Track Premiere: “Man from Memphis” by The Contraband

Posted on May 21, 2022January 1, 2023 by Evan Jarvicks

Norman country-rockers can’t walk the bill on track from forthcoming studio debut Étouffée, Brute? Drinkin’, druggin’, and gamblin’ used to be the thing of seedy outsiders, t... Read More

The Intuitive Twang of Tim Buchanan

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 by Jeremy Martin

– photo by Daniel Giles Helm – Okie singer-songwriter brings select country songs to life on new full-band EP Tim Buchanan starts his latest album staring himself in...... Read More

Jarvix’s Top 10 Oklahoma Music Videos of 2020 (+ 5 more)

Posted on March 23, 2021March 24, 2021 by Evan Jarvicks

In January, I wrote a guest article for KOSU Radio / The Spy counting down my picks for the top 10 music videos made and released by Oklahoma-based artists...... Read More

Track Premiere: “High Sign” by Oklahoma Uprising

Posted on September 25, 2020January 1, 2023 by Evan Jarvicks

Joel T. Mosman & co. give the high sign for “radical love” in their fifth and final lead single to upcoming debut LP There’s a well-regarded Dusty Gilpin...... Read More

Singles Grab Bag #10

Posted on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 by Evan Jarvicks

Welcome back to Singles Grab Bag, a track review series that presents a cross-section of songs in various genres from the Oklahoma music scene(s). Read up on five...... Read More

Singles Grab Bag #9

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by Evan Jarvicks

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

4 Albums to Send Summer Off in Style

Posted on August 23, 2019January 1, 2023 by Evan Jarvicks

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

Top 20 LPs of 2018: 20-11 (Jarvix’s Big 50)

Posted on January 11, 2019January 1, 2023 by Evan Jarvicks

For info on the Big 50, head over here. Top 10 Singles Top 20 EPs Top 20 LPs (10-1) 20. Exchange & Rockwood by Buddy South Feel-good strains...... Read More

Top 20 EPs of 2018: 20-11 (Jarvix’s Big 50)

Posted on December 25, 2018January 1, 2023 by Evan Jarvicks

For info on the Big 50, head over here. Top 10 Singles Top 20 EPs: 10-1 Top 20 LPs 20. Abbigale Dawn by Abbigale Dawn Whether she’s rocking...... Read More

Video: My Day at Plaza Fest ’18

Posted on December 19, 2018February 18, 2019 by Evan Jarvicks

Plaza Fest is neat!!! The annual Plaza District Festival outdid itself in 2018 for local music! Check out this on-location recap!... Read More

Top 20 EPs of 2017: 20-11 (Jarvix’s Big 50)

Posted on December 26, 2017January 1, 2023 by Evan Jarvicks

For info on the Big 50, head over here. Top 10 Singles Top 20 EPs (10-1) Top 20 LPs 20. Bridges & Borderlines by Joel T. Mosman &...... Read More

CDMG’s Supplemental Guide to #NMFX

Posted on April 28, 2017April 16, 2021 by Evan Jarvicks

This is a three-part supplemental guide to Norman Music Festival 10, a free music fest happening in Norman this weekend from Thursday to Saturday (Apr. 27-29).    ...... Read More