Ballroom

1 week ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 31 2025Sunflower Bean tonight at 29th Street Ballroom, with Gift. It took some creative exploration and metamorphoses for New York trio Sunflower Bean to find their footing creatively. But their fourth studio album Mortal Primetime allowed Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Olive Faber to pause and reenvision their soundscape, revealing a bolder and more introspective approach crossing myriad genres with self-assured resilience.
My KUTX: Half Dream

1 week ago | kutx.org | Jack Anderson

Half DreamMy KUTX // May 31st, 2025For the past few weeks you’ve heard lots about our May 2025 Artist of the Month Half Dream. And even though it’s the tail end of May, we gotta give this Austin act their due. So ahead of a couple gigs in June and new material right around the corner, a genre-spanning set full of that breaks down formative memories, major influences, and recent favorite bangers.
The Point at C-Boy's

1 week ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 30 2025Two nights with The Point at C-Boy’s Heart and Soul. That’s right. Before sharing the news of playing weekend two at ACL Fest, The Point announced their 18-day European tour for June. But before they trot the globe, the guys invite you to their bon voyage two-night stint at C-Boy’s Heart and Soul on South Congress, tonight and tomorrow at 10 p.m. They share the bill with Afro-funk/psych jazz outfit Cazayoux this evening, and with The Animeros (formerly Hotel de Nova) on Saturday.
What's Next 5.29.25 - KUTX

1 week ago | kutx.org | Ryan Wen

Join host Jeff McCord and hear the best brand new music, mixed in with musical milestones and a weekly classic album tribute! This week, new music from from Wet Leg, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Nilüfer Yanya, Moses Sumney, Yaya Bey, Smerz, The Budos Band, Sir Woman, tune-yards, Alan Sparhawk of Low, caroline, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Stalefish, Stereolab, billy woods, THESE NEW PURITANS, Wednesday, Arca, TURNSTILE, Florry, and many more, mixed in with lots of musical milestones and a...
Caamp at Moody Amphitheater

1 week ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 29 2025Caamp tonight at Moody Amphitheater, with Blind Pilot. Ohio folk-rockers Caamp release their new album Copper Changes Color on June 6 via independent label Mom + Pop. Recording it was an adventure, spanning a two-year period at various studios across the country, including a Texas connection through Sonic Ranch. But the extended time gave the band an opportunity for deeper self-examination.
Levitation 2025 - KUTX

1 week ago | kutx.org | Jacquie Fuller

Location: Palmer Events Center and Red River Cultural DistrictSupported by KUTX Austin’s homegrown Levitation festival returns with another stacked lineup and new festival grounds – the Palmer Events Center – in addition to nightly shows across Austin’s Red River Cultural District. For over a decade, Levitation has delivered lineups spanning psych, dream pop, punk, indie, metal, darkwave, electronic and more.
Soundfounder - KUTX

1 week ago | kutx.org | Ryan Wen

Soundfounder Episode #293 // May 28th, 2025 Zavala Song: Devon Ave Album: Canciones Modernas LP 2010 Buugee Song: Persevere 2024 Mu Song: Adventures Album: After the Rain 2023 Deantoni Parks Song: Intuitions Album: Observers 2025 Bunycalx Song: BOINK! 2025 SPRROW & WEBB Song: Retrace 2025 Yo Cisco Kidd Song: Bump 2024 Joy Orbison Song: Flight FM 2024 Blawan Song: No Rabbit No Life Album: Woke Up Right Handed 2021 Boards of Canada Song: Dayvan Cowboy 2005 Portishead Song: The Rip Album: Third...
My KUTX: ATX TV Festival 2025

1 week ago | kutx.org | Jack Anderson

ATX TV Festival 2025My KUTX // May 24th, 2025Zach Braff. Jane Seymour. Jon Hamm. Carrie Coon. The cast of King of the Hill. What do they (and many, many more) have in common? They’ll all be in Austin May 29th to June 1st as part of ATX TV Festival: Season 14ATX TV Fest co-founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland to recap some of their most memorable music-in-television moments and give a few cues as to who’s showing up this year at ATX TV Fest.
¡Ven A Bailar! - KUTX

1 week ago | kutx.org | Laurie Gallardo

AMM May 28 2025El Combo Oscuro and Hard Proof play Friday at The Continental Club. Today’s AMM-featured track “La Escapada” from La Danza de las Sirenas should be enough to get you out this Friday night. That’s when cumbia psicodélica outfit El Combo Oscuro and funk/jazz collective Hard Proof take over the room at The Continental Club on S. Congress. The music starts at 10 p.m. It’s one of those things you gotta experience live, so roll up.