An interview with Ayden Mayeri (director of SUMMER 2000: THE X-CETRA STORY) plus highlights from the soundtrack to A SAFE DISTANCE and the @koopradio.bsky.social x KLKT Official Showcase

KLKT x @koopradio.bsky.social Official SXSW Showcase Wednesday, March 18th from noon to 6 Radio Day Stage @ Downright Austin Backyard 12 - Thunderosa 1 - The Point 2 - Jillian Hudson 3 - @cureforparanoia.bsky.social 4 - Lew Apollo 5 - Gus Baldwin & The Sketch Artwork by Grace Reyer

Did you know that "Keep Austin Weird" originated over the KOOP airwaves during a membership drive? check it: bit.ly/3ZLo6mw Now, years later, we're Still here and Still weird & we think still worth supporting. Our Spring Membership Drive starts tomorrow and we'd love for you to join us weirdos!

Was this a good trade on paper? Probably not. But was it worth it to move further past one of the most traumatic trades in the history of professional sports? Yes. (still questioning my #mffl status, but this helps)

The state of indie live music in Texas per NIVA

An All-American Xmas on KLKT

Channel Surfing :: December 7, 2025 :: @koopradio.bsky.social Streaming for the next ~2 weeks at koop.org/program/chan...

I wrote about listening, thinking, reflection, memory & not “offloading” it all to sp*tify! www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...

From 2015 to 2023, Spotify spent a total of $8,720,000 on lobbyists. Source: "Mood Machine" by @lizpelly.bsky.social

It was great chatting with Mitch Baranowski of Thunderhouse Media yesterday. You can order your copy of "Austin's Music Scene" at the link, and catch Country every Wednesday at 6 PM on KLKT 107.9 FM in Lockhart thunderhouse.co/products/aus...

At least if this season goes south we can #firenico

All-American Music every Wednesday evening at 6 CT on KLKT 107.9 FM

Our top story: Groups like Texas Majority PAC are meant to provide the scaffolding for a Democratic transformation of the state. But critics say TMP commandeers local power for its own agenda.

Ty forever

What's up? Well, look down👇

Channel Surfing :: August 17, 2025 :: @koopradio.bsky.social Now streaming: koop.org/program/chan...

New episode of Country this evening at 6 CT on 107.9 FM in Lockhart or KLKT.org

Channel Surfing :: August 10, 2025 :: @koopradio.bsky.social Streaming for the next couple weeks at koop.org/program/chan...

Channel Surfing :: July 20, 2025 :: @koopradio.bsky.social Streaming for the next ~13 days at koop.org/program/chan...

Plum Season A special pop-up & DJ set at Austin’s community garden brought to you by Plum Creek Records & Tapes Saturday, July 19 :: 7-10 PM :: FREE

If you have limited internet access or phone service, here's a version of our guide that's easier to load: texastribune.org/text/hQ22z4et/

EXCLUSIVE — The Onion has a full-page ad in today’s NYT featuring part of an editorial calling out congressional fecklessness towards Trump. They also sent a copy of their latest issue to every lawmaker. My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...

From Hunter S. Thompson’s ESPN page 2 column one week after 9/11.

All One Song: A Neil Young Podcast from Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/06/18/a... All One Song: A Neil Young Podcast is coming this summer from Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions, hosted by Shakey historian and superfan Tyler Wilcox.

I'm excited to announce 'Save The Waves: People for Public Media' — a 19-track benefit comp curated in support of PBS. Out June 27 (Digital + Cassette). Pre-order now & get 2 tracks instantly All proceeds to PBS. seawindofbattery.bandcamp.com/album/save-t...

Future Museums - Rusted Penny in the Lotus Pond Recorded live at the historic Gaslight-Baker Theatre in Lockhart, TX, on June 29th, 2024, the set captures the 8-piece ensemble exploring a single, nearly 40-minute improvised composition. Brought to you by Plum Creek Records & Tapes

Also holy shit the Mariners Pride Month video is SO good

Channel Surfing :: May 18, 2025 :: @koopradio.bsky.social Streaming for the next ~10 days at koop.org/program/chan...

KLKT 107.9 FM First Anniversary Party! Info & tix: givebutter.com/Q1GeFX Artwork by Grace Reyer

Channel Surfing Freeform radio inspired by flipping channels on your TV & scanning the radio dial Every Sunday 5-6 PM CT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 FM & KOOP.org

pleased to reveal BATTLE FOR L.A.: a see/saw benefit 40 songs, previously unreleased, to benefit those impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires Sweeping Promises, Tyvek, Shogun, Gee Tee, Bermuda Squares, Celebrity Sighting, Still Animals + 34 others see-sawdotfun.bandcamp.com/album/battle...

Learn more about the LWFMA and sign on in support here: weareumaw.org/make-streaming-pay

Mavs fans deserve this little treat

Country All-American Music Wednesdays 6-7 PM CT on KLKT 107.9 FM, Lockhart, TX KLKT.org

@fucktoys.lol has a killer soundtrack

Do you @letterboxd.social? Here are the films I saw during #sxsw, ranked

This Saturday @sxsw.com: The @koopradio.bsky.social official showcase Featuring: Pedal Steel Noah Kydd Jones Alesia Lani Stella and the Very Messed Parker Woodland Radio Day Stage at Brush Square Park noon-5 FREE Artwork by Grace Reyer

I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!

Country All-American Music Wednesdays 6-7 PM CT KLKT 107.9 FM KLKT.org

Thanks to Smash Mouth, Mystery Men will never be forgotten

Saturday night in Lockhart: A screening of the classic silent western film "The Return of Draw Egan" featuring the music of Ennio Morricone performed live by Montopolis. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-return... Artwork by Grace Reyer

Howdy, I co-own/operate a record store, micro-label, and event promoter in Lockhart, TX called Plum Creek Records & Tapes You can find us online (plumcreekrecords.com), on Instagram & Meta (@plumcreekrecordstx), on @discogsofficial.bsky.social (www.discogs.com/seller/plumc...), and IRL

KOOP Radio celebrates its 30th Birthday Bash at the legendary Antone’s Nightclub on Saturday, Feb 1st! Our fantastic lineup includes: Shinyribs, Chief Cleopatra, + MCs The Double Heads, Special Guest Jim Hightower, a silent auction, exclusive merch & more! Tics & Info at bit.ly/4h92iru