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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 a way for us to honor these people who have made a difference in the world.” Writer Michael L. Frizell talks about the…continue reading →

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 at No. 2 with his previous album, 2012's "Love Is a Four Letter Word." In total, he's collected three top 10 sets. As…continue reading →

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 chance to purchase individual artists and groups' memorabilia as well as sampling some of the best food trucks around. The Friday night gates…continue reading →

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 most exciting hip hop bands to watch and the proven skills from rapper Murs are the perfect concoction for success. Sonically, this album…continue reading →

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 to the content and most of the album deals with the universal problems faced by youths growing into young adults. This could be…continue reading →

The First Black Music Month Celebration at the Muskogee Civic Center will be held Saturday beginning at 7:00 pm in Muskogee. To commemorate the 35th anniversary of Black Music Month, New Orleans born and Tulsa raised, jazz saxophonist and Oklahoma Hall of Famer, Eldredge Jackson will perform along with Oklahoma native Starr Fisher. Beginning her career at the age of 15, Fisher has graced the stage with artists such as Count Basie, the O'Jays, Tower of Power, Vince Gill and the late Wayman Tisdale. The concert begins at 8pm and is free to…continue reading →

There are some things that YouTube just cannot do justice to. Capturing the intensity and emotion of a live Avett Brothers’ show is one of them. This past Saturday they rocked the Cox Business Center in Downtown Tulsa. Langhorne Slim and the Law, the Pennsylvania based opening band, was more than enough reason to arrive early. To set the stage, Seth Avett and Langhorne himself, Sean Scolnick, walked out to a spotlight with nothing but two voices and an acoustic guitar to perform Be Set Free. It was a fitting open to a…continue reading →

“I had no idea that people didn’t play their own music…” (Dick Clark). So who did play all those classic hits? The multi-award winning film The Wrecking Crew details the careers of some of the best musicians that you’ve heard, but probably never heard of. This group of world-renowned, but still relatively unknown artists was responsible for the greatest popular recordings of the 20th century. Glen Campbell, Cher, Dick Clark, members from the Beach Boys and more detail one of the record industry’s best kept secrets in this full-length documentary. The film was…continue reading →

The Flavr Blue is an up and coming group that boasts soaring synths, chill vocals, and an overall pop style that separates them from the rest. Their newest release is called Bright Vices and it is sure to have you nodding your head from start to finish. Songs such as, "We Can Go Blind" and "In My Dream" are featured on their YouTube page and add to the listening experience of this unique release. The group consists of Hollis Wong-Wear, Parker Joe, and Lace Cadence. They met in the rap scene in Seattle,…continue reading →

The Red Dirt Rangers, along with hundreds of other supporters, have released a new single and music video in hopes of raising awareness and funding for health care needs in Oklahoma. It’s a collaboration of more of more than 50 musicians along with legendary product Steve Ripley and film director Sterlin Harjo. “As independent musicians, it has been difficult finding affordable healthcare options, and for the first time, we’ve been able to obtain health insurance for our families and ourselves. We think this song will raise awareness to fellow Oklahomans that there are…continue reading →