A big thanks to Jenny @koopradio.bsky.social for playing our new single All the Time (at the 43:55 mark) on her show Beat Happenings. #CommunityRadio We are thrilled to be played in Austin, TX amidst a whole heap of other cool bands. 👍 🤘 🎸 www.mixcloud.com/beathappenin...

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Jacqueline Taïeb, Fancy, Alice Cooper, Young Marble Giants, Robyn Hitchcock, Revillos, Mission of Burma, Peter Zaremba’s Love Delegation, MOTO, Hollows and lots of new music. 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streaming at koop.org.

During membership drive, KOOPers need the energy provided by generous local eateries. Believe us, we greatly appreciate it and highly endorse supporting them the way they supported us! Music: Up and Down South 7th by Kim Simpson from Mystery Lights II: Guitar Instrumentals

KOOP and sister station KVRX celebrate Ninety-One Seven Day on Wednesday, September 17 with a fun party at the 29th Street Ballroom (29thstreetballroom.com). Live music by Feathervane, Alma Muneca, Hunch, and Cormae along with KOOP and KVRX DJs spinning records.

Join me 3-4:30 p.m. CST today for KOOP at the Movies/Fantastic Fest coverage. Including: SHELBY OAKS dir. Chris Stuckmann DEATHSTALKER’s Daniel Bernhardt + dir. Steven Kostanski F MY SON! dir. Todd Rohal Golden Hornet/AGFA’s CINEMA RECOMPOSED KOOP Radio 91.7 FM / koop.org @koopradio.bsky.social

New article up at the @koopradio.bsky.social blog!

RIP Robert Redford. One of the greatest on and off the screen. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

KOOP's usual Second Thursday DJ Residency at Sunshine Vnyl is happening on the third Thursday this month. KOOP DJs Alejo and Lacifer from Be Kind Rewind will be spinning fun tunes from 4:30pm-6:30 at one of Austin's newest and coolest record stores.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Dirtbombs' "Pheremone Smile" from the 1998 "Horndog Fest" album on In the Red Records. Wicked cool fuzz drenched garage punk. (Detroit)

One last KOOP testimonial and thank you for you donations! This one is courtesy of Celia Hughes, host of Art Spark TX Radio Hour, Mondays at 2pm.

Tonight on Full Blast, it’s all 20th Century music featuring songs from Joan Jett, Thin Lizzy, Bad Brains, Al Jarreau and many more including a rare gem from Kate Bush. A round of applause for everyone at KOOP and many thanks to our sustainers and donors!

We’re almost out of time - KOOP’s Fall Membership Drive ends in just a couple of hours!. Thanks to everyone who has already stepped up to keep this station strong. If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time to make your gift count. AND get yourself a nifty gift in return! 512-472-5667, KOOP.org

Join me 6-7 p.m. CST Monday for a special Fantastic Fest edition of KOOP at the Movies. Interview: John Spottswood Moore, the Austin-based director of WHEN WE WERE LIVE Preview: #FantasticFest’s short film programs, including Alums & Other Demons and Fantastic India. @koopradio.bsky.social

7:30 PM CST Sunday features the second Membership Drive edition of 'Autobahn'. With Forma, Baghdad Battery, Harald Grosskopf, and others. Fuzzy Dunlop will also give a preview of the upcoming Levitation Festival. @levitation @resoundpresents @autobahn Support at 512-472-5667 & KOOP.org

For tonight’s membership drive show (8 CDT) it's favorite tunes including music by Countdown 5, Os Mutantes, Glitter Band, Boys, The Quick, Nervebreakers, Polyrock, Yachts, New Pornographers, Sons and Daughters and more. Help keep shows like STD going by donating at koop.org. Thank you! You rock!

