Mojave After Dark

Mojave After Dark

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper May 2, 2025 Duration: 59:52
Tonight, we dive into an interview with Skip Heller of Voodoo 5 talking about his new album Mojave After Dark new music from the Midday Mai Tais, and explore a “ketchup catastrophe” in our Stuff Segment Barry Adamson - The Big Bamboozle Narco Lounge Combo - Caravan Voodoo 5 - Lena's Prelude Jetset Sweden - Music to Watch Girls By Combustible Edison - Vertigogo Tikiyaki Orchestra - The Ipcress File Our Man From Odessa - SoftTransAuto Messerchups - Kiss of the Night Jean-Jacques Perrey - The Spy  from Outer Space Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - Secret Lab Kane Manakoora - Rainbows Over Kaneohe Blue Martinis - Hershey Bar Nicholas Godin - Alger la blanche Dom Halpin - Mambo  

Step into the sophisticated, retro-futuristic world of Cocktail Nation, hosted from a Sydney Penthouse by the one and only Lounge Leader, Koop Kooper. This isn't just a music show; it's a weekly audio escape into the cool, crisp sound of martini shakers and the smooth grooves of a bygone era. Each episode of this podcast is a carefully curated session where classic lounge meets its modern descendant, neo-lounge, creating a seamless soundtrack for the stylishly inclined. Kooper doesn't just spin records; he brings the scene to life with conversations from the most interesting characters found in the swankier corners of culture-musicians, artists, and connoisseurs of the good life. Tune in and you'll hear stories woven between tracks, a blend of charismatic interview and impeccable musical selection that feels like an invitation to an exclusive, yet wonderfully welcoming, party. The vibe is consistently laid-back, intelligent, and dedicated to the artistry of cool. For anyone who appreciates the finer notes in both music and conversation, Cocktail Nation delivers a distinct and transporting experience, one perfectly mixed episode at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 291

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Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Final Assessment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week bring…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:47
Meditation helps me deal with people…Mainly by helping me imagine I’m somewhere else entirely. Albare- Meditation Don Nelson- As long As I Live Martini Kings- Rancho Mirage Dj Bonebrake Trio High Low The Gene Rains Group…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Sheltering From the Troubles Of The World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:16
Yes there are a lot of them, so I shall envelope myself with Cocktail Jazz and make it all go away. www.cocktailnation.net Stanley Turrentine- Troubles of the World Jackie Gleason- Girl, Boy, Dance, Affair Lea Delaria- C…
Lounge Life Audio Magazine-The Duke of Windsor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:43
Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring the Duke of Windsor
Lounge Special-Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:17
A Lounge special this week as we look at Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica, we’ve had an election here in Australia so in our stuff segment a story from a late forties election where the press got the result horribly wrong and we co…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Who's Laughing Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:48
I had the chance to quietly get revenge simply by succeeding and let me tell you it's very rewarding. www.cocktailnation.net Pete Moore and Orch-fool On The Hill Orchestra Heinz Kiesling-One Trick Pony Bill Evans Trio-My…
Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario - Dai LLewllyn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:57
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Dai L…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Dressed for Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:29
I once had a meeting with a billionaire and I was surprised at how badly he dressed..sloppy clothes, food stains and crappy shoes. I walked in wearing an Italian suit and a Rolex on my wrist. It struck me as hilarious th…