artist spotlight
Brought together by their love of music, passion for creating, and desire to express themselves, Willowick is starting to emerge from Houston’s thriving DIY scene. They are known for blending sounds, pushing boundaries, and experimenting to create something entirely their own. I recently got to interview Willowick to dive into their story and sound! Who […]
The entertainment industry has undoubtedly entered a golden age of women in music. Female producers, writers, and performers are no longer just seen—they are forcing themselves to be heard. By clean-sweeping award shows, challenging industry norms, and using their music to push boundaries with bold, controversial themes and visuals, this era has given women more […]
SXSW 2025 wrapped up its final day with a lineup that delivered nonstop energy and unforgettable moments. From AJ McQueen’s soul to Samara Cyn and Anycia’s ferocity, the Future of Music showcase set the stage for a thrilling close. Headliner Rema brought the house down with his bass-heavy Afrowave sound, while Houston legends closed out […]
Day Four of SXSW started off with demos of upcoming artists and street performances and ended with The Queen of New Orleans Bounce, Big Freedia, who took us to church with her new gospel project live at Stubb’s. Indie-Rock Demo Listening Party Photo by Rhayla Candler for Coog Radio. The Indie-Rock Demo Listening Session took […]
On Day 3 of the SXSW Music Festival, the British Music Embassy showcase and the showcase at Stubb’s Amphitheater left the crowd begging for more while Rolling Stone continued to set the standard for the future of music. The artists listed here represent a variety of genres, providing a well-rounded listening experience for the day. […]
From crowd chants to kickflips, Day 2 of SXSW 2025 delivered on the excitement teased in Day 1—and then some. Rolling Stone kicked off its annual Future of Music Fest, Artists for Action returned for their second and final day, and the Opening Music Party showcased talent from around the globe. Music Opening Party The […]
As one of the most influential bands of the alternative scene, Deftones needs no introduction. Hailing from Sacramento, California, the band has been active since the early 90s and have remained so to this day, kick-starting a North American tour earlier this week. Nine albums deep into their career, Deftones is known for their distinct […]
From the minute British R&B girl group FLO’s debut single came out in 2022 and went viral on Twitter, now X, I knew these girls were a force to be reckoned with. I knew they would create a new wave for western girl groups. This past November 15th, the girls of FLO: Stella, Jorja, and […]
Are you looking to get into new artists? Look no further! I’m here to introduce you to Inhaler. They are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland. Members include vocalist and guitarist Elijah Hewson, bassist Robert Keating, guitarist Josh Jenkinson, and drummer Ryan McMahon. I discovered Inhaler because they opened for Arctic Monkeys. They […]
On Thursday, January 30, Sorraya Gonzales of Coog Radio had the honor to sit down with members from the local band The Verdict. Singer and songwriter Octavio, guitarist Max, and bassist Alejandro, talk about musical influences, the band’s formation, songwriting process, and memorable crowd moments. Here are some interview highlights: Sorraya: Which artists inspired y’all to […]
“I think we should put music out again on Tuesdays instead of Fridays, for some reason.” Tyler Okonma, more famously known as Tyler, The Creator, smiles passionately in his 2023 interview with Nardwuar. “I know people think that because of the weekend, streams go up… but I feel like it’s a lot of passive listening… […]
Pharrell Williams reinvented sound. He’s always been ahead of his time, and I truly do not know where music would be without his existence and influence. Pharrell’s new film, Piece by Piece, gives fans a closer look at his journey in not your typical documentary fashion. The decision to tell his story through LEGOs is nothing […]
In one week, I have listened to over two hundred minutes of Fiona Apple. It’s safe to say I admire her raw vocal talent. With five albums spanning from the modern decade to the late 1990s, Apple has appealed to different generations through jazz-inspired music. Here are some of my favorites. Paper Bag “Paper Bag” […]
With the ever-changing world of music, currently, women are at the forefront of innovation and creativity. Many take on the role of making genre-bending, introspective music while challenging societal norms that have persisted for ages. These talented women can make music that resonates with people on a personal level while also empowering the listener. They […]
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 […]
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 […]
On June 7, 2024, Charli xcx released her sixth studio album, BRAT, an electro-pop album featuring fifteen tracks. This record is filled with fun electro-pop anthems about her celebrity status, relationship status and other intimate vulnerabilities hidden behind gothic synths over breakbeats and heavily affected vocals. Charli began teasing BRAT in February releasing “Von Dutch,” the […]
A Brief Look on Jazz History Jazz, a uniquely American genre, emerged in the early 19th and 20th centuries in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 1920s marked its peak, introducing big band jazz, smooth vocalists, and experimental musical aspects. This distinct blend of elements makes Jazz a musicality like no other. To pay tribute to its […]
On March 6th at Houston’s House of Blues, Coog Radio had the opportunity to sit down with pop singer-songwriter Natalie Jane. Although Natalie Jane had to cancel her Houston performance due to health issues, we were able to speak with her prior to the cancellation. Interviewer Isha Merchant chats with Jane about her feelings about […]
On Friday, March 1, 50 Cent brought a sexy, high-energy performance to RodeoHouston at the NRG Stadium. With 74,729 fans in attendance that night, just a few hundred tickets away from breaking the highest-attended RodeoHouston shows for a hip-hop headliner, the night was sure to be one to remember. Born Curtis Jackson in Jamaica, Queens, New York, […]
