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Press Play: Mates of state

       Kori Gardener & Jason Hammel are the masterminds behind the pop duo ‘Mates of State.’ The two have been on a music journey since 1997. They began in Larence, Kansas. Through the years the two have worked hard to create music to fit their lifestyle, and listeners around the world.   ‘You’re going to Make it’ is a self produced EP that just hit airwaves in mid June. Tracks are majorly sharp with meaningful lyrics. For nearly two decades the duo have been in a relationship and this can be heard through…continue reading →

Press Play: Yukon Blonde

Indie rock group Yukon Blonde is looking to make an impact on college music radio in the coming weeks with the release of their third full length album, On Blond. Working out of Vancouver, Canada, the group consists of Jeff Innes, Brandon Scott, Graham Jones and James Younger. Their confidence is currently at an all time high. Recently, the band was nominated for a Juno Award, which is the Canadian equivalent to our Grammy’s, for Breakthrough Group of the Year for their work on their 2013 album, Tiger Talk.  On Blonde is a…continue reading →

Music Director’s Top Albums of the (half) Year

American Wrestlers - American Wrestlers A Place To Bury Strangers - Transfixiation Banditos - Banditos Belle and Sebastian - Girls In Peacetime Want to Dance The Bright Light Social Hour - Space is Still the Place Buxton - Half a Native Corners - Maxed Out on Distractions Current Swell - Ulysses Diamond Rugs - Cosmetics The Dodos - Individ Drug Cabin - Yard Work/Wiggle RoomDu Blonde - Welcome Back To Milk Go Betty Go - Reboot Guster - Evermotion JD McPherson - Let The Good Times Roll Kuroma - Kuromarama of Montreal -…continue reading →

Press Play: John Moreland

  Oklahoma folk singer John Moreland, is back with a rollercoaster of emotion. This is his 3rd album release 'High on Tulsa Heat' that’s hitting the airwaves all around the world. The native Tulsan has fine-tuned his baritone voice and lingers in listener’s ears. Moreland’s voice is full of wisdom, mixing touches from his home and life experiences into each track, this time around.   In 2013 Moreland released his album, 'In the Throes' a heavyhearted album that he wrote based on his love for punk and hard-core groups. The album explored a dark…continue reading →

Rescheduled for June 16th!

The rains cancelled the West Bend Block Party on the Greens in Claremore for May but everything is up and running for this month's event, scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th. The featured bands include "Panhandle" and "FM Pilots" with everything kicking off at 6pm at the Claremore Expo Center. Bring the entire family for an evening of great local entertainment, vendors, games and LOTS OF FOOD TRUCKS! The West Bend Block Party on the Greens is sponsored by RSU Radio, Musicians' Haven, www.moreclaremore.com, the Claremore Expo Center and Midtown Rentals. 'continue reading →

Press Play: Holychild

In early 2014, Holychild released their debut EP, Mindspeak, leaving college music radio stations across the nation salivating at what was to come from the talented indie pop duo. This week, the Los Angeles based musicians have fed those appetites with the release of their first full length album, The Shape of Brat Pop To Come.  Brat pop is a sub genre of pop that the two members of Holychild have coined and are beginning to define with their music. Loud and coarse, yet catchy due to clever lyrics and beats, brat pop…continue reading →

Catch a Fire:The Legacy of Bob Marley

Catch a Fire: The Legacy of Bob Marley opens Friday, June 5th at the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa. The exhibit includes 30 photos of Marley taken in the studio, onstage and even some from his personal life. All the pictures were taken by Neville Garrick, Marley’s art director, Dennis Morris, Adrian Boot, and Dave Corio. There will also be interactive features like a remix board of “Exodus”, and a drum kit to learn how to keep a reggae beat. There will also be 2 audio kiosks with 8 classic songs, video interviews…continue reading →