The Death and Life of Free Radio

Austin microradio lived fast and died young -- can the movement live to broadcast another day?

"...willing to let you in." The recorded voice of Free Radio Austin's last broadcaster. "Just show me your search..."

June 22, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Worldwide Radio Wrestling!

HD format hopes to body-slam satellite radio to an industry draw

"...approaching the ring, the drumbeat has begun for HD Radio, the long-awaited entrance of traditional radio into the digital..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Austin’s Best Free Summer Events

From museums to live music to yoga to bats, Austin has it all

"...on a budget or a local looking for some free summer fun, Austin has tons of unique options. From..."

July 15, 2022 Events Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

When the Sixties Was Happening on FM Radio

AFS Doc Night: 'Radio Unnameable'

"...his "Good morning, cabal" sign-on signaling the start of Radio Unnameable, his midnight-to-dawn show on WBAI. Sitting in a..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Radio, Radio

Satellite radio, the burgeoning technology that may ultimately shake up the broadcast world the most, is right around the corner.

"...Think about the history of radio as a medium. It has defined entire generations, starting..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Playback: Your Austin Music Poll Ballot

Armadillos for sale, Free Week, and an Austin Music Poll primer

"...of the grand opening (Jim Franklin) and Bruce Springsteen's Austin debut (Micael Priest), and signed fliers from Waylon Jennings..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

FCC to Radio Pirates: $15,000 Arrgh!

FCC fines couple $15,000 for operating an unlicensed radio station

"...Those whose sole knowledge of pirate radio stems from the 1990 film Pump Up the Volume..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Council to Propose Resolution for City Co-Sponsorship of Free Live Music Events

Natasha Harper-Madison will suggest an initiative at Feb. 15 meeting

"...suggest city co-sponsorship of the concert series and other free live music events...."

Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Texas Radio and the Really Big Beat

Capstar's Austin-based Empire

"...When bureaucrats in Washington changed the laws that govern radio some 70-odd years ago, a goateed doctor from Kansas..."

May 22, 1998 Music Feature by Bill Crawford

You Won't Hear That on Commercial Radio

"...best job at KUT, the University of Texas at Austin's non-commercial radio station (90.5 FM). It's especially true after..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group Cooly Girls. Alongside taking over Manners' longtime..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...Chapter 6, Part 2 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Talk Radio Turns Blue

Leading with Al Franken, Air America lands in Austin

"...seat to that day's live broadcast of Al Franken's radio show on the Air America network – the local..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...christening scheduled for historic Hemisfair Park via an Alamo City/Austin dual commemoration, Freedom Fest: Arc Angels, Stray Cats, Cheap..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Don’t DM Me, Vote in the Austin Music Poll!

The Austin Music Poll is open all month. Go vote – online!

"...Last year's Austin Music Awards, held at the Moody Theater on March..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Penfold Theatre Gives Live Readings of Radio Plays in the Ransom Center Archives

The company has dusted off radio adaptations of Shakespeare, Fitzgerald, and Thackeray for the 21st century to hear – live

"...the past into the present, salvaging audio dramas from radio's Golden Age and performing them live for contemporary audiences...."

Sept. 3, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

First Look: Radio Coffee & Beer

South Austin coffee/craft beer bar opens

"...Radio Coffee & Beer opened to much fanfare over the..."

June 18, 2014 Food Post by Anna Toon

Free Ice Cream, Free Beer, More Kerlaches, More Tequila, Bastille Day Dining, and Other Such Delights

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

July 12, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

KUT – Once a Commercial-Free Station

"...now, fellow citizens, and sing praises unto KUT. Our commercial-free radio station (“be sure to go online and make..."

Jan. 1, 2008 Postmarks

When She’s Not Touring With Star Musicians, Photographer Pooneh Ghana Settles in Austin

New Radio/East concert series highlights the globe-trotter’s indie origins

"...At the entrance of Radio Coffee's recently opened Radio/East location hangs an "All Are..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Thunderbird is Closing, Mr. Black Espresso Martini Fest Is Spiking Your Weekend, the Meteor Lands Its Fourth Year, Picnik Gets Hempy with Free Earlybird, and What’s This About Some Karen?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

Oct. 11, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Birdie’s Is Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year, Aviator Is Offering Free Pizza, El Alma’s Getting a Second Location, Radio Coffee & Beer Is Giving Away Topo Chico Mocktails, There’s Meewes News at Kitty Cohen’s, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

Sept. 20, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Raul's in Overdrive: "Have a Good Time, Get in Free, and Drink Some Beer"

Enter 1978, when Austin punk meets San Antonio’s the Next and Dallas’ the Nervebreakers

"...Chapter 6, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Supporting Austin Music Venues During Shutdown

Via fundraisers, merch, tickets presales, and more

"...Alongside citywide efforts like Austin Community Foundation’s Stand With Austin Fund and the Red..."

March 30, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Point Austin: Stepping on Your Punchline

When free speech becomes hate speech

"...by the National Association of Broadcasters for its Marconi Radio Award for News/Talk Station of the Year...."

July 24, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Playback: White Denim Breaks Free

White Denim’s new LP Performance signals a new era of emancipation for Austin’s prog rockers, and Como Las Movies rides a nuevo wave

"...The front lawn of White Denim's Radio Milk studio is green and lush – not scorched..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...crazy, life-altering concert. Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles” zeros in on the Sex Pistols performance..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Austin’s thriving restaurant community is being forced to switch gears...."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Cap Metro Says Free Fares “Infeasible” Despite Advocate Push

Hot weather makes free rides more important

"...During Austin's hottest July on record, Capital Metro began offering free..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

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