Tyler Armstrong from THE BAND FEEL is my latest guest on The Jay Ramone Podcast. They will be playing live at Beer City Music Hall in OKC on 11-8-25. Check out their new EP "Into The Sun" Now. 

When 2 creative groups of musicians meet & form a new project... On this episode of The Jay Ramone Podcast, I am joined by Liv & Jude from the group Cherry Vance. We discuss how they met & the band came together, writing for other artists, as well as give you details on their upcoming show in Waurika, OK at Eaglefest w/ Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Deep Blue Something, The Nixons & More...  CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO EAGLEFEST 2025

Backroom Productions on The Jay Ramone Podcast.... The hardcore scene in Oklahoma is alive & well, thanks to the guys at Backroom Productions. Listen to their history. 

Brady from Shark Bite Media on The Jay Ramone Podcast, discusses being a musician in the band False Idol, a graphic artist, as well as a DIY Promoter. 

On this Episode of The Jay Ramone Podcast, I am joined by singer-songwriter Will Hoge. Will has released over 15 full length records, a handful of EP's & live records as well. I have been watching this man put on the most amazing live performances for over 20 years. Once you see him live, you won't miss another opportunity to see him play! Will Hoge's new record, "Sweet Misery" officially releases 8/22/2025. You can see him live in Edmond, OK on 8/14/25 at the Old Icehouse off 2nd & Broadway in Edmond.... Get Tickets Here - CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS - THE OLD ICEHOUSE - EDMOND, OK - 8/14/2025

The Gin Blossoms have been on tour all summer with Blues Traveler & Spin Doctors. On this episode I am joined by Jesse of Gin Blossoms to talk about this tour & their upcoming show at Lucas Oil Live / Winstar Casino in Thackerville, OK.

Many of you know Daxton Page from the band Kirra. A few years ago, after a lot of research & implementation in his own band, he decided to help other musicians & launched MusiciansIgnite.com . Since then, Dax has built up a list of clients, working, independent musicians & artists who have taken the leap & decided to seek the information to help get their project to the next level, help grow their fanbase, & make money in the process. There are so many bands, who struggle to make any of their money back, that they have spent on their gear, studio time, creating songs. Dax has created a system that is working for his current clients as well as his own project. He is hosting a 3 day, live event seminar to teach you some of these methods & techniques this weekend in Norman, OK. You can get all of the details at MusiciansIgnite.com 

I originally met Dime Store Riot at Rocklahoma a couple of years ago when they stopped by the KATT booth for an interview. Since that time, they have put the pedal down & have not looked back, playing shows all over the region. They have sent me a couple of new songs for the Local Talent Show & are one of the bands competing in the "Battle For KATTFEST". Night 1 is this Saturday Night at the Diamond Ballroom, night 2 is August 9th at the Diamond. 

The Normandys on The Jay Ramone Podcast from The Blasting Room in Ft. Collins, COte The Normandys are currently recording their new 6 song EP "Members Only" due out August of 2025. They are having an EP release party at The Vanguard in Tulsa, 08/23/2025. Pete from The Normandys was the first musician in the Oklahoma music scene that i met & we've been friends ever since. Members Only is the 2nd release from the Normandys to be recorded at the legendary Blasting Room. 

When a group of musicians, one of which is a Top Rated professional gamer in the E-Sports world, come together to create music about video games & video game culture, the Adam Music Project was born. In this episode i am joined by Adam & Dameon from AMP. We will discuss gaming culture, making music about video games & their new music video "Punch Out"

I am joined by Taylor Haynes from the Oklahoma City band, KING PINK. As this episode publishes, KING PINK are on tour w/ the Nashville, TN band, The Low Blow. You can find King Pink on all of the social media platforms under @kingpinkok .... I discovered King Pink from hosting the KATT Local Talent Show on Rock 100.5 The KATT. I had played some of their music on the show a few times & finally met Taylor when my mom needed a washing machine and i just so happened to respond to Taylors marketplace listing, not knowing he was also in the band King Pink. 

