📍 🇺🇸 USA
University of Texas Radio
About University of Texas Radio
University of Texas Radio, known online as KUTX, is a non-commercial public radio station broadcasting out of Austin, Texas, with a free stream available at kutx.org. Its sound is hard to pin to a single genre, which is kind of the point: the playlist moves between indie rock, Americana, singer-songwriter material, roots music, and adult alternative, with a clear lean toward Texas artists and the Austin scene specifically.
If you’re used to commercial radio, KUTX sounds noticeably different. No ad breaks, no recycled chart hits on rotation. The eclectic format means you might hear a folk record followed by something that sits closer to indie rock, and that unpredictability is what keeps regular listeners coming back. The Austin angle also gives it a local identity that most streaming playlists can’t replicate.
The stream runs in AAC at 48 kbps, which is modest but holds up fine for casual listening. You can tune in directly through the station’s website without signing up for anything.
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Frequently asked questions
Stream it free at kutx.org. The station broadcasts in AAC format at 48 kbps, so you can tune in from any device with a web browser or compatible app.
It plays adult alternative, indie rock, Americana, singer-songwriter, and roots music. The format is eclectic and non-commercial, mixing indie and alternative tracks with local Austin flavor.
Yes. It's a non-commercial public radio station, so there's no subscription fee to stream online.
English. The station serves English-speaking listeners across the US and online.
At the University of Texas in Austin. The station is part of the university's media and community outreach.
48 kbps AAC format. It's optimized for reliable streaming without requiring high bandwidth.