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
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