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The Land Of Rhythm And Pleasure
We’re inviting you to take a weekly trip to the Land of Rhythm and Pleasure, the home of the Great
Double Heads Variety Hour
The Double Heads Variety Hour seeks to answer the question “is two actually better than one?” Part music discovery, part comedy,
The Geography Of Sound
The Geography Of Sound is an international show collective that spins music from around the globe. Our current lineup of
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Thanks to all of KOOP's Business Members for their continued support!
Latest Updates
KOOP Elections 2025
Attention KOOP listeners! Did you know that KOOP is a true cooperative, run primarily by volunteers and supporters? Now is your chance to take a leadership role in the KOOP
Get Thanked!
This drive we’ve got a great shirt and tote designed by our very own DJ Pink B! Donate at $15 a month or $100 one-time and we’ll thank you with
KOOP Radio Celebrates World Literacy Day
KOOP Radio is celebrating World Literacy Day on September 8, 2025, and all month long. The initiative was conceived in 1965 at the “World Conference of Ministers of Education on
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
Program Highlights
Beppe Gambetta on the International Folk Bazaar
International Folk Bazaar host Kim Simpson is happy to welcome Italian guitarist and singer-songwriter Beppe Gambetta in advance of his Wednesday evening performance at the 04 Center. Wednesday, 9/17 at
Party Stains – A Weekly Update from Stronger Than Dirt Featuring Alice Cooper, The Dirtbombs, and Robyn Hitchcock
Some FEATURED ARTISTS on this week’s Stronger Than Dirt (Saturday, September 20, 8-10pm) include Jacqueline Taïeb, Fancy, Alice Cooper, Young Marble Giants, Robyn Hitchcock, Revillos, Mission of Burma, Peter Zaremba’s Love
Larry Seaman on The Singer and the Song
The Singer and the Song welcomes Larry Seaman. Larry was a member of historic Austin power pop/new wave band Standing Waves from those great Raul’s Club days, and now he’s
Waterboys Tix on Be Kind Rewind
Today, September 12 @ 3:30pm-4:30pm- Catch Lacifer & Kim’s 80s picks in honor of Membership Drive… And they’re showing gratitude to KOOP Radio‘s extraordinary and ‘bonnie’ listeners with tickets to see Scottish rockers
The Blog
Grackles’ Noah Lit on Being ‘Obnoxiously Austin,’ and Why Rock Isn’t Dead
By River Bryan It’s been almost two years since Grackles, an Austin-based collaborative effort that assembles eight seasoned studio and touring musicians, debuted with their self-titled LP Grackles (2023). Named
Album Review: Ivy – Traces of You
By Ryan J. Nims One of the things that happens when a person is really into music is that they feel a certain kinship with musicians. So when they pass
Listen, now that I’ve got your attention, got to let you know I hate to see you go, now that you’re gone we can enjoy the show
by Stefny! At the Disco Tuesday, September 9, was a legendary night for rock and roll in Austin, TX. Foxing, Taking Back Sunday, and Coheed and Cambria graced the stage
Do you still feel part of something loud?
by Stefny! At the Disco On Sunday, August 24, I finally got to see a band I’ve been wanting to see since the 7th grade. That’s right everyone, I finally
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