/pause-play A podcast about live music, why it matters and what comes next. en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:14:29 GMT /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 /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 /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 /life-arts/2024-06-20/texas-anti-lgbtq-laws-austin-music-scene Elizabeth McQueen /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 /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 /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 /energy-environment/2024-05-09/austin-texas-live-music-venue-weather-climate-change-heat Jeff McCord /life-arts/2024-04-17/pause-play-austin-music-season-five-podcast-change Episodes this season will address how climate change is forcing venues to rethink outdoor shows, how the industry is dealing with new Texas laws, and how AI is impacting artists' work. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:01:00 GMT /life-arts/2024-04-17/pause-play-austin-music-season-five-podcast-change Elizabeth McQueen /austin/2023-03-08/black-artists-share-their-experiences-navigating-the-austin-music-scene The latest Austin music census found many people perceive a fair amount of bias here. Pause/Play asked four artists about the challenges they've faced and their hopes for the future. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:01:00 GMT /austin/2023-03-08/black-artists-share-their-experiences-navigating-the-austin-music-scene Miles Bloxson, Elizabeth McQueen /austin/2023-02-08/the-results-of-the-2022-greater-austin-music-census-are-in The biggest issue it found among respondents is the price of housing in Austin. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:01:00 GMT /austin/2023-02-08/the-results-of-the-2022-greater-austin-music-census-are-in Elizabeth McQueen, Miles Bloxson /business/2023-01-18/austin-federation-of-musicians-labor-union The Austin Federation of Musicians has been active in Austin since 1907. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:01:00 GMT /business/2023-01-18/austin-federation-of-musicians-labor-union Elizabeth McQueen, Miles Bloxson /2022-12-21/meet-the-austin-nonprofit-rethinking-how-record-labels-work-spaceflight-records As a nonprofit, Spaceflight is not dependent on sales to recoup money it invests in artists. Instead, it gets funding from donations and grants. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:01:00 GMT /2022-12-21/meet-the-austin-nonprofit-rethinking-how-record-labels-work-spaceflight-records Elizabeth McQueen, Miles Bloxson /life-arts/2022-12-07/how-can-people-get-money-into-the-hands-of-austin-musicians-outside-of-being-fans-and-going-to-shows There are a lot of music-focused nonprofits in Austin. Many of them provide services to artists, like health care or professional development. But there are two that actually give musicians money � Sonic Guild and DAWA. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:30:00 GMT /life-arts/2022-12-07/how-can-people-get-money-into-the-hands-of-austin-musicians-outside-of-being-fans-and-going-to-shows Elizabeth McQueen, Miles Bloxson