Pause/Play
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsPause/Play: a podcast about live music, why it matters, and what comes next.
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Take note U.S.: Canada actually gives its musicians money
November 09, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBHosts Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen explore the Canadian system of support for the arts in general, and for commercial music specifically. They explain what they know to Pause/Play audio engineer Jake Perlman, with help from Jessica Deljouravesh from the Ontario Arts Council, Marina Adam from Ontario Creates, Eric Owen from Black Pistol Fire , and KUT transportation reporter Nathan Bernier.
Why doesn’t commercial music in the U.S. get any financial support outside of, say, fans?
October 26, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBHosts Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen talk to UT Professor Charles Carson about why American commercial music doesn't get financial support outside of the capitalist market. They break down the idea that the best music comes from struggle. They also talk about what the city of Austin owes the music scene, and how the city might better support the for-profit music sector.
NFTs and Music: Austin Musicians’ Thoughts on NFTs
July 05, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBHear what Jackie Venson, Deezie Brown, David Shabani, and Erin Ivey have to say about NFTs and Music. You can check out the NFT for our song “What is an NFT?” It’s not for sale, but it is on the Solana blockchain! https://solsea.io/n/AaYykx8tvL4yzrmwwqwuB3H3NFaiV3kF7uEeAM9bfwHJ/ And you can listen to the song any time on our podcast […]
What is a NFT? The Song!
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 3.84 MBHere’s your very own, very fungible copy of the soon-to-be hit song, “What is an NFT?”
NFTs and Music: What is a NFT? The Song!
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 3.76 MBHere’s your very own, very fungible copy of the soon-to-be hit song, “What is an NFT?”
NFTs and Music: Minting an NFT
June 14, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBMiles and Elizabeth go on a journey to mint an NFT. But in order to do that they have to write and record a song, buy cryptocurrency, set up a wallet, and list an NFT for sale. But things don’t quite go as they planned.
NFTs and Music: What is an NFT?
May 31, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this first episode of our mini-season about NFTs you'll learn all the things you need to know in order to understand what NFTs are and how they work.
The Return of SXSW
April 05, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBWe'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.
Bonus! A City Department just raised their rate for musicians to $200 per hour.
March 29, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 7.29 MBThe 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.
What Mayor Adler has to say about the Live Music Fund
March 07, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBHear 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 city has millions of dollars to support the Austin music scene. But who gets the money?
March 01, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBWe'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. You'll hear from various people across the spectrum of Austin's live music ecosystem.
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.
February 15, 2022 13:49 - 34 minutes - 48 MBAustin 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.
When live music doesn’t pay the bills, sync licensing can fill the gap.
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBFirst, 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. Then you'll learn all about an alternate revenue stream for musicians -- ...
Live music doesn’t always pay the bills. So what else can you do?
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBFirst, 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. Then you'll learn all about an alternate revenue stream for musicians -- ...
Could affordable housing save Austin’s music scene?
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBIn 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.
Bonus! Gina Chavez and Joe Greenwald at ACL Music Festival
January 04, 2022 15:20 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBMiles Bloxson spoke with Latin Grammy nominee Gina Chavez and artist manager Joe Greenwald at the Austin City Limits Music Festival back in October of 2021. They talked about navigating the pandemic and issues facing the Austin music scene.
How some Austin musicians are finding housing help with HOME
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBIn 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.
How Austin’s housing market helped build the music scene, and how it could destroy it
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBIn 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 […]
Bonus! Music Scenes as Economic Clusters
November 30, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBHere’s another way to think about music scenes — they’re legitimate economic clusters! Don’t know what we mean by that? Well, you can listen to this bonus episode and learn a little economic theory courtesy of Michael Seman, assistant professor in the LEAP Institute for the Arts’ arts management program at Colorado State University.
Why Taméca Jones, Austin’s Queen of Soul, is leaving for LA
November 16, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBAustin singer and songwriter Taméca Jones is leaving Austin for LA at the end of the year. In the latest episode, you’ll hear the reasons why the Austin Music scene isn’t working for her. Plus you’ll learn more about our music ecosystem. You’ll also hear from and Peter Schwarz about the reality of music businesses […]
We’re Not New York, LA or Nashville. So What Kind of Music City is Austin? Part 1: Dayglow
November 02, 2021 14:52 - 29 minutes - 41 MBWe’ve said the words Austin music ecosystem so many times on this podcast. But what do we actually mean when we say that? And how is our ecosystem different from other music cities like LA, Nashville or New York? In this episode we’ll try to start to answer those questions. First you’ll hear from Austin […]
What Do We Do Now?
August 10, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBWe look at this latest COVID surge in Austin and ask the question — What Do We Do Now? In this episode you’ll hear from Desmar Walkes, M.D — Medical Director/Health Authority for the City of Austin. Pat Buchta — Executive Director or Austin Texas Musicians Aubrey Hays — Musician Mike Hidalgo — Musician Autumn […]
What’s Changed for Musicians?
July 27, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBWe talk to musicians about what’s changed for them at this stage of the pandemic. You’ll learn what they’re doing differently creatively and with their businesses and how they’re feeling overall about the constantly changing Austin music landscape. In this episode you’ll hear from Jay Wile Sara Houser Jon Fichter from Sweet Spirit and Hong […]
What’s Changed for Music Venues?
July 13, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBWe talked to three club owners about what’s changed for music venues since things have opened back up, plus we explore the saga behind the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. In this episode you’ll hear from: Angela Tharp from the Flamingo Cantina Will Bridges from Antone’s Independent music business manager Peter Schwarz James Moody from Mohawk
For the Fans
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MBIn this episode its all about the fans! You’ll hear about how they coped when there were no live shows and how they feel now that things are opening back up. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Hady Mawajdeh. : Hady produced a great podcast called “Gun Play.” You can listen here. Joanna Castillo Jonathan […]
Is the Pandemic Over for Austin Music?
June 01, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBWe ask the question, “Is the Pandemic Over For Austin Music?” You’ll hear from public health experts, a musician, a fan, a venue owner and a venue manager about what whether or not the CDC’s change in mask guidance for vaccinated individuals coupled with the big reopening in Austin music venues that took place on […]
To Play, or Not to Play?
May 18, 2021 13:20 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBIn the latest episode of Pause/Play we tackle the question “To Play, or Play or not Play?” We asked 15 Austin Musicians the same questions — Have you performed during the pandemic? Are you ready to perform now? What would it take to make you feel comfortable performing the way we used to pre-pandemic? Their […]
The Pivot
April 27, 2021 13:54 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBIn the latest episode of Pause/Play we talk to the lunch ladies of Free Lunch, musician J Soulja, the founders of Mosaic Live Wire and entrepreneur and artist Cam the TSTMKR about how they’ve pivoted during the pandemic. You’ll hear from Jazz Mills — event producer and co-founder of Free Lunch Carrie Fussell Bickley — […]
The Art of LiveStreaming
April 13, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBWe’re looking at the art of live streaming. You’ll hear the different ways people are approaching it and what it could mean for the future of the Austin music community. In this episode you’ll hear from singer and Songwriter Kevin McKinney, Myf Mars from Hotel Free TV, photographer Ismael Quintanilla lll, Jason Reece from …And […]
The Reopening
March 23, 2021 14:24 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBOn March 10th the Texas governor re-opened the state. Now businesses can operate at 100% capacity. He also lifted the statewide mask mandate. We talked to musicians, venue owners & staff about how they plan to navigate the reopening. In this episode you’ll hear from: Cody Cowan: Executive Director of the Red River Cultural District […]
One Year Later
March 09, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBWe talked to people from across the spectrum of the Austin music ecosystem around the 1-year anniversary of the cancellation of SXSW. In this episode, you’ll hear how they’ve coped, pivoted, evolved, gained new perspectives and dealt with trauma during the last 12 months. You’ll hear from singer, songwriter and guitar player Jackie Venson, songwriter, […]
Music and Activism with Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBJonathan “Chaka” Mahone from the Austin hip-hop duo Riders Against the Storm talks about how his experience as a Black musician in the Austin music community led him to create the DAWA Fund and the Black Live Music Fund. He also explains why his music is the reason he is able to continue to serve […]
Why Margin Walker Closed
January 26, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBGraham Williams, the founder of Margin Walker, discusses his journey in the Austin music scene and explains why nine months into the pandemic he decided to close Texas’s largest independent concert promoter for good. Music in this episode by Sailor Poon
