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

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

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

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,

“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

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

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

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’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

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

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

By Cheyenne Young If we’re lucky and if we’re looking for them, we each have the chance to witness a handful of phenomena in our lifetime. A total eclipse, bioluminescence,