This episode of the Jay Ramone Podcast, I am joined by Whitney Anderson of The Dragonfly Home in Oklahoma City.  Read below a brief description of what The Dragonfly Home does, taken from their website - thedragonflyhome.org  "The people we serve at Dragonfly inspire us every day with their courage, creativity, and determination. Dragonfly specializes exclusively in human trafficking victim-survivors services. 24 hours a day. 365 days a year. Helping people recover from the trauma of human trafficking is about more than a list of services. It’s about being there to celebrate each person’s daily victories, offer an empathetic ear on the hard days, and help navigate the many barriers trafficking victim-survivors face as they work to build a new life. Through Dragonfly’s programs, our team provides highly specialized crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy to address the severe trauma and extensive needs that are specific to victim-survivors of human trafficking and their children. We meet each person exactly where they’re at on their path after human trafficking."

After seeing a review video on social media, from someone who purhcased some AfroPop at an event or Farmers Market, I was intrigued to try an true Oklahoma made soda. Once i saw that video, i immediately went to the internet to find out more about the brand & where I could find some to try for myself. I began following Afro Pop on Instagram & Facebook. A couple of weeks ago, Jamel had posted that their sodas were now on the shelves & available at Pruett's Foods & Uptown Market stores in Oklahoma City. I drove to their locations until i found a store that still had some available on the shelves and made my purhcase, returned to the office & began to share the awesomeness that i had discovered. Needless to say, I reached out to Jamel & invited him to be a guest on my podcast. Jamel is an impressive Oklahoman with vision & drive. What started as him figuring it out, making soda's in his kitchen, has turned into Afro Pop Soda Company. Today, they have launched pre-orders, to be shipped directly to consumers. Click The Link to order yours... https://www.afropopco.com/ 

Brian Horton of Horton Records joins The Jay Ramone Podcast to discuss 2 Minutes To Tulsa.  Brian along with a group of other individuals, who are all volunteers, help run the 501c3 Nonprofit Record Label - Horton Records. They have put out over a hundred releases, helping artists fulfill their vision & get their music to the masses. This weekend 3/28/2025 & 3/29/2025 is the 3rd installment of the Metal Festival - "2 Minutes To Tulsa" which features metal bands from all over the globe. I wanted to have Brian on the podcast to discuss Horton Records & 2 Minutes To Tulsa.  

Dorothy just released her new record, "The Way" this past Friday. She will also be playing The Diamond Ballroom coming up Thursday, May 1st 2025. diamondballroom.com for tickets! We discuss her ties to several Oklahomans, including Zac Maloy from The Nixons as well as what it was like working with Slash on her latest single.  katt.com/jayramone

On his way to a gig in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Mike aka RR Williams stopped by the radio station to record an episode of the Jay Ramone Podcast. Mike has been in or involved with several projects over the years, from Thirty Called Arson to The Agony Scene to Merlin Mason to starting RR Williams to Imperium AD. We discuss each of these projects as well as numerous other Oklahoma artists. Check out his latest record "Unremarkable Lives" which is available on vinyl & all of the streaming platorms.  CLICK HERE FOR HIS MUSIC ON BANDCAMP - https://rrwilliams.bandcamp.com/  

The lineup for 2025 was revealed. I reached out to Adam from the Surviving Rocklahoma Podcast to discuss some of our favorite Rocklahoma moments & get our thoughts on the 2025 lineup.  Surviving Rocklahoma Podcast

While home visiting from Los Angeles, Mothica stopped by the studio to join me & record an episode of The Jay Ramone Podcast. We discuss finding creativity, creating new music, her favorite place in Oklahoma City to take friends who have never been here before as well as how us Oklahomans can help out with Fire Relief efforts in California. Mothica has over 225,000,000 streams on spotify & 6 songs with over 10,000,000 streams each. Find her music on all of the streaming platforms  Mothica On Spotify https://www.mothica.com/ https://www.altadenagirls.org/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/wildfire-relief-fund-2025

Ben Quad talks new EP Ephemera on The Jay Ramone Podcast Oklahoma City band Ben Quad is back with a new EP Ephemera, available now via Pure Noise or all streaming platforms

Daxton Page from Kirra & Musicians Ignite on The Jay Ramone Podcast.. Kirra is an Oklahoma City based band who have put out 2, Full Length Records, as well as numerous singles & have toured with Nothing More & Sevendust. They have a new single called "Believe" available on streaming platforms now. KIRRAMUSIC.com for all things Kirra... Daxton also launched a YouTube Channel geared at helping his fellow musicians navigate the pitfalls of the music industry called Musicians Ignite. MUSICIANSIGNITE.com

Dameon & Gabe from Aranda join me on this episode of The Jay Ramone Podcast. We begin this episode discussing the absolute greatess of the Sylvester Stalone movie "Over The Top"... Keep in mind, this reference was completely unexpected & they didn't know its one of my favorite 80's movies. We will discuss the beginnings of the band all they way through the present. Aranda is one of those bands that you will never forget from the moment you see them live, they will leave you with your jaw on the floor & they couldn't be more genuine & just good humans. Thanks For Listening!

