The Loop

Series produced by KUT

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The Loop is a series that focuses on the unique electronica "beat" scene in Austin, Texas.

Over the years, Austin has become known for psychedelic rock, progressive country, punk, and indie. Yet a new sound has grown up in our very own backyard that is different from a lot of Austin’s musical narrative while still fitting in with the city’s culture. It’s a new sound that we can embrace as our own: beat music.

Beat music is a form that has grown out of various strains of electronic music, but the beat artists aren’t just DJs. They construct their own original songs using samples, laptops, synthesizers, drum loops—the possibilities are endless. Many of the artists give away their music for free, but the emphasis is on live performance.

Several local collectives are going strong with monthly showcases and online compilations, and Texas Music Matters wants to shine a light on the scene. Each week, we’ll highlight a different artist and their music, and we’ll let them tell their own stories in order to put beat music into a Texas perspective—we’re calling it The Loop. Hide full description

Over the years, Austin has become known for psychedelic rock, progressive country, punk, and indie. Yet a new sound has grown up in our very own backyard that is different from a lot of Austin’s musical narrative while still fitting in with the city’s culture. It’s a new sound that we can embrace as our own: beat music. Beat music is a form that has grown out of various strains of electronic music, but the beat artists aren’t just DJs. They construct their own original songs using samples, laptops, synthesizers, drum loops—the possibilities are endless. Many of the artists give away their music for free, but the emphasis is on live performance. Several local collectives are going strong with monthly showcases and online compilations, and Texas Music Matters wants to shine a light on... Show full description


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In this episode of The Loop, Chris Medders talks about his transition from rapper to "beat" artist, his musical roots, and how his music is a perso...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2012
  • Length: 06:00
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. On this episode, Chris and Ian McDowell (Solar Shield) talk ...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 05:42
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. On this episode, the Vegetable Kingdom talks about illegal d...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 06:15
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. On this episode, Augustine Verrengia (One4All) talks about t...

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  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 05:53
  • Purchases: 1
From: KUT
Series: The Loop
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. On this episode, Nathan Piñones (Ntropy) reveals the persona...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 06:07
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. Originally a rapper from Boston, Anthony Maintain talks abou...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 06:15
From: KUT
Series: The Loop
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. Justin Ford talks about his moniker, live performances and o...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 05:34
From: KUT
Series: The Loop
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. On this edition of The Loop, Michael D. White (Kinder) talks...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 05:26
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. Hailing from Denton, Texas, Juicy the Emissary is as much a ...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 06:06
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. Cody Wilson (Corduroi) talks about using kids' toys for insp...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 05:40
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. Andrew Thaggard (BoomBaptist) talks about the musicality of ...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 05:54
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. Ben Webster (Butcher Bear) talks about his label, his music,...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 04:09
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. Anna Love talks about her start in the "beat" music industry...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 04:24
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Part of a series called The Loop, which examines Austin's burgeoning electronic scene. Andrew Brown (Soundfounder) gives us a tour of the scene and...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:50