The best Local Man Ruins Everything music video is the one painted by the mind’s eye. Certainly, a talented visual artist could do wonders with the instrumental fusion band’s euphoric sounds, but that would encroach on the purity of Local Man. Even with no words, the music speaks for itself. Comprised of some of the […]
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“We did not ask for this room”
Have you ever wondered, “What if Steely Dan tried to make a My Chemical Romance album?” or, “What if Sufjan Stevens decided to really make a run for the pop charts?” or even, “What would ‘Moondance’ be like if Van Morrison made it right now and also wasn’t an insufferable anti-lockdown conspiracy nut?” Well, the […]
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Who’s on First
Thomas Who? raps better than you. Is it a bold claim? Yes, but it doubles as an even bolder dare. As a rising cornerstone of Oklahoma City hip-hop’s next decade, Thomas Who? has plenty of mindbending, dexterous verses in his catalog to substantiate his place on the leaderboard. However, when he boasts his catchphrase — […]
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Soundcheck: Jacobi Ryan – IKIA
The latest release from Lawton hip-hop entrepreneur Jacobi Ryan is the opposite of its homonym. Not to be confused with IKEA, the Swedish brand known for its fickle furnishings and labyrinthine stores, IKIA is rich with focus and merit. As the title track explains, IKIA is an acronym for “I Know I Am,” which is […]
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Friendly Foe
Tony Tee may perform under the moniker of Nymasis, but he’s really all about unity. The Oklahoma City-based battle rapper, producer, DJ and emissary of all things hip-hop has had skin in the game for more than two decades and he’s only gaining momentum. Over the years, Tee has graced the stage along with some […]
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Soundcheck: Neon Cathedral – Velvet
There’s something palpable within the shrouded layers of fuzzed-out guitar, delicate vocals, and hypnotic rhythms of Velvet. It lurks under the soft yet heavy sheets of reverb, vague in form but muscular in aura. The lyrics that share its air are mysterious enough to protect its identity from the wider world, but for those who […]
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With dances and tears
It’s the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 (Mexican Independence Day is the 16th, not Cinco de Mayo) to Oct. 15. Let’s celebrate by getting a glimpse of mariachi culture. “Music is very important to us Mexicans. We will celebrate life with dances and tears. Mariachi music is part of every […]
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One man musical preservation society
The Oklahoma music scene state- Twide is booming and beginning to establish itself as an important source of creative, diverse bands and artists, but none of that could be possible without a rich history of groundbreakers and trailblazers stretching back decades. The underground musical history of Oklahoma is way more than just Flaming Lips and […]
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Divine rhymes
UPDATE: Jay Electronica has canceled his September tour dates to aid in New Orleans hurricane relief efforts. Chris “The God MC” Cain will still be performing Sept. 25 at 89th Street, but admission is now free. If hip-hop is a religion, few practice it as devoutly as Chris “The God MC” Cain. It’s more than […]
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Matching the vibe
Nikolas Thompson is a professional in all things music, but scoring films is what’s currently keeping his hands busy. A native Oklahoman, his professional path has landed him in San Francisco, Tulsa, and Seoul, South Korea. His extensive résumé includes a variety of titles: record producer, re- cording engineer, and guitarist and songwriter for his […]