Austin radio station KUTX has selected lluvii as its October 2026 Artist of the Month, placing a timely local spotlight on a five-piece group that turns Colombian and Mexican rhythmic traditions toward neo-soul, art rock, R&B, jazz and progressive rock.
The recognition lands between two concrete milestones: lluvii released its newest single, “Junii (llámame),” on September 29 and is scheduled to make its ACL Fest debut during Weekend Two. The official festival schedule and KUTX place the set on Saturday, October 10, at the BeatBox stage; that matters because the band's Bandcamp show calendar currently displays October 9. Use the festival schedule as the day-of source of truth.
Artist
KUTX's October selection introduces a five-piece Austin band
- When
- October 2026
- Where
- Austin, Texas
- Sound
- KUTX Artist of the Month
KUTX identifies lluvii as an Austin-based quintet led by guitarist Carol Gonzalez, with Kaylin Martinez on drums, Ryan Gordon on bass, Felix Kimbrell on keys, and Sophia Nance on synthesizer and violin. The station says the band formed in 2023.
The current five-person description supersedes older profiles that describe lluvii as a quartet. KVRX's March 2024 session documents the earlier Gonzalez-Martinez-Gordon-Kimbrell lineup, while KUTX's October 2026 feature adds Nance and is the more current source for membership.
Read KUTX's October Artist of the Month profile ↗Event
The ACL debut is scheduled for Saturday of Weekend Two
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Where
- BeatBox stage · Zilker Park
- Lineup / admission
- 2–2:45 p.m. · festival admission required
KUTX's Song of the Day and Artist of the Month pages both place lluvii on the BeatBox stage during ACL Fest Weekend Two. The festival's official Saturday schedule graphic lists the set from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at Zilker Park.
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Check the official ACL Fest schedule ↗Guide
The band's own calendar shows a conflicting date
- When
- Schedule checked October 4
- Where
- Official sources
- Lineup / admission
- ACL and KUTX: October 10 · Bandcamp: October 9
lluvii's Bandcamp show calendar currently lists an October 9 appearance at Zilker Park. KUTX's September 29 story says the ACL set is Saturday, October 10, and the official ACL Weekend Two Saturday schedule includes the band.
Trackside is treating the ACL schedule as authoritative and flagging the discrepancy rather than silently choosing between listings. Recheck the festival schedule shortly before the set because festival timing can change.
Review lluvii's current Bandcamp calendar ↗Release
Junii (llámame) arrived September 29
- Release date
- Released September 29, 2026
- Where
- Streaming platforms
- Details
- New single · R&B, jazz and pop fusion
KUTX published “Junii (llámame)” as its September 29 Song of the Day and says the single was released that day. The station hears R&B, jazz and pop moving toward a psychedelic climax, while Spotify identifies it as lluvii's latest 2026 single.
The song is an immediate entry point for listeners ahead of ACL. KUTX's wording describes the recording; it should not be read as a promise that the song will appear in the festival set.
Hear KUTX's Song of the Day ↗Artist
The ACL arrangement expands the local circle
- When
- Guest lineup checked October 4
- Where
- ACL Fest Weekend Two
- Sound
- Five announced Austin guests
KUTX says lluvii plans to bring Angel Estrada of Eddie Angel, Francisco Rosales of Midnight Navy, Corinne Jones of Cherri, Paulo Zambarano of Midrange Jumper and Renu Jayasinghe of Renu into the ACL performance.
The station also reports that the group is designing the set to evoke a Colombian and Mexican backyard cookout during Hispanic Heritage Month. Those details come from KUTX's current artist profile; the festival schedule itself lists the act as lluvii and does not separately bill the guests.
See KUTX's current ACL set preview ↗Release
Tierra Y Luz is the nine-track foundation
- Release date
- Released August 2, 2024
- Where
- lluvii Bandcamp
- Details
- Nine tracks · experimental Latin soul and art rock
lluvii's official Bandcamp page dates Tierra Y Luz to August 2, 2024 and presents a nine-track sequence from “Primavera” through “Gruvii.” The page tags the record experimental, Latin, soul, art rock and prog.
KVRX's 2024 interview traces the project back to music Gonzalez began while on a Pacific Ocean research trip, then developed with Martinez, Gordon and Kimbrell. The band told KVRX that additional material had been recorded with Beto Martinez at Lechehouse in Buda.
Listen to Tierra Y Luz on the band's Bandcamp ↗Quick answers
lluvii in October 2026: quick answers
Who is KUTX's October 2026 Artist of the Month?
lluvii, an Austin-based five-piece Latin-fusion band led by guitarist Carol Gonzalez.
When does lluvii play ACL Fest?
The official Weekend Two Saturday schedule lists lluvii on the BeatBox stage from 2 to 2:45 p.m. on October 10, 2026.
Why does Bandcamp show October 9?
The band's Bandcamp calendar currently conflicts with KUTX and the official ACL schedule. Use the festival schedule as the day-of source of truth.
What is lluvii's newest single?
“Junii (llámame),” released September 29, 2026.
Who are the band members?
KUTX lists Carol Gonzalez, Kaylin Martinez, Ryan Gordon, Felix Kimbrell and Sophia Nance.
What should a new listener hear next?
The nine-track Tierra Y Luz, released August 2, 2024, documents the group's experimental Latin soul and art-rock foundation.
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Information was verified on October 4, 2026. Schedules and ticket availability may change, so confirm details with the venue before attending.