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Around The Town Sounds
Digging deeper into Austin music. Since its inception some decades ago, this multiple winner of KOOP’s Silver Mic Award for “Most
Infrasound Sound System
This program aims to have a laser focus on the cutting edge of the bass music scene from the past
This Way Out
This Way Out is the only internationally distributed weekly LGBTQ radio program, currently airing on some 200 local community radio stations around
Upcoming KOOP Events
Latest Updates
Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
KOOP is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law 35 years ago on July 26, 1990. The ADA represents a defining
KOOP Community Council Subcommittee on Racial Justice & Systemic Racism
You are invited to MONKEYWRENCH BOOKSTORE on Friday night July 18th 2025 at 8:30pm to one of a series of credibly documented PowerPoint presentation-dialogues on Racial Justice Issues of Historical
Standing in Solidarity with Communities Affected by the Texas Floods
From all of us at KOOP Radio: Our hearts are with the people across Texas who have been impacted by the devastating floods. We extend our deepest condolences to the
MEET KOOP’S NEW VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, TRAVIS POPE
Travis is our new “high mogul of the front desk.” We spoke on June 4th. Michael A. Brown: You’ve been involved for a long time with non-profits and community service.
Program Highlights
Party Stains – A Weekly Update from Stronger Than Dirt Featuring Sparks, Pork, and Camper Van Beethoven
On this week’s Stronger Than Dirt (Saturday, September 6, 8-10pm) host Scott Gardner celebrates the Party Sounds of Five by featuring some of his favorite tunes from the years 1965, 1975,
Evan Charles on The Singer and the Song
The Singer and the Song welcomes Evan Charles. Evan is an Austin-based Americana singer songwriter who has recorded under the name Altamesa for his last several albums, and now he
Full Blast From The Past: Side 2
What’s a summer soundtrack without the sequel? Tune in tonight for another 20th Century edition of Full Blast costarring DJ Photon and DJ Freeskate of Four On The Floor fame!
Radical Care, Mental Health and Liberation for Queer Texans: Peyton Jones
This episode of Sweet Tea features Austin-based clinical psychologist Peyton Jones, Psy.D., who specializes in relationship and sex therapy for LGBTQIA+ communities. From his roots in rural Ohio to his
The Blog
There’s No Hidin’ Place Down Here: Folkville
By Ryan J Nims Folkville was a music venue operated in the 80s that featured folk and Americana music. Many of Austin’s folk musicians got their start at the club,
Pilot Of The Airwaves: My Journey to Becoming a Certified Programmer
“Are you going to be a programmer?” “What kind of show do you want?” These are questions I’ve been asked many times since I began volunteering for KOOP a couple
All my friends are metalheads…
words + photos by Stefny! At the Disco When I was 10 years old, I went to the movies with my two best friends and my mom to see the high
Less Than Jake Circus Tour Brings Wide Spectrum of Ska to Emo’s 8/11/2025
words + photos by Erik Casarez Third-wave ska will never recover from the “what plays in a 13-year-old kid’s head when he gets extra mozzarella sticks” meme allegations. While the meme
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