“Creativity Belongs to All of Us”: An Interview with SPARK!’s Nicole Poole and Jessica Ray

Posted on May 26, 2022January 1, 2023 by Evan Jarvicks

photo by Zach Seat OKC-based multi-disciplinary arts collective explores compositional frontiers through an inclusive process called soundpainting Founded by Nicole Poole in the wake of the COVID-19 p... Read More

First Impressions: Fourtitude by Alan Doyle

Posted on December 31, 2021January 24, 2022 by Evan Jarvicks

The latest LP from Tulsa hip-hop outsider Alan Doyle is big on classic, boom bap styles and authentic discussions about ego and fame, or lack thereof. Alan definitely...... Read More

Album Review: Day One EP by Open/Honest

Posted on November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 by Evan Jarvicks

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

On Location: Norman Music Fest 2019

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Evan Jarvicks

Norman Music Festival is not only a great annual experience for the general public, but also one of the biggest events for Oklahoma-based musicians. While acclaimed artists from...... Read More

Top 20 EPs of 2018: 10-1 (Jarvix’s Big 50)

Posted on December 28, 2018January 1, 2023 by Evan Jarvicks

For info on the Big 50, head over here. Top 10 Singles Top 20 EPs: (20-11) Top 20 LPs 10. Living Rooms by Jason Scott Jason Scott’s Living...... Read More

On Location: Norman Music Fest 2018

Posted on June 28, 2018November 13, 2018 by Evan Jarvicks

Experience NMF like never before! We followed three different musicians over the course of the three days of Norman Music Festival 11, and this is the result! There...... 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

Top 20 EPs of 2016: 10-1 (Jarvix’s Big 50)

Posted on December 28, 2016January 1, 2023 by Evan Jarvicks

For info on the Big 50, head over here. Top 10 Singles Top 20 EPs (20-11) Top 20 LPs 10. Pop Rocks & Cocaine by TRPQWN It’s not...... Read More

Top 10 Singles of 2016 (Jarvix’s Big 50)

Posted on December 26, 2016November 11, 2018 by Evan Jarvicks

For info on the Big 50, head over here. Top 20 EPs Top 20 LPs 10. “Joke’s On You” by The Big News Oklahoma’s hot new ska punk...... Read More

Jarvix’s Big 50: The Best Local Music of 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016November 11, 2018 by Evan Jarvicks

Top 10 Singles Top 20 EPs Top 20 LPs Blog editor Evan here– This was a big year for local music, and it’s just one of many in...... Read More

Singles Grab Bag #6

Posted on December 9, 2016March 19, 2019 by Evan Jarvicks

As the year winds down, it’s easy to start summarizing the ups and downs of the past 11 months. However, December has only begun, and good art is...... Read More

Orange Sunshine – Midday Static Review

Posted on December 31, 2015November 11, 2018 by Evan Jarvicks

If music is meant to transport the mind and soul to another place and time, then leave it to Tulsa electronic act Midday Static (formerly Midnight Static) to...... Read More