Before their show in OKC, opening for Eye Hate God, Kyle & Nico of Medicine Horse stopped by the radio station to record a podcast episode with me. Medicine Horse is from Tulsa, OK & play Doom & Sludge type metal. I've known Kyle for a couple of decades now from his previous projects. In Medicine Horse, Kyle is the guitar player, rather than the vocalist, like his projects before. Their self-titled debut record is available through Horton Records or all of the streaming platforms. We will discuss the making of their debut as well as writing and recording a metal song, all in the Cherokee Language. 

Ryan Day is the former Producer for the Rick & Brad morning show on KATT & is a Digital Marketing Specialist. We are here to discuss strategies that will work for small businiesses as well his history with the radio station. 

Friday, September 7th  2024, John Moreland played a headlining show at the Cains. Before the show I got to talk to John about his favorite venues, playing in Europe, Headlining the Cains as well as his latest record "Visitor" which is available now! 

My Special Guest on this Episode of the Jay Ramone Podcast is Jody Weber. Jody is the former head football coach for Davis Wolves in Davis, Oklahoma. I got to know Coach Weber when i was one of the personalities a part of the Davis Wolves High School Football Radio Broadcasts. I learned very quickly that Coach & I were going to get along great. Every discussion we have ever had, almost immediately turned to us talking about music, concerts, & our favorite bands! Now we get to continue are discussion about music & leave football out of it! 

I am joined by singer songwriter Jonathan Ashley White. He is from Ardmore, Oklahoma & has several solo records out on all platforms & is also in the band Sons of Strangers. He has recorded in Washington State w/ Mike Herrera from MxPx/Tumbledown, Wes Sharon, Dwight Hamlin, & more. He's constantly writting & releasing material & playing shows all over Oklahoma & Texas. 

Originally this episode was released in 2018. In honor of Dime's birthday, August 20th, I thought it was only fitting to rerelease this lost episode. I wanted to talk to a few Oklahoma musicians about Dime & his influence on their music as well as other Oklahoma musicians. In this episode i will be joined by Cody Canada from Cody Canada & The Departed & CCR, Provo from Everybody Panic, Vinnie from Trainreck, Zain from Locust Grove & Cameron Conyer from the Far Beyond the Grave Pantera Tribute Band. 

We are joined by Elias Soriano from Nonpoint, inside Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City. We discuss the first random meeting between myself & Elias almost 25 years ago at a festival. We also talk about changes in the music industry over the years & their new music, including the latest single "Underdog" on streaming platforms now!  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO "UNDERDOG" ON SPOTIFY FIND ALL EPISODES OF THE JAY RAMONE PODCAST HERE!

July 30th, 2024 was KATTFEST at Lucky Star Casino with Shinedown, Theory of A Deadman, Saint Asonia, & Stopgap Solution. We went backstage to talk to Barry Kerch from Shinedown & take him some Made In Oklahoma, Local Hot Sauce... 

On this episode of The Jay Ramone Podcast, I am joined by a couple of Oklahoma, RIAA Certified, multi-platinum selling artist Austin John Winkler & Brennin Hunt. We discuss Austins journey to sobriety & learning how to how to make music again. We discuss Brennin's time on the ABC show "Nashville", his time on Broadway, acting, & his music career as a songwriter for other artists as well as trying to nail down a record deal of his own as an artist. They are playing a show at Beam Live inside 50 Penn Place along with Aranda, Liza Black & more, benefiting "Focus On Home"...  CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO THE EVENT!

Glenn R. Townsend from the band Eyebolt joins the Jay Ramone Podcast. Check out their new single, "Leather'd & Lace'd" out July 11th, 2024 on all streaming platforms, EP due later this year. 

