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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
Double Feature: Jet Cemetery and Jack Vinoy
On Friday July 25, 2025, Creature Feature had a special episode. Not only was DJ Creech still celebrating Everything But The Girl’s Amplified Heart anniversary and diving into RJD2’s Deadringer,
Party Stains – A Weekly Update from Stronger Than Dirt Featuring Thee Headcoatees, The Checkers, and Joy Division
Some FEATURED ARTISTS on this week’s Stronger Than Dirt (Saturday, August 2, 8-10pm) include Liz Brady, Big Boy Pete, Stranglers, Joy Division, Au Pairs, Salford Jets, Units, Headcoatees, Ganser, lots of
Corryn Freeman, Co-Director, of Black Violin Foundation on Classically Cultured
On Monday, July 28, 2025, from 6-7 p.m., join Miss Be Haven on Classically Cultured as she speaks with Corryn Freeman, Co-Director, of Black Violin Foundation, an organization started by
Mock Lobster on The Singer and the Song
The Singer and the Song welcomes Mock Lobster. How cool is this? Austin has an outstanding B-52s tribute band, and they’re gonna come on the radio for a unique unplugged
The Blog
Book Review: Someday All the Adults Will Die!: The Birth of Texas Punk By Pat Blashill
By Cameron Tepper Following up the 2020 photo collection work, Texas Is the Reason: The Mavericks of Lone Star Punk, music and photojournalist Pat Blashill chronicles the origins of the
We Koop-erate at 91.7 FM
We’re excited to see young listeners tuning in — and feeling inspired! Today’s post comes from a young fan who noticed the connection between “Koop” and “cooperation” and transformed that
Two Nights of Bayside and Smoking Popes at Emo’s 6/27 and 6/28
By Erik Casarez Bayside The current climate of 2000s emo nostalgia has gifted older millennials with a plethora of band reunions over the past half-decade. It’s become beneficial for a
Babestock is the Music Festival Austin Needs Right Now
By: Zelenny / Pink B Babe ATX hosted its 2nd annual Babestock Festival at Cheer Up Charlie’s this summer on June 14 and 15. The event featured two days full
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