Local Music Roundup October 2023
Roundup of the local releases from the month of October.
Music News
News relating to the music world
Born Without Bones In Review
Born Without Bones hit the road in honor of debut album 'Baby' turning ten.
Everything You Need to Know About The New, Final Beatles Song
40+ years in the making but released this month, Jace dissects "Now and Then".
Local Music Roundup September 2023
Roundup of new releases by Oklahoma bands from the month of September.
A Moment With Modeling
Jace sat down with the Arkansas band to discuss their debut record, a new tour, and the influence of moving images.
‘Strange Disciple’ and the Juxtaposition of Sound and Meaning
Nation of Language beckons us into a realm of restless obsession with their third full album and synth-pop work of art ‘Strange Disciple.’
Review: Andrew Cushin Finds His Time With Debut Album
The British indie artist released 'Waiting For The Rain,' receiving rave reviews across the board.
A Weekend At FORMAT
RSU Radio had the wonderful opportunity to spend the weekend at FORMAT Festival—an amalgamation of creativity that united over eighty live music acts and two dozen visual, performance, and institutional artists from diverse corners of the globe. Bentonville warmly embraced FORMAT Festival 2023, an annual celebration of art, technology, and music, despite the challenging weather. The vibrant venue for this event, The Momentary, offered a diverse range of musical performances, food choices, vendors, and additional attractions. We enjoyed a diverse array of performances by artists such as the legendary Alanis Morrissette, Modest Mouse,…continue reading →
The Warmth of a Home Found Within Alice Phoebe Lou’s ‘Shelter’
Lou’s dreamy fifth album, ‘Shelter’, redefines home as she looks inward through a lens of self-acceptance.
Review: Olivia Rodrigo Can’t Hear Her Thoughts
I've always liked Olivia Rodrigo. I find her to be one of the rare pop-culture obsessions that can easily stick around longer than their Twitter-appointed due date. The chart-smashing 2021 release, SOUR, is simply a great pop album. Rodrigo shines in lyrical prowess, vocal performances, and creativity, but as most creatives will tell you, the hardest part is coming back for round two. GUTS, the follow-up, was only announced in late June. Audiences were immediately thrown off by the purple album cover, which bore a striking resemblance to that of SOUR. The lead…continue reading →