Month: August 2011

For days, riots and fires have been taking place in the UK with one delivering a huge hit to the Indy music world. A Sony distribution warehouse in Enfield was burned to the ground on August 9th. The building, according to Irish news outlet theJournal.ie, held the entire inventory for PIAS UK, a distributing hub for more than 150 labels, many of which have suffered severe setbacks. Some of these labels included Sub Pop, Drive Thru Records, Rough Trade, Domino, and Fatcat Records. One band affected was the Arctic Monkeys. Their upcoming single…continue reading →

The Del Toros, a rock band with roots at Rogers State University, are taking an innovative approach to music. It’s no surprise that they have a large fan base when promoting the band, playing shows, and now producing their new album. With the help of social media… fans are supporting artists like the Del Toro’s through websites such as Kickstarter. The Kickstarter website allows people to fund different projects, like the Del Toro’s newest album, “Young Blood Rising.” David Rumsey, founding member of the Del Toros, is humbled that so many fans would…continue reading →

In recent years metal fans have enjoyed a revitalization of the Tulsa metal scene, particularly in Death metal. One contributing band is Submerged In Dirt. Their latest album, ‘In The Grip Of The Machine’, represents both their musical ability and the scene they all grew up in. While some people claim Tulsa metal is dead, Royce Miller, drummer for SID, disagrees. “A music scene is only as dead or alive as people believe it is.” He went on to say, “We have so many bands to be proud of. Oklahoma's metal bands are…continue reading →

Jake Marlin isn’t your average musician. He’s performed his music all over the world, but he’s more than just a country singer; he’s a Sergeant in the United States Army. Marlin grew up in Pryor, Oklahoma, singing classic country songs with his father and uncles, and has since gone on to perform as far away as Afghanistan while serving in the Army. Inspired by acts such as Garth Brooks, Marlin tries to put on an electric performance every time he’s on the stage, whether in front of an audience of ten or ten-thousand.…continue reading →

Rain or shine… it’s time for the 92nd annual Ottawa County Fair at the Miami fairgrounds. The family friendly event runs the 13th through the 20th with livestock shows throughout the week and a premium sale on Saturday night. According to Jeff Reynolds, Ottawa County Fair Board President, “we have the best premium sale auction in Northeast Oklahoma. Last year, the entire sale brought in roughly $93,000. Our shows are really competitive for that reason.” Livestock shows aren’t the only events the fair has to offer. Ottawa Amusement sets up their carnival that…continue reading →

The cult-classic MTV cartoon “Beavis and Butt-head” has officially announced its return to television. Creator Mike Judge recently announced that the show will return to MTV in October with a new, “youtube savvy.” Rumors surfaced in March about a reboot of the iconic 90’s cartoon, but little had been seen, until now. While at the July 2011 Comic-Con, Judge provided a 5 minute clip of the newly revamped show, which is now posted on MTV’s website. The generation defining cartoon will keep to its original roots while also trying out new material. While…continue reading →

Brother Rabbit, a band with close ties to RSU, has geared up for their first full-length album with plans to set a release date soon. This five-piece indie rock and folk band showcased their fresh, yet slightly psychedelic sound at this year’s Free Tulsa music festival. The move to a more euphoric tone follows the addition of a new drummer Caleb Demarais. Find out more about Brother Rabbit on Facebook.continue reading →

“Motive for Movement” a band that roots first began at Rogers State University has been receiving a lot of good press lately. The band was recently nominated for the 2011 Absolute Best of Tulsa (ABOT) Indie-Rock “Artist of the Year” award. “We feel honored to stand out enough to get the local scene’s recognition” notes Guitarist Tobie Munroe who also felt all the bands were deserving of the award. The band is returning to the studio…..with plans for a different sound from their previous full length “Our Concrete Neighbors”. According to Bass Player…continue reading →