Bella the Vampire Cat shares some interesting information about certain unexpected fans of KOOP. And Check out Darkside Daddy at 2 PM wherein he & Rush Evan will be playing Garage Rock & Surf covers of Beatle tunes. You can help keep KOOP purrin' along by making a donation! 512-472-5667, KOOP.org

At 3pm The Singer and the Song welcomes Larry Seaman. Larry was a member of historic Austin power pop/new wave band Standing Waves, & now he's an outstanding visual & musical artist. Larry and his band will the whole hour on KOOP 91.7 FM and koop.org Also, MD continues 512-472-5667, KOOP.org

Today on Adventures in Sound: We Go to the Movies! Join Dennis Campa to hear songs (and dialogue) from some of his favorite movies. We'll hear from Mel Blanc, Charley Chase, Laurel and Hardy, & many others. Melinda Bee will join host Dennis on this special show. To Support 512-472-5667 KOOP.org

This week's pilfered promo art from the Gator Family’s 1980 "I Want (To Be Your Moon)" single on Hors D‘oeuvre Records. Photo of Sally Norvell by W.C. Dannenmaier and artwork by band member French Acers. STD airs every Saturday night at 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streams at koop.org.

DJ Alejo of Be Kind Rewind has a thank you message for KOOP supporters. You too can help us keep on keepin' on by calling 512-472-5667 or going online at KOOP.org

This week on Bloodstains from the Grave at 3 PM we'll be singing our praises to an #independentmedia and calling out for your support. First and second wave punkrock, proto #artrock, #posthardcore and #indie spaz from the 70s, 80s, 90s, aughts and 10s. To support call 512-472-5667 or go to KOOP.org

For Fall MD, Beat Happenings revisits some alternative and indie classics from MTV's 120 Minutes. Your donations during the show support KOOP and Beat Happenings – every donation of $20 or more gets you in the running for a $50 gift certificate to End of an Ear @endofanear.com !!

This Friday at 1 pm, PEOPLE UNITED presents coverage of a Texas Book Festival panel, featuring Alice Embree, author of the political and personal memoir Voice Lessons, and Thorne Dreyer, author of Making Waves: The Rag Radio Interviews, and moderated by Emily McCullar of The Texas Monthly.

DONATE TO @koopradio.bsky.social DURING THE MAGIC BOX TODAY FROM 3-4 PM AND GET SOME STICKERS OR EVEN A KOOZIE AS A GIFT

The Double Heads guys express their love for KOOP, though rather nervously for some reason. Maybe they'll be able to explain why on The Double Heads Variety Show at 6 pm this evening. Oh, and Membership Drive and all that....512-472-5667 or KOOP.org

A special episode of Eclectic Ladyland this week for the KOOP Fall Membership Drive features songs originally by men–covered by women artists and female fronted bands. To support this and other fine KOOP musical endeavors donate by phone at 512-472-5667 or online at KOOP.org

Local business man, Mo Pittle, owner of JewBoy Burgers, believes in KOOP's ability to help give Austin its unique identity. If you agree, why not become a member by calling 512-472-5667 or going online at KOOP.org

For the Fall MD edition of KOOP at the Movies @ 3pm, host Robert Sims will preview this year's Fantastic Fest with festival director Lisa Dreyer & director of programming Annick Mahnert. Fantastic Fest runs Sept. 18-25 at the Alamo South Lamar. Show support while listening! 512-472-5667 or KOOP.org

Musician, writer, & actor John Doe will be playing some of his favorite songs live on the radio, 9/10/25, 2-3pmCT, in support of KOOP Radio's Fall Membership Drive. Tune in to KOOP 91.7FM, or stream at KOOP.org, to hear the whole show & learn how you can help Austin's community station. Thanks!

True Lawton, founder of the Handy Band Collective, explains why they support KOOP. True and Handy Band provide support for musicians, so they can continue doing what they do to bring their art to Austin. Thank you for the kind words True and thank you for your support Handy Band!

Check out the new KOOP T and Tote for MD! $15 Sustainer qualifies for a T-Shirt $25 Sustainer qualifies for a T-Shirt and the Tote Bag $100 One-time donation qualifies for a T-Shirt $175 One-time qualifies for a T-Shirt and the Tote Design by DJ Pink B, of KOOP's New Kids on the Block collective.

Attention: Lisa Scheps has a delightful offer for those who become sustaining members during Off Stage and on the Air at 1 PM on Wedneday 9-10!

