Austin360 blogs > TV and Radio Blog
Here come the commercials
As we head into Super Bowl weekend, the folks at Hulu are gearing up for the action. Hulu visitors can watch Super Bowl commercials in real time as they air Sunday, vote on their favorites and share links to the clips on Facebook. Voting results will be announced Monday.
You can watch the preview and leaked ads now here:
H-E-B will air a commercial regionally during the game. A version of the ad is up on H-E-B’s Facebook page.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment
KUT starting work on Austin Music Map
It seems like a new place to hear live music pops up each and every day here in Austin.
Keeping up is difficult, to say the least.
That’s why the crew behind “Texas Music Matters” on 90.5 KUT-FM is starting work on the Austin Music Map, an interactive project aiming to document the city’s “distinct sonic geography.”
Producer Delaney Hall will spend the next year working as producer-in-residence at KUT, overseeing the project — one of 10 in the works nationwide.
“You hear all the time that Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World, but we want to explore why,” Hall said. “We’re curious to learn more about the stories and histories that thread through Austin’s different musical traditions — whether it’s bluegrass or conjunto or hip hop — and we want the whole city to help us map the places and venues that make Austin’s many vibrant musical subcultures possible.”
A celebratory music festival will take place when work wraps up next year, the station says.
More details to come.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment
Radio ratings: KISS, Majic No. 1 in December
December was the most wonderful time of the year for the fine folks at Austin’s Majic 95.5.
Holiday hits gave Majic a ratings boost
The station’s all Christmas, all the time lineup helped it rocket up the December ratings chart, tying 96.7 KISS-FM for the No. 1 spot. It’s the first time in ages anyone’s even come close to KISS, numbers-wise.
A little further down the list, Comedy 102.7 FM continues to impress, landing in the Top 10. Not bad for a newcomer on a low-power signal - especially when you see who they’re beating, including KLBJ-FM and KVET-FM.
The rest of the list features, for the most part, the usual suspects.
Average quarter-hour ratings as of Jan. 4, courtesy of Radio-Info.com (numbers in parentheses indicate rank as of Dec. 7):
Tie, 1.) 96.7 KHFI-FM (1)
Tie, 1.) 95.5 KKMJ-FM (3)
2.) 100.7 KASE-FM (6)
3.) 590 KLBJ-AM (2)
4.) 103.5 KBPA-FM (5)
5.) 107.1 KLZT-FM (7)
6.) 102.3 KPEZ-FM (4)
7.) 104.3 KLQB-FM (9)
8.) 90.5 KUT-FM (8)
9.) 94.7 KAMX-FM (11)
10.) 102.7 K274AX-FM (14)
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment Categories: Local radio
Aielli update: Still hospitalized
KUT 90.5 FM, Austin’s NPR affiliate, just passed along an update on popular host John Aielli:
“KUT ‘Eklektikos’ host John Aielli remains in the hospital after surgery related to a heart attack on Monday. John is in good spirits and looks forward to returning to the airwaves when he gets the green light from his doctors. We’ll let you know if something changes. In the meantime, Jody Denberg will host ‘Eklektikos’ until John returns.”
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment Categories: Local radio
KUT’s John Aielli back in the hospital
KUT 90.5 FM is reporting this morning that “Eklektikos” host John Aielli is back in an area hospital.
A station spokeswoman had few immediate details, but said Aielli “is alert and in typical good spirits.”
The longtime Austin radio host suffered a heart attack earlier this month, and spent nearly two weeks off the air while he recovered.
KUT’s Jody Denberg has been tapped to fill in for Aielli on today’s edition of “Eklektikos,” which runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
More details to come.
Permalink | Comments (5) | Post your comment Categories: Local radio
62 UT baseball, softball games to air on Longhorn Network
More than 60 University of Texas baseball and softball games will air exclusively on the Longhorn Network this season.
Through May, LHN will broadcast 32 baseball games and 30 softball games, the network announced this week.
The first telecast, the UT alumni game, is Saturday at 1 p.m, preceded by a 90-minute edition of “Longhorn GameDay” that begins at 11:30 a.m.
The game will feature Brandon Belt, James Russell, Huston Street and Drew Stubbs. Roger Clemens and Brooks Kieschnick will serve as coaches.
Next up on LHN is a three-game series against Duke Feb. 17, 18 and 19.
LHN host Kevin Dunn and ESPN’s Carter Blackburn will handle play-by-play duties, with Greg Swindell, a UT alum and a 17-year MLB veteran, serving as analyst.
The first softball game to be telecast is Feb. 9 against Cal State-Fullerton.
UT alum and two-time Olympian Cat Osterman will serve as analyst alongside former NFCA first team All-American and Big 12 Co-Pitcher of the Year Amanda Scarborough.
