Scott Gardner

YouTube video by Scott Gardner Gene Defcon - Baby, Hallelujah (2000 Modern Radio Record Label)

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Gene Defcon's "Baby, Hallelujah" from the 2000 EP of the same name on the Modern Radio Record Label. Fun indie garage party music from Olympia WA.

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Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Easybeats, Jets, Wire, Bram Tchaichovsky, Skafish, Plimsouls, Salvation Army, Ludus, Lush, PyPy, and lots of new music. 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from a 1980 Skafish single on I.R.S. Records. Photograph by Bill Sosin. STD airs every Saturday night at 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party sounds since 1994!

Cover art of the week: Gas Huffer’s 1993 “Hot Cakes!” single on Sub Pop. Photography by Charles Peterson and back cover illustration by drummer Joe Newton. Newton is now deputy art director for Rolling Stone Magazine.

YouTube video by Wiretaps "Fast Edit" by Wiretaps

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): the Wiretaps' "Fast Edit" from the 1999 "Recording" album on Super Electro. Brooding, bouncy garage rocker. (Seattle)

Some featured artists on tonight's STD include Boyce & Hart (RIP Bobby Hart), Ohio Express, HMK, Clash, Pearl Harbor and the Explosions, Incredible Kidda Band, Apples in Stereo, Bobbyteens, Polysics, and lots of new music. 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

This week's pilfered promo art from the Bobbyteens’ 2000 “Not So Sweet” album on Screaming Apple. Original design by Johnny Bartlett and photo by Michelle Wilson. STD airs every Sat night in Austin at 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streams at koop.org. Bringing the party sounds since 1994!

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Cover art of the week: The Clash's 1979 "London Calling" on CBS (UK) and Epic (US). Photography by Pennie Smith and design by Ray Lowry (with a nod to Elvis Presley's first album).

YouTube video by Nakagawa No Music The Bristols - Turn It On

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the STD vaults): The Bristols' "Turn It On" from a 1997 single on Damaged Goods. Scorching Swinging London party banger with maximum fuzz and great vocals by Fabienne Del Sol. "Hello," the b-side rocks as well. One of my favorite singles from the 90s.

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Jacqueline Taïeb, Fancy, Alice Cooper, Young Marble Giants, Robyn Hitchcock, Revillos, Mission of Burma, Peter Zaremba’s Love Delegation, MOTO, Hollows and lots of new music. 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streaming at koop.org.

This week’s pilfered promo art of the week from the Teenage Filmstars’ 1980 “I Helped Patrick McGoohan Escape” single on the Fab Listening label. Original art is uncredited. STD airs every Saturday night at 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streams at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

Thank you!

Cover art of the week: Alice Cooper's 1980 "Clones (We're All)" single on Warner Bros. Photography by Jonathan Exley.

YouTube video by Scott Gardner Dirtbombs - Pheremone Smile (from 1998 LP Horndogfest on In the Red Records)

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Dirtbombs' "Pheremone Smile" from the 1998 "Horndog Fest" album on In the Red Records. Wicked cool fuzz drenched garage punk. (Detroit)

For tonight’s membership drive show (8 CDT) it's favorite tunes including music by Countdown 5, Os Mutantes, Glitter Band, Boys, The Quick, Nervebreakers, Polyrock, Yachts, New Pornographers, Sons and Daughters and more. Help keep shows like STD going by donating at koop.org. Thank you! You rock!

This week's pilfered promo art from the Gator Family’s 1980 "I Want (To Be Your Moon)" single on Hors D‘oeuvre Records. Photo of Sally Norvell by W.C. Dannenmaier and artwork by band member French Acers. STD airs every Saturday night at 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streams at koop.org.

Cover art of the week: The Boys' 1977 s/t album on Eurodisc. Design is uncredited.

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YouTube video by Aaron Siddi Baby Shakes - Shake! Shake!

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Baby Shakes' "Shake Shake" from a 2005 single on Douchemaster Records. Nikki Corvette channeling party bopper. (NYC)

On tonight's fall membership drive show I'm featuring tunes from years that end in 5 including the Kinks, Lulu and the Luvvers, Sparks, Brian Eno, Hickoids, Big Black, Camper Van Beethoven, Muffs, Elastica, Staches, and more. Please support @koopradio.bsky.social by donating at koop.org. Thank you!

Congrats, Dennis!

You beat me to it. Seems like a no-brainer.

Special show tomorrow night (8-10 CDT)! Will be playing fave tunes from years ending in 5. Please consider donating to LISTENER SUPPORTED, INDEPENDENTLY VOICED @koopradio.bsky.social at koop.org during our fall membership drive. Your generous support helps keep shows like STD on the air. Thank you!

Cover art of the week: Sparks’ 1975 “Indiscreet” album on Island Records. Gatefold jacket with photography on the front cover and inside by Richard Creamer and on the back cover by Gered Mankowitz.

That should read "Emperor Jones / Trance Syndicate" Apologies. An edit button would be nice.

YouTube video by Scott Gardner Pork - Tell You No Lies (1996 Emperor Norton)

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Pork's "Tell You No Lies" from their 1996 Slop album on Emperor Norton. Catchy lo-fi garage from Austin.

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Pink Floyd, We the People, Trevor White, Kraftwerk, Tommy Rock, Cynics, The Clean, Les Bellas, La Sécurité, as well as lots of new music. Tonight at 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.