Coog Radio Updates
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If you don’t know Jorja Smith or Kali Uchis, then please invite me to the rock you’ve been living under. I’m kidding! Well, only partly.
“—BECAUSE YOU WERE COLD BUT I’M COLORBLI—wait wait stop the—” Patrick Miranda’s voice is lost to the microphone as he moves to the edge of the small stage in Warehouse Live. The band stops abruptly. Fans stop moshing and singing along, all craning their necks to see what the commotion is about. Like a ripple […]
K-Pop is inescapable! With record-breaking and chart-topping acts like BTS (check out them winning the Billboard Music Award for Top Group here), it’s no wonder that the genre is going global. In order to catch a taste of the musical styling that is here to stay, you should try catching a show! But first, for […]
In order to get a really good understanding of Lolo Zouaï’s performance, we should analyze the current shifts and trends in the music industry, particularly the R&B genre. Over the years, R&B has gone from singing in the rain to get your baby-boo back to a newer, more modern sound. This modern R&B is full […]
Happy Monday! Just kidding. It’s not a happy Monday. You’re suffering. We all are. It’s the back-half finals season, and summer is so close yet so far. Worry not! Apply a strong SPF, put on your weekly #YWNM playlist of the CoogRadio staff’s favorite new releases from the week of May 3rd, and go study […]
Ever heard “don’t judge a book by its cover”? Well I guess in this case, I should be questioning the phrase, “don’t judge an album by its cover.” And to some degree, sure, I agree. However, cover art plays an essential role on my first impression. If you’re like me, you like to kill time […]
I’m gonna need you to get down! All the way,” yells Aaron Pauley. The crowd takes a few steps back, then begin to follow suit. “When I say jump, we’re all gonna lose out s***!” Muscles tense in anticipation. Some put their cell phones away for safekeeping. Others take them out to film the madness. […]
Eccentricity: It’s one of the most interesting characteristics in the musical world. Notably, some genres are expected to make it work better than others. For example, rap has artists like Tierra Whack, Ugly God, and Kanye to represent its eccentricity. Rock, Alternative, Pop, and Hip-Hop are all considered genres where being eccentric can be embraced […]
Crossover tracks with pop and Latin artists started long before Justin Bieber did it, but mainstream America did not know how powerful collaborations could be until “Despacito” took over, not only the nation, but the world. The snowball actually began 19 years ago when the Latin Grammys debuted, creating a prestigious award show dedicated to […]
Does anyone remember Open Air? That ill-fated rock festival with a chaotic inaugural year that didn’t even get a second chance due to Harvey? Well cry no more! White Oak Music Hall is going to come through for us with So What?, a two-day festival featuring our favorite rockers as well as some […]
FKJ will be in Houston on April 27th The French musician will be making a pit stop in Houston at Warehouse Live. He’ll be playing tracks from his self-titled debut album French Kiwi Juice. The album is filled to the brim with dream-like songs to put you in an R&B/Soul trance. One of the most […]
Banish your case of the Mondays with Coog Radio contributors’ favorite new releases from Friday, April 19th. With artists like Lizzo, Becky G and Kevin Abstract, this playlist is the perfect remedy and motivation for a new week. The title of this sensational playlist is inspired by “YA WOO COUGAR FOOTBALL!” Stemming from a subreddit complaining about parking on Cougar […]
HOMECOMING documents Beyoncé’s iconic and historical Coachella performance and demonstrates the blood, sweat, and tears put into generating a visually and auditory breathtaking production. The documentary written, created, and produced by Beyoncé herself is not simply about her performance, but a commemoration of the eight months of challenging work it took for her, as well […]
Her’s was an Indie Rock band based in Liverpool, England, featuring a talented duo Stephen Fitzpatrick (Vocals/Guitar) and Audun Laading (Bass guitar/Backing vocals). Their debut album Invitation to Her’s was released under the radar in 2018, but was full of great talent and positive energy. Tragically their lives were cut short after being killed by […]
Megan Thee Stallion is not for the faint of heart. Disclaimer: Photos and language contain explicit words and mature content. All pictures were taken by Leslie Campos. On April 11th, Houston’s very own H-Town Hottie, Megan Thee Stallion had a hometown show at Warehouse Live. The show didn’t start until 10:30 pm but doors opened at 9 […]
Banish your case of the Mondays with Coog Radio contributors’ favorite new releases from Friday, April 12th. With artists like BTS, Anderson.Paak and Noname, this playlist is the perfect remedy and motivation for a new week. The title of this sensational playlist is inspired by “YA WOO COUGAR FOOTBALL!” Stemming from a subreddit complaining about parking on Cougar Football Thursdays, […]
Spring is in full bloom and some of our favorite ladies in music are back at it with some incredible new tracks! Check out this month’s Fresh Finds by Female Artists to find your new favorite song or artist and to support and elevate the voices of diverse women in music. Nadia Tehran, “Jet” Iranian-Swedish […]
In between hitting the books at Texas Southern University, Megan Thee Stallion hits the mic and stage where she’ll be performing on Thursday, April 11th at Warehouse Live hosted by Big Tho and DJ Eric with 97.9 The Box. She’s been writing since she was 7 years old and has developed an anthemic, aggressive style […]
Death Cab For Cutie cruised through for a show at Houston’s Revention Center the evening of Wednesday, April 3rd, and the weather decided to help set the mood. The temp dropped a few degrees and some light rain sprinkled the night, urging fans inside the venue. Unlike many bands, not too many waited outside for […]
SALES, an Orlando-based indie pop band, is currently on their spring tour of the south. I had the pleasure of attending their Houston show at White Oak Music Hall on Thursday, April 4th. Lauren Morgan and Jordan Shih, the permanent components of SALES, were joined by their tour percussionist, Malcolm Martin. Additionally, Varsity and Lunar […]
