Cultural Currents Zine

A Quarterly Print Publication Preserving the History, Culture, and Creative Community of Red River.

The Cultural Currents Zine is a core component of the Red River Cultural District’s Cultural Currents initiative  a storytelling effort dedicated to documenting the people, places, experiences, and memories that define Austin’s most iconic live music corridor.

Published quarterly, each issue acts as both a snapshot of the present moment and a living archive of Red River’s cultural identity.

Where to find it?

Available at 30+ Red River venues, cafés, shops, and cultural hubs throughout Austin.

Thank You to Our Volume 1 Sponsors

The Cultural Currents Zine is made possible through the support of local partners who believe in preserving Austin’s cultural history and uplifting the creative communities that make Red River thrive.

A huge thank you to our Volume 1 sponsors for helping bring this project to life:

Tito’s Vodka
Waterloo Records
Juke Auto
Future Front

Their support directly funds local writers, photographers, designers, and storytellers, and helps ensure that the stories of the Red River Cultural District remain visible, accessible, and preserved for future generations.

Why We’re Doing It

Red River has always been more than a collection of venues — it’s a living cultural ecosystem built by artists, workers, and community members over generations.

Our Vision

The Cultural Currents Zine is not just a publication — it’s a tool for preservation, visibility, and community pride.

By spotlighting emerging voices, honoring longtime cultural stewards, and archiving the district’s history, the zine helps ensure Red River’s stories remain visible, vibrant, and accessible for future generations and our visitors to Austin.

Every issue invites readers to slow down, flip through, and take a piece of Red River home with them.