Tuesday 21 May
OKG Newsletter
Joshua Boydston
The XX — Coexist
Pop
Joshua Boydston
After the aughts’ rush of bands with stellar debuts they were never able to match, there’s been a refreshing trend lately of building up to the masterpiece.
Wild Nothing — Nocturne
Pop
Joshua Boydston
As clichéd as it is easy, it is nice to stop and smell the roses once in a while. Nocturne is the aural equivalent.
Animal Collective — Centipede HZ
Indie
Joshua Boydston
There really was no way for Animal Collective to match Merriweather Post Pavilion, widely considered the best album of 2009. It’s damn near impossible to bottle lightning twice, especially with the caustic and combustible ingredients the psych-rock band uses to build its ambitious opuses, in which indie electronics meet space rock.
Depth test
After personnel changes, Norman shoegaze act Depth & Current began experimenting with songs that are short, but far from shallow.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Depth & Current with Nervous Curtains and Brother Bear
9 p.m. Thursday
Opolis
113 N. Crawford, Norman
opolis.org
820-0951
$7
We’ve been had
So The Walkmen aren’t just a flash in the pan like every other alt-rock band of the aughts. Who knew?
Music
Joshua Boydston
The Walkmen with Milo Greene
7 p.m. Tuesday
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
555 Elm, Norman
ou.edu/fjjma
325-3272
free
Oh, yeah
Growing crowds clamor for the Thee Oh Sees’ indie take on garage rock. It’s not hard to see — or hear — why.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Thee Oh Sees with Ty Segall and Chud
8 p.m. Friday
ACM@UCO Performance Lab
323 E. Sheridan
acm-uco.com
974-4700
$12
Shadow of no doubt
Enjoying the success of Confess, Twin Shadow is certain to put his hard-partying ways behind him ... well, mostly.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Twin Shadow with Niki & the Dove
9 p.m. Tuesday
Opolis
113 N. Crawford, Norman
opolis.org
820-0951
free
Matt Stansberry & the Romance — Let’s Brighten It Up
Pop
Joshua Boydston
The cover of the seven-song EP Let’s Brighten It Up is a telling one. Oklahoma City’s Matt Stansberry is midbounce, dressed in a tailored suit and black-rimmed glasses à la Elvis Costello or Buddy Holly, clutching what looks like a bright-red Les Paul guitar. Stansberry is true to form, as polished and accomplished as ever, and his new band, The Romance, adds a little pep to his step.
Cosmostanza — Rad Vibes
Rock
Joshua Boydston
Some music is meant to be studied — sat down with for extended periods of time with each subsequent listen revealing another layer to savor.
Mayhem fest
Chronicles of Mayhem specializes in Southern-fried, Okie-made metal that grabs crowds and melts faces.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Rock Against Autism with Chronicles of Mayhem, Soul Crisis, Warneck and Lead Halo
7 p.m. Friday
Oklahoma City Limits
4801 S. Eastern
oclimits.com
619-3939
$10
In orbit
When half the crew abandoned ship, The Rocketboys had a problem. With its alt-rock mission looking doomed, the Texas band fought to get back on track.
Music
Joshua Boydston
The Rocketboys with Bearcat, Boxing the Stars, Greater Estates and Young Readers
6 p.m. Friday
The Conservatory
8911 N. Western
conservatoryokc.com
607-4805
$8-$10
Fablecar — Fablecar
Rock
Joshua Boydston
Yukon’s Fablecar seems to have emerged from whatever year the Pixies and U2 would have crossed paths with David Bowie. It’s a big, ambitious, self-titled debut, one that stands tall more often than falling flat. Even the missteps are forgivable, as it’s refreshing to hear a young band take a swing at something wholly original.
His name is Lucca
From 'The Mickey Mouse Club' to constant touring, 'The Voice' finalist Tony Lucca continues drawing new fans.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Peace, Love and Goodwill Concert featuring Tony Lucca, Walk Off the Earth, John Fullbright, Maggie McClure and Shane Henry
5:30 p.m. Thursday
Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center
425 E. California
okgoodwill.org
236-4451
$25-$40
No joke
Warrbuckss’ early foray into hip-hop might have been a gag, but these days, his rap is serious business.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Warrbuckss with Joe Average, Kneighbourhood, Myke Brown and more
9 p.m. Friday
The Dugout Bar & Grill
10909 N. May
751-0700
$5
Tuff enuff
After working on others’ projects, Kyle Thomas is focused on the garage rock of his own King Tuff.
Music
Joshua Boydston
King Tuff with Audacity
9 p.m. Wednesday
Opolis
113 N. Crawford, Norman
opolis.org
820-0951
$10