In Central Texas, LHN is only available to Grande Communications customers. AT&T uVerse, Dish Network, DirecTV and Time Warner Cable have yet to agree to carry the network.
The full schedules:
Permalink | Comments (6) | Post your comment Categories: Sports on TV
Tie for Austin’s most-played song
Ladies and gents, we’ve got a tie.
Ryan Adams: Sliding down the charts
Rihanna’s “We Found Love” and Flo Rida’s “Good Feeling” were both heard 230 times on local stations Jan. 19-25, according to AllAccess.com.
Both songs saw huge increases in airtime on Beat 102.3; “Feeling” had 49 more spins than the previous week, while “Love” had an increase of 51.
Moving up the charts: Florence + the Machine’s “Shake it Out,” Gofye’s “Someone That I Used to Know,” DJ Khaled’s “I’m On One” and Jessie J’s “Domino.”
On the way down: Ryan Adams’ “Lucky Now,” Drake’s “Headlines” and Lil Wayne’s “She Will.”
Here are the top five songs played on a random sampling of local stations:
Mega 103.5 HD2
Calvin Harris, Feel So Close - 98 spins
Avicii, Levels - 98
Adele, Set Fire to the Rain - 98
David Guetta, Turn Me On - 98
Coldplay, Paradise - 46
KASE 101
Eric Church, Drink in My Hand - 48 spins
The Band Perry, All Your Life - 48
Luke Bryan, I Don’t Want This Night to End - 47
Kenny Chesney, Reality - 47
Keith Urban, You Gonna Fly - 43
103.5 BOB-FM
Andy Grammer, Keep Your Head Up - 11 spins
Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson, Don’t You Wanna Stay - 11
Adele, Someone Like You - 11
Pink, Raise Your Glass - 10
Neon Trees, Animal - 10
Beat 102.3
Jay Z and Kanye West, (Expletive) in Paris - 122 spins
J. Cole, Workout - 118
Flo Rida, Good Feeling - 117
Rihanna, We Found Love - 115
Drake, Headlines - 71
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment Categories: Local radio
New morning show debuts on Austin’s Greatest Hits
There’s a new morning show on Austin’s airwaves.
Bo Chase
Bo Chase is now helming the wakeup shift on 98.9 FM Austin’s Greatest Hits, a station focused on oldies from the 1960s and ’70s. He debuted today in the 6 to 10 a.m. timeslot.
This isn’t Chase’s first time on Central Texas radio, though. He was part of the “Bo and Bama” show on Z102 from 1990 to 1994, and has been heard on several other frequencies here in town, as well as stations in Peoria, Ill.; Tulsa, Okla.; and Kansas City, Mo.
“We’ve been working hard to tailor this station for the Austin market, and I can’t wait to bring the rock back to Austin,” Chase said.
The Border Media-owned station has also picked up “The Tom Kent Show,” airing it weeknights from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Scott Shannon, whose True Oldies Channel programming has been featured on the frequency since it debuted two years ago, can still be heard from midnight to 6 a.m.
“We’re excited to have a locally programmed classic hits station to fill the void that Austin has had for years,” said program director Jeff Wolf. “We want to make it easier for people to find the music they know and love.”
Permalink | Comments (2) | Post your comment Categories: Local radio
Comings, goings at KUT-FM
A pair of familiar voices will no longer be heard on KUT-FM.
Nathan Bernier
“Morning Edition” producer and backup host Crystal Chavez, a five-year veteran, headed to San Antonio earlier this month to serve as “Morning Edition” host for Texas Public Radio.
Ian Crawford, the station’s news editor, has also departed, bound for Washington, D.C. He’ll serve as a community engagement project coordinator for AmeriCorps VISTA, a program designed to combat poverty.
“This was an opportunity to get out of the newsroom and to face the challenge of day-to-day service to the community that I’ve reported on for so many years,” Crawford said.
More KUT changes to pass along: Nathan Bernier, who has been focusing on the NPR affiliate’s website, is set to return to on-air reporting. He’ll be replaced by Wells Dunbar, who arrives from the Austin Chronicle.
Got all that? Good.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment Categories: Local radio
This week’s TV picks
Monday:
“The Bachelor” 7 p.m., ABC: Bachelor Ben and his 13 suitors visit Park City, Utah. Maybe he’ll propose to all of them.
“American Masters” 9 p.m., PBS: Protest singer Phil Ochs gets the documentary treatment as Joan Baez and other folkies offer commentary.
Tuesday:
“State of the Union Address” 8 p.m., all broadcast and many cable news networks: Would you like the bad news or the good news first? Bad news? This speech preempts “New Girl.” The good news? It also means no new “Celebrity Wife Swap.”
