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Businesses in Texas can now operate at 100% capacity. The statewide mask mandate has also been removed. We talked to musicians, venue owners and staff about how they plan to navigate the reopening.

We talked to people from across the spectrum of the Austin music ecosystem on the anniversary of the cancellation of South by Southwest. In this episode, you’ll hear how they’ve coped, pivoted, evolved, gained new perspectives and dealt with trauma during the last 12 months.

The pandemic has exposed the dirt swept under the rug, the cans kicked down the road. Income inequality, inadequate medical coverage, leadership and preparedness deficits, gaps in social safety nets, indifference for our artists. In terrifying terms, we're now seeing the damage.

Graham Williams, the founder of Margin Walker, discusses his journey in the Austin music scene and explains why nine months into the pandemic he decided to close Texas' largest independent concert promoter for good.

Hear from mental health care providers and people in the Austin music ecosystem about mental health during the pandemic.

Homer Hill tells the story of the Urban Music Festival and how it’s been hit hard by the pandemic.

Hear about live music experiences from the perspective of a fan, three musicians and a promoter.

For the first 50 days of Austin's stay-home order during the coronavirus pandemic, musician Jackie Venson live-streamed hours of musical performances from…

Follow Austin musician Jackie Venson as she makes her debut on the iconic Austin City Limit's TV show. Hear how Venson has been pivoting during the…