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Singer, songwriter, and dancer Tate McRae released her highly anticipated third studio album So Close to What on February 21st, 2025. Getting her start on the reality TV show Dance Moms, this addition to her discography has shown that McRae has come a long way since, with So Close to What being her first album […]
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 […]
The SXSW Music Festival kicked off on Monday, March 10th, 2024, launching a week packed with incredible performances and fresh discoveries. Artists from around the globe took the stage, offering a glimpse into the evolving worlds of music and film. Let’s dive into the highlights! HIEN at Radio Stage Brooklyn-based singer, producer, and sound designer […]
Last week on Valentines day, The Altons set the tone for Retro soul records in 2025 with the debut of their sophomore record Heartache in Room 14, a fitting name for the release date. After interviewing members of the Altons on February 1st prior to the release of Heartache in Room 14, Lead singer Bryan […]
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 […]
With spring break just around the corner, anticipation for Austin’s biggest event, the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW), gets higher and higher. From March 7 – 15, the Music Festival will showcase some of the best and newest names in entertainment over nine days, ending with a series of performances from your favorite new artists. […]
Emerging from Houston’s underground music scene, the local band Lizzie Died Young is back from the dead and is now on the rise. Consisting of three members: Nicolas, Valerie and Sofie. I had the opportunity to interview Lizzie Died Young after their performance at the White Swan Live on November 1st, 2024. We talked about […]
On the final day of the festival, people walked in tired yet ready to watch there favorite artist perform. With Chappell Roan fans wearing pink and camping out, Zilker Park became covered in pink cowboy hats and bandanas. Along with Chappell Roan fans, here are all the artist Coog Radio covered. Malcom Todd At 2 […]
It was another sunny day with clear skies as guests entered Zilker Park. Day two of the festival began as people with cute outfits and smiling faces beamed. Here are all the artists Coog Radio covered for weekend two day two! Nico Vega At 1:25 pm, Nico Vega started the Miller Lite stage on a […]
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 […]
FKA twigs is officially back with the powerful first look into her new era—EUSEXUA. twigs has been teasing this era for almost a year, with the first look being a performance at the Valentino L’École Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week. Finally, on September 13th, 2024, “EUSEXUA” was uploaded to YouTube, featuring two songs […]
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 […]
On Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, guests from all over the Houston area sold out the 713 Music Hall for the legendary singer, songwriter and record producer T-Pain and his crew. Every available seat and space was occupied as everyone eagerly awaited the start of the Wiscansin Tour. Young Cash and DJ Slick DJ SLICK305 fired […]
On Sunday, May 26th, Madison Beer brought the Spinnin’ Tour to the Bayou Music Center along with guest artists USAHL and Destiny Rogers. Destiny Rogers Californian artist Destiny Rogers kicked off the night with her renowned R&B harmonies and smooth vocals. Despite her short set time, she managed to perform some of her best tracks, […]
