Meet the New ATX6

Austin music export project unveils 2016 performers

"...other foreign lands this year as part of Project ATX6, which turns up-and-coming local acts into Austin ambassadors at..."

June 20, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

A New ATX6 Ventures to Vietnam

Music scene ambassadors prepare for far-flung adventures

"...Hole in the Wall to welcome in the new ATX6, a group of local songwriters who will represent our..."

July 9, 2018 Music Post

Video: Local Music Ambassadors Project ATX6 Prep for Reeperbahn

Or is Hamburg’s red-light district fest prepping for the ATX6?

"...Project ATX6 is an annual music and documentary project exporting six..."

Jan. 8, 2020 Music Post by Chris Brecht

ATX6 Announces 2015 Artists

A second musical six-pack reps our scene at international fests

"...ATX6 today announced its new group of rising Austin musicians..."

April 21, 2015 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Project ATX6

The city’s unofficial music ambassador program turns 4 thanks to the sweat equity of founder Chris Brecht

"...the outset of the show. As ringleader of Project ATX6, the Austinite's become used to salving a million mini..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

ATX6 Makes It to Asia and Back All in One Piece

Local music ambassadors “made it in and out just in time”

"...over the years, but when asked to join Project ATX6, I realized I hadn’t flown since 2016. Time usually..."

March 11, 2020 Music Post by Leslie Sisson

Video: ATX6 Addresses “That Gun In Your Hand”

Local music ambassador project addresses school shootings

"...Project ATX6 is a local audiovisual project sending six homegrown musicians..."

Feb. 12, 2020 Music Post by Chris Brecht

The French Connection: ATX6

"Playback" follows Austin musical emissaries to Angers

"...Brecht of Austin Independent Radio. You remember, the 2016 ATX6: Jai Malano, Elijah Ford, Tate Mayeux of swampy-tonk duo..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Cheer Up Charlies Principal Maggie Lea Takes on Breast Cancer

Cheer Up Charlies co-owner reflects on business and mental health evolution following diagnosis. Meanwhile, the Convention Center expansion gets approval by Music Commission, and Project ATX6 announces a new lineup.

"...Project ATX6 selected another round of local musicians handpicked to globe..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Mayor’s Omnibus Resolution: Actualization Is Hard

Moving into Phase II

"...for support, and efforts like Black Fret, Mosaic, and ATX6 have provided templates for necessary new models of public..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The French Connection

Golden moments at Austin Week in Angers, France

"...Austin Week launched with a club showcase for the ATX6, the group of Austin songwriters, assembled by Chris Brecht,..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Get to Know Austin R&B True Blue Alesia Lani

The ACL Fest performer invites listeners into her universe

"...time, as part of the sixth season of Project ATX6. Her placement among six up-and-­coming local artists will take..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Altamesa Gets Dark in Video for New Single “Interstate”

Premiere courts the ghosts that haunt late-night desert highways

"...pull over, he joined the local international collective Project ATX6, got nominated for a Black Fret grant, and prepped..."

May 28, 2020 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Watch: Big Cedar Fever’s New Western Swing

Barnstorming Hill Country swing trio drops new EP and video

"...Parker’s fellow 2018 ATX6 alum Jacob Jaeger opens at the Cactus, and the..."

June 18, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Playback: Austin Week in Angers, France

Kevin Curtin runs into more than a handful of musical Austinites on the other side of the globe

"...Doubly interesting to the people of Angers were the ATX6, a group of homegrown songwriters swept off to a..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: If the Gloves Fit

Gloves INTL ices funk, Allegro Media Group ices local label, and the ATX6 plan to ice international festivals

"...too much inventory because they can go under overnight." ATX6 2016..."

June 24, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Chris Brecht's main gig leading the Project ATX6 artists to festivals around the globe halted last year,..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Alesia Lani Hermits Happily

Powerhouse live presence ramps down

"...AL: I did have a few shows cancel, including..."

June 2, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...synthy with new trio Urban Heat, while fellow Project ATX6-er Mike St. Clair contorts with the quirky pop of..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Playback – Lords of the Dance: TC Superstar

TC Superstar promotes body movement, Dallas Acid get blissed with Laraaji, a black metal binge, and Trouble in the Streets breaks rules

"...Austin at forthcoming international festivals as part of Project ATX6, also shows off her agile singing with a cover..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Judges Announced for Seventh Annual Quesoff

More than 30 teams will compete in four different queso categories

"...Asian House, Red Mango, Vegan Nom, Willigan’s Island, Project ATX6, Pop That Chalupa, The Shady Grove, Javelina Bar, Waterloo..."

Aug. 2, 2017 Food Post by Kali Venable

Playback: Sound on Sound Fest Is Set, but What About Fun Fun Fun?

SOS Fest dropped its lineup this week, but what of predecessor FFF?

"...Meet the ATX6: Traveling the globe this fall for performances at France's..."

June 23, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Leonard Cohen Tribute

Austinites say hallelujah for Refugee Services of Texas

"...Star Parks, led by ATX6 alum and guitar diplomat Andy Bianculli; Grace Park, clarion..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Post by Dave Randall

Angers City Limits

Four French acts crashing our scene for Angers Week

"...10 @ ABGB: Pizza & Beer Pop-Up & Project ATX6, 6pm (all ages)..."

Nov. 8, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Review: Jai Malano

Meet Austin’s new “Big Mama” Thornton

"...of dates at international festivals in France through the ATX6 music export project...."

Oct. 3, 2016 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Playback: Record Store Crawl

The day after Record Store Day breaks the bank

"...Behold the ATX6: crooner Brian Kremer, Reservations leader Jana Horn, folksinger Silas..."

April 24, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Tell Me in Toronto Premiere

Documenting the ATX6 at NXNE and beyond

"...next calendar year, with a new installment of the ATX6 mini-series documenting each one. You’ll learn a lot about..."

Aug. 12, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Playback: Fun Fun Fun Fest: Hell Bent for Leather

Some heads are gonna roll at Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

"...represent Austin at Toronto's North by Northeast festival. The "ATX6" are indie pop songstress Dana Falconberry, East Cameron Folkcore..."

May 23, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Operation: North by Northeast

Fundraisers to send six Austin musicians to NXNE

"...Rondeau and McHone for a suggested cover donation. Operation #ATX6 hits Banger’s on Rainey Street Thursday, June 5, trotting..."

May 21, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger