Coog Radio Updates
When someone asks, “What kind of music do you like?” and you answer, “All kinds,” how true is that? For me, it feels genuine, but I’ve come to realize that I hadn’t truly explored all genres. There’s a whole world of music I hadn’t discovered yet, and lately, I’ve been diving into Afrobeats. Afrobeats is […]
Anticipation Arises for 2024 Lineup: The Austin City Limits Music Festival allows artists to arrive and spread harmonious bliss annually. From October 4-6 and October 11-13, look for these outstanding performers in the 2024 lineup, performing at Zilker Park. In a breakdown of each day, I will highlight astounding artists that share their musical gift. […]
On Wednesday, August 28th, Nigerian sensation Tems brought her first world tour to 713 Music Hall on the Born in the Wild Tour with opener, Naomi Sharon. NAOMI SHARON The show opened with Drake-protégé, Naomi Sharon, who set the cozy, intimate mood for the night. The artist’s sultry energy filled the room as her smooth […]
When I arrived at White Oak Music Hall, I was met by early arrivers ready and excited to go inside for a show that exceeded my already high expectations. After I arrived, I was personally escorted into the venue by BLK ODYSSY’s team where I was able to get exclusive photos of the headliner warming […]
On August 20th, the hit broadway musical Funny Girl finally made its way to Houston’s Hobby Center. Filled with hilarious jokes, a bittersweet love story and a stunning cast, the broadway hit had the audience on their feet for a standing ovation. In this bittersweet, classic musical drama, the ambitious and driven young Fanny Brice, […]
Formed in Los Angeles, Jane’s Addiction took over rock radio in the early 90s with songs like “Jane Says,” “Been Caught Stealing” and “Just Because.” Taking over the 713 Music Hall last week, the iconic rock band is still loud and legendary. Touring with Love And Rockets, the English industrial and electronic rock genre-dipping 80s […]
On Saturday, August 17th, American rock band from San Fransisco and Woodstock legend Santana put on a night to remember at the Toyota Center, with Counting Crows, another incredibly talented San Franciscan band, opening the night. Counting Crows opened the night with one of their best hits, “Mr. Jones” and the crowd loved every minute […]
On August 17th, Wallows and opener BENEE rocked the stage with their indie vocals and calm demeanor. Fans filled Sugar Land, Smart Financial Center, in cute outfits and admiration for these young artists. At 7:30 PM, BENEE hit the stage in a cute sweater and a sweet voice. She danced to songs such as “Kool,” […]
Despite the name, LUCKI’s newest studio album proves that no matter what time of year in the zodiac, it’s always LUCKI season! Selling over 29,000 copies in the first week, GEMINI! has already been placed in Apple Music’s ‘Essential Albums of 2024 So Far’ playlist, and now, a month later, the tour has begun! There […]
It has been four years since the release of Victoria Monét’s debut EP JAGUAR on August 7, 2020. The release of the EP marked a huge turning point in Monét’s career as it was the start of—what was then aimed to be a trilogy—the critically acclaimed album duology. Since its release, Monét has grown in […]
It was in mid-June when, after years of anticipation, Normani officially released her debut album Dopamine. Since the artist’s first debut single, “Motivation,” many have been excited for her future endeavors. Most may know the singer from her time as a member of successful girl group Fifth Harmony, but ever since the group’s indefinite hiatus […]
On Friday, July 26th, 2024, Peso Pluma performed at a sold out Toyota Center as part of his Exodo North American tour. The Mexican artist Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, has taken the Latin music world by storm. In recent years he has amazed fans all over the world, partaking mainly in the Regional Mexican genre, […]
The four-piece sibling band Infinity Song came to Houston as part of their tour to promote their newest album, Metaphorphis Complete. The band is composed of Abraham, Angel, Israel and Momo Boyd. Infinity Song started their career in the mid-2010s and quickly caught the eye of stars like Jay-Z and Kanye West. Now with their […]
On Thursday, July 16th, R&B superstar Chris Brown’s 11:11 tour made a stop at the Toyota Center. Following the release of his eleventh studio album, Brown set on a worldwide tour with Maeta and Muni Long, featuring a two-hour setlist with over forty songs spanning his entire discography. The night begin with a phenomenal performance […]
Country Singer-Songwriter Niko Moon has released the song of the summer, and just in time for summer to kick into high gear. “THESE ARE THE DAYS” encompasses the chill vibe that comes along with summer and has everyone dreaming of being lakeside or floating a river somewhere. Moon has carved a spot out for himself […]
On July 12th, 2024, Cage the Elephant brought the Neon Pill tour to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in the Woodlands. The show had a incredible lineup consisting of Willow Avalon, Bakar, Young the Giant and, of course, Cage the Elephant. Kicking the night off was country singer, Willow Avalon. Her beaming presence and twangy […]
Gracie Abrams has absolutely blown up as an artist in the past two years. Just a little over a year after releasing her debut album, Good Riddance, Abrams has come back from touring worldwide with Taylor Swift to bring us her sophomore album, The Secret of Us. Starting the album cycle off with the much-anticipated […]
After a few months of controversy, the Mexican artist Peso Pluma bounced back with his fourth studio album, Exodo. Releasing the record on June 20, 2024, he shocked fans with 24 tracks featuring other corridor artists such as Eslabon Armado, Ivan Cornejo, Junior H, and Natanael Cano. With over an hour of songs, ranging between […]
Happy Pride Month, y’all! As June comes to an end, I am so excited to be able to highlight some queer artists making music that we should all be streaming all year long. These artists have self-identified as queer, and all make very different but nonetheless impactful music about queer love and their own experiences […]
On June 13, 2024, Coog Radio had the opportunity to interview Gina Miles. Miles has transitioned into a full-time musician after winning the voice at nineteen years old in 2023. The interview, with Station Director Sorraya Gonzales, shares Miles’s journey of learning self-confidence and performing in a professional setting. Sorraya: First of all I want […]
