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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 9h

Some featured artists on tonight's STD all German language Oktoberfest special include Cindy & Bert, Ideal, Grauzone, Carmen, Nena, Hubert Kah, Stereo Total and Cobra Killer. 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org. Have a beverage ready for traditional toasts!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This Saturday I'm planning an Oktoberfest show, featuring all German language tunes. Have a favorite beverage ready to hoist for traditional Oktoberfest styled toasts to "Gemütlichkeit" and Saturday Nite Party Sounds! October 3 from 8-10 on @koopradio.bsky.social and streaming at koop.org. Prost!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This week's pilfered promo art from Split Enz’s 1978 “I See Red” single on Illegal Records. Artwork and design are uncredited. STD airs every Sat nite 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social and streams worldwide at koop.org. Human curated party sounds since 1994!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Cover art of the week: Neon Kittens' brand new "Pinku Promise" self-released album. Art by bassist and guitarist Andy Goz.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Rondelles’ “ Fake Fight” from the 1998 “Fiction Romance, Fast Machines” album on Smells Like Records. Fun 3-chord indie pop rocker. (Albuquerque)

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The Rondelles - Fake Fight

YouTube video by Ch Georges

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This week’s pilfered promo art from the Delmonas’ 1984 “Hello, We Love You” EP on Big Beat Records. Photo is uncredited. And btw STD and @koopradio.bsky.social love you, too! Hint, hint. You can love us back by donating at koop.org. And thank you!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Cover art of the week: Wire’s 1979 “154” album on EMI. Concept by band members Graham Lewis and Bruce Gilbert and art direction by Dave Dragon.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the STD vaults): Gentleman Jesse and His Men’s “I Don’t Wanna Know” from a 2006 single on Douchemaster Records. Catchy, twangy slice of power pop. (Atlanta)

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Gentleman Jesse - I Don't Wanna Know

YouTube video by nonesuchfoxtrot

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Featured artists on tonite's Sick Sounds of Six STD membership drive special include Troggs, Monks, Flamin’ Groovies, Three Johns, Bangles, Servotron, Holly Golightly, Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds and new music. 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7. Show us some love/coin at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I've got a special "Sick Sounds of Six" show planned for tomorrow night. Will be featuring some fave tunes from years ending in "6." All you ever wanted to know about six, but were afraid to ask. Oh, and it's @koopradio.bsky.social fall membership drive. Show us some love at koop.org. And thanks!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Cover art of the week: Peter Zaremba’s Love Delegation’s 1986 “Spread the Word” album on Moving Target Records. Design by Mr. Falls based on a concept by Peter Zaremba. Photography by Marilla Palmer Zaremba.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Zakary Thaks, Bay City Rollers, Feelies, Devo, Cassie, Stranglers, Polyrock, Suburban Lawns, Staches and lots of new music. Tonight 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This week's pilfered promo art from Wazmo Nariz’s 1978 “Tele-Tele-Telephone” single on Stiff Records. Photo by Sandy Rothberg. STD airs every Sat nite 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Cover art of the week: Devo’s 1979 “Duty Now for the Future” album on Warner Bros. Design by Janet Perr based on a concept by the band. Band photo by Allan Tannenbaum.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Slant 6’s “Partner in Crime” from the 1995 “Inzombia” album on Dischord Records. Angsty noir rocker. (Washington D.C.)

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Partner in Crime

YouTube video by Slant 6 - Topic

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Some featured artists on tonight’s Stronger Than Dirt include Love, October Country, Hector, Lene Lovich, Insect Surfers, Hüsker Dü, Ladytron, La Femme as well as lots of new music. 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This week’s pilfered promo art from a 1977 Skoings (LA band) single on Vigilante Records. Cover design by Pad McLaughlin. Photo by Frank Smith, Bob Redling and Pad McLaughlin. All were band members. STD airs every Sat nite 8-10CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Cover art of the week: The Insect Surfers’ 1980 “Into Action / Pod Life” single on Wasp Records. Artwork (based on an “Endless Summer” movie poster) by band members David Arnson and David Peterson along with Wasp Records owner Bill Asp.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): the Paper Tulips’ “Sugar Lift” from a 1995 single on Flipside Records. Gritty, loping garage rocker with catchy riffing and a nice little quasi psych break toward the end. (Long Beach CA)

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Paper Tulips - Sugar Lift (1995 Flipside Records)

YouTube video by Scott Gardner

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include DMZ and the Lyres (RIP Jeff “Monoman” Connolly), Animals, Brian Eno, Magazine, Swell Maps, Squire, Nikki and the Corvettes, Oblivians and lots of new music. 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This week's pilfered promo art from the Oblivians’ 1994 “Static Party” EP on In the Red Records. Cover photo by Jeffrey Evans. STD airs every Sat nite from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Cover art of the week: Swell Maps’ 1977 “Read About Seymour” EP on Rather Records as well as the 1999 “International Rescue” collection on Alive Records. Artwork by Epic Soundtracks (Kevin Godfrey).

