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)
Love the new Heather the Jerk!
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!
The cockroach is still well-preserved, too.
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.
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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!
Love DANA!
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.
