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TONIGHT: Mystery Class Records' new compilation, new songs by Lexi Onyango, Keyland, Chase Kerby, LABRYS, Magenta Burn and show debuts by OAF, Friend of Mine and ez4u2sey. 7-9 tonight on KOSU & The Spy! kosu.org/listen

Toby Keith Expressway name approved, set to open in 2033 From roads named after Oklahoma musicians to changes in ownership at Tulsa music venues, here's our round-up of the week's local music news.

Toby Keith Expressway has been approved by the OTA.

Changes in ownership at two Tulsa music venues.

Lexi Sacco of PVLMS dies at 31.

Find all that and more Oklahoma music news here: www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for March 2-6: Music you should hear this week Have you discovered a new local musician on the Oklahoma Music Minute? Support that music discovery by donating to KOSU online at donate.kosu.org.

This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Joey Frendo, Sports, Lance Roark, Night Jeans and a throwback tune from Wade Hayes. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

TONIGHT: new songs by Chris Bo Jones, Kalyn Fay, Josh Fudge, Garden Ants, Micah Felts, KEVIN MORBY, J.R. Carroll, Tristan Wright, @drpantsmusic.bsky.social, @stevenstarkmusic.bsky.social, MORE & MORE & Chloe Hart. 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy kosu.org/listen

Norman Music Festival unveils 2026 headliners From three Oklahoma music festivals releasing lineups to a singer-songwriter seriously injured in a car wreck, here's our round-up of the week's local music news.

Who's playing Norman Music Festival, Calf Fry Festival & Rocklahoma this year?

How to help J.D. Graham after his serious car wreck.

Edmond's block party Heard on Hurd is looking for musicians.

Find all that and more here: www.kosu.org/norman-music...

Norman Music Festival released their 2026 headliners today, including Momma, Ben Quad, Hayden Pedigo, Cure For Paranoia, Thesaurus Rex, Husbands and more! normanmusicfestival.com

Oklahoma Music Minutes for February 23-27: Music you should hear this week KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Keyland, Kalyn Fay, Skylily, Winston Churchbus and a throwback tune from Jimmy Rushing. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

TONIGHT: new releases from Sports and Labadie House, plus new songs by PawPaw Rod, Zoe Cummins, Limp Wizurdz, Night Jeans and Taylor Hunnicutt + John Moreland. 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy kosu.org/listen

Hayden Pedigo, OKC-based fingerstyle guitarist, signs with Sub Pop Records From Sub Pop signing an OKC fingerstyle guitarist to Rolling Stone showcasing a rising Tulsa guitarist, here's our round-up of the week's local music news.

Hayden Pedigo signs with @subpop.bsky.social.

Johnny Mullenax gets the @rollingstone.com treatment.

Other Lives rolls out an album documentary.

The Mid South unveils their music lineup.

Find that and more in our weekly recap of local music: www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for February 16-20: Music you should hear this week KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by TJ Mayes, Other Lives, Cherry Laurel, Ross Clayton and a throwback tune by Ted Taylor. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

TONIGHT: new songs from @chasekerby.bsky.social, Honor Choir, daychaser., Gabee Rolla-Danley, Call Me Sparrow, Magenta Burn & Strawberry '66. 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy! kosu.org/listen

Remembering Tulsa guitarist Tommy Crook From the passing of a Tulsa guitar legend to the biggest Red Dirt band writing a song for kids, here's our round-up of the week's local music news.

A renowned Tulsa guitarist has died.

The Turnpike Troubadours recorded a song for Yo Gabba GabbaLand!

Chat Pile talks about religious upbringings in Oklahoma.

Woody Guthrie Folk Festival is seeking young artists and musicians.

Find that and more in our weekly recap of local music:

Oklahoma Music Minutes for February 9-13: Music you should hear this week KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute is celebrating Black History Month, focusing on Oklahoma musicians who have impacted the world.

#OklahomaMusicMinute celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth with songs by Earl Bostic, Stoney Edwards, The Gap Band, The Truthettes and Roy Milton! www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

TONIGHT: new songs by Kalyn Fay, Keyland, Chat Pile, King Cabbage Brass Band & Johnny Manchild, show debuts by Losing Connection, Donny Vinn, Personal Lies, Veranda Bandits, Peoria, Dreamsickle, Nitida, Lauren Rose, Kennedy Fine & more! 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy

Music bills to watch in the Oklahoma legislature in 2026 From music bills to watch in Oklahoma's state legislature to a new record store coming to Stillwater, here's our round-up of the week's local music news.

Stillwater has a new record store in Velvet Fudge.

Johnny Mullenax & Kaitlin Butts shined at Mile 0 Fest.

Opolis is holding an audio workshop.

There are a handful of music bills moving through Oklahoma's legislature.

Find more in our weekly recap of local music: www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for February 2-6: Music you should hear this week The Oklahoma Music Minute features local music every day of the week. Here's this week's featured artists.

This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Ari Yvon, splendora21, @johncalvinabney.bsky.social, Grayson Hamm and a tribute to Wally Tarkington. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Ryan LaCroix's favorite Oklahoma albums of 2025 Ryan LaCroix's list includes albums from Skylily, Samantha Crain, PUSH and more.

Ryan LaCroix's favorite Oklahoma albums of 2025 includes releases by PUSH, Skylily, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Samantha Crain, Ken Pomeroy, Chat Pile + Hayden Pedigo, Lance Roark, Desi and Cody, So Much Heaven & Other Lives. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

TONIGHT: tributes to 'Spacedog' Bob Moore and Billy Parker, plus new songs by Kid Again, splendora21, Saynt Ego, Josh Fudge, Micah Felts, R.R. Williams, Justin Bloss, PawPaw Rod, Pisha, Cowboy Jr., Commander Pilot, Douglas and Chair Model. 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy

Bob 'Spacedog' Moore, longtime Oklahoma musician, dies at 76 From the loss of Spacedog to saying goodbye to Starship, here's our interstellar round-up of the week's local music news.

This week's Oklahoma music round-up includes news on the death of longtime local musician Bob 'Spacedog' Moore, the closing of an enduring Tulsa record store and more. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for January 26-30: Music you should hear this week The Oklahoma Music Minute features local music every day of the week. Here's this week's featured artists.

This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Autumn Ragland, Sports, Dire Gnome, Cody Clinton and the April Fools and a throwback tune by Billy Parker. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

TONIGHT: we have the new album from red sun, new songs by Sports, MORE & MORE, Honor Choir, Ari Yvon, LOGI, Zach Bryan, Planet Irv and an EP from August we love by Joey Frendo. We'll also pay tribute to Anthony Lookout and Wally Tarkington. 7-9 tonight on @kosuryan.bsky.social & The Spy!

Oklahoma radio legend Billy Parker dies at 88 From the death of a longtime Tulsa radio DJ and musician to the closing of a Bricktown blues club, here's our round-up of the week's local music news.

This week's Oklahoma music round-up includes news on the death of longtime Tulsa radio DJ and country musician Billy Parker, the closing of a Bricktown blues club and more. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for January 19-23: Music you should hear this week KOSU plays more Oklahoma music on the radio than anyone. Here's this week of featured local artists.

This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by doubleVee, Sorry Darlin', Chris Combs, Tony Romanello and a throwback tune by The Executives. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

TONIGHT: the great new album from TJ Mayes, plus new songs by Lexi Onyango, Bliss, CHALLO, Dane & The Soup and Kitchen Slug. 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy! kosu.org/listen

Oklahoma lawmaker files bill to name bridge, future infrastructure after Toby Keith From the prospect of Toby Keith Memorial Bridge to several new opportunities for Oklahoma musicians, here's our round-up of the week's local music news.

From the prospect of Toby Keith Memorial Bridge to several new opportunities for Oklahoma musicians ($$$), here's our round-up of the week's local music news. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for January 12-16: Music you should hear this week KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to celebrate and share new songs by local musicians and bands.

This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Branjae, BRONCHO, Jake Worthington, Sundrift and a throwback tune by Howard McGhee. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

"New Year, New Songs" from Winston Churchbus, Mallory Eagle, Honor Choir, red sun, Johnny Mullenax, Samantha Crain + Kimya Dawson, Joey Frendo, Ross Clayton, powdr, Electric Sunrise, Cherry Laurel, Labadie House, Honduh Daze, DIRE GNOME, Foam & LOGI. 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy

What's up with Tulsa Mayfest? From uncertainty of who will run Tulsa's arts festival of five decades to a local band moving out of state, here's our round-up of the week's local music news.

Along with the featured story on Mayfest, we have news on us turning 16, Electric Sunrise moving away, music videos from red sun & Cherry Laurel, powdr in a local commercial, Beau Jennings reunites Cheyenne & will Morrissey actually show up in OKC next week? www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

What's up with Tulsa Mayfest? From uncertainty of who will run Tulsa's arts festival of five decades to a local band moving out of state, here's our round-up of the week's local music news.

From uncertainty of who will run Tulsa's arts festival of five decades to a local band moving out of state, here's our round-up of the week's Oklahoma music news. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for January 5-9: Music you should hear this week KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to celebrate and share new songs by local musicians and bands.

This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Kaitlin Butts, Ken Pomeroy, Ben Rector, Knipple and a throwback tune by Cheyenne! www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...