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A Blue Whale of a Time

The Blue Whale Comedy Festival is coming June 13th. This event features a three-day, multi-venue comedy festival held in Tulsa. A performance of One Man Star Wars at the Tulsa PAC starts things off that Friday night. The Comedy Parlor is hosting a list of top comedic performers, like Jonathan Gabrus, Johnny Pemberton, and Tulsa’s own Josh Fadem, later on. The fun continues on Saturday with performances by Judah Friedlander and other national and regional acts in the Williams Theater and Upright Citizens Brigade in the Doenges Theater. On Sunday, the Guthrie Green…continue reading →

Rocklahoma is Back

Rocklahoma is back Friday the 23rd through Sunday the 25th in Pryor. This years festival features more than 50 acts on 3 different stages. Among big name artists like Lacuna Coil and Black Label Society local bands like The Bourgeois and David Castro will be rocking out all weekend. Passes and one day tickets are available. Check out rocklahoma.comfor more details.continue reading →

Press Play: Chromeo

Chromeo first hit the music scene in 2004 with their debut album called She’s In Control. Now, a decade later, David Macklovitch and Patrick Gemayel are back again with their fourth album, White Women, and it does not disappoint. The smooth rhythms and electronic dance vibes could possibly put this successful underground duo right into the mainstream spotlight. One thing is for sure about this release; it will have you moving from start to finish. There are soul, funk, dance, electronic, pop, alternative, and RnB sounds all over this album. While that may…continue reading →

Press Play: Asher Roth

Most know Asher Roth for his single “I Love College” which was released back in 2008. While that song put the rapper on the map, his newest album release called RetroHash shows the growth of an artist. There are still the carefree lyrics that many have come to love from the rapper but he also dives deeper into human emotion and real life situations. The music features catchy hooks that will be stuck in your head for days and the verses are dynamic as ever. Songs like “Fast Life” and “Be Right” are…continue reading →

Press Play: Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn needs no introduction. His work with the animated band, Gorillaz, has solidified him as one of the greats in the world of alternative music. The ability to combine influences of real world situations and the abstract set him apart from the typical songwriter. His conceptual ideas and themes can take the listener to a place that’s familiar and foreign all in the same song. To no surprise, his first solo album Everyday Robots is a journey all its own. Sonically, the album has the vintage vibes of what people have come…continue reading →

Press Play: Night Terrors Of 1927

Jarod Gorbell and Blake Sennett are the duo that make up Night Terrors of 1927. Their sound has been described as dark cathartic synth pop and boasts extremely catchy hooks. This formula is exemplified on their track called “Dust and Bones” from their EP Guilty Pleas. The band is from Los Angeles and is currently touring all over the United States. The band has also released two music videos to accompany their EP. The videos are a true visual experience that captivate the listener and bring them closer to the music. Both Gorbell…continue reading →

Wakarusa Music Festival

RSU Radio is giving away a ton of swag to celebrate the Wakarusa Music Festival. It’s not just cool merchandise though, we’re also giving away a weekend for four at Wakarusa! We’ll be rewarding at least ONE lucky listener a week with a Wakarusa prize pack starting on May 9. These prize packs include Wakarusa merchandise such as sunglasses, matchbooks, and koozies. If you win one of these packs, then you’re entered to win the grand prize to be drawn on May 30. The WAKARUSA GRAND PRIZE PACK includes merchandise such as a…continue reading →

Big Thing Day 2014

Kick back and relax next Wednesday as the Campus Activities Team provides fun for everyone! Sometimes you just need to act like a kid again, which is exactly why there will be giant inflatable toys at this year’s Big Thing Day. There will also be free food, prizes and more from 11-3pm on Wednesday, April 23rd. But you’ll want to be there early, because the first 300 students will receive Spring Fling T-Shirts! And of course RSU Radio will be there, playing the best in true alternative music. The Student Broadcasting Association will…continue reading →

Press Play: Young & Sick

Young and Sick is bringing art and music back together. Dutch artist Nick Van Hofwegen is the mastermind behind the project as a whole including all of the artwork. After releasing a few singles Young and Sick is now back with an incredible self-titled album. The smooth harmonies and vocals will catch your attention from the very beginning. The instrumentals have elements of electronic, indie RnB and pop noir creating a combination that is unique just like the artwork. Hofwegen has done art work for many well-known acts such as Maroon 5, Foster…continue reading →