KOOP’s spring membership drive is happening now and we need you to become a member (or renew your existing support) in order to keep bringing you the independent Canadian music you love so much! Our goal for this drive is $85,000 and a pledge in any amount is appreciated. Our hope is that we can end this drive by this weekend!
You can call 512 472-KOOP (5667) or pledge online at KOOP.org/donate.
Thanks to John B. for the awesome video!
This show marked our third week featuring Canadian artists performing at SXSW 2016. It was also our second show during KOOP’s spring membership drive.
Justin and Simone the Canucks hosted and were joined in the studio by DJ AsuraSunil of Darkest Before Dawn.
| Time | Title | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:32 | Just Yet | For Esmé | Single | |
| 4:37 | Head Spirit (for Our Mechanical Time) | Doomsquad | Kalaboogie | Hand Drawn Dracula |
| 4:46 | Not In Love (feat. Robert Smith) | Crystal Castles | (II) | Last Gang |
| 4:50 | Avec mes mecs | HUMANS | Avec mes mecs | |
| 4:56 | Waiting for a Change | Sonic Avenues | Mistakes | Dirtnap |
| 5:02 | Heart of Gold | Neil Young | Greatest Hits | Reprise |
| 5:05 | A New Love (Can Be Found) | Daniel Romano | Come Cry With Me | Normaltown |
| 5:08 | Run This Town | Corb Lund | Things That Can't Be Undone | New West |
| 5:17 | Came By It Honestly | Gregory Pepper & His Problems | Chorus! Chorus! Chorus! | Fake Four |
| 5:19 | Crush On You | Gregory Pepper & His Problems | Chorus! Chorus! Chorus! | Fake Four |
| 5:21 | All Alone (On My Own) | Michael Rault | Living Daylight | Burger |
| 5:31 | Hungry | White Lung | Paradise | Domino |
| 5:34 | The Devil's Shelter (feat. Alex Maas) | Elephant Stone | Single | |
| 5:38 | Hold On to the Metal | Royal Canoe | Extended Play - EP | |
| 5:50 | Cascabel | The Mariachi Ghost | The Mariachi Ghost | |
| 5:57 | Little Piece of You | Whitney Rose | Heartbreaker of the Year | Cameron House |
Austin-based events and culture site Do512 has once again published our list of the Top 10 Canadian Bands to Watch at SXSW! This year’s list, put together by Justin the Canuck, features:
Check out our recommendations, complete with showcase information and music videos, at Do512. And, don’t forget about the 70+ other incredible Canadian acts coming to Austin this month! See them all on our concert calendar and stay updated on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Justin the Canuck hosted the show and was joined by Doug the Canuck and DJ Lippy for the first day of KOOP’s spring membership drive.
| Time | Title | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:31 | Back Against the Wall | PUP | PUP | Royal Mountain |
| 4:33 | Zombie Eyed | The Dirty Nil | Higher Power | Dine Alone |
| 4:39 | Wait for Your Number | Steve Adamyk Band | Third | Dirtnap |
| 4:43 | Stay In the Summer | Weed | Running Back | Lefse |
| 4:46 | Olympics of No Regard | Dearly Beloved | Enduro | Aporia |
| 4:51 | Death by Small Talk | Library Voices | Lovish | Nevado |
| 4:55 | Somebody Else | Birthday Boy | Slamming Doors - EP | |
| 5:03 | Ohio | Neil Young | Decade | Reprise |
| 5:06 | Sleep Away the Winter | Terra Lightfoot | Terra Lightfoot | Sonic Unyon |
| 5:11 | Dissipate | Prince Innocence | Single | |
| 5:18 | Hopeful | Bear Mountain | Hopeful - EP | Last Gang |
| 5:22 | Great Unknown | Close Talker | Flux | Nevado |
| 5:26 | Red Hunting Jacket | Little Scream | The Golden Record | Outside |
| 5:33 | Happy | Nancy Pants | Total Nancy Pants | |
| 5:36 | Animal | Fast Romantics | Single | |
| 5:40 | Comme un chien | Chocolat | Piano élégant | Grosse Boîte |
| 5:46 | Until the World Lets Me Go | Faith Healer | Cosmic Troubles | Mint |
| 5:49 | Pressure | Milk & Bone | Little Mourning | Bonsound |
| 5:56 | Why Do I Wait (When I Know You've Got a Lover) | The Zolas | Swooner | Light Organ |
Every day brings us closer to the enchanting madness of South By Southwest and the 80+ Canadian artists who’ll be descending upon our city next month. The numbers have gone up and down as new bands are announced and others are forced to cancel, but we’ve got plenty of new tracks and new artists to help you figure out which showcases you won’t want to miss come March 15.
This Friday’s show will feature 21 Canadian artists playing at SXSW, including Bear Mountain, Birthday Boy, Chocolat, Close Talker, Crystal Castles, Dearly Beloved, The Dirty Nil, Elephant Stone, Faith Healer, Fast Romantics, Library Voices, Little Scream, Milk & Bone, Nancy Pants, Prince Innocence, PUP, Sonic Avenues, Steve Adamyk Band, Terra Lightfoot, Weed, and The Zolas.
Plus, we’ll have our Neil Young Song of the Week at five o’clock, and we’ll cover the latest in SXSW news—including the latest round of artist announcements, special showcases, and much more.
Join Justin the Canuck for This Great White North, featuring 90 minutes of independent Canadian music, this Friday at 4:30 PM on KOOP Radio, 91.7 FM in Austin, TX and streaming online at KOOP.org.
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