Author: Tip Crowley

Oklahoma’s free music institution, Norman Music Festival, has announced their first round of headliners for 2016. The initial lineup includes the indie rockers Cloud Nothings, garage punk band Nobunny, synthpop band Small Black, hip hop artist Open Mike Eagle, and the OKC rock scene mainstays Traindodge. Norman Music Festival 9 will take place April 21, 22, and 23 across clubs and outdoor stages in downtown Norman, Oklahoma. The free music festival is in its ninth year, and has exploded in popularity in recent events. A new feature of the festival this year is…continue reading →

Its Geoff and Tip here, again. We are back from New York City safely with lots of stories to tell and new bands to listen to. The last five days have been an exciting experience for both of us. Geoff made his first trip to NYC and the CMJ Music Marathon. This was Tip’s second trip to the conference, but first attendance in nearly 7 years. Some of the highlights of the week include seeing two performances the London band, Shopping. They played the first and last shows we saw this weekend, and…continue reading →

The following is an editorial article written by Station Manager, Tip Crowley. Tip served as student Music Director from 2005 to 2010, and he was the first Music Director to go to CMJ on behalf of RSU. The CMJ Music Marathon is a spectacle that most music fans would jump at the chance to attend. The festival includes are hundreds of bands, industry professional panels, and, it happens in venues and other locations scattered across New York City.  CMJ is about having fun, but it is about so much more than that to…continue reading →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their nominees for the 2016 induction: Chicago Cheap Trick Deep Purple The Cars Chaka Khan Chic The JB's Janet Jackson Los Lobos Steve Miller N.W.A. Nine Inch Nails The Smiths The Spinners Yes To be nominated, artists must have released their first single before 1991. Fans can have a say in who is nominated by voting for their five selections at the museum’s website. The five fan selections will be calculated alongside the industry representatives who will also be voting. Who do you think…continue reading →

The Flaming Lips are taking a look back with their upcoming box-set Heady Nugs 20 Years After Clouds Taste Metallic. The box-set is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the original release of Clouds Taste Metallic. The album stands as the band’s last rock driven album before taking a more experimental shift to their sound. The Oklahoma City group’s seventh album reaches the 20 year mark with some bonus content packaged with the original album. The three-disc set includes their 1994 EP Due To High Expectations The Flaming Lips Are Providing Needles…continue reading →

The West Bend Block Party for September is upon us. Join us for this free event Tuesday afternoon between 6 and 8 for music and plenty of food trucks. RSU Radio will be giving away bundles of CDs at our tent, so stop by, say hi, and get some free music to add to your personal library. This month’s event features folk singer Kalyn Fay and country artist Wesley Michael Hayes. Kalyn Fay is student at RSU who has been making a big name for herself by playing everywhere from intimate concerts to…continue reading →

RSU's Art on the HIll is back and expanded to three day.   This festival, September 18th through the 20th, will showcase high quality art work by established artists, rising talent and students from northeast Oklahoma. Tented venues will enable visitors to stroll through the various art exhibits, while experiencing live art demonstrations, music from guest musicians and live performances from the RSU Theatre program. RSU Radio will be a part of the festival on Friday from 10am to 2pm playing music!  Area schools will select works of art from their elementary, junior high and high…continue reading →

The Black Keys very own Dan Auerbach has expanded his musical expedition with new group The Arcs. This group released their debut album this September. Songs explore a variety of events in pop culture with a timeless feel. Auerbach has stepped away from the Black Keys for a brief time to focus on this soulful side project. Along with artists Richard Swift, Leon Michaels, Homer Steinweiss, Nick Movshon, Kenny Vaughn, and the women of Mariachi Flor De Toloache have been harmonized on fourteen new tracks. The ladies of Flor De Toloache can be…continue reading →

The Claremore Zebras take on the Pryor Tigers at home to start their 2015 6A high school football season. In the 2014 season the team went 2-8, but the varsity boys team are looking to enter this year with a focus on the future. Tune in to RSU Radio for full coverage, with commentators Bryant Ferguson and Josh Haley. The game can be heard on 91.3FM or live online at www.rsuradio.com. A full schedule can be found below. Click on "Claremore Zebra Football" under the Extras tab at rsuradio.com for a game recap and…continue reading →

Look for  RSU Radio to pop up across campus over the semester. In the meantime, check out some shots from our recent trips out of the broadcast booth.continue reading →