Coog Radio Updates
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South by Southwest started it’s annual music festival with official showcases on Monday. Of the shows I was aware of, I was most excited to go to the Mohawk in Austin and catch acts like Shamir, who I have been a fan of since 2015 when I first saw him at Fun Fun Fun […]
After the bereaved cancellation of her set at last year’s Free Press Summer Fest, (Rest in Peace) Lorde made a long-awaited stop in Houston to promote her newest album Melodrama. What suddenly became one of my favorite performances I have personally witnessed, started off promising yet notably strange. Opening for Lorde were two extremely contrasting artists: […]
If you have never heard of Nnamdi Ogbonnaya, you’re not alone, but you’ve definitely been left in the dark. The Chicago-bred multi-instrumentalist is one of the most exciting budding artists that I have heard in years, and that’s saying something if you understand how hard it is for new music to catch my ear. “let […]
All Photos by Waylon O’Day
Coverage by Waylon O’Day and Parnia Razi Noname As fans trickled in on another beautiful day for the second day of BUKU, Noname’s voice filled the air as she began performing at the Power Plant main stage. She came onstage and before she even began her presence and energy shifted the audience’s as well, […]
Coverage by Waylon O’Day and Parnia Razi Bishop Briggs Bishop Briggs kicked off day 1 of BUKU Music & Arts Festival with a bang, as fans began to pour into the gates, enjoying the beautiful weather and art all around. She had a good crowd gathered, and everyone was smiling, energetic, and feeding […]
Jay Electronica, a producer and rapper from New Orleans, has been a part of the rap scene for years but has gained attention in the last few years after being signed to Jay-Z’s record label. From his early humble days of MySpace and mixtapes, he has come a long way without forgetting these important beginnings […]
Isaiah Rashad is one of the rare artists who can straddle the line between introspective rap and mainstream rap. His voice can sink into a deep jazz sample, but he can also hold his own on top of an 808-laden beat. For proof, here is how he describes the process of making his first project, […]
Have you ever wondered what Tame Impala would sound like if Kevin Parker continued in the musical direction of Innerspeaker? I like to think that the Chicago-based Post Animal is the answer to that question. The five piece hasn’t been around for that long, yet they sound so experienced and tight that it’s hard to believe […]
Venues have to put up warning signs when this band comes into town. It’s best if you bring a poncho to their shows, if you don’t want to get messy. If you like your hearing, you might as well walk in with a pair of earplugs. Fresh out of high school, Starcrawler is one of […]
Imagine a longboard cruising down a cement boardwalk. To your left is an expanse of sand. Off the pace is the ocean, refracting the rays of the sun. It’s beginning to set. You’ve got your sunglasses on, but you can still see that the sky is a mix of rich oranges, yellows and pinks. The […]
Prior to this album, I had only known the name “Nipsey Hussle” as a West Coast hustler; someone who was well respected in the game yet didn’t draw a lot of attention outside the worlds of hip-hop enthusiasts and artists within the industry. After his release of the politically charged “FDT feat. YG,” Hussle subsequently […]
http://gty.im/687937984 The amazingly smooth R&B duo from the UK, Snakehips, have been a sensation in the soul music community. These production gurus have given us some of the most relaxing, melodic grooves we have heard yet. Their music incorporates a variety of low-key melodies mixed with the perfect hip-hop breakbeats and lyrics. Being known for their contemporary […]
Someone needs to go check the guys from Nothing More to see if their hearts are still beating. I think they left them on the stage at the House of Blues on February 23rd. With friends and family in the audience, they held absolutely nothing back at their first Texas show on their The Stories […]
Illenium is an American musician, DJ, and producer who has shown his talent in recent years, gaining a massive following and fanbase. He grew up in San Fransisco, becoming interested in electronic music at an early age. He began producing, and was extremely inspired after seeing a Bassnectar show at Red Rocks, CO in 2012. […]
19-year-old Alex O’Connor, better known as Rex Orange County, has all eyes on him this year with his new singles “Loving is Easy” and “Edition” finding their way to peoples playlists. His soft-spoken voice muttering comments that reflect his thoughts over groovy instrumentals has the music industry racing to get a piece of him.
Noname is a rapper from Chicago, known in her neighborhood of Bronzeville by her name Fatimah Warner. She grew up with a love and talent for poetry and rap, and began performing slam poetry and rap at open mic events throughout her teenage years. Engaging in the local scene, she met other Chicago hip-hop and […]
George Miller, better known as Joji, is a Japanese-Australian Lo-fi instrumental hip-hop performer and producer. Joji up and started his musical performance by uploading to his YouTube channel called TVFilthyFrank. His alternate persona called Filthy Frank could be one of the most important reasons Joji was able to get his music rolling. By providing his 8.3+ […]
Myles Kennedy has traversed far from his days of covering Boyz II Men songs (a fun fact he shared in an Artist Q&A in January 2017). The three-time Loudwire’s Vocalist of the Year award winner kicks off his first solo tour on March 6th. Tickets go on sale February 9th for the United States leg […]
In the modern electronic dance music scene, there are countless gifted artists that contribute so much to their fan base. One of the most notorious artists’ that has built a thriving fan base is the legend known as Bassnectar. Coming from Santa Cruz, Cali, Lorin Ashton began his notoriety for his music at Burningman where […]
