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Press Play: John Moreland

  Oklahoma folk singer John Moreland, is back with a rollercoaster of emotion. This is his 3rd album release 'High on Tulsa Heat' that’s hitting the airwaves all around the world. The native Tulsan has fine-tuned his baritone voice and lingers in listener’s ears. Moreland’s voice is full of wisdom, mixing touches from his home and life experiences into each track, this time around.   In 2013 Moreland released his album, 'In the Throes' a heavyhearted album that he wrote based on his love for punk and hard-core groups. The album explored a dark…continue reading →

Rescheduled for June 16th!

The rains cancelled the West Bend Block Party on the Greens in Claremore for May but everything is up and running for this month's event, scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th. The featured bands include "Panhandle" and "FM Pilots" with everything kicking off at 6pm at the Claremore Expo Center. Bring the entire family for an evening of great local entertainment, vendors, games and LOTS OF FOOD TRUCKS! The West Bend Block Party on the Greens is sponsored by RSU Radio, Musicians' Haven, www.moreclaremore.com, the Claremore Expo Center and Midtown Rentals. 'continue reading →

Press Play: Holychild

In early 2014, Holychild released their debut EP, Mindspeak, leaving college music radio stations across the nation salivating at what was to come from the talented indie pop duo. This week, the Los Angeles based musicians have fed those appetites with the release of their first full length album, The Shape of Brat Pop To Come.  Brat pop is a sub genre of pop that the two members of Holychild have coined and are beginning to define with their music. Loud and coarse, yet catchy due to clever lyrics and beats, brat pop…continue reading →

Catch a Fire:The Legacy of Bob Marley

Catch a Fire: The Legacy of Bob Marley opens Friday, June 5th at the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa. The exhibit includes 30 photos of Marley taken in the studio, onstage and even some from his personal life. All the pictures were taken by Neville Garrick, Marley’s art director, Dennis Morris, Adrian Boot, and Dave Corio. There will also be interactive features like a remix board of “Exodus”, and a drum kit to learn how to keep a reggae beat. There will also be 2 audio kiosks with 8 classic songs, video interviews…continue reading →

OK Mozart Returns to Bartlesville

The 31st annual OK Mozart International Music Festival will kick off its opening celebration on Saturday, June 6th with some changes in all-day programming including a first-time Fun Run, tours of Prairie Song’s historically recreated 1800s Old West town, live music by the Corky Davis Country Swing Band, pony rides, tribal dancing, a petting zoo, wagon rides and more with a free admission to the evening’s performance at the Bartlesville Community Center. Highlights throughout the week include "A Musical Tour of Italy" along with music students in orchestra and band from Bartlesville and the…continue reading →

Press Play: Twenty One Pilots

The Ohioan duo has done it again. Twenty One Pilots just dropped their forth fulllength album with 14 new songs. Blurry Face is a follow up to the groups breakout album, Vessel  that was released in 2013. The group has been a favorite at RSU Radio since the album with songs like Car Radio, Ode to Sleep, and House of Gold. Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph have really collaborated to step outside of the box with their sound this time around.Blurryface highlights  new reggae beats. Joseph, and Dun walk the line of experimentation blending their infamous hard staccato…continue reading →

RSU Radio’s Top Ten

Hey! Here are your top ten favorite artists featured on The Top Ten Countdown this week! Tune in every Friday at noon to hear your favorites on your only choice for true alternative music!• 1.Other Lives• 2.Best Coast• 3.My Morning Jacket• 4.Alabama Shakes• 5.Passion Pit• 6.American Wrestlers• 7.Michael Rault• 8.Kuroma• 9.Banditos• 10.Blurcontinue reading →

Press Play: Fool’s Gold

Los Angeles based pop group, Fool’s Gold, whose worldly and exotic sound make them popular throughout college music radio, have been a favorite of RSU radio since the release of their debut album in 2009. This week, the band released their third full length album, Flying Lessons, to their usual rave reviews. Records like this one are why the group is highly sought after by musical venues around the world.  Just as the band has with previous albums, Flying Lessons blends western pop with African pop and dance beats. The founders have an…continue reading →