Wednesday:
“Are You There, Chelsea?” 7:30 p.m., NBC: If you are, grab something stable and hold on tight, because I’m changing the channel so fast you could get whiplash. Oh — you might want to warn “Whitney,” too.
“Touch” 8 p.m., Fox (preview; returns regularly March 19): Kiefer Sutherland (“24”) returns to series television as a dad whose autistic son can see the future or something.
“Top Chef Texas” 9 p.m., Bravo: Guest judge Cat Cora evaluates block party cuisine.
Thursday:
“Overheard With Evan Smith” 7 p.m., PBS: Evan chats with former “Saturday Night Live” ensemble member (and “superstar!”) Molly Shannon.
“Russell Simmons Presents the Ruckus” 9 p.m., Comedy Central: Tonight sees the premiere of this new stand-up series hosted by “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” JB Smoove.
Friday:
“Bering Sea Gold” 9 p.m., Discovery: There’s a gold rush in the glacial waters of Nome, Alaska as chronicled in this documentary series.
“Great Performances” 9 p.m., PBS: Tony Bennett sings duets with Norah Jones, Willie Nelson, Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga and others.
“Spartacus: Vengeance” 9 p.m., Starz: This sequel to “Blood and Sand” stars Lucy Lawless and replacement title character Liam McIntyre (“No … Liam’s Spartacus!”).
Saturday:
“Austin City Limits” 7 p.m., PBS: Why go out when Florence and the Machine are slated to perform along with Sweden’s Lykke Li?
“Figure Skating” 8 p.m., NBC: Athletes compete in the U.S. Championships from San Jose. In a brilliant stroke of counter-programming, ABC is airing Will Ferrell’s Olympic skating spoof, “Blades of Glory,” at the same time.
“Swamp Volcano” 8 p.m., Syfy: I guess the network’s green-lighters ran out of mismatched species to mash up (see “Sharktopus”) and switched to geological formations, huh?
Sunday:
“Pro Bowl” 6 p.m., NBC: The AFC tries to get revenge for the NFC’s 2011 win as professional football’s all-star game is broadcast from Honolulu.
“The Simpsons” 7 p.m., Fox: Moe’s bar rag tells its story, from its ostentatious beginnings as a medieval tapestry to present day.
“Screen Actors Guild Awards” 7 p.m., TBS: Mary Tyler Moore receives a lifetime achievement award during the 18th annual celebration.
“Luck” 8 p.m., HBO: Michael Mann directs Dustin Hoffman in David Milch’s new drama series about gamblers and the world of horse racing in tonight’s premiere episode. Talk about a thoroughbred pedigree!
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment Categories: Entertainment, Random thoughts, TV tips
KUT’s John Aielli thanks listeners for their support
“My name is John Aielli and I’m still alive … and kicking.”
That’s the popular 90.5 KUT-FM host’s message to listeners in a newly released video produced by the city’s NPR station.
Aielli, 65, suffered a heart attack Jan. 4 and was off the air nearly two weeks while he recuperated at an area hospital.
He returned to work Monday, helming “Eklektikos,” which runs from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays.
Permalink | | Categories: Local radio
TV-focused ATX Festival debuts June 1
Austin’s getting yet another festival.
The three-day ATX Festival, set to kick off June 1, will focus exclusively on TV, including screenings of shows already on the air, programs that are still in development, and an assortment of cult favorites.
Special attention will also be paid to unaired pilots and “series that were canceled before their time.”
And, like many film festivals, panels and question-and-answer sessions featuring industry executives are planned, according to co-founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland.
“At the heart of it, we are both fans of TV,” said Gipson, who has worked on projects for Fox, TLC and Discovery.
“We have created an event for fans like ourselves, and are giving them a chance to engage in watercooler conversations on a larger level with the people that bring their favorite shows to life.”
“We also wanted a place for the industry to discuss where the medium is headed, and explore innovative outlets for production in a medium that is changing,” added McFarland, who has experience working with well-known directors Nora Ephron, Mira Nair and Betty Thomas.
“We’re both Texans and love Austin, so what better place than there to host it?”
A campaign to raise $25,000 to help fund the event kicked off this week, with donors eligible to receive gifts that include festival badges and autographed DVDs.
For more details on ATX Festival, visit atxfestival.com.
Latest comments
A morning just isn't the same without John Aielli's soothing baritone musings on the weather. Get well soon!
... read the full comment by Chuck | Comment on KUT's John Aielli back in the hospital Read KUT's John Aielli back in the hospital
John,
Longview Texas says get well soon. We stream Eklectikos to get our dose of Austex and check in on you...We've been big fans since the early 80s.
... read the full comment by David White | Comment on KUT's John Aielli back in the hospital Read KUT's John Aielli back in the hospital
See more recent comments