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The List: A Guide to ACL Fest 2011

From: KUT
Series: Texas Music Matters
Length: 56:26

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Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Kanye West, My Morning Jacket, Arcade Fire...the headliners are impressive. But musical discovery is the heart and soul of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Here's the perfect place to get started on your own musical journey. Read the full description.

Prx_tmm_avatar_small Join some of Austin's savviest music commentators as we assemble a list of 'must-see' artists at this year's ACL Fest.  This hour long music special features acts who may not be household names...yet.  But if you're looking to find your next favorite band, you won't want to miss this.  Make sure to download your own copy of 'The List', too (we'll tell you how during this hour-long music rich special).  Hosted by David Brown and produced by the award-winning music journalism unit 'Texas Music Matters' at KUT Austin.

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Piece Description

Join some of Austin's savviest music commentators as we assemble a list of 'must-see' artists at this year's ACL Fest.  This hour long music special features acts who may not be household names...yet.  But if you're looking to find your next favorite band, you won't want to miss this.  Make sure to download your own copy of 'The List', too (we'll tell you how during this hour-long music rich special).  Hosted by David Brown and produced by the award-winning music journalism unit 'Texas Music Matters' at KUT Austin.

Broadcast History

First aired in Austin, Texas on Sept. 9, 2011

Timing and Cues

"...as 'The List' continues." Approx. 1:30 of music bed for local underwriting bridges segments.

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Will Do TV on the Radio Will Do. DGC/Interscope 2011 03:43
Runner Ups Kurt Vile Smoke Ring for My Halo. Matador 2011 04:00
Troubled Tracks Cowboy and Indian (single). Native Fiction Records 2011 03:57
I Need a Dollar Aloe Blacc Good Things. Stones Throw 2011 04:04
Where I'm Going Cut Copy Zonoscope. Modular Fontana 2010 03:34
My Body Young the Giant Young the Giant. Roadrunner 2011 04:04
I Don't Want Love Antlers Burst Apart. Frenchkiss 2011 03:19
Don't Owe You a Thang Gary Clark, Jr. Bright Lights EP. 101 Distribution 2011 03:35
Black History Month Death From Above 1979 YTou're a Woman, I'm a Machine. Vice 2004 03:15
The Dive Fools Gold Leave No Trace. IAmSound 2011 04:01
No Time for Deaming Charles Bradley No Time for Dreaming. Daptone 2011 02:52

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