Song of the Day – KUTX

The Villas are an Austin band with a distinctly British sound, hitting somewhere between Blur and the Jam. Learn more and download a free song here.

Texas legend Ray Benson returns to the Cactus Cafe on Friday for a special solo show and signing for his new autobiography. Learn more and download a collaboration with Willie Nelson here.

Austin's P.T. Banks celebrates its new album and new bright, poppy sound with a show at Stubb's indoors tomorrow night. Get more details and download a free song here.

Austin's Taylor & The Wild Now celebrates the release of their reggae-influenced new song with a show tonight at Stubb's indoors. Download the song and learn more here.

England's Field Music is a brainy band, drawing influence from Bowie and Steely Dan. But on their new album, they balance out the art with funk-like grooves and hooks galore. Learn more and download a song here.

Austin's Magna Carda blends soul, jazz, and hip-hop on its stunning new album. Download a free song here and catch them live at the Belmont on Friday.

Jack Tatum plays most of the instruments as Wild Nothing, but his favorite is bass. That's immediately apparent on the lush "Life Of Pause." Learn more and download the song here.

If you're looking for a dreamy, quieter show tonight, catch Austin's Rain Collectors at Cheer Up Charlie's. They craft Nick Drake-esque folk that will make you swoon. Download a song here.

Austin's Tiger Waves sound like a cross between the Beach Boys and Mazzy Star on their new album. Learn more and download a free song here.

Saintseneca's jangly "Sleeper Hold" has been stuck in our heads ever since they played it live in Studio 1A. Download the song here.