Devour The Day just announced a show at Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City on July 14th, 2024. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS! Blake & Joey started Devour The Day in 2012 after Egypt Central parted ways. Since then they have released 3 full length records & a handful of singles & music videos as well. They have toured with Pop Evil, Sevendust, In This Moment, Theory of a Deadman, Hinder, Candlebox & more. On this episode we will discuss their new music, getting back on the road & playing Devour The Day shows & a couple of unannounced suprises along the way. 

Episode 34 w/ Special Guests: Gooding & Carter Hulsey.. Gooding & Carter Hulsey have a show at Beam Live in OKC on Wednesday June 12th, 2024.  I have known Gooding since the late 90's when i was working in College Radio. He is one of the most humble individuals i have ever met, yet he's also one of the most talented guitar players I've ever seen. He has written & recorded over 120 Full Length Records during his career & played over 2500 shows. Needless to say, He's paid his dues....  Click Here to see Gooding play 4 Guitars at Once! Gooding - Artist Bio  GOODING Gooding is an American musician and songwriter born in Detroit, MI, and later raised in Wichita, KS. Through his lived experiences, his music blends heartland rock, blues, and Latin with socially conscious lyrics that address issues such as poverty, addiction, and inequality. He is known for his “heart on his sleeve” live performances, touring relentlessly through 48 states, the UK, and Canada with well over 2,500 shows under his belt. As a solo artist, he has written, recorded, produced, engineered, and mixed over 20 solo records and 120 additional records for his film/tv publishing company Kingdom 2, earning over 1,000 sync placements, making him one of the most prolific and most-licensed independent artists working today. Gooding’s new album The Forgotten Plains was released on October 17, 2023. Gooding sings stories of his life growing up in the Great Plains throughout each song, expertly executing what fans have grown to love: skillful, thoughtful songwriting and genre-bending guitar work. In addition to his music career, Gooding is known for his work in support of financial inclusion, using his platform to educate students about economic empowerment. He founded Funding The Future, a 501©(3) non-profit, and is currently making a documentary about his work with public schools around the United States and Canada. Funding The Future has reached over 275,000 students in 35 states. https://www.goodingmusic.com/ Gooding on Instagram - Click Here Gooding on Spotify - Click here Carter Hulsey Artist Bio -  Carter Hulsey is an Americana singer-songwriter from Joplin, Missouri. Hulsey has played hundreds of shows all across the globe for the last decade. His concepts and narratives are inspired by storytellers such as Stephen King, Kurt Vonnegut, Jack Hit and David Sedaris with musical influence by Todd Snider, John Prine, Guy Clark, and Gillian Welch. 
 Hulsey's newest release "Haunt Me" out Feb. 24th blends his love for country roots and storytelling. This is Hulsey's first record done in Nashville and first time working with producer Gooding who captured Hulsey's sound in a new way with a tip of the hat to all the singer songwriters who have come before and inspired the two of them to be right where they are now: in Nashville, TN.  https://www.carterhulsey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carterhulsey/ Carter Hulsey on Spotify - Click here https://www.fundingthefuturelive.org/

Aaron from Horse Called War is my guest on this episode on The Jay Ramone Podcast. We discuss the early days of the band, opening for Lamb of God & Gwar as well as record label woes & re-releasing the back catalog independently & puting out new music. 

We are joined by special guest Mothica. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma & raised in Oklahoma City. Mothica recently released the first single & music video for the song "Doomed", from the forthcoming record "Kissing Death" that is coming out this year. There is a concept, storyline & video for each track on the new record. We will talk about growing up in Oklahoma, making the new record "Kissing Death", Bad Granny's in the Plaza District as well as touring with Halestorm & Black Veil Brides in Europe. The new song "Doomed" is on all of the streaming platforms & the video is available on YouTube. 

Oklahoma band Tretura, recently released 2 new singles. I had the band come to the radio station to join me on the podcast to talk about their new music, member changes, their favorite Oklahoma bands as well as their upcoming shows. 

