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Press Play: Arkells

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 come. Songs like Come to Light and 11:11 will get stuck in your head from the first time you hear it. A great…continue reading →

What’s better than good food & good music?

A Block Party at the Expo Center? YES and it’s all a part of www.moreclaremore.com, Musician’s Haven and RSU Radio’s plans to bring more local entertainment to Claremore. The “West Bend Block Party on the Green” kicks off on Tuesday, April 19th with 3 local groups The Post Hole Diggers at 6pm, The Belonging at 7pm and DocFell & Co. at 8pm. The Block Party will also feature a number of vendors and a variety of food truck parked and ready! Bring your chairs & blankets and enjoy a free outdoor party!Watch for…continue reading →

Press Play: BANKS

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 vocals. Banks feels music is a way to let out human emotions. That is exemplified in her newest singles “Begging for Thread” and…continue reading →

RSU Radio : 34 Years of Community and Culture

RSU Radio celebrates 34 years of Oklahoma heritage, local music and sports. Since 1980, the station has remained a source of community for Northeast Oklahoma. Programming reflecting the rich diversity of the region continues to thrive. Locally produced programs such as Cherokee Voices and Sounds, Cherokee Phoenix Radio and Native Air focus on culture and news in the Native American community of Northeast Oklahoma. Shows such as OK Connection feature interviews and performances from local and national talent with an emphasis on the Tulsa-Metro area. Daily programming features cutting edge music and at…continue reading →

Iconic Singer Amy Winehouse Turns Comic Book

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 →

Wierd Al or Jason Mraz?

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 →

RSU Radio & Center of the Universe 2014

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 →

Press Play: ¡Mayday! and Murs

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 →

Press Play: Glass Towers

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 →

Black Music Month in Muskogee

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 →