The Society is not a Big Brother-esque group, but a new space in the Plaza District: part studio space, part living space and part warehouse space. “The Society is a community-driven, collective art space that pushes big ideas,” said Jerrod Smith, facilitator of the venue. “Here’s this collective space. Show up with your ideas and […]
Jabee
Posted inMusic
Hipper than now?
But that’s changing, as the metro’s diverse strands of hip-hop slowly unite into a community. “We’ve identified 600 acts statewide,” said local rap promoter Marcus Hayes. “There’s a good culture and community that is growing.” That group doesn’t just include black males, either; Hayes noted the growing prominence of female, Caucasian, Hispanic, American Indian and […]
Posted inMusic
Woody would pick ’er
BEST IN ROCK The Non The Non describes itself as “experimental,” and obviously, its four members’ willingness to stretch boundaries has paid off. That the band does it without words — being instrumental — makes it all the more amazing, crafting melodic soundscapes that move listeners’ minds as they quicken the pulse — from 2007’s […]
Posted inNews
Oklahoma to showcase film, music and interactive business at SXSW
From March 14-17, the state will transform the bar Friends into Oklahoma’s Buffalo Lounge for four days of film, interactive and music events. The Oklahoma film party, Red Dirt Reel, will be held on Monday, March 14, to showcase Oklahoma’s financial and artistic benefits to to SXSW Film attendees. Oklahoma’s first interactive event at SXSW, […]
Posted inMusic
Jabee – Lucky Me
Jabee’s “Lucky Me” mixtape is remarkably fun to listen to, as the easy flow of his lyrics meshes with the melodic beats that float the rhymes. Those pieces result in a great set of tunes that will kill 34 of your minutes before you realize what happened. Although the album is a pretty chill affair, […]