the one-seven: 50 Years of Hip Hop

Fifty years ago today (August 11th), DJ Kool Herc performed a set at his sister’s party, introduced a new style of music by scratching and

Concert Review: Sad Summer Festival

By Stefny At The Disco Wednesday was hot, y’all. High of 102º and sundown around 8:30pm. Let me set the scene for you (get it,

Meet Four of KOOP’s Newest Programmers

Miss Be Haven (her radio name), Ann Davis, Simon Waxman, and Jeff Keen are introducing themselves via their answers to these questions: Miss Be Haven

Concert Review: Tears For Fears

By Stefny At The Disco According to setlist.fm, Monday’s Tears For Fears stint at the Moody Center was only their FIFTH time in Austin –

Concert Review: This Is Why We’re Still Into Paramore

By Stefny At The Disco After all this time… Paramore has come back to play in Austin. Prior to their performance at 2022’s ACL Festival,

In Memory Of Andrew Dickens

With profound sadness, we share the news of the passing of our dear friend, Andrew Dickens. As we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual,

Meet KOOP’s “Pinch Hitter” – Steve Barber

Steve has been in radio a long time, in the mid-west and here in Austin. At KOOP, he has filled in often for programmers needing

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It celebrates the strength and courage of

The Stonewall Riots

KOOP asks each of us within our listening audience and listening community members to “Take a Stance!”, because there is no such thing as a

The KOOP Roundup: Week of 6/5

Monday, 6.5.23 at 8 pm: Jim Eno Tribute, Antone’s Nightclub, $30, Rock and Roll Spoon co-founder Jim Eno will sadly be leaving Austin for greener

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