In this episode i am joined by Rocky Kanaga. Rocky has been an Oklahoma musician for a couple of decades, having played shows at most venues, clubs, & bars in and around Oklahoma City. He is also an avid Dave Matthews Band fan & travelled thousands of miles to see the DMB many times live. We will talk about his love for Dave, his early years in the OKC music scene, sobriety & new music.  You can find Rocky Kanaga's music on Spotify here - Click Here for Rocky's music on Spotify

I have been a fan of Brian Parton since the late 90's when he was playing with his band Brian Parton & The Nashville Rebels. They were rockabilly at its finest. After the Nashville Rebels disbanded, Brian relocated to Colorado where he pursued his music endeavors as a singer-songwriter but his show was much more than that. I always felt like his solo acoustic shows were a lot like the old variety shows which included a little music & a little comedy as well. Brian is an incredible artist. He's playing an early show in the Plaza District in OKC tonight. 

On this episode of the Jay Ramone Podcast, I am joined by Blake & Justin Mattea from the band Hyperdose. This band has accumulated well over a million streams on Spotify, with one song at almost a million streams, yet they've only played one live show to date. We will discuss their influences, their favorite shows they've seen, favorite venues from a fans perspective, shiprocked & their upcoming shows this weekend in Tulsa on Friday at Venue Shrine & Saturday at 89th Street in OKC. http://hyperdose.online HYPERDOSE Is Led By Former Blacklite District Frontman Roman James, Welcoming The New Era Of Cage-Rattling Active Rock Future. The Cataclysmic New Single, “NOT READY TO DIE”, Offers The Strength Of Upward Waves. The New EP, “ART OF YOU”, (August 31st, 2023, Release), Was Recorded At Aphotic Studios In Wichita, KS, And Produced By Billboard Top 40 Hard Rock Producer Chris Dawson (Seasons After, Saul, Gears, Shallow Side, Ovtlier, Any Given Sin). The Music Video For “NOT READY TO DIE” Was Filmed By Director/Cinematographer/Editor Juan Ibanez (Atreyu, Sevendust, P.O.D.)-St. Louis, MO. Co-Founding Twin Brothers, Blake & Justin Mattea, Oniel Laffitte, And Angel Delgado Have Collateralized With Singer Roman James To Cast Heat-Seeking, Unhinged Hard Rock. HYPERDOSE Is On Course For A Blistering 2023/2024 Season. The Second EP And 2018’S,“DISASTER,”Was Recorded At Crosstrax Studios In Memphis, TN With Grammy-Nominated Producer Justin Rimer (12 Stones, Saving Abel, Wayland, Full-Devil Jacket). The Most Popular Track From 2016’S “IMPACT” Is “COMING FOR YOU”. The Debut Single, “TAKE CONTROL”, Was Released In April 2015 And Features Guest Vocals From Gabe Aranda Of The Modern Act, Aranda. HYPERDOSE Is Roman James (Spearfish, SD): Vocals, Blake Mattea (OKC, OK): Guitar, Justin Mattea (OKC, OK): Bass, Oniel Laffitte(Orlando, FL): Guitar, Programming, Angel Delgado (Miami, FL): Drums.

Mapping The Sky - "Get Up Kid" available now - Mapping The Sky on Spotify - Click Here I am joined by Jordin Swanson from the band Mapping The Sky. We discuss his new single "Get Up Kid", working with Wes Sharon at 115 Recordings, influences & Norman. 

All Things Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards - click HERE New Singles, "Oh, Songbird" & "Fake Out" available now... New Full Length Record "Rapture Waltz" available 3/22/2024!  Johnny Manchild from Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards joins the Jay Ramone Podcast where we discuss some amazing recording studios. Getting the vibe right, when being creative & the difficulties of handling the business side of being an independent artist.  New Album Release show in March at Beer City Music Hall in OKC. 

Episode 25... I am joined by longtime friend Dustin from the band "Groucho"... Dustin is also partners in a rehearsal facility & recording facility in Tulsa called "Noise Town"... Groucho recently worked on an EP w/ Trent Bell of The Chainsaw Kittens at his studio in Bell Labs in Norman, OK. Forgive me, I got excited seeing Dustin for the first time in several years, & referenced a cover they just released of INXS "Never Tear Us Apart" & i said Tears For Fears.... epic fail hahahaha. We discuss Groucho, Noise Town, as well as Dustin's previous bands & playing with Nothing More in OKC back in the day at Rock Theater off S. 89th... Full circle moment, I met Dustin when he was maybