Scott Gardner
@sgardner91-7.bsky.social
Childless cat-daddy, radio DJ, cyclist, retired German teacher; learn about and listen to my radio show here: https://koop.org/program/stronger-than-dirt/
This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): the A Frames' "Calculator" from the 2002 s/t album on the S-S and Dragnet labels. Dystopian post-punk pounder. (Seattle)
A Frames - Calculator (from 2002 s/t LP on S-S Records)
YouTube video by Scott Gardner
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December 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): the A Frames' "Calculator" from the 2002 s/t album on the S-S and Dragnet labels. Dystopian post-punk pounder. (Seattle)
Featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt: Equals, Julie Driscoll, Iron Virgin, Soft Boys, Teardrop Explodes, Hilly Michaels (RIP), Screaming Blue Messiahs, Primal Scream, Vermillion Sands and lots of new music. Tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social in Austin and streaming at koop.org.
December 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt: Equals, Julie Driscoll, Iron Virgin, Soft Boys, Teardrop Explodes, Hilly Michaels (RIP), Screaming Blue Messiahs, Primal Scream, Vermillion Sands and lots of new music. Tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social in Austin and streaming at koop.org.
This week's pilfered promo art from the Gories’ 1991 “Here Be the Gories” single on In the Red Records. Photography by Steve Shaw. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Saturday night party sounds since 1994!
December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This week's pilfered promo art from the Gories’ 1991 “Here Be the Gories” single on In the Red Records. Photography by Steve Shaw. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Saturday night party sounds since 1994!
Cover art of the week: The Equals' (with a young Eddy Grant) 1968 "I Feel So Excited" single on President Records (German pressing). Design and photography are uncredited.
December 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Cover art of the week: The Equals' (with a young Eddy Grant) 1968 "I Feel So Excited" single on President Records (German pressing). Design and photography are uncredited.
Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Oscar & the Majestics, Suzi Quatro, Boomtown Rats, Hazel O’Connor, Boys, Jesus & Mary Chain, Delmonas, Fall-Outs, Prambath as well as lots of new music. Tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.
November 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Oscar & the Majestics, Suzi Quatro, Boomtown Rats, Hazel O’Connor, Boys, Jesus & Mary Chain, Delmonas, Fall-Outs, Prambath as well as lots of new music. Tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.
This week's pilfered promo art from Hazel O’Connor’s 1980 “Give Me an Inch” single on A&M records. Photography by David Sheinman. STD airs every Sat. nite from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!
November 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This week's pilfered promo art from Hazel O’Connor’s 1980 “Give Me an Inch” single on A&M records. Photography by David Sheinman. STD airs every Sat. nite from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!
Cover art of the week: Supercharger's 1991 s/t album on the Radio X label. Design is uncredited.
November 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Cover art of the week: Supercharger's 1991 s/t album on the Radio X label. Design is uncredited.
Reposted by Scott Gardner
Happy to share that our FM transmitter is back on the air, sounding loud and clear following the recent repair work. Thank you all for your patience and support throughout the outage—your understanding and dedication are truly appreciated!
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Reposted by Scott Gardner
This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Sin City Disciples' "Go Work" from a 1992 single on the Fist Puppet label. Scorching garage rawk from Kansas City MO.
Sin City Discipples - Go Work (1992 Fist Puppet)
YouTube video by Scott Gardner
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November 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Sin City Disciples' "Go Work" from a 1992 single on the Fist Puppet label. Scorching garage rawk from Kansas City MO.
Some featured artists on tonight's STD include Monks, Bruce Woolley and Camera Club, Shivvers, Young Marble Giants, Meat Pups, Stems, Thee Mighty Caesars, Puffy AmiYumi, Kid Congo and Pink Monkey Birds, and lots of new music. Tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streaming at koop.org.
November 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Some featured artists on tonight's STD include Monks, Bruce Woolley and Camera Club, Shivvers, Young Marble Giants, Meat Pups, Stems, Thee Mighty Caesars, Puffy AmiYumi, Kid Congo and Pink Monkey Birds, and lots of new music. Tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 and streaming at koop.org.
This week's pilfered promo art from the Leather Uppers’ 1992 “O.K., Don’t Say Hi” album on Past It Records. Photography by Carlos, and graphics assistance by Julie Vlasak. STD airs every Sat night from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91,7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org.
November 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This week's pilfered promo art from the Leather Uppers’ 1992 “O.K., Don’t Say Hi” album on Past It Records. Photography by Carlos, and graphics assistance by Julie Vlasak. STD airs every Sat night from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91,7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org.
