KOOP Radio 91.7 FM
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF COMMUNITY RADIO
Mark your calendars, Austin, and get ready for another unforgettable night of music and fun! Saturday, February 1st is the official date for KOOP Radio’s 30th Birthday Bash to be celebrated, once again, at legendary Antone’s Nightclub!
We are psyched to party with you and to collectively bask in the glow of 30 years of community building made possible by the support of our incredible volunteers and listeners. Enjoy another great lineup of bands, treasures galore in our famous silent auction and even a few surprises. Tickets available now!
Latest Updates
The BBQ restaurant is a time machine.
By Stephanie Robinson Press photo by Salma Bustos Picture it. The year is 2007. Bobby Bones is still in Austin. The Austin Music Hall is still a thing and has
30 Years of KOOP-Music of 1994: Dummy
In August of 1994, a band called Portishead introduced the world to the “Bristol Sound,” a style of music kickstarted by fellow Bristolians Tricky and Massive Attack, which would become
KOOP Feature: Crate Digger’s Gold
Vinyl is having a moment right now! People seem to love the warmth, dynamics, and surface noise that come from a thin slab of black plastic. Does this describe you?
Making Friends with Chief Cleopatra
Jalesa Jessie, aka Chief Cleopatra, grew up in Corsicana, a relatively small city in East Texas. She grew up playing piano and was part of her high school marching band’s
Program Highlights
Party Stains – A Weekly Update from Stronger Than Dirt Featuring The Explosives, The Chrome Cranks, and Roxy Music
Some FEATURED ARTISTS on this week’s Stronger Than Dirt (Saturday, October 26, 8-10pm) include Roxy Music, Joe Jackson, Explosives, Prisoners, Miracle Workers, Lida Husik, Slant 6, Smugglers, Pipettes, lots of new
Party Stains – A Weekly Update from Stronger Than Dirt Featuring Brian Eno, Stereo Total, and Redd Kross
Some FEATURED ARTISTS on this week’s Stronger Than Dirt (Saturday, October 19, 8-10pm) include the Troggs, Trems (Tremeloes), Brian Eno, Wipers, Redd Kross, Pink Lincolns, Elastica, Drags, Stretford, Ugly Beats, lots
William Basinski Concert Ticket Giveaway This Sunday On Commercial Suicide
Tune in to Commercial Suicide this Sunday for a chance at winning two tickets to see ambient music legend William Basinski perform at the Long Center on Saturday, Nov. 2nd
KOOP Radio Community Council Open House
On Monday, October 21, from 5-8pm, KOOP Radio Community Council will host some of its 160+ nonprofit partners to network, record public service announcements, and enjoy refreshments. KOOP Radio Community
Get to know our 140+ Community Partners and learn about all the ways they enrich our community and our town. Plus, find out how to apply to be a KOOP Community Partner and see your organization listed here!