Coog Radio Updates
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Porter Robinson, an American producer and DJ from North Carolina, has been hitting big stages around the world over the last few years. In 2014, he released his debut album Worlds, which would end up changing his life and touching many others around the globe. The album, which was in collaboration with well-established producer Madeon, […]
Week 1 of Austin City Limits brought a variety of artists and bands to the impromptu music grounds of Zilker Park. While there were many different artists to choose from, some caught the attention of Coog Radio’s Julian Combong more so than others. The first one? Canadian group Alvvays. Alvvays Spearheaded by Molly Rankin on […]
If you managed to get through this summer without having “Boo’d Up” permanently engraved in your brain, you probably get your sustenance from vintage vinyl and avocado toast exclusively. “Boo’d Up” will capture you by your feelings and throw you out on the curb with that catchy melody to taunt you. Needless to say, by […]
Kaskade is an American DJ and producer, and was voted American’s Top DJ in 2011 and 2013. Originally from Chicago, he started out with a small turntable in his dorm room as a college student, then began playing local shows. He has built his career steadily since then, has a brilliant and large discography, has […]
DPR Live | Photo by Leslie Campos It’s been a while since I’ve been to a concert. With all the shoving, waiting, glares from super fans, and other pains that come with going to a packed show, I figured it was time to let go of my concert junkie past and enjoy from afar. But once […]
Coog Radio Boiler Room Set | Graphic by Ram Armendariz Spooky season is officially here. Bats with bold Victorian letters have replaced standard Twitter names. Halloween decorations are out, scary movies are a daily thing, and most importantly Coog Radio is putting on their second Boiler Room set with in-house student DJs to formally summon […]
Beto O’Rourke | Photo by Taylor Marron Crowded with old and new registered voters alike for the Beto O’Rourke voter registration rally, the White Oak Music Hall lawn was about to have an indescribable energy fill the air. By the end of the rally the air was electric. Hundreds attended the rally to not only […]
Brockhampton | Photo by Adison Eyring “You are now watching the greatest boyband in the motherf—— world . . . second to One Direction.” – Kevin Abstract Allow me to preface this by saying I’ve been a fan of Kevin Abstract (and by proxy Brockhampton) for quite a bit – and by quite a bit, […]
If you are into discovering local bands like I am, take a second to check out my some fellow Houstonians, and my sweet friends, Astragal. The dreamy indie-punk trio consists of Sam Enkelmann on drums, David Sosa on bass, and Jimmy Bent as vocals. The boys have only been together for two years, but have […]
The first time people hear Rico Nasty’s song, “Rage” they often talk about how alive they felt along with being understood. The only other time I felt this way was after the release of Solange Knowle’s “A Seat at The Table” and SZA’s “Ctrl.” As an African-American woman, aggressiveness is often used against me and […]
Electronic music has been around for many years now. Most if not every generation has seen its influence one way or another. Since the 1920s, people have become more and more inclined to be a part of this new development. However, since time is cyclical, we might see a complete 180 in style. We will go from […]
Weezy F Baby and the “F” is for… And the “F” is for – Fantastic, which describes how I’m feeling right now. And the “F” is for – Finally, as in, “Finally the wait is over.” And the “F” is for – Fabulous, which describes Wayne. And the “F” is for – Father, as in […]
Interpol | Photo by Amy Serratos Skies stayed clear after a day of rain on the night of Saturday, Sept. 29th as Interpol and Sunflower Bean shined at White Oak Music Hall, giving concert attendees a show to remember. No patch of White Oak’s fake grass was visible at the Interpol show. Doors opened and […]
Japanese Breakfast first officially came on the scene in 2016 with their debut album, Psychopomp, and have been slowly but surely rising in popularity ever since. Before we delve any further, here are a couple of misleading things to note about the name Japanese Breakfast, just right off the bat: Japanese Breakfast is not a […]
Dream pop band Alvvays is hitting the stage at Austin City Limits this year. The Canadian pop band formed in 2011 and have been shredding U.S. charts ever since their self-titled debut album release back in 2014. Their newest, and second studio album, Antisocialites just came out only a year ago in September of 2017. The group consists […]
Manchester Orchestra, Photographed by Timothy Hiatt/ Stringer If you’re a fan of gripping lyrics, raw vocals, and an indie alternative sound, then this is a set you have to go watch! Manchester Orchestra, contrary to what their name may be implying, is not, in fact, an orchestra. They are a four piece rock band hailing […]
With his most recent release Negro Swan, Blood Orange (also known as Dev Hynes) has been making moves in the alternative scene, playing at high end festivals, and stunting boldly for the Gram. Blood Orange is a project launched by Dev Hynes, a British singer, songwriter, producer, and director. Defined as everything from indie rock, […]
New York rock band Parquet Courts are coming to crash ACL 2018. As a long time fan of the band, I will let you know now right away that this is a definite go-to set. Coming off the release of their sixth studio album earlier this year, Wide Awake!, Parquet Courts are on fire once […]
Jackie Venson, a local Austin artist, will be hitting the stage at Austin City Limits this year to showcase her talent. Venson is a young, up-and-coming singer, songwriter, and producer who made her way into the local Austin music scene in 2013. Since then, she has been performing in local venues as well as around […]
Nine Inch Nails is currently on tour, and that’s all I can think about, really. This run of shows is part of the Cold and Infinite and Black tour that started a few weeks back and ends with a near week-long residency in Los Angeles in December (all of those shows already sold out, I […]
