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Tip Toasty Returns!!! Riot Radio is reborn online with host Tip Toasty bringing you the best in unsigned and unknown punk rock bands.continue reading →

Most people know Shaun White as an Olympic gold medalist snowboarder and record holder for the X-Games. His snowboarding and skateboarding skills put him on the map and even earned him the nickname, “The Flying Tomato”. However, this past summer Shaun White and his band, Bad Things, signed to Warner Bros. Records. White plays lead guitar for the group, which also includes bassist and former Augustana member, Jared Palomar. They released their self-titled debut album on January 21, 2014. Bad Things has been categorized as a synthrock band. They caught a big break…continue reading →

It’s back to the studio for the "Foo Fighters” as they get ready to record their 8th album. To date, they haven’t said much about the type of album it’s going to be. Guitarist and songwriter Dave Grohl says they’re going to do something different that no one really knows about and he hope this new concept is going to take people by surprise. Grohl has hinted in previous interviews that the band is recording in a way that "no one's ever done before." Rumors that the group will hit 12 legendary studios…continue reading →

Ron Pope could be considered a musical renaissance man. He writes, composes, records, produces, manages, and has ignited his own career. He has released ten albums and countless singles. After all of that, he feels that his latest album called “Calling Off The Dogs” is his strongest release yet. The album follows a story of two people’s relationship from start to finish. Each song is a defining moment in the relationship, for example, “Lick My Wounds” is from the moment that they first see each other. The album continues all the way through…continue reading →

Reese Donohue and Christopher Prudhomme are the duo that makes up Painted Palms. The two cousins grew up together in Lafayette, Louisiana but Donohue eventually moved to San Francisco .This forced the pair to start sending song ideas back and forth via email. Donohue would send a short looping beat and Prudhomme would reply with a vocal melody. This method spawned their first release called Canopy. They now both live in San Francisco but they continue to create music like they are miles apart. They write and record each individual piece of the…continue reading →

As we welcome in the New Year, get your iPhone, desk calendars, Outlook web calendar or day planner….whatever you use, to plan ahead for some great outdoor festivals and concerts in 2014 in Oklahoma. Sanders and Lake Murray Resort Bluegrass Festival February February 21st snd 22nd Ardmore, OK http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.18223 Norman Music Festival April 24th – 26th Norman, OK http://fs.23.formsite.com/nmfopencall/nmf7/index.html 2014 Festival of the Arts April 22nd - 27th Oklahoma City, OK http://www. artscouncil.com/performing-arts Tulsa International Mayfest May 15th – 18th Tulsa, OK http://www.tulsamayfest.org/2014-performing-artist application Backwoods Bash Memorial Day weekend May 23rd – 26th…continue reading →

Musicologist, professor, and RSU Radio host Dr. Hugh Foley makes his Sundance debut in the feature film "This May be the Last Time". The documentary explores the disappearance of director Sterlin Harjo's father in the 1960s and the music the creek Indians used to express their grief. Foley, a professor of Native American studies and Oklahoma music historian, says that this music may be the earliest example of a truly American genre. Foley will travel to the 2014 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah this January to view the film. The feature…continue reading →

Music videos; by this time everyone knows what they are. An artist takes their most popular songs and creates videos to visualize the story. It’s a great concept and one that MTV made wildly popular in the 1980s. Now MTV may only play shows about Teen Pregnancy, but music videos are still around and artists are finding new and creative ways to make them and to get their fans involved. That’s what local band, The Fabulous Minx, is doing for their song “At The Sock Hop.” The Fabulous Minx, is a 2 man…continue reading →

George Takei, best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in the Star Trek franchise will be in Star Trek franchise will be in Oklahoma City this weekend for the OKC Philharmonic's Pop series concert. Takei will narrate the "Sci-Fi Spectacular" show that will feature music from popular science fiction soundtracks. Takei's presence will work to enhance the music performed as well as present a draw to the public. The show will be held Friday and Saturday night at the OKC Civic Center Music Hall. More information is available here.continue reading →

'Beatles Reimagined', a new album to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Beatles hits from 1963-64 will be released this week featuring Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeroes as well a collection of up-and-coming artists. What makes this collection unique and interesting is not only hearing new artists perform Beatles classics, but hearing brand new interpretations of songs such as "I Wanna Be Your Man", "All My Loving", and more. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes perform a fun, early-rockabilly style version of "I Saw Her Standing There." Check it out here!continue reading →