Coog Radio Updates
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Houston’s very own B L A C K I E will be making an appearance at Day for Night 2017. Michael LaCour’s noise, hip-hop, industrial, hardcore punk project is an explosion of chaos and experimentation that not only shatters boundaries but rips up and eats it. LaCour is a veteran of the Houston scene as he’s been […]
Airy vocals and strong lyricism, Kelela is an Ethiopian-American singer from Washington DC. Known for her symmetrically cut dark locks and penetrating gaze, the “Rewind” singer is successfully making her mark in music her own way, and not letting cultural expectations stop her.
Living their lives as punk activists, Priests originate from a city rich with political activism and an exploding music scene. The D.C. four-piece that consists of vocalist Kate Alice Greer, drummer Daniele Daniele, bassist Taylor Mulitz, and guitarist GL Jaguar, all of whom have been hard at work since 2012, but it is not until […]
Pretty Lights is an American electronic music producer, often called and known as the “face and voice of a new American electronic scene.” Over the last decade, the EDM and rave scenes have been re-vamped and again became a major part of American youth culture, and Pretty Lights has played his own role in creating […]
Mild High Club’s name is a play on words akin to a joke, but make no mistake, their music is far from a joke. Mild High Club is the product of Chicago native Alexander Brettin. A student of jazz music during his time college, Alex music successfully conveys the sound of his studies with Mild […]
Last Friday, at White Oak Music Hall, I had the opportunity to see Death Grips and Ministry perform. Prior to the show I had never really listened to Ministry. The few songs I heard had the same industrial/EBM feel that Death Grips is known for in their production. I assumed that there would be some […]
Don’t you hate it when someone just as old as you says something wiser than anything you’ve probably ever said? What about if what was said, was said in passing and the person who said it seems so nonchalant and careless about what they said, that they sound bored in their delivery, and just kept […]
I like to start most spotlights with the artists’ real name in order for the reader to get that feeling like “huh, they’re just a regular old person with a regular old name”. For Kaytranada however, I will not. You look up his name if you wish to know it so bad, I prefer to […]
http://gty.im/453052774 Cosmic punk-infatuated indie electronic music, intoxicated with love, drugs, and heavy synths, Phantogram is the quintessential band for a chaotic relationship. You know that couple that’s always breaking up but always ends up finding their way back to each other, only to fight more in an explosive and ardent manner you thought was only […]
Coverage by Yuliana Bourdin and Kyle Moreau Day one of Mala Luna was one for the record books, but does two was set to break that record with awesome acts such as Maxo Kream, Borgore, Migos, and Future performing, and Coog Radio was there to fill you in on all the fun. Maxo Kream This […]
Walter’s always seems to create some of the greatest intimate shows in Houston. This night was no different. Velveteen Echo, local dream pop and indie band, kicked off the night with a lovely set. Lauren Warthen’s vocals make you want to cry, surely in a good way, while “dancing with your honey”. While most of […]
Grandmilly & Shozae are two New York artists, a rapper/producer combination, that are currently on the rise. Having released a plethora of tapes, the latest being two from the month of October, their gritty, unforgiving material has reached the ears of sites such as Mass Appeal & Tiny Mixtapes. If you love raw New York […]
Coverage by Yuliana Bourdin and Kyle Moreau The Mala Luna Music festival returns to San Antonio for the second year and delivers a star-studded lineup with artists such as Migos, Future, and Lil Wayne set to perform. Saturday marked the first day of the festival and CoogRadio was there to give you coverage on any […]
It is quite odd for a major pop star like Chris Brown to release an album on Halloween, let alone on a Tuesday but after a two year drought since Royalty, Brown released Heartbreak on a Full Moon on October 31st. Not only did he deliver a new album but he exceeded the average amount […]
Coverage by Parnia Razi and Christopher Kalwick Day two of Something Wicked definitely heated up as things got spookier and weirder. The weather warmed up a bit, everyone was dressed up in their costumes, and the acts of the day also brought on the heat with many headbangers and hits. Coog Radio was there to […]
In the world of music, sometimes less is more. Whether it be through the amount of members you have, or the amount of instruments you use, there are times where the sheer amount of talent is enough to capture the attention of audiences without the need for unnecessary gimmicks. Khruangbin and Chicano Batman are a […]
Coverage by Parnia Razi and Christopher Kalwick Since 2013, Something Wicked has returned each year to bring an amazing music festival to Houston. There has been a consistent diversity in the artists to allow the music fans the most experience that they can get. Coog Radio was able to cover some amazing artists, who […]
After going from a recent high school grad to an alternative pop superstar over the past year, Khalid has become a household name for his soulful ballads and relatable pop tunes about young love and growing up young in America. Khalid’s rise into the spotlight comes largely on the back of his incredibly successful single […]
http://gty.im/179175569 Coming from Austin Texas, the dynamic duo known as Tritonal, has brought a wave of fantastic beats to the world of EDM. Jumping into the music scene in 2008, the group’s career began with a rework of Ferry Corsten’s, “We Belong” then they debuted their first album, Piercing the Quiet. The album was an […]
Rapper Destin Route seems to have an appropriate name for the up-and-coming moves that he is making by the better known stage name J.I.D. Earlier this year he became one of the latest artists who got signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records, following which he released his debut album The Never Story in March. J.I.D, […]
