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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 →

Top Ten – April 18, 2014

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. LoveLife 2. Junior Prom 3. Blondfire 4. Broods 5. Thumpers 6. Phantogram 7. Aloe Blacc 8. Dan Croll 9. We Are Scientists 10. Ghost Beachcontinue 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 →

Top Ten – April 11, 2014

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. Broods 2. LoveLife 3. Blondfire 4. Phantogram 5. Thumpers 6. Dan Croll 7. Aloe Blacc 8. Young the Giant 9. Ron Pope 10. Taylor Matthewscontinue reading →

Press Play: Grieves

American hip-hop artist Benjamin Laub isn’t your typical rapper. In fact, don’t call him Benjamin, call him Grieves. Grieves has been on the hip-hop scene since 2007 and has been making moves ever since. His newest release is called Winter and The Wolves and his rhymes can be both cold and vicious. However, Grieves’ lyrical skills can also dive deeper into human emotion. His passion is poured out all over this new album. Songs like “Shreds” exemplify Grieves ability to rhyme with emotion and heart while still maintaining a fun and gritty flow.…continue reading →

RSU Theatre presents “dark comedy”

The Rogers State University Theatre Program will be presenting Stephen Karam's "Speech & Debate" April 10-12 and April 17-19 at the Will Rogers Auditorium on the Claremore campus. The story centers on three teenage misfits in Salem, Ore., who are linked by a sex scandal that rocks their town. When one of them sets out to expose the truth, secrets become currency, the stakes get higher and the trio's connection grows deeper in this searching, fiercely funny dark comedy with music. The New York Times has said "that topical plot is almost window…continue reading →

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” is coming to RSU!

That’s right…on Saturday, April 26th, at 8pm; a public screening of the movie will be shown outdoors on the lawn of RSU’s Will Rogers Auditorium on the Claremore campus. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and whatever else you need to be comfortable outside. Popcorn, beverages and glowsticks will be available for purchase. A smash hit in 1981, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" launched the Indiana Jones franchise and cemented Harrison Ford's status as a super star. The movie became the year's top-grossing film and remains one of the highest-grossing films ever made. It…continue reading →