Mental Health During the Pandemic
January 12, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBHear from mental healthcare providers and people in the Austin Music Ecosystem about mental health during the pandemic. You’ll hear from Kalu James from Kalu and the Electric Joint , Vanessa Burden of Los Alcos, Austen Bailey former Talent Buyer for Mohawk, Patty Bouressa from The SIMS Foundation, Brandee Smith MS, LPC, LCDC, Austin Mental […]
The Urban Music Fest & Homer Hill
December 22, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn the latest episode of Pause/Play Homer Hill tells the story of the Urban Music Fest and how it’s been hit hard by the pandemic. You’ll also learn the history of the festival, and hear the challenges Homer has faced in his thirty plus years as a Black Business owner in Austin, Texas. Urban Music […]
The Return of Live Music Part 2
December 08, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBHear from people across the spectrum of the Austin music scene talk about their live music experiences during the pandemic. In the first segment you’ll hear Pedro Carvalho and Lawrence Boone from the venue The Far Out Lounge talk about how they’ve managed to stay open and have consistent live music. Then KUT reporter Andrew […]
The Return of Live Music Part 1
November 17, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBLive Music has returned to Austin, even as COVID cases continue to surge in Texas. Hear about three live music experiences from the perspective of a fan, three musicians and a promoter. Listen to this episode of Pause/Play In this episode you’ll hear from: host Elizabeth McQueen stepping into the role of a fan Greg […]
Jackie Venson Artist Feature
November 16, 2020 17:06 - 371 MB VideoFor the first 50 days of quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic, Austin musician Jackie Venson live-streamed hours of musical performances from her home. She awoke at the end of the meditative marathon to a new normal for Austin musicians: no touring, no in-person shows, and no idea of what would come next. But in her […]
Jackie Venson and Austin City Limits
November 02, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBFollow Austin musician Jackie Venson as she makes her debut on the iconic Austin City Limit’s TV show. You’ll hear how Jackie has been pivoting during the pandemic, and find out how Austin City Limits has been adapting to taping shows without a live audience. Listen to this episode of Pause/Play Listen on The Apple Podcasts […]
The Venues
October 20, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBIn this episode, you’ll hear from the owners two Austin venues. Brodie Elkins tells the story of Scratchouse which closed due to the pandemic. Then Maggie Lea and Tamara Hoover talk about how they’ve kept their venue, Cheer Up Charlies, afloat and explain what it’s been like to get ready to reopen. Listen on The […]
Prepared for the Worst: Being a Musician During COVID-19
October 19, 2020 16:04 - 5 minutes - 361 MB VideoFrom finances to healthcare access, being a musician during a pandemic isn’t easy – even in the Live Music Capital of the World. In episode two of Pause//Play, the new podcast from KUT/KUTX Studios, Austin musicians Mobley and TEDDYTHELEGACY tell their stories of survival and creativity. Video by Julia Riehs
The Musicians
October 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBIn this episode you’ll hear the pandemic stories of two Austin Musicians — Mobley and Teddythelegacy. You’ll find out how their ability to access financial help has impacted their lives, what creative projects they’ve been working on and hear their perspectives on the uprisings for racial justice. Listen to this Episode of Pause/Play Listen on The […]
The Pause
September 22, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBWhat happened to Austin’s live music scene after the shutdown of SXSW? On March 6th, 2020 the Austin City government canceled SXSW. That decision had an economic ripple effect throughout the city. It also marked the true beginning of the COVID-19 crisis for Austin. In this episode, hosts Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen explore why […]
Pause/Play Video Trailer
September 21, 2020 22:19 - 2 minutes - 153 MB VideoWhat does a city do when it calls itself the Live Music Capital of the World, but there’s no live music? Video trailer by Julia Reihs.
Trailer: Pause/Play on the Austin music scene
September 09, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MB“Pause/Play” will tell the pandemic stories of artists, venues, venue staff, festivals, sound technicians, music non-profits and more. What has the shutdown been like for them so far? What help have they received in order to survive? What adaptations have they been making, and what do they see as the future for Austin Music?