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Song of the Day
Hosted by KUT & KUTX Studios · EN
The KUTX team looks high and low for songs and artists that should be on your radar.
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Ivy Mine: “500 Days”
2w ago00:03:10Tap to summarizeI hope you get tangled in the tendrils of this next group. Ivy Mine is a diy indie/alternative band based in Austin Texas. This Track off the upcoming album Keep the Chaos Close brings sparkling vocals and snarling guitars The post Ivy Mine: “500 Days” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Transcribe →Tvlormvde: “Heat Wave”
2w ago00:02:33Tap to summarizeAustin-based artist Tvlormvde blends house, pop, and R&B on “Heat Wave,” a standout from the new EP Sometimes on Wednesday. Built around classic house grooves, live instrumentation, and an infectious hook, the track sticks with you long after it’s over. With another Texas summer in full swing, “Heat Wave” is a fitting soundtrack for the season. The post Tvlormvde: “Heat Wave” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Transcribe →Touch Girl Apple Blossom: “The Springtime Reminds Me Of…”
3w ago00:02:24Tap to summarizeKUTX’s June 2026 Artist of the Month, Touch Girl Apple Blossom, crafts songs that hit straight at the most tender part of your heart. The band’s new album, Graceful, is a collection of jangly, nostalgic pop songs that feel lived-in and intimate. The group is heading out on a Midwest tour next week that includes a stop at Jack White’s Nashville venue Blue Room, and before they hit the road, they stopped by Studio 1A to wrap us up in the warmth and woo, and here’s your free download to be your carry-along musical wubby. The post Touch Girl Apple Blossom: “The Springtime Reminds Me Of…” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Transcribe →Woody Russel: “Cross That River, Take Up This Fight”
3w ago00:05:54Tap to summarizeWoody Russell’s “Cross This River, Take Up This Fight” settles into a steady, rootsy groove, with warm acoustic textures and vocals that feel both weathered and inviting. It’s the kind of song that lets the arrangement breathe, giving every lyric room to land while building a quiet sense of momentum. The post Woody Russel: “Cross That River, Take Up This Fight” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Transcribe →David G. Smith: “Hero Street”
Jul 100:03:29Tap to summarizeDavid G. Smith shines a light on an often-overlooked piece of American history with “Hero Street,” a moving tribute to the eight Mexican American soldiers from one small Illinois neighborhood who gave their lives in service. Anchored by understated acoustic guitar, heartbeat-like drums, and mournful steel guitar, the song honors both the sacrifice of these young men and the resilient community that raised them. It’s a powerful reminder that some of the most important stories are the ones still waiting to be heard. The post David G. Smith: “Hero Street” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Transcribe →Restos: “No Cigar
Jun 2400:03:43Tap to summarizeAustin’s Restos turn close calls and near misses into an indie-rock anthem on “No Cigar.” With jangly guitars, a driving rhythm, and just the right amount of grit, the track captures the feeling of chasing something that’s always a little out of reach—and having a good time anyway. The post Restos: “No Cigar appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Transcribe →QUENTIN: “LUCY IN DISGUISE”
Jun 1700:02:36Tap to summarizeAustin artist Quentin celebrates identity, self-acceptance, and the city that helped shape them on the upbeat new single “Lucy in Disguise.” Inspired by the iconic South Congress costume shop, the song pairs bright indie-pop energy with a sense of nostalgia, while the self-directed video turns Austin into a dreamlike backdrop where memory, transformation, and home collide. The post QUENTIN: “LUCY IN DISGUISE” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Transcribe →Grandmaster: “Feel It Coming” [Live In Studio 1A]
Jun 1600:03:42Tap to summarizeAustin’s most musical intergalactic cult and former Artist of the Month are back with their third annual Grandmaster Gala at the State Theatre this Saturday. Their sound defies both space and time, so it’s fitting that we’re rewinding it back to their Studio 1A session from February, where they performed tracks off of their second album, Grandmaster II. Disco, funk, red hats and giant glasses, these worshippers of the Grandmaster, also known as Zealots, know how to practice what they preach.Grandmaster II is out now. The post Grandmaster: “Feel It Coming” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Transcribe →Cast Iron Shoes: “Little Bird”
Jun 1000:03:05Tap to summarizeAustin’s Cast Iron Shoes song “Little Bird” is written around themes of borders and escape. It carries a sense of longing and resilience that feels deeply personal. Inspired in part by growing up in a trailer without electricity or running water, the song turns hardship into something hopeful, pairing vivid storytelling with a warm, wandering spirit. Catch them live at White Horse on June 26 at 8 PM. The post Cast Iron Shoes: “Little Bird” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Transcribe →Day Friend: “Street Light”
Jun 300:04:04Tap to summarizeAustin-based garage rock band Day Friend lean into something more expansive on “Street Light,” blending their psychedelic punk roots with a growing pull toward indie rock and alternative textures. The track marks a clear genre shift while keeping the loose, lived-in energy that defines their sound.“Street Light” centers on that tipping point where responsibility starts to collide with being a night owl in the local scene. Written from the perspective of a scenester deciding between going out or staying in for sleep, the song follows that choice as it unfolds. The post Day Friend: “Street Light” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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