Evan Jarvicks
aka Jarvix, the Chief Executive Weirdo of Make Oklahoma Weirder. His out-of-the-box music coverage has been published by the Oklahoma Gazette, KOSU, and The Oklahoman among others. He also makes DIY music as a solo multi-instrumentalist live looper in his spare time.
Spring 2020 Updates
Hey weirdos. Chief Executive Weirdo Evan Jarvicks here.If you haven’t been following Make Oklahoma Weirder on social media very closely, you’ve probably missed out on some treats we’... Read More
Track Premiere: “Mixed Signals” by The Sweet Talkers
Groove is in the heartache. At least, that would seem to be the case on the darker side of The Sweet Talkers’ disco ball moon. The OKC band...... Read More
Video Premiere: “Ego Death Rattle” by The Danner Party
If The Danner Party ever lands a spot on Oklahoma concert series Tulsa Little Jam, it will be rather ironic, since the jams in the Tulsa band’s repertoire...... Read More
Album Review: Matt Jewett Live
Acoustic punk singer-songwriter Matt Jewett takes some of the edge off with a live album that doubles as a pivotal hard reset. Few artists have thrown themselves into...... Read More
Album Review: Pictures in the Sand by Elderly Smackdown & Randy Rulz
Two lo-fi projects from OKC & Norman’s underground DIY scenes split a wonderfully weird new EP of off-kilter ditties Elderly Smackdown and Randy Rulz are not familiar to...... Read More
Video Premiere: “Everything Turns Out Alright” by Bronte
While it would be accurate to call Norman-based musician Bronte an electronic music artist, it might send the wrong message. His work is instrumental and composed within a...... Read More
Album Review: Day One EP by Open/Honest
Norman experimental producer nurtures organic lo-fi sounds on latest hip-hop infused instrumental EP Art itself is inherently subject to the nature of change. Though artists often strive to...... Read More
Singles Grab Bag #9
Welcome to Singles Grab Bag, a track review series originally started on Cellar Door Music Group. Each single analyzed here comes from a different genre. Together, they offer...... Read More
Video Premiere: “Tie Together” by Carlton Hesston
While it might spring to mind The Fresh Prince of Ben Hur, the jokey pop culture name Carlton Hesston is in fact the chosen moniker under which one...... Read More
4 Albums to Send Summer Off in Style
As summer winds down and school starts up, it’s a bittersweet time for many. Summer is emblematic of youthful freedom, family vacations, and temperate relaxation. Though Oklahoma currently...... Read More