Cover art of the week: Positive Noise’s 1981 “Positive Negative” single on Statik Records. Artwork is uncredited. (Scottish synth wave pop)
November 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Cover art of the week: Positive Noise’s 1981 “Positive Negative” single on Statik Records. Artwork is uncredited. (Scottish synth wave pop)
This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Jeffie Genetic and His Clones’ “Oh No I’ve Been Cloned” from their 2003 “Need a Wave” album on Dirtnap Records. Catchy synth wave popper. (Vancouver BC)
Oh No I've Been Cloned
YouTube video by Jeffie Genetic and His Clones - Topic
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November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Jeffie Genetic and His Clones’ “Oh No I’ve Been Cloned” from their 2003 “Need a Wave” album on Dirtnap Records. Catchy synth wave popper. (Vancouver BC)
Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Troggs, J. Bastós, Ivy and the Teachers, Psycotic Pineapple, Fun Boy Three, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Mallard as well as lots of new music. 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.
November 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Troggs, J. Bastós, Ivy and the Teachers, Psycotic Pineapple, Fun Boy Three, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Mallard as well as lots of new music. 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.
This week's pilfered promo art from an Angry Angles 2006 single on the Plastic Idol label. Original artwork is uncredited. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This week's pilfered promo art from an Angry Angles 2006 single on the Plastic Idol label. Original artwork is uncredited. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!
Cover art of the week: Psycotic Pineapple's 1980 “Where’s the Party?” album on Richmond Records. Artwork by their bass player John Seabury.
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Cover art of the week: Psycotic Pineapple's 1980 “Where’s the Party?” album on Richmond Records. Artwork by their bass player John Seabury.
This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Helen Love's "Summer Pop Radio" from the 1994 “Summer Pop Punk Pop” mini LP on Damaged Goods. Breezy effervescent synth bubble pop. Yum yum!
Summer Pop Radio
YouTube video by Helen Love - Topic
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November 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): Helen Love's "Summer Pop Radio" from the 1994 “Summer Pop Punk Pop” mini LP on Damaged Goods. Breezy effervescent synth bubble pop. Yum yum!
Some featured artists on this tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Sonics, Alice Cooper, DMZ, Terminal Mind, Nuns, Insect Surfers, Prisoners, Saint Etienne, Des Demonas, and lots of new music. Tonight at 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at worldwide koop.org.
November 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Some featured artists on this tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Sonics, Alice Cooper, DMZ, Terminal Mind, Nuns, Insect Surfers, Prisoners, Saint Etienne, Des Demonas, and lots of new music. Tonight at 8 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at worldwide koop.org.
This week's pilfered promo art from a 1979 Terminal Mind EP on No Records. Original art by band member Steve Marsh. STD airs every Sat. night from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!
October 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This week's pilfered promo art from a 1979 Terminal Mind EP on No Records. Original art by band member Steve Marsh. STD airs every Sat. night from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!
Cover art of the week: The Sonic's 1966 "Boom" album on Etiquette (and reissued on Norton). Photography by Gini Dellaccio, who also did the cover photo for their first album.
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Cover art of the week: The Sonic's 1966 "Boom" album on Etiquette (and reissued on Norton). Photography by Gini Dellaccio, who also did the cover photo for their first album.
This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Decibels' "Kiss Me Carolynne" from a 1996 EP on G.I. Productions. Catchy jangle power pop from Sacramento. (Band name misspelled on the record.)
Kiss Me Carolynne - The Decibels
YouTube video by It's A Mod Mod World
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October 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
This week's Dusty Diamond (a vintage gem from the Stronger Than Dirt vaults): The Decibels' "Kiss Me Carolynne" from a 1996 EP on G.I. Productions. Catchy jangle power pop from Sacramento. (Band name misspelled on the record.)
Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Yardbirds (RIP Chris Dreja), Milk ‘N’ Cookies, Saints, Markus, Stereolab, Donnas, Chicks on Speed, Rogers Sisters, Cheveu and lots of new music. 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.
October 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include the Yardbirds (RIP Chris Dreja), Milk ‘N’ Cookies, Saints, Markus, Stereolab, Donnas, Chicks on Speed, Rogers Sisters, Cheveu and lots of new music. 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming worldwide at koop.org.
This week's pilfered promo art from Chicks on Speed’s 2000 “Chicks on Speed Will Save Us All” album on their own label. Original artwork by Tina Frank. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CDT in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org.
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This week's pilfered promo art from Chicks on Speed’s 2000 “Chicks on Speed Will Save Us All” album on their own label. Original artwork by Tina Frank. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CDT in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org.