Local Music Roundup: November 2020

From Americana ballads to glam-rock goodness and sludgy shoegaze jams, locals had something for everyone this past November. Scroll down the list and pick your favorites and throw them in your shopping cart because it’s Bandcamp Friday! The platform will be waiving their share, meaning that 100% of your purchase goes straight to the artist. Take a look at a couple of worthy candidates below.

Golden Ones – Nowhere Fast

Tulsa rockers Golden Ones released their debut LP Nowhere Fast via local nonprofit label Horton Records.  The record is bursting with unadulterated energy (and occasionally fury) with churning guitar, powerful vocals, and groovy baselines blanketed in dazzling glam-rock tendencies. If you love Tulsa and old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll, Golden Ones have your back.

John Calvin Abney – Familiar Ground

John Calvin Abney found himself crafting country-tinged Americana songs in his hometown of Tulsa after the spring tour with John Moreland was canceled. The result? an introspective album that explores the new normal introduced to us in the spring of 2020.

cursetheknife – Thank You For Being Here Pt. I

Heavy OKC shoegazers cursetheknife released their debut EP Thank You For Being Here Pt Ion November 13th. The EP draws from several of the band’s influences: Hum, Nothing, Duster, My Bloody Valentine, Codeine, and Red House Painters for a layered sound that’s undeniably heavy, melodic, and gazey.

CLIFFDIVER – Gas City 

Soon after announcing the addition of Bri (Nightingale) as co-singer, CLIFFDIVER released “Gas City”, an uplifting emo anthem championing the importance of supporting your friends. The inclusion of Bri’s soaring vocals and some sultry saxophone make this new single nothing short of perfection.

Lonemoon – Flower

OKC’s Lonemoon dropped new single “Flower”, a lo-fi banger with impeccable flow. Just press play and be transported.

The Beaten Daylights – “Yeti Girl” b/w “Ghosts”

Tulsa band The Beaten Daylights have brought another much-needed dose of their one of a kind jangly, casual punk rock. Just try not to head-bang. I dare you.