What's up, humans? Ryan Wen here for another week of snide commentary on Texas heat.

As Bobby Hill so elegantly once said, "This flower is wilting."

I know, I know, complaining about how hot it is in July is like complaining that there's water in the ocean. But all this heat is reminding me of what I call The Austin Summer Paradox: the hotter it gets, the more irresistible it is to go out.

Not everyone has the ATX constitution, and consequently less touring bands come around this time of year. But, that's exactly why Austin summers are absolutely boiling over with amazing local shows — and there's one tonight that has the potential to be the best show of the year.

Our Artist of the Month, Quentin, is celebrating the release of their debut album, TOMGIRL tonight! What's even better, it's a benefit for a pillar of our local music community, the SIMS Foundation.

Stay hydrated,

P.S. Mark your calendar for next Thursday — KUTX Presents Heavy Meddo is at the 13th Floor, with Garrett T. Capps and Precious Gems opening.

NEW AUSTIN MUSIC YOU NEED TO KNOW

Your July soundtrack, straight from KUTX

Get ready for your monthly delivery of the freshest Austin singles handpicked by the KUTX staff!

This month we have a new single from bonified Austin veteran Monte Warden and the Wagoneers, a Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys-produced track from former artist of the month The Animeros, an homage to a beloved South Congress Costume Shop from current Artist of the Month, Quentin, some fresh beats from brothers Franklin and Gram Pittman, AKA Orca Dork , and an ultra-cool collaboration from two of the finest artists in the ATX rap scene, Sweet Limb and J Soulja .

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This Week in Texas Music History

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On July 24, 1941, Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys recorded four songs by the now-legendary songwriter Cindy Walker: “Bluebonnet Lane,” “It’s All Your Fault,” “Dusty Skies,” and “Cherokee Maiden.” The recordings signaled the beginning of a fruitful musical relationship between Walker and Bob Wills, the king of Western Swing.

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Holy Wave: “i’m DADA” [Live In Studio 1A]

Austin group Holy Wave are back with a more structured approach their signature hazy and hypnotic sound on their 7th album i’m DADA.

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Hosts Juan Diego Garcia and Jimmy Maas chat with Austin FC captain Ilie Sánchez about Spain winning the World Cup, the Barcelona way and how that’s transferred to the national team.

Three is the magic number: Help AFS build a third theater

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AFS Cinema brings people together to enjoy films, share stories, and discover new perspectives. More than 84,000 tickets are sold each year to audiences to experience art from around the world and around the corner, rediscover classics, and hear filmmakers discuss their craft.

A hub for Austin’s creative community, AFS Cinema is growing and needs your support to build a third theater. This expansion will allow us to increase screenings and showtimes while creating even more opportunities for audiences, filmmakers, and film lovers to connect. Donors receive unique perks including t-shirts, memberships, commemorative film strips, and more!

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