Pause/Play https://www.kut.org/pause-play A podcast about live music, why it matters and what comes next. en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:57:09 GMT After reset, Austin opens Live Music Fund applications with more money available https://www.kut.org/austin/2025-10-21/live-music-fund-austin-tx-grants-musicians-acme Even though the city has more money to give out, there isn't enough to support every applicant. Last funding cycle, only 137 out of more than 1,000 applicants received grants. The deadline is Dec. 4. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:57:09 GMT https://www.kut.org/austin/2025-10-21/live-music-fund-austin-tx-grants-musicians-acme Jake Gripp What SXSW is going to look like next year: Everything everywhere all at once https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-10-13/south-by-southwest-festival-2026-austin-tx-music-innovation-edu-tech-film-convention-center With the convention center getting demolished, the festival will be spread out around downtown. Each showcase will run at the same time over the course of a week. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:56:09 GMT https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-10-13/south-by-southwest-festival-2026-austin-tx-music-innovation-edu-tech-film-convention-center Jake Gripp Tool or Terminator? Austin musicians experiment as AI goes mainstream https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-08-21/ai-artificial-intelligence-austin-tx-musicians-zeale-erin-walter-chinasa-broxton-carlos-deshawn-daniels Even though they all use AI, these four artists expressed a level of discomfort when it comes to engaging with the technology. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:50:42 GMT https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-08-21/ai-artificial-intelligence-austin-tx-musicians-zeale-erin-walter-chinasa-broxton-carlos-deshawn-daniels Elizabeth McQueen Why one Austin artist wants to build an alternative to Spotify https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-08-11/prosper-xo-austin-tx-music-streaming-lauren-bruno-spotify-alternative Prosper XO is in the early stages of development, but founder Lauren Bruno envisions an artist-centric tool that can connect musicians with money and resources. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:19:43 GMT https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-08-11/prosper-xo-austin-tx-music-streaming-lauren-bruno-spotify-alternative Abigail Breyfogle Logged off and plugged in: Why one musician left social media for good https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-07-28/texas-live-musician-social-media-instagram-robert-ellis Robert Ellis, a Texan musician with roots in Austin, said his bottom line hasn't suffered and his life has improved after leaving social media. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:44:33 GMT https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-07-28/texas-live-musician-social-media-instagram-robert-ellis Elizabeth McQueen These four Austin artists offer a blueprint for making a living as a musician https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-06-23/these-four-austin-artists-offer-a-blueprint-for-making-a-living-as-a-musician Sara L. Houser, Carlos "Dashawn Daniels" Moore, Chinasa Broxton and Carrie Rodriguez have expanded what it means to work in music in the age of stagnant pay and minimal income from streaming. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:01:00 GMT https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-06-23/these-four-austin-artists-offer-a-blueprint-for-making-a-living-as-a-musician Elizabeth McQueen 'La visibilidad es un peligro': cómo afectan las leyes contra personas LGBTQ+ a la escena musical de Austin https://www.kut.org/en-espanol/2024-06-21/la-visibilidad-es-un-peligro-como-afectan-las-leyes-contra-los-tejanos-lgbtq-a-la-escena-musical-de-austin Los últimos años han sido turbulentos para la comunidad LGBTQ+ de Texas. Algunas personas de la escena musical de Austin dicen haber sentido una sensación de inquietud y miedo. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:14:29 GMT https://www.kut.org/en-espanol/2024-06-21/la-visibilidad-es-un-peligro-como-afectan-las-leyes-contra-los-tejanos-lgbtq-a-la-escena-musical-de-austin Elizabeth McQueen 'Visibility is danger': How laws targeting LGBTQ+ Texans are impacting Austin’s music scene https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2024-06-20/texas-anti-lgbtq-laws-austin-music-scene The past few years have been turbulent for the LGBTQ+ community in Texas. Some in Austin's music scene say they've felt a sense of unease and fear. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:34:57 GMT https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2024-06-20/texas-anti-lgbtq-laws-austin-music-scene Elizabeth McQueen Peace, love and Texas women: Members of the Austin music scene reflect on the state's abortion ban https://www.kut.org/health/2024-06-03/peace-love-and-texas-women-members-of-the-austin-music-scene-reflect-on-the-states-abortion-ban Five women discuss how the ban has impacted their work. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:11:08 GMT https://www.kut.org/health/2024-06-03/peace-love-and-texas-women-members-of-the-austin-music-scene-reflect-on-the-states-abortion-ban Elizabeth McQueen, Miles Bloxson Can Austin's outdoor music venues survive a warming world? https://www.kut.org/energy-environment/2024-05-09/austin-texas-live-music-venue-weather-climate-change-heat By the end of the century in Austin, it's possible that half of the days in a given year would have triple-digit temperatures, according to KXAN's former chief meteorologist David Yeomans. The city's outdoor music venues said hotter summers are already affecting business. Thu, 09 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kut.org/energy-environment/2024-05-09/austin-texas-live-music-venue-weather-climate-change-heat Jeff McCord