New music is constantly on our minds here at RSU Radio. Here is a brief summary of what we're looking forward to, and what has been coming out of our speakers lately. UPCOMING RELEASES Modest Mouse - Strangers to Ourselves One of college radio's biggest bands releasing their first albums in 8 years is a pretty big deal to us. The band has released the new song "The Ground […]
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Hey! Here are your top ten favorite artists featured on The Top Ten Countdown this week! Tune in every Friday at noon to hear your favorites on your only choice for true alternative music! 1. Guster2.JD McPherson3. Hanni El Khatib4.Buxton5. Corners6. Saskwatch7. Dank8. The Ting Tings9. Dolly Spartans10. Toy Guitar
Natives of Houston, Texas, indie rock group Buxton is set to release their third studio album on March 3rd. For this one, Half a Native, they packed their bags and went west to record in Los Angeles. The group is led by singer/songwriter Sergio Trevino who sums up the band best when he says, “we take from a lot of genres and present it in a way that I think […]
Brooklyn's indie-electro-loop-rockers Ratatat have announced a U.S. tour, which includes an Oklahoma stop. The outing begins in Tulsa on April 4 and work it's way to Coachella in California, Primavera in Spain, and Governor's Ball in New York City. The Brady Theater will host the tour's local stop. Information from Ratatat calls the venue "Club Brady", but The Brady Theater has confirmed the show via its website. The duo's […]
Let the Good Times Roll, J.D. McPherson’s most recent album, is quite appropriately titled. Set to be released on February 10th, the record has an extremely diverse sound. It ranges from true rock and roll, to rhythm and blues, to what McPherson is well known for, that rockabilly sound of the 1950s. The influences of his favorites artists like Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Led Zeppelin are easily evident. Making […]
Indie rock legends, Sleater-Kinney make a triumphant return to the alternative rock scene with their new album, No Cities To Love. The all female band consists of Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein, who play the guitar and sing, along with Janet Weiss on the drums. Many will recognize Brownsein from the hit television comedy, Portlandia, that she not only starred in from 2011-2015, but also co-created with Saturday Night Live […]
Hey! Here are your top ten favorite artists featured on The Top Ten Countdown this week! Tune in every Friday at noon to hear your favorites on your only choice for true alternative music! 1. Springtime Carnivore2. Native America3. Guster4. Dorothy5. Cold War Kids6. Shadow of Whales7. Elliphant8. Mystery Skulls9. Deep Diver10. Ok Go
Festival season continues to look better and better. While California music giant Coachella announced headliners this week, and Bonnaroo's headliners are being announced soon, some of the most exciting news to us at RSU Radio is local festival announcements. The mega-fests may be out of reach for most, there is plenty of opportunity to see live local and regional bands all at the same place this summer. Easter Island Festival […]
The debut album of Springtime Carnivore is mainly a solo endeavor by Greta Morgan. The talented Morgan sings her vocals and plays a slew of instruments on the self-titled record ranging from guitar and keyboard, to the organ and drums. Residing in Los Angeles, California, she honed her skills while working with her previous bands The Hush Sound and Gold Motel, with whom she found mild success. For the Springtime […]
