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.

Covert art of the week: Austin-based Cheap Fix's latest single on the Hook or Crook label. Artwork and design by Olaf Jens.

Digging the Lovely Eggs' new album "Bin Juice," a collection of outtakes from their last album (Eggistentialism) along with rare B sides. How is this an outtake??

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Art Brut's "Formed a Band" from a 2004 single on Rough Trade. Snotty, sneering post punk. "Look at us, we formed a band!" LOL

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS - Austin TX” - sign up now to join me! #aftvotes

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Tommy James and the Shondells, Blackfoot Sue, Chicory Tip, Lurkers, Magazine, Skids, Mydolls, Pooh Sticks, Makers and lots of new music. 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org. Let's party!

This week's pilfered promo art from the Skids’ 1979 “Into the Valley” single on Virgin Records. Photography by Dennis Morris. STD airs every Saturday night at 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: The Makers' 2000 "Rock Star God" album on Sub Pop. Design by Jeff Kleinsmith and photography by Christine Holmquist

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Gene Defcon's "Baby, Hallelujah" from the 2000 EP of the same name on the Modern Radio Record Label. Fun indie garage party music from Olympia WA.

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Easybeats, Jets, Wire, Bram Tchaichovsky, Skafish, Plimsouls, Salvation Army, Ludus, Lush, PyPy, 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 a 1980 Skafish single on I.R.S. Records. Photograph by Bill Sosin. STD airs every Saturday night at 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Gas Huffer’s 1993 “Hot Cakes!” single on Sub Pop. Photography by Charles Peterson and back cover illustration by drummer Joe Newton. Newton is now deputy art director for Rolling Stone Magazine.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): the Wiretaps' "Fast Edit" from the 1999 "Recording" album on Super Electro. Brooding, bouncy garage rocker. (Seattle)

Some featured artists on tonight's STD include Boyce & Hart (RIP Bobby Hart), Ohio Express, HMK, Clash, Pearl Harbor and the Explosions, Incredible Kidda Band, Apples in Stereo, Bobbyteens, Polysics, and lots of new music. 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from the Bobbyteens’ 2000 “Not So Sweet” album on Screaming Apple. Original design by Johnny Bartlett and photo by Michelle Wilson. STD airs every Sat night in Austin at 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streams at koop.org. Bringing the party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: The Clash's 1979 "London Calling" on CBS (UK) and Epic (US). Photography by Pennie Smith and design by Ray Lowry (with a nod to Elvis Presley's first album).

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the STD vaults): The Bristols' "Turn It On" from a 1997 single on Damaged Goods. Scorching Swinging London party banger with maximum fuzz and great vocals by Fabienne Del Sol. "Hello," the b-side rocks as well. One of my favorite singles from the 90s.

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.

This week’s pilfered promo art of the week from the Teenage Filmstars’ 1980 “I Helped Patrick McGoohan Escape” single on the Fab Listening label. Original art is uncredited. STD airs every Saturday night at 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streams at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Alice Cooper's 1980 "Clones (We're All)" single on Warner Bros. Photography by Jonathan Exley.

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)

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!

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.

Cover art of the week: The Boys' 1977 s/t album on Eurodisc. Design is uncredited.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Baby Shakes' "Shake Shake" from a 2005 single on Douchemaster Records. Nikki Corvette channeling party bopper. (NYC)

On tonight's fall membership drive show I'm featuring tunes from years that end in 5 including the Kinks, Lulu and the Luvvers, Sparks, Brian Eno, Hickoids, Big Black, Camper Van Beethoven, Muffs, Elastica, Staches, and more. Please support @koopradio.bsky.social by donating at koop.org. Thank you!

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!

Cover art of the week: Sparks’ 1975 “Indiscreet” album on Island Records. Gatefold jacket with photography on the front cover and inside by Richard Creamer and on the back cover by Gered Mankowitz.

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Pork's "Tell You No Lies" from their 1996 Slop album on Emperor Norton. Catchy lo-fi garage from Austin.

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Pink Floyd, We the People, Trevor White, Kraftwerk, Tommy Rock, Cynics, The Clean, Les Bellas, La Sécurité, 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 Trevor White’s 1976 “Crazy Kids” single on Island Records. Photography and design are uncredited. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Kraftwerk’s 1978 “Die Mensch-Maschine” (The Man-Machine) on Kling Klang Records. Artwork by Karl Klefisch, inspired by Soviet artist El Lissitzky.

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Monsters’ “I Just Wanna Die” from the 1995 “Youth Against Nature” album on the Records Junkie label. Growling thrashabilly from Bern, Switzerland. Guaranteed to cheer you up!

Some featured artists tonight’s Stronger Than Dirt include the Mullens (RIP Tim Stile), Hobbits, Sparks, Only Ones, Twinkeyz, 20/20, Zolar X, Ideal, Opération S, Electrelane, as well as lots of new music. 8pm CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

Cover art of the week: Pink Lady Monster's "Ponk," a self-released album from this year. Cover design by band members Simone Fohrman and Savanna Johnson. They are from Denver and specialize in diverse mutant pop and no wave tunes. Great album!

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Spits’ “Cha Cha Love” from their 2003 s/t (3) album on Dirtnap Records. Catchy, grimy “punk for the people.” Fun tune. From Seattle via Kalamazoo.