Press Play: Other Lives

Indie alternative rock group, Other Lives, are taking college music radio by storm with the release of their latest album, Rituals. Their third record made its debut towards the top of the college music charts and continues to rise each week.  They are a group that all Oklahoma music fans should know for reasons beyond their worldly recognized talents. While they currently operate out of the musically rich city of Portland, Oregon, their origins are that of central Oklahoma. The three piece, which consists of Jesse Tabish, Jonathon Mooney and Josh Onstott, formed…continue reading →

RSU Athletics Update

RSU baseball players, Andrew Vanisi and Blake Gipson, continue to rack up post-season honors. Vansisi was named Heartland Conference Newcomer of the Year, and was also named to the All-Conference first team as an outfielder. Vanisi led the Heartland conference in home runs with 12, and finished with a strong .373 batting average. Gipson earned second team All- Conference honors as a designated hitter after he hit for a .359 batting average in 36 starts. The Tulsa native also recorded a 12-game hit streak to finish off his career at Rogers State.The RSU…continue reading →

Rave On!

Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience will be at the Robinson Performing Arts Center in Claremore on May 16th.  Featuring America’s #1 Buddy Holly interpreter, Billy McGuigan, and the Rave On Band they bring new life to the music of Buddy Holly in this high energy tribute to the rock n’ roll legend. Billy McGuigan has received national attention for his portrayal of Buddy Holly. Captivating audiences and catching the eye of writers and producers with his energy, sincerity, and talent. He has appeared in over 400 performances of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story…continue reading →

Press Play: Ben Khan

British musician Ben Khan made quite the splash in May of 2014 with the release of his first EP, 1992. On May 11th, 2015, he looks to again make waves when his newest EP, 1000, becomes available to the public.  Artistically, Khan is extremely eclectic. The 22 year old infuses several musical genres such as electronic rock, synth-pop, rhythm and blues, funk, and even a touch of hip hop, in the creation of his latest album. It may sound like this is a musical overload, but the combination definitely works. The record comes…continue reading →

Top Ten Countdown 5-8

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.Mikal Cronin2.Drug Cabin3.Other Lives4.Passion Pit5.Bop English6.Alabama Shakes7.Waxahatchee8.Toro Y Moi9.Filligar10.Death Cab for CutieA shout out to: YellowcardA shout out to: The Downtown Fiction continue reading →

Top Ten Countdown

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. Bop English2.Drug Cabin3.Courtney Barnett4.Turbo Fruits5.American Wrestlers6.Mikal Cronin7.Mini Mansions8.Toro Y Moi9.Death Cab for Cutie10.Passion PitAn honorable mention goes out to: Calexico A shout out to: Lindsay Cardinale.continue reading →

Sound & Color

The long anticipated wait is over. The sophomore album debuted from the Alabama Shakes earlier this week with twelve fresh tracks. “Sound & Color” can stand alone with having soul and spirit. Each track from the album explores a new groove the group has never shown before. The Shakes debuted in 2012 with album “Boys & Girls” which earned the group three Grammy nominations including one for “Best New Artist.” Their first album sold over 700,000 copies. Artists Brittney Howard, Heath Fogg, Zac Cockrell and Steve Johnson are making their way up the…continue reading →

Entertainment News: Warrior Dash

 Moore’s Flying M Ranch in Inola will be hosting the Warrior Dash Saturday, May 2nd. This is an obstacle course that anyone can start and everyone can finish; no matter if you’re a veteran athlete or just a beginner. This course boasts 12 world class obstacles like Goliath and Great Warrior Wall, wading across wooded lakes, and trekking through muddy back roads as you race around to the finish line. Finishers will be rewarded with a medal that doubles as a bottle opener, a t-shirt, and fuzzy Warrior helmet. There will also be…continue reading →

RSU Radio’s Top 10 for 4/24

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. Drug Cabin 2.Courtney Barnett 3.Chastity Belt 4.San Cisco 5.Mini Mansions 6.Monotropo 7.Turbo Fruits 8.Matt & Kim 9.Kuroma 10.Death Cab for Cutie An honorable mention goes out to: Waxahatchee. An artist to be on the lookout for is: Alabama Shakes. continue reading →

“It’s all that Jazz” coming to RSU!

“A night at the Movies” or so it will sound like on Monday, April 27th when the RSU Jazz Ensemble and Concert band perform songs from both classic and contemporary shows. Themes from newer hits such as “The Incredibles”, “Captain America”, “Star Wars” as well as older favorites including “Patton”, the “Children of Sanchez” and “Brigadoon” will be performed.  The concert will begin at 7:30 in the Will Rogers Auditorium with canned food begin collected to benefit the RSU “Food for Thought” food pantry.  continue reading →