Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Hollies, Brian Eno, Avengers, Jam, Nina Hagen, Bruce Wooley and the Camera Club, Pretenders, Devil Dogs, Clearlake as well as 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 a 1983 s/t Avengers collection on the C.D. Presents, Ltd. label. Photo of Penelope Houston by Marcus Leatherdale. STD airs every Sat nite from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: The Hollies' 1967 Evolution album. This is a Sundazed reissue. Photo by Karl Ferris. It was originally released on Parlophone (with a slightly different cover) on the same day as the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper.

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Fire Dept.’s “Musical Day” from the 1995 “L’oeuf D’or” album on Hangman’s Daughter. Gritty, somewhat shambolic, soaked in reverb garage pounder. Recorded by Liam Watson at Toe Rag Studios in London.

Some featured artists on tonight’s Stronger Than Dirt include Val McKenna, Gene Clarke, Iron Cross, John Cooper Clarke, Cigarettes, Keys, Polyrock, L7, Peach Kelli Pop 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 L7's 1992 "Pretend We're Dead" single on Slash Records. STD airs every Sat nite from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: John Cooper Clarke's 1978 "Post-War Glamour Girl" single on CBS. Collage is uncredited.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Coachwhips' "Harlowe's Muscle of Love" from the 2003 “Bangers vs. Fuckers” album on Narnack Records. A young John Dwyer brings the unvarnished pedal to the metal garage punk.

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Moving Sidewalks, Alice Cooper, Suzi Quatro, Saints, Badge, Chrome, Josef K, Bikini Mutants, Cécilia et ses Ennuis and lots of new music. 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from the Moving Sidewalks “99th Floor” collection on Eva Records. Band photo is uncredited. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Yard Work’s 2026 self-released “Not That Tree” EP. Artwork by their guitarist (and Austin cartoonist) David Luján. Hand printed edition of 100.

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The A-Lines’ “Nothing Personal” from the 2004 “You Can Touch” album on Sympathy for the Record Industry. Mid-tempo post-punky garage pounder. Kyra and Debbie from Thee Headcoatees. Produced by Billy Childish.

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Move, Generation X, Barracudas, Ideal, Lester Bangs and the Delinquents, Malaria! (RIP Bettina Köster), Fall, Pipettes, Blasted Canyons and lots of new music. 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

Great thread to follow throughout the day.

This week's pilfered promo art from Lester Bangs and the Delinquents’ 1981 “Jook Savages on the Brazos” album on Live Wire Records. Cover design by Fran Pelzman with an illustration by Annantes. STD airs every Saturday nite at 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams at koop.org.

Cover art of the week: Hubert Kah's 1982 "Rosemarie" single on Polydor. Design by Claus Zundel and Theo Werdin.

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Kaisers’ “Kaiser Stomp” from their 1994 “In Step with the Kaisers” album on No Hit Records. Rambunctious dance floor rock and roller. (Edinburgh Scotland)

Some featured artists on tonight’s Stronger Than Dirt include the Action, Giorgio, Rezillos, Au Pairs, Fun Boy Three, Go-Go’s, Elastica, Wannabes, Pozi as well as lots of new music. Tonight at 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from the Eyes' 1979 TAQN single on Dangerhouse. Photo by John Jennik. Model Lianne Klapper. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Fun Boy Three's 1982 s/t album on Chrysalis. Screen illustrations by Frank Elton, visual effects by John Sims, and cover color effects by Terry Day.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Bobbyteens' "I'm Alright" from the 2000 "Not So Sweet " album on Screaming Apple and Estrus. 3-chord garage punk pop ponder. (South City CA)

On tonight's show I will be celebrating International Women’s Eve with an episode showcasing all female voiced bands including Hazel O’Connor, Cristina, Bangles, Saint Etienne, Muffs, Melenas as well as some new music. That's tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7and streaming at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from the Muffs’ 2000 “Hamburger” album on Sympathy for the Record Industry. Portrait of Kim Shattuck by Holly Suzanne Bader from a photograph by Jay Dennick. STD airs every Sat nite from 8-10CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams at koop.org.

Cover art of the week: Hazel O'Connor's 1981 "D-Days" single on Albion. Artwork by Edward Bell.

The vote totals from Newton County in east Texas are rather bizarre.

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Causey Way’s “Compound Lessons” from the 2000 “Testimony” EP on Fueled by Ramen. Lilting, loping indie cult rock with a message steeped in irony. Love it! They were fun live.

For tonight’s show I'm spinning favorite tunes including music by Pink Floyd, Carrie Nations, Sweet, Flamin’ Groovies, Wire, Split Enz, Dickies, Bis, Tralala, Parsnip, and more. Pushing the party meter to 11 and higher. Last chance to support STD during KOOP's membership drive at koop.org. Thanks!

This week's pilfered promo art from Adriano Celentano‘s 1973 “Prisencolinensinainciusol” single on Ariola. Original design and photo are uncredited. STD airs every Sat nite 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: The Flamin' Groovies' 1976 "Shake Some Action" on Sire. Photos by Armand Haye and art direction by Tom Wilkes.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Lord High Fixers' "Right Here Right Now" from a 1994 single on No Lie Records. Sweaty fuzzed out reverb garage rock workout. (Austin/Houston)

WHOA!! The KOOP Spring Membership Drive has taken off and is speeding along! To get in the race yourself and be a part of the team, give us a call at 512-472-5667 or go online at KOOP.org!

This week's pilfered promo art from the 13th Floor Elevators' 1967 Easter Everywhere album on International Artists. Original design by Flash Graphics. STD airs Sat nights from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streams worldwide at koop.org. Keeping it weird since 1994!

Button given to me by the Delinquents at a show in maybe 1979 or 80. They liked my dancing. Will be playing all Austin music on this Sat's show for @koopradio.bsky.social spring membership drive. Your support keeps independent radio and shows like STD on the air. Donate at koop.org and thanks!

Cover art of the week: Pork's 1993 "Grand Slam Baby" single on No. 6 Records. Artwork by their guitarist Dana Lee Smith. Inspired by pro baseball player Otis Nixon.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Nomads' "Rockin' All Through the Night" from the 1983 "Where the Wolf Bane Blooms" mini LP on Amigo Records. Frisky rock and roller. (Sweden)

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Love, Osmonds, Sparks, Hollywood Brats, Celia and the Mutations, Avengers, Plastic Bertrand, Lush, Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds and lots of new music. 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from Love’s 1967 “Forever Changes” album on Elektra. Original design by William S. Harvey and illustration by Bob Pepper. STD airs every Sat nite 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: Hollywood Brats s/t reissue on Get Back Records. Cover photo by Gered Mankowitz. It was originally released with a different cover in 1975 (after the band had disbanded) as "Grown Up Wrong" in Norway on Mercury.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Volt's "Testbild" from a 2004 EP on In the Red. Throbbing electro-punk pounder. (France)

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Troggs, Lurkers, Undertones, Knack, Girls at Our Best, Jesus and Mary Chain, Television Personalities, Boss Hog, and lots of new music. That's 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from Boss Hog’s 1993 “Girl+” EP on Amphetamine Reptile. Cover photo by Michael Lavine. STD airs every Saturday nite 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: The Jesus and Mary Chain’s 1985 “You Trip Me Up” single and EP on Blanco y Negro Records. Design and photography are uncredited.

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)