Helen Kelter Skelter bring psychedelic heat on ‘Chroma Crawl’
It's dense, textural, filled with walls of fuzzy guitars, fuzzy basslines, swirling, spaced-out, usually unintelligible vocals, and above all else, the barreling, unstoppable battering of the driving drum beats.
The dream of the 90s is alive in recent music drops
Throw on your best light-up sneakers and gel your hair up high, because these bands are taking us back to the last time things music any sense.
Soul Asylum set to keep it raw, raucous at upcoming Tower gig
Alt-rock pioneers Soul Asylum talked to Free Press about their straightforward sound and connecting across decades ahead of their Tower Theatre stop Oct. 18th.
Genre-bending locals bring the heat in May, June concerts
The next few weeks are set to showcase some of the most exciting and energetic acts in local music, including some buzzy new releases and a long-awaited return.
OKC music saw high notes, low blows in challenging 2025
The OKC music scene saw some big victories in 2025, from NMF to emo breakouts and Eastside rap heroes, even as the year was filled with challenges from all sides.
OAF embraces indie-rock esoterica on debut EP ‘Dungeon’
The debut EP by left-field art-rocker OAF is a swirly journey through hazy indie, driving post-punk, and freakout soundscapes that create a backwards world of their own.
Blue Note announces exciting, diverse lineup for reopening month
After half a year of major renovations, COVID, and last-minute delays, OKC’s historic Blue Note Lounge is ready to reopen this week.
Shake off the early year blues with new local singles
January can be a tough time for discovering new music. But, some of OKC’s best are popping in early to give you just what you need.
Bend reality with these eclectic films in theaters across OKC
Film's endless cinematic possibilities can slough off the real world's rules and replace them all with the kind of wonder that our minds can only dream of.
J + The Bishops burst back to life with late unexpected buzz
Long dormant soul-rockers J + The Bishops unexpectedly struck gold when a major influencer shared their song on Tik Tok. Now they’re returning to ride the wave.
Recharge in the new year with these refreshing music events
These music-focused events in January will keep you engaged with the city's scene while still letting you chill, relax, and recharge your social battery.
Offbeat, quirky, and straight-up strange gigs pop in August
OKC stages are gettin' weird with it this month, with genre-blenders, space-metal, noisy experimentation, and a tribute to a beloved quirky film soundtrack.
Cast off your norms with these weird, wild, left-field music drops
If you're looking for something decidedly different from OKC music lately, jump into these new releases with chaotic electro, junkyard blues, and computerized hymns.
Tim Buchanan embraces old-school Western on “The Pourin’ Rain EP”
Starting out in rock/pop/noise/punk, Tim Buchanan is now exploring the Western music tradition in his new EP "The Pourin' Rain."
Greg Sestero returns to Rodeo Cinema with cult horror ‘Miracle Valley’
Greg Sestero is coming back to Rodeo Cinema in OKC to present his newest film, "Miracle Valley" after showing "The Room" one year ago.
