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We’re taking a look at the first in-person SXSW in 3 years. You’ll hear from rapper and event curator J Soulja, bartender and co-founder of the Amplified Sound Coalition Jeanette Gregor, artist manager Andi Narvaez, Cheer-Up Charlie’s owners Maggie Lea and Tamara Hoover, musician and composer Graham Reynolds, freelance writer Brianna Caleri, artist, instrumentalist, bandleader and soundman Thomas Cook, and musician Jackie Venson.     The post The Return of SXSW appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The City of Austin’s Economic Development Department just raised their rate of pay for musicians to $200 per hour per musician. Hear why that happened, and how they hope this change will inspire other departments.   The post Bonus! A City Department just raised their rate for musicians to $200 per hour. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hear what Austin Mayor Steve Adler has to say about the history of the Live Music Fund, why he raised concerns about the Live Music Fund Event Program, and what he thinks should guide the conversation moving forward. The post What Mayor Adler has to say about the Live Music Fund appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We’re looking at the Live Music Fund. We’ll tell you what it is, how it came to be, and we’ll explore the conversation around who gets the money. The post The city has millions of dollars to support the Austin music scene. But who gets the money? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin musicians are making the same amount of money per gig as they did in 1979. In the latest episode, we look at gig pay through the years and talk to musicians Greg Clifford and Beto Martinez about how they’ve found ways to make money from music that don’t involve playing live. Drummer Greg Clifford is pictured in his home where he produces lo-fi music on Feb. 8, 2022, in Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX Musician and producer Beto Martinez is pictured in his home studio on Feb. 9, 2022, in Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX   The post Musician pay for live shows in Austin hasn’t changed in 40 years. Here are some other ways they’ve found to make money with music. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In this episode, you’ll learn how much money the average Austin musician makes per gig, and why it can be hard to make a living playing live music. Then you’ll learn all about an alternate revenue stream for musicians — sync licensing. Nathalie Phan, founder of SoundSync Music, will explain the ins and outs of sync licensing from an agent’s perspective and Austin rapper Tee-Double will walk you through the artist’s perspective. During Nathalie’s segment you’ll hear the song “Black Tea” by Slug, Elijah Fox, Soul Food Horns and Yasper. During Tee-Double’s segment you’ll hear “Caped Up” from his album Local Transplant. Nathalie Phan is pictured in her home on Jan. 31, 2022, in South Austin. Michael Minasi/KUT   Hip-hop artist Tee-Double is pictured in his home studio on July 15, 2021, in Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX   The post Live music doesn’t always pay the bills. So what else can you do? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the latest episode, you’ll learn how Austin non-profit Foundation Communities helped musician James Shelton find affordable housing the central Austin. And you’ll get a crash course in how affordable housing works from Foundation Communities Executive Director, Walter Moreau. Walter Moreau of Foundation Communities is pictured on Jan. 12, 2022, outside of Bluebonnet Studios. Michael Minasi/KUTX Read “The Artist Loft: Affordable Housing (for White People)” from the Atlantic Read “The Rise of White–SegregatedSubsidized Housing” from The Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity at the Minnesota School of Law. The post Could affordable housing save Austin’s music scene? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Miles Bloxson speaks to Latin Grammy nominee Gina Chavez and artist manager Joe Greenwald at Austin City Limits Music Festival back in October of 2021. They talk about navigating the pandemic and issues facing the Austin music scene. Miles Bloxson of KUTX speaks with Gina Chavez and Joe Greenwald as part of the Bonus Tracks stage for the Pause/Play podcast on Weekend One of Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, TX on Oct. 9, 2021. Jordan Vonderhaar for KUTX   The post Bonus! Gina Chavez and Joe Greenwald at ACL Music Festival appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the latest episode, you’ll learn about Austin Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers or HOME. This Austin organization helps older musicians with housing and living expenses. You’ll hear from Marcia Ball and Rosie Flores.   The post How some Austin musicians are finding housing help with HOME appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the latest episode of Pause/Play, we’re looking at how the housing market helped build Austin’s music scene, and how it could be the thing that destroys it.  You’ll hear from Austin artists about how the housing market has changed for them over the years and why some of them have decided to leave. You’ll also learn about the connection between cheap housing and thriving music scenes, musician incomes, and Austin’s housing market from experts Nicky Rowling, Michael Seman, and Audrey McGlinchy. In this episode you’ll hear from: Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel Robert A. Kraft Laura Mendoza from Cosmic Chaos Gina Chavez Chinasa Broxton  Listen to the documentary “Back Home to the Armadillo” Laura Mendoza of Cosmic Chaos is pictured on Dec. 3, 2021, at her home north of Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX   The post How Austin’s housing market helped build the music scene, and how it could destroy it appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.