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Singer and Songwriter Angel Olsen's latest record "Phases" is a collection of B-sides and rarities that chronicles her musical journey. Listen as she describes how the The Velvet Underground influenced her on that journey, and how Lou Reed's "Coney Island Baby" is helping her in the current moment. The post This Song: Angel Olsen appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hamilton Leithauser is the former lead singer of the Walkmen and as well as a talented solo artist. Last year, he teamed up with former Vampire Weekend member Rostam for I Had A Dream That You Were Mine, and he also just released a duet with Angel Olsen called "Heartstruck (Wild Hunger)." Listen as Leithauser talks about how Fleet Foxes' "Ragged Wood" helped shake him out of a creative rut. The post This Song: Hamilton Leithauser appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On"Nat King Cole and Me," Grammy winning jazz vocalist and songwriter Gregory Porter pays tribute to one of the greatest jazz artists of the 20th century. Listen as he describes the profound effect that Nat King Cole's music had on him as a young child, and how his relationship to that music has inspired him throughout his career. The post This Song: Gregory Porter appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin's A Giant Dog just released their third record Toy on Merge records. Listen as Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen, the songwriting duo behind the band, talk about the power of Iggy Pop's "Search and Destroy", Regina Spektor's songwriting and the origins of their partnership. The post This Song: A Giant Dog — ReRun appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Vickie Howell just released her new web series “The Knit Show with Vickie Howell.”  The project, which Howell conceived and developed, was funded through a successful crowdfunding campaign.  Hear how the So-Cal punk scene inspired her life as a DIY entrepreneur, and how she’s working to inspire us all to “DIY your dreams.” Subscribe via […] The post This Song: Vickie Howell — Rerun appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In this This Song rerun from 2016, you’ll hear Benjamin Booker in the time between his first self titled record  and his new album Witness.  The artists explains the profound influence William Onyeabor’s “Why Go to War” had on him, and why he’s  ready to weave politics into his work. Photo: Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon/KUTX Subscribe via the Podcasts […] The post This Song: Benjamin Booker — Re-Run appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Fleet Foxes have just released their third full length record, "Crack Up," after a six year break. Listen to lead singer and songwriter Robin Pecknold as he explores the effect Glen Campbell's recording of Brian Wilson penned "Guess I'm Dumb" had on his songwriting. The post This Song: Fleet Foxes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Sam Beam, aka Iron and Wine, has been testing the boundaries of folk music since the early 2000's. Hear how Big Star's "Take Care" helped him to evolve his ideas of what he could do with musical arrangements. The post This Song: Iron and Wine appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin singer-songwriter Suzanna Choffel describes the vibe behind Reggae music and shares how Bob Marley exposed her to the magic of chasing suffering with love. The post This Song: Suzanna Choffel appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It's This Song's 100th Episode!!!! Host Elizabeth McQueen gets interviewed by her 8 year old daughter Lisel about how Rebecca Sugar's "Here Comes a Thought" from Steven Universe expanded her idea of what songs can do. Then Lisel explains to Elizabeth how "Peace and Love on the Planet Earth," also from Steven Universe, blows her mind and is helping her process big ideas like, Peace, War, Death and Birth. The post This Song’s 100th Episode! Elizabeth and Lisel McQueen appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Psychedelic garage-rocker Ty Segall tells KUTX host Taylor Wallace how The Band’s “The Weight” influenced his songwriting and inspired the name of his new puppy The post This Song: Ty Segall appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hannah Joy, lead singer and songwriter of the Australian trio Middle Kids, talks about how Christine McVie from Fleetwood Mac inspires her as a female artist and describes why she decided to transition from a solo piano based artist to a guitar playing leader of a band. The post This Song: Middle Kids appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Reggae Artist Collie Buddz explores the impact that Garnet Silk's Song "Watch Over Your Shoulders" had on his life and gives host Elizabeth McQueen a crash course in Soundclash, Dubplate & Conscious Reggae. The post This Song: Collie Buddz appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hear how Leonard Cohen’s measured and thoughtful poetry, the stream of consciousness lyrical prowess of Bob Dylan, and the rollicking tunes found on The Basement Tapes caused Nathaniel Rateliff and his longtime friend Joseph Pope III to find the balance between sharing songs of meaning and significance and just having a good time with friends. The post This Song: Nathaniel Rateliff appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Karl Alvarez, bassist for the legendary punk rock band Descendents, describes how the Beach Boys "Help Me Rhonda" and L.A. Power Pop band The Last guided the band's early sound, and continues to influence them on their latest record "Hypercaffium Spazzinate." The post This Song: Descendents appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Matthew Sweet has been crafting pop gems since the 90's and his new record "Tomorrow Forever" is no exception. Listen as he explains how John Lennon's songwriting showed the kind of deeply personal yet expansive and experimental artist that he would later strive to be. The post This Song: Matthew Sweet appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

There’s no denying that St. Paul and the Broken Bones are full of soul, and in this episode you get a little taste of where it all came from. From a cappella versions of “Amazing Grace”, to Otis Redding and Miles Davis, the Alabama-based bands depth of spirit is influenced by passionate, emotional music. “Being able […] The post This Song: St. Paul and the Broken Bones appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore spend most of their lives on the road, both as members of Steve Earle’s band, The Dukes, and as the husband and wife duo, The Mastersons. Their discussion with Elizabeth touches on Daniel Lanios’ late night landscapes; the harmonies of Emmylou Harris, The Louvin Brothers and The Jayhawks and how one […] The post This Song: The Mastersons appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Brett Dennen describes the first time he heard Joni Mitchell's "All I Want" and explains how it revealed the kind of artist he would later strive to be. The post This Song: Brett Dennen appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Shinyrib's Kevin Russell describes how "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas got him into soul music as a kid and explains his musical mission -- to dance and get the world to dance with him. The post This Song: Shinyribs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.