Kingdom Nightclub Requires Phone Camera Covers
The Austin electronic music club now asks patrons to cover smartphone rear cameras with stickers upon entry.
Live Poll
Would you be more likely to attend a club that bans phone use on the dance floor?
Austin Music News
For readers in Austin, this page covers artists, album releases, tours, festival lineups and the business of live performances. Reporting tracks the industry through major developments in the local scene.
Dance and Electronic
DJ Sibby Liv Brings All Spice Series to Austin
The Bronx-born artist showcased her genre-fusing sound and event series during a 2026 performance at the SXSW Global Stage.
Alternative
Live Poll
Do you plan to listen to new releases from independent artists on streaming platforms?
The Harms Release New Single She's A Witch
The Austin-based band prepares to debut their upcoming full-length album, Walking the Beast, in November.
Pop
Live Poll
Do you believe local music performances are essential for maintaining your community's unique identity?
Starkitect Releases Debut Album Post Peak Power Pop
The Austin band marks its arrival with a new studio album and live musical performances.
Country
Live Poll
Do you prefer discovering new music through major streaming platforms over other methods?
Greyson Turner Releases New Single Ten and Two
The Austin-based singer-songwriter continues his 2026 momentum with the release of his latest studio track.
Music — General
Live Poll
Does the merger of local service companies into larger groups generally improve options for your community?
Steady Brand and Custom Channels Combined Under Ownership
The two music and AV service companies have unified under a single ownership group to share resources and dealer networks.
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This section follows tour schedules and ticket demand, festival headliners and event operations, recording label activity, and artist album launches. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it where stages and studios operate. Austin music culture hinges on its concentration of live venues and the unique economic pressures they face. Seasonal festivals and the scale of recurring events constrain how the industry grows and functions throughout the year.