Austin calls itself the"Live Music Capital of the World," but the world is constantly changing. In Season 5 of Pause/Play, hosts Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen explore how these changes affect the Austin music ecosystem. Click the audio above to listen to Episode 1.How climate change is forcing people in the music scene to adapt how they approach outdoor shows.
How people in the industry are dealing with changes in the laws around abortion, drag shows and gender-affirming care.Other episodes will explore how things have changed in the venue space, with ticketing, at SXSW, and more. The Pause/Play team wants to hear from you. What changes are affecting Austin’s music scene the most? And what solutions would you like to see? You can write or record your answer below.
Tell us your story about Austin's live music scene. Or suggest a story you want to hear on a future episode of Pause/Play.Austin has failed to invest in its Black communities, says new report Even though Black people make up 7.5% of Austin’s population, they accounted for 15% of all traffic stops and 25% of arrests in 2018.Sixty artists have bowed out over the festival's partnership with the U.S. Army and defense contractors. The list is growing.For some, Old Austin boiled down to a feeling.