This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Sugar Shack's "Go! Space City" from the 1997 "Five Weeks Ahead of My Time" album on Estrus. Pounding, searing, snotty, full-throated defense of their hometown ofHouston.

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Byrds, Factory, Gang of Four, Model Citizens, Lambrettas, Game Theory, David Bean, Fall-Outs, Polysics, Naked Roommate and lots of new music. Sat. Jan 31, 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

Cover art of the week: The Fall-Outs' 1994 "Sleep" album on Super Electro. Artwork by Ed Fotheringham. He also did cover art for Love Battery, Mudhoney, The Muffs and other bands.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Felix Kubin & Aavikko’s “Superlake Beat” from a 2002 single on the Diskono label. Super fun, super catchy keyboard instrumental, with chorus! If Mancini had been an indie rocker?? (Germany / Finland)

Some featured artists on tonight’s Stronger Than Dirt include the Poppy Family, Ricky Wilde, Real Kids, Lene Lovich, Los Microwaves, Young Fresh Fellows, Bongwater, Vaticans, PyPy, and lots of new music. 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from a 1995 Spoiled Brats single on Real Records. Photography by Russell Quan, drummer for the Mummies and other bands. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Lene Lovich's 1978 "Lucky Number" single on Stiff Records. Photo by Brian Griffin.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Jennifer Gentle's "I Do Dream You" from the 2005 "Valende" album on Sun Pop. Infectious indie romp. (Italy)

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include What Four, Traffic, Shoes, Edith Nylon, Lyres, Jam, Adam and the Ants, Didjits, Supersnazz, Stereo Total as well as lots of new music. Tonight from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from the Didjits’ 1992 “Little Miss Carriage!” EP on Touch and Go. Cover art and photo design by Shake It Loose Graphics. STD airs every Sat night from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Shoes' 1979 "Present Tense" album on Elektra. Art direction by Ron Coro and photography by Elliot Gilbert.

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This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): the Long Blondes' "Long Blonde" on a 2004 split single with the Boyfriends on Filthy Little Angels. Loping indie rocker with great vocals and searing guitar. (Reposted to include video.)

Some featured artists on tonight’s Stronger Than Dirt include the Who, Pretty Things, Henriette Coulouvrat, Chelsea, Book of Love, Green River, Embrooks, Black Sunday, Limiñanas, as well as lots of new music. 8-10CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

This week's Stronger Than Dirt pilfered promo art from Chelsea’s 1979 s/t Step-Forward Records. Original design by the band and Tony Maclean. Photography by Maclean. STD airs every Sat night from 8-10pm CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

Stronger Than Dirt cover art of the week: The Who’s 1965 “My Generation” on the Brunswick label. Iconic photo by David Wedgbury.

Tonight's Stronger Than Dirt show is part 2 of my 2025 Year in Review tribute to fave tunes from the past year. That's 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org. You can hate the year, but love the music!

Cover art of the week" Bront's #9 EP on Belly Button Records. Artwork by band member Brent Pauwels.

Tonight's Stronger Than Dirt is part one of my 2025 Year in Review special and besides lots of national and international bands will also include several Austin bands. 8 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

Next two shows I'll be playing some of my favorite tunes from 2025, over 70 different bands including 12 from Austin. Only on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org. You can hate the year, but love the music.

Cover art of the week: Vaguess’s 2025 “Another Man’s Treasure” album on Refry Records. Artwork (and all the music on the album) by Vinny Earley. He made it for his mom for last Christmas, which is pretty cool!

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Holly Golightly's "Waiting Room" from the 1996 "Girl in the Shower" single on Super Electro Records. Simmering garage burner.

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Peanut Butter Conspiracy, Flys, Lio, Standing Waves, Units, Polyrock, Poison 13, Ladytron, Jacuzzi Boys as well as lots of new music. That's 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

This weeks pilfered promo art from Poison 13's 1985 "First You Dream..." album on Wrestler Records. Cover by Jean Jordan. STD airs every Saturday from 8pm-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social in Austin and trems worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Polyrock's 1981 "Changing Hearts" album on RCA Victor. Design by band member Bobby Robertson.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): the A Frames' "Calculator" from the 2002 s/t album on the S-S and Dragnet labels. Dystopian post-punk pounder. (Seattle)

Featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt: Equals, Julie Driscoll, Iron Virgin, Soft Boys, Teardrop Explodes, Hilly Michaels (RIP), Screaming Blue Messiahs, Primal Scream, Vermillion Sands and lots of new music. Tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from the Gories’ 1991 “Here Be the Gories” single on In the Red Records. Photography by Steve Shaw. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Saturday night party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: The Equals' (with a young Eddy Grant) 1968 "I Feel So Excited" single on President Records (German pressing). Design and photography are uncredited.

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Oscar & the Majestics, Suzi Quatro, Boomtown Rats, Hazel O’Connor, Boys, Jesus & Mary Chain, Delmonas, Fall-Outs, Prambath as well as lots of new music. Tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from Hazel O’Connor’s 1980 “Give Me an Inch” single on A&M records. Photography by David Sheinman. STD airs every Sat. nite from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Supercharger's 1991 s/t album on the Radio X label. Design is uncredited.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Sin City Disciples' "Go Work" from a 1992 single on the Fist Puppet label. Scorching garage rawk from Kansas City MO.

Some featured artists on tonight's STD include Monks, Bruce Woolley and Camera Club, Shivvers, Young Marble Giants, Meat Pups, Stems, Thee Mighty Caesars, Puffy AmiYumi, Kid Congo and Pink Monkey Birds, and lots of new music. Tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streaming at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from the Leather Uppers’ 1992 “O.K., Don’t Say Hi” album on Past It Records. Photography by Carlos, and graphics assistance by Julie Vlasak. STD airs every Sat night from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91,7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org.

Cover art of the week: Positive Noise’s 1981 “Positive Negative” single on Statik Records. Artwork is uncredited. (Scottish synth wave pop)

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Jeffie Genetic and His Clones’ “Oh No I’ve Been Cloned” from their 2003 “Need a Wave” album on Dirtnap Records. Catchy synth wave popper. (Vancouver BC)

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Troggs, J. Bastós, Ivy and the Teachers, Psycotic Pineapple, Fun Boy Three, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Mallard as well as lots of new music. 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from an Angry Angles 2006 single on the Plastic Idol label. Original artwork is uncredited. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Psycotic Pineapple's 1980 “Where’s the Party?” album on Richmond Records. Artwork by their bass player John Seabury.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Helen Love's "Summer Pop Radio" from the 1994 “Summer Pop Punk Pop” mini LP on Damaged Goods. Breezy effervescent synth bubble pop. Yum yum!

Some featured artists on this tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Sonics, Alice Cooper, DMZ, Terminal Mind, Nuns, Insect Surfers, Prisoners, Saint Etienne, Des Demonas, and lots of new music. Tonight at 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at worldwide koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from a 1979 Terminal Mind EP on No Records. Original art by band member Steve Marsh. STD airs every Sat. night from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!

Cover art of the week: The Sonic's 1966 "Boom" album on Etiquette (and reissued on Norton). Photography by Gini Dellaccio, who also did the cover photo for their first album.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Decibels' "Kiss Me Carolynne" from a 1996 EP on G.I. Productions. Catchy jangle power pop from Sacramento. (Band name misspelled on the record.)

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Yardbirds (RIP Chris Dreja), Milk ‘N’ Cookies, Saints, Markus, Stereolab, Donnas, Chicks on Speed, Rogers Sisters, Cheveu and lots of new music. 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from Chicks on Speed’s 2000 “Chicks on Speed Will Save Us All” album on their own label. Original artwork by Tina Frank. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CDT in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org.