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Seattle natives Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight make up the vibrant electronic group called Odesza. The duo has just released their brand new album titled In Return and it is no sophomore slump. If you are a fan of electronic music then you will love this new release. Odesza incorporates features all over the album and it works perfectly. Songs like “All We Need” features Shy Girls and is a […]

Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher played their first gig in 2013. The next year they were supporting the Arctic Monkeys and they have been on the rise ever since. Kerr is the lead singer and plays the bass guitar while Thatcher handles the drums. Their riffs are upbeat and heavy that will have even the casual listener bobbing their head. The single Little Monster is a perfect exemplification of their […]

If you’re looking for a full-on rock’n roll band with sing-along anthems, then The Arkells are the band for you. Their newest album is called “High Noon” and showcases the band in a way that they haven’t been seen before. Sonically, this album travels everywhere. It has that tinge of classic power rock riffs with danceable synth hooks. The chorus department isn’t lacking either. They are as catchy as they […]

Jillian Banks is from Los Angeles, California and boasts an unconventional sound of mixed genres. Her sound ranges from RnB to electronic with a splash of trip hop. Banks, as she is most commonly known, got her start when she was 15 years old writing songs and teaching herself how to play the piano. Her voice is strong and even though her music sounds dark, she counteracts that with smooth […]

Amy Winehouse Immortalized With New Comic Book The late Amy Winehouse is being immortalized... in the form of a comic book. Bluewater Productions has designed a tribute series edition featuring Amy and her struggle with alcohol addiction. “The Tribute line of comic books tells the stories of people that have made a significant difference in the world while they were with us," says Bluewater publisher, Darren G. Davis. “It is […]

What does “Weird Al” Yankovic and Jason Mraz have in common? Both artists, in their own right, are hoping that their recent albums will make it to #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Industry forecasters project Mraz's "Yes!" and Yankovic's "Mandatory Fun", both released on July 15th, will sell around 70,000 to 75,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, July 20. Mraz has previously topped out […]

The countdown has begun for this year's Center of the Universe 2014! Listen for RSU Radio's great Center of the Universe tickets and gift pack giveaways leading up to the event beginning July 25th in the Brady Arts District. Promoters say this year's event is going to be even bigger than last year' with over 100 bands scheduled to play versus last year's 71 bands. Music lovers will have a […]

Collaborations in hip hop happen frequently and are often a product of management decisions that produce a mediocre sound. However, the new collaboration between ¡Mayday! and Murs, titled ¡Mursday!, has the potential to convert new listeners to the genre. In addition, the spirit of this release could rekindle the love for hip hop that veteran listeners had from the beginning. ¡Mayday! is on the rise to be one of the […]

Glass Towers are an indie rock band straight out of Australia, but are making a name for themselves here in the states. Their music has been described as sun-drenched indie rock with a hint of darkness and weight. Their debut album is called Halcyon Days and is guitar heavy with catchy choruses and an upbeat style. The lyrics however, are not all fun and games. There is a definite edge […]