Wednesday 22 May
OKG Newsletter
Stephen Carradini
Colourmusic — My _____ Is Pink
Intriguing, excellent rock songwriting
Indie
Stephen Carradini
Although Colourmusic spent a great amount of time talking about the sex-related aspects of “My _____ Is Pink” here, a secondary theme of the record is the most immediately noticeable part: Ryan Hendrix wanted to make an album that people could play when they work out.
Other Lives — Tamer Animals
Lush, thoughtful and detailed indie beauty
Indie
Stephen Carradini
Not listening closely to “Tamer Animals” by Other Lives will cause you to miss most of what makes it so great.
The Unthanks — Last
Brilliant when brooding, and greatest when gloomy
Folk
Stephen Carradini
“Disappointment is everywhere,” an Unthank sister sings in “Give Away Your Heart,” one of the many highlights of The Unthanks’ new album, “Last.”
The Other guys
Although sharing most of the members, Other Lives is not the same band as Kunek. Hear for yourself on the indie poppers’ new album.
Music
Stephen Carradini
Other Lives with Colourmusic
8:30 p.m. Friday
ACM@UCO Performance Lab, 323 E. Sheridan
acm-uco.com, 974-4700
$10
OKC rapper Nymasis flexes his skills
Wins Oklahoma City’s “Hottest on the Scene MC” battle, prepares new album
Music
Stephen Carradini
Rapper Nymasis’ 11 years of performing have given him experience he feels no one in town can top.
Sexing up the spectrum
Colourmusic, Stillwater’s critically acclaimed rock band on the rise, explores carnal knowledge on ‘My _____ Is Pink.’
Music
Stephen Carradini
Colourmusic with Other Lives
Friday
ACM@UCO Performance Lab, 323 E. Sheridan
acm-uco.com, 974-4700
$10
Snow & Lace — Mixtape One
Mature, minimalist, ambient music
Indie
Stephen Carradini
“Movement One” is based in a slowly picked acoustic guitar and features distant drumming for energy. The music and passionate radio sample of an unnamed rock star’s deadly accident create a memorable point in the first cut. The whole thing is underlaid with an easy, noninvasive drone that pulls the multiple parts together.
Urban renewal
Phone the neighbors, wake the kids: Defunct local popsters The Neighborhood reunite for the Norman Music Festival.
Music
Stephen Carradini
The Neighborhood
12:30 a.m. Friday, Norman Music Festival
Opolis, 113 N. Crawford
NormanMusicFestival.com
Free
Walk to remember
Now in their second decade together, The Walkmen step up to headline the Norman Music Festival.
Music
Stephen Carradini
The Walkmen
9:30 p.m. Saturday
Norman Music Festival Main Stage, Porter Avenue and Main Street
normanmusicfestival.com
Free
Chris Bathgate — Salt Year
He's in the ring with folk's heavy hitters, but he's not a knockout yet
Folk
Stephen Carradini
Close your eyes. Clear your mind. Turn on Chris Bathgate’s “Salt Year.” Let it wash over you. Don’t think about it — just do it.
Superchunk — Here's Where the Strings Come In
A worthy re-release that will excite 'chunk fans
Indie
Stephen Carradini
Wow. An Album of the Year Grammy, mega sales and sold-out tours almost made me forgot where indie rock came from.
Piano man
Wayne McEvilly to improvise on Mozart's piano sonatas
Music
Stephen Carradini
Pianist Wayne McEvilly has studied Mozart’s 17 piano sonatas since 1945. He plays each one every week, year in and year out. So if he takes a few liberties with the material, he’s well within the bounds of expertise to do so. His skill level helps, as well.
Ponytail — Do Whatever You Want All the Time
Not as strong as other recent releases similar to it
Indie
Stephen Carradini
Having a singular vision is difficult, especially when it’s so singular that listeners don’t get it.
Always Be Happy, but Stay Evil — Garage a Trois
A really jazzy post-rock outfit
Jazz
Stephen Carradini
“Always Be Happy, but Stay Evil” by Garage A Trois creates entries in “best album name” and “best band name” contests for 2011.