Mindi Reed, host of Writing on the Air explains why we do what we do and why our listeners are our most valued asset!

WE ARE BACK! Vacation’s over and it’s time for a special KOOP Membership Drive Edition. Joining me from 8-9pm tonight is the host of the Lounge Show, Jay Robillard. As such, I’ve created a Country Lounge playlist. Artists you might hear on Jay’s show, but with a country twist.

Thanks to everyone that came out last night to community garden to celebrate with Dennis Campa on the 20th anniversary of Adventures in Sound. Melinda Bee and Jay Robillard joined him to spin fun tunes throughout the night. And catch Dennis & Jay today at 1pm as they continue the MD on AIS.

Here we see DJ Harris of Graveside Service taking a leisurely stroll through the cemetery as he tells ya why there's no time like the present to become a KOOP member. And hear him elaborate on that fact Saturday at 9am.

As our Fall 2025 Membership Drive officially kicks off we wanted to hear from KOOP’s TJ Masters, Chief Operator for the Radio Station. TJ has led & implemented our recent Capital Campaign upgrades & shares important updates on what’s needed to keep KOOP Radio broadcasting for the next thirty years.

Special show tomorrow night (8-10 CDT)! Will be playing fave tunes from years ending in 5. Please consider donating to LISTENER SUPPORTED, INDEPENDENTLY VOICED @koopradio.bsky.social at koop.org during our fall membership drive. Your generous support helps keep shows like STD on the air. Thank you!

Today on Beat Happenings Jenny and Saint Annie help kick off day 1 of the KOOP Membership Drive with a recap of some of their favorite releases of 2025 so far. New music from Jeanines, Stereolab, Le Pain, Lavender Flu, Horsegirl, and more! Tune in today at 6pm CT!

HAPPENING NOW on Exclamation! (4:30pm-6) guest hosts DJ Creech and Melinda Bee will be guest hosting a KOOP DJ Challenge. They're sharing songs of rage submitted by fellow KOOP DJs;!

Heads up! 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm On Friday’s  Membership Drive Edition of Be Kind Rewind, Melinda Bee and DJ Alejo will be offering tickets to the upcoming X and Los Lobos concert to a lucky KOOP donor! Thanks to ACL Live at the Moody Center for making these available!

This Friday @ 1 pm, PEOPLE UNITED presents coverage of the teach-in panel “The Future of Zero Waste,” featuring Boxifly founder Laura Dobos and Mission Zero co-founder Aswin Bandaru, which convened for this year’s Earth Day Austin Festival on Huston-Tillotson University campus. KOOP.org 512-472-5667

It's Fall Membership Drive time and once again it's Pearl's General Store first off the line! So, Pearl n Boots fans, it's time for you to shine & give us a call 512-472-5667 or hit us up at KOOP.org and support yer faves!

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The KOOP Radio interview with Ben Masters, the Austin-based writer/director of THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST: www.lightscameraaustin.net/ben-masters-... The nature documentary, about the Colorado River, opens tonight at the AFS Cinema. #BenMasters #TheAmericanSouthwestFilm @koopradio.bsky.social

This Saturday on Adventures in Sound: we'll celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Peter Sellers! We'll hear many selections featuring the brilliant comic actor (solo & w/The Goons). Jay Robillard joins Dennis Campa on this special show. KOOP's Fall Mem Drive is happening this weekend, too!

On Saturday September 06 9-10AM, Graveside Service will have a special membership drive show co-hosted by former Small Cool World host TJ Masters - "Florida Man” features dead Floridian men including Mel Tillis, Sam Moore, Jim Morrison and many more!

KOOP Radio is celebrating World Literacy Day on Sept 8, 2025, and all month long. KOOP Radio wishes you a peaceful day of reading – in a park, in a hammock, in a book store, in a coffee shop, in a library, or wherever you favorite space happens to be More Info:

The KOOP Radio preview of the Austin Film Society’s September 2025 programming with Lars Nilsen and Jazmyne Moreno: www.lightscameraaustin.net/austin-film-... @koopradio.bsky.social @thelarsnilsen.bsky.social #AustinFilmSociety #AFSCinema