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Tune in to What's New for an interview with Andy Grammar, one of the hottest musicians to emerge from 2011. His debut album, Andy Grammer, was officially released on June of last year and has been selling out shows ever since as well as appearing on VH1 and the Tonight Show. Monday, 2/13, 10-11 a.m.
The Dark End of the Street airs its "Nobody's Fool" Valentines Day special, featuring songs about less than perfect relationships. Soul is truth., so if your Valentine's Day isn't just what's on the greeting cards, be sure to tune in. Tuesday, 2/14, 11 a.m.-noon
Then join us for a Valentine's Day special episode of Off the Beatle Path - The Rare and Beautiful Paul McCartney. The show will feature McCartney love songs, including My Valentine from his brand new album, Kisses on The Bottom, plus many non-album rarities you've never heard! Tuesday, 2/14, 12-1 p.m.
Lights, Camera, Austin talks to Bullhead director Michael R. Roskam and actor Mattias Schoenaerts (right) about the Oscar-nominated drama from Drafthouse Films. Host Robert Sims will be joined later by local screenwriter, Derek Haas, and SXSW Film Conference organizer, Erin Mumy, to discuss upcoming events. That plus film reviews! Wednesday, 2/15, 1-2 p.m.
Singer and the Song, welcomes Austin singer/songwriter, Marshall Hood, for an hour long in studio performance. Marshall is known for his work with Toni Price, The Belleville Outfit, his cousin Warren Hood, and his own band Marshall Hood and the Bads. Streaming ONLINE! Wednesday, 2/15, 7-8 p.m.
What's New with Tracey Schulz interviews Ben Kweller (left) who is releasing a new album this week, and Har Mar Superstar who currently has a month-long Wednesday night residency at the Mohawk and is in the middle of recording a new album here in Austin. Monday, 2/6, 10-11 a.m.
This week The Pilot Show hosts The Second-Hand Show with Alex Ramirez, bringing you the best of thrift store finds, flea market treasures, and garage sale discoveries. Tune in for an hour of forgotten LP's, neglected 8-Tracks, and under-appreciated cassettes of all genres. Monday, 2/6, 12-1 p.m.
Lights, Camera, Austin talks to Shane Scheel, the co-creator and co-director of For the Record: Tarantino in Concert. This theatrical celebration of the songs and music that appear in Quentin Tarantino's films will be staged March 14 at the Long Center. Also, host Robert Sims reviews Chronicle, The Innkeepers, and The Woman in Black. Wednesday, 2/8, 1-2 p.m.
Local singer and songwriter, Teri Joyce (right) and some friends will be stopping by Pearl's General Store to talk all about the 13th Annual “Dead Sweethearts Ball” as well to play some of her favorite murder ballads. We'll also find out (among other things) if Pearl thinks 13 is a lucky number. Friday, 2/10, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
It is hard to think about your community radio station without giving a nod to some of the longstanding volunteers we have – and we have MANY! One of those volunteers, Jay Robillard, has been involved with KOOP even before we went on the air. (hint: we are celebrating our 17th birthday this year). Some (many?) of our listeners were still in diapers when Jay’s program, The Lounge Show, first hit the airwaves. He grew up listening to the crooners of the 60s and just had to share his ‘easy’ style with the rest of the folks in Austin.
The Lounge Show is a mix of those crooners along with international jet set, kitschy, and comedic music just to name a few...
Lights, Camera, Austin talks to Ezra Miller, the star of the psychological thriller We Need to Talk About Kevin, which opens Friday in Austin. Also, the Austin Film Festival Film Program Director Stephen Jannise discusses the AFF's upcoming events for 2012. Finally, host Robert Sims reviews Albert Nobbs and Man on a Ledge. Wednesday, 2/1, 1-2 p.m.
The Singer and the Song with Rush Evans welcomes Austin singer/songwriter, Dana McBride, to the show this week to sing live in the studio for us. That's streaming online at koop.org, Wednesday, 2/1, 7-8pm.
Happy New Year!
With the new year, we'd like to share with you a couple of changes to our new schedule. Beats of Burden - now on Thursdays at 12:00 noon, exploring various latin rhythms and genres ranging from mambo, salsa, cumbia to moombhaton, reggaeton, dubstep, and more. Under the Covers - Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. only on the KOOP stream - focuses on cover music that brings something special, better, or new to the original. Give them a listen. As always, you'll like what you hear!
Our January Volunteer of the month is a relative newcomer to the station, but you’d never know it. Tam Laird is always at hand, helping out with KOOP in a variety of ways. Like many volunteers, Tam has a show, “Fade To Yellow,” which airs on Tuesday nights at 9:00 pm during our afterhours internet broadcast. If you haven’t checked it out, it is well worth a listen. Tam spins music that speaks to him and is something that isn’t heard much on commercial radio including Post-rock, IDM, Electronic, Ambient and Drone.
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Imaginary Landscapes - 13 FEBRUARY 2012
Today 8:57 -
Virtual Noise - Playlist: 2012-02-12
Yesterday 19:47 -
Stronger Than Dirt - Playlist for February 11, 2012
Yesterday 10:46 -
Lights, Camera, Austin - Interview, Part 1: Derek Haas, screenwriter, "Wanted," "The Double"
Yesterday 10:15 -
Lights, Camera, Austin - Interview: Shane Scheel, "For the Record: Tarantino in Concert"
Yesterday 10:10 -
Lights, Camera, Austin - Guests: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
Yesterday 10:04 -
The Cutting Edge - 12 FEBRUARY 2012
Yesterday 8:40 -
Punk Melody Time - Playlist 2/2/12
2/11 13:06 -
Fader Rules - Playlist for 2.10.12
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