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512unes
All vibes, all genres, all Austin. Formerly known as Around the Town Sounds, 512unes is your weekly roundup of local

Off Stage and On The Air
Off Stage and On The Air is a fun filled look at theatre in Austin and everywhere. Lisa and Nicole’s high energy and

What’s New
What’s New is an Austin-focused weekly show featuring multiple interviews with news makers, artists, musicians, and features songs tied to
Upcoming KOOP Events
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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