I compiled a list of 50+ Oklahoma musicians and music people who passed in 2025. I hope it stands as a small tribute to those we lost this year. Listening links included for several of them: www.kosu.org/music/2025-1...
I blanked on including Turnstile's "Sunshower" in my Best of 2025 list, but overall I like how it turned out. www.kosu.org/music/2025-1...
Data Centers Got You Worried? Wait Until You Find Out About The Bitcoin Mines @thepickupdotcom.bsky.social - thepickup.com/data-centers...
See you tonight for @barteesstrange.bsky.social's solo concert in OKC!
ACM Masterclass: 6p (free!)
Doors: 7:30p
Concert: 8p (ticketed)
A few tickets are available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/bartees-st...
OKLAHOMA CITY – Bartees Strange is playing the ACM@UCO Live Room on Friday, November 7 at 8pm. It's a rare solo show! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/bartees-st...
Federal funding for KOSU has been eliminated. Here’s what comes next.
In a devastating blow to public media, both chambers of the U.S. Congress voted to approve the President’s rescission request, stripping away $1.1 billion in already approved federal funding that KOSU and hundreds of public radio and TV stations across the country were depending on to continue to serve our community. The measure is now headed to the President’s desk and will be signed into law imminently. This moment cannot be the end of the fight for local public media.
This is the beginning of an inflection point. KOSU's essential services must survive and thrive. We must continue serving the interests of Oklahomans, our audience. We must continue to serve you. This loss of federal funding creates an immediate hole of $300,000 in our budget. The future of public media now hinges on the support of our community partners, like you. Your contribution right now is vital — you are the bedrock that will ensure we can continue. Will you help to fill this funding gap by making a donation or increasing your monthly gift to KOSU?
Every request for support we make, every dollar we bring in, and every member we mobilize will determine what comes next for the essential news, music, stories and connections our communities rely on. We will navigate this difficult path, but only with your support. You can sign up for alerts and find out more information at kosu.org/cuts. Thank you, Rachel Hubbard KOSU Executive Director
Early this morning, Congress voted to strip away $1.1 billion in already approved funding for public broadcasting. This loss creates an immediate hole of $300,000 in KOSU’s budget.
Will you help us fill this funding gap? Donate at the link below.
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🧵The White House has issued an executive order commanding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to "cease federal funding for NPR and PBS.”
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about how losing federal funding would affect KOSU.
"Death is coming for all of us! There's one person widely believed to escape it, and we made him our God - that's how big of a deal it is!" @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social with a hilariously morbid take. www.kosu.org/arts-culture...
“This is the biggest moment for our scene.” www.kosu.org/music/2025-0...
There were an estimated 130 fires in 44 counties yesterday in Oklahoma. Almost 300 structures were destroyed, including 50 homes and structures in Stillwater.
KOSU’s news team has been reporting on the devastation. Here’s the latest: www.kosu.org/local-news/2...
BREAKING: Oklahoma election results are in. Norman voters have chosen the longest-serving city council member as their new mayor, and state representative Jason Lowe advances to the next stage in the race for Oklahoma County Commissioner in District 1.
www.kosu.org/oklahoma-ele...
Ryan Kiesel, a civil rights lawyer, former state lawmaker and political consultant, died Friday at the age of 45 following a long battle with cancer.
For 13 years, Kiesel was a political commentator on KOSU’s podcast This Week in Oklahoma Politics. www.kosu.org/local-news/2...
Loved this profile of Oklahoma Cherokee-language country singer Agalisiga Mackey www.nodepression.com/cherokee-cou...
The President-elect's entire strategy around Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal seems to be:
From plans for the nation's tallest building to be constructed in Oklahoma City to the elimination of toll booths, check out KOSU's most read stories of 2024.
www.kosu.org/local-news/2...
We need NWSNorman over here.
Ryan LaCroix (@kosuryan.bsky.social), host of @okrockshow.bsky.social, shares his favorite songs of 2024, featuring artists like Magdalena Bay and Father John Misty.
Check out the full list ⤵️
www.kosu.org/music/2024-1...
As 2024 comes to a close, @okrockshow.bsky.social shares their top songs from Oklahoma artists this year. Check out the full list ⤵️
@kosuryan.bsky.social
www.kosu.org/music/2024-1...
Here's the full episode from Song Exploder: songexploder.net/crosby-still...
I don't think I'll ever tire of hearing this song, these harmonies, or the stories behind this song. So, so good. www.kosu.org/music/2024-1...
I listened earlier today and HOLLERED when I heard each of those names.
The Internet was a mistake.
This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Thunder Jackson, Desi & Cody, Stepmom, David Joachims and a throwback tune from JJ Cale! www.kosu.org/music/2024-1...
Terriers was so dang good.
