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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 […]
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 […]
Another month passes, and to no surprise, several Strokes songs find their way onto my February YouTube playlist. Some bands you have love affairs with, some you leave in the past, but me and The Strokes are in a long-term marriage, set to last. What is it about The Strokes that people have loved from […]
Whether you are doing Valentine’s Day alone, with a partner, or with your besties this year, love is a universal feeling for all to experience. Being that I spent so much of last year developing a new kind of love for myself, it prepared me to be able to honor myself while in a new […]
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. […]
I think it’s safe to say that almost everyone has a comfort album. A record that they can turn to when they’re happy, when they’re sad, when they’re pissed off, anything. The album that comes to mind when I think about what my comfort album could be is Blue Banisters by Lana del Rey. This […]
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 […]
The skies were clear blue as thousands of people entered Zilker Park. In anticipation of day one of the Austin City Limits festival, people walked to the entrance in their cutest outfits. Coog Radio had the honor of attending the lovely event. Here is a recap of all musical guests covered on October 11th. Late […]
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” […]
On August 20th, the hit broadway musical Funny Girl finally made its way to Houston’s Hobby Center. Filled with hilarious jokes, a bittersweet love story and a stunning cast, the broadway hit had the audience on their feet for a standing ovation. In this bittersweet, classic musical drama, the ambitious and driven young Fanny Brice, […]
On Saturday, August 17th, American rock band from San Fransisco and Woodstock legend Santana put on a night to remember at the Toyota Center, with Counting Crows, another incredibly talented San Franciscan band, opening the night. Counting Crows opened the night with one of their best hits, “Mr. Jones” and the crowd loved every minute […]
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 […]
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 […]
