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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

This week’s Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Exploding Hearts’ “Modern Kicks” from their 2002 “Guitar Romantic” album on Screaming Apple (2003 CD release on Dirtnap). Riff heavy power popper. (Portland OR)

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The Exploding Hearts - Modern Kicks

YouTube video by Felipe Thirteen

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Probably why I'm still working on it.

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

Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Tingling Mother’s Circus, Spencer Davis Group, Split Enz, Huns, Girls at Our Best, 20/20, Akiko Yano, Thin White Rope, Spits, and lots of new music. 8CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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

So, will Natalie be showing this to him?

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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 · 18/09/2026

Apropos of nothing, do you follow Jake Tapper? He's a huge Philly fan.

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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 · 15/09/2026

I would love for Rove to vote against Paxton and Abbott as well, but I will take this. The Texas Railroad Commission oversees regulation of the oil and gas industry in TX. It's a powerful agency and it would be great if we had a Democrat as its commissioner. I see this as a positive.

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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 · 09/09/2026

Your troll skills are impressive.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The childless cat daddies of Bluesky appreciate your cat pix.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Not watching but will just say that I hate the Chop.

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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

LOL Bluesky deems this "adult content."

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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 · 13/08/2026

Pecan or pumpkin pie? Voters need to know.

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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 · 12/08/2026

Wish Jasmine Crockett would do the same for Talarico.

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Scott Gardner @sgardner91-7.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Glad she's back home. Happy anniversary!

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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 · 23/07/2026

One more reason to hate the Dodgers.

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

Ossoff needs to own the Pinky Herman gibe and crank out some campaign merch ASAP.

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