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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 →

Congratulations to Whitney S. from Owasso for receiving the 4-day VIP passes to this year's Wakarusa in Ozark, Arkansas. In addition to the tickets, she received a parking pass and other cool "Wakarusa" memoribilia. In its 11th year, Wakarusa has grown not only in non-stop entertainment but also in its many activities... such as camping out among the stars, intertwining music with art, waterfall hikes and much more! Hidden deep within Mulberry Mountain, Wakarusa will feature six stages... 150 Acts....and over 200 sets of music from artists heard on Real College Radio like…continue reading →

Coldplay has already solidified themselves as one of the top alternative bands of this era. However, their newest release, which is titled Ghost Stories, shows the band in a way we haven’t seen before. The new album is more subtle and stripped down compared to previous efforts. A great example of this element is the song "Magic". This allows lead singer Chris Martin to show off his rich vocals. The album includes elements of EDM and major synth lines which are relatively new to the band. It’s a thoughtful, emotional, and deep album…continue reading →

The Black Keys are back with a brand new album. Turn Blue, which was released May 12th, is the third top 10 album for the duo on the Billboard 200 chart. In fact, Turn Blue beat out the new Michael Jackson record for number one. There is something for old and new fans to love on this album. The Black Keys keep their signature style but experiment sonically throughout the record which makes for a unique and familiar sound. The record is mid tempo, moody, catchy, and soulful at times. The duo recently…continue reading →