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include L7 (RIP Jennifer Finch), Wimple Winch, Bonnie St. Claire, Hubble Bubble, Killing Joke, Los Microwaves, Scientists, Anna Oxygen as well as lots of new music. 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This week's pilfered promo art from the Scientists’ 1982 “Swampland” single on Au-Go-Go Records. Cover photo by Joe Murphy. STD airs every Sat nite from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streams worldwide at koop.org. Partymaxxing since 1994!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Cover art of the week: The Decibels’ 1998 “Create Action!” album on G.I. Productions and Screaming Apple. Art and design by Stephan Britt and photography by Lynne Seavers.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Nothing People's "Twinkie Defense" from a 2006 EP on S-S Records. Driving slab of indie proto punk from northern CA.

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Nothing People - Twinkie Defense

YouTube video by faint hopes

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Byrds, the Jam, Bernie Tormé Band, Bongos, Standing Waves, 100 Flowers, New Luck Toy (RIP Kellie Payne), Raveonettes, New Pornographers and lots of new music. 8-10CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This week's pilfered promo art from the Byrds’ 1967 “Younger Than Yesterday” album on Columbia Records. Cover photo by Frank Bez. STD airs every Sat nite from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Cover art of the week: La Sécurité’s “Bingo!” album on the Mothland and Bella Union labels. Artwork by band member Melissa De Mensa and headshot photos by Kristin Sollecito. Limited bubblegum slushie vinyl, too! Very cool package for a great album!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the STD vaults): Six Finger Satellite's “Massive Cocaine Seizure” from a 1996 single on Sub Pop. Intense electro post-punk banger. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPH9...

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Six Finger Satellite - Massive Cocaine Seizure

YouTube video by CakesOfGravy

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Chicory Tip, Twinkeyz, Sheena and the Rokkets, Edith Nylon, Quincy, David Bean, Guadalcanal Diary, April March, Limiñanas and lots of new music. 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This week's pilfered promo art from David Bean’s 1983 “Modomusic” album on Wasted Talent Records. Art direction and cover design by David Elliot and photography by Richard Liebgold. STD airs every Sat night 8-10CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Houston and streams worldwide at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Cover art of the week: Rocket Freudental’s 2006 “24 Stunden (Im Leben eines Kunden)” single on Pavlek Records. Artwork by Sabeth Drumheller and photography by Tommy West.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Here's a link to last night's special STD America 250 Party. Playlist in comments.

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Stronger Than Dirt - July 4, 2026 - America 250 Party

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Some featured artists on tonight’s special Stronger Than Dirt AMERICA 250 PARTY include (top left clockwise) the Fastbacks, MC5, Butthole Surfers, Clash, Public Nuisance, Des Demonas and lots more. That’s tonight at 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Captain Groovy wants YOU to tune in this Saturday, July 4th at 8pm for a STD AMERICA 250 PARTY. We’ll be celebrating the nation’s semiquincentennial with two hours of fun America themed music. It’s all about life, liberty and the pursuit of party sounds, only on KOOP 91.7 and streaming at koop.org!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Cécilia et Ses Ennuis' "Avec Les Garçons" from a 2001 EP on Hillsdale Records. Fun party rock and roll yéyé from France.

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Cecilia et Ses Ennuis- avec les garcons

YouTube video by Reny Sailor

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Some featured artists on tonight’s Stronger Than Dirt include the Osmonds, Bodysnatchers, Wall of Voodoo, Skids, Trio, Sonic Youth, Servotron, Plus-Tech Squeezebox, the Mallard, Melenas and lots of new music. 8-10 pm CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This week’s pilfered promo art from the Bodysnatchers’ 1978 s/t EP on Wall-O-Sound Records. Cover design is uncredited. STD airs every Sat nite from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Party sounds since 1994!

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Cover art of the week: Gentilesky's "Dream" album, released in April on Slovenly Records. Cover design by Gabriele Serrau and artwork by their vocalist Yaprak Kirdök.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Winks’ “Spoil Me” from a 2003 EP on Super Secret Records and the 2005 “Too Hot to Be This Cool” album on Rockin’ Bones. Punk rager with in your face, kinda nasty vocals. (Austin)

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Hackamore Brick, Oliver Day, Buzzcocks, Stiv Bators, Carmen, Redd Kross, Muffs, Leather Uppers, Gravy Train!!!!, as well as lots of new music. 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This week's pilfered promo art from Stiv Bators’ 1980 “Disconnected” album on Bomp! Cover concept by Stiv and design and execution by Dianne Zincavage. Photo by David Arnoff. STD airs every Sat nite from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Cover art of the week: Season 2’s “Power of Now” album, released in April of this year on the Spoilsport (in Australia) and Upset the Rhythm labels. Artwork by band guitarist and vocalist Freya McLeod.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Vaticans' "Little Jimmy" from the 2006 "Digital World" single on Pure Filth Records. Bouncy indie garage from San Francisco. Includes Shane White (Rip Offs, Infections) on bass.

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The Vaticans - Little Jimmy (2006 Pure Filth)

YouTube video by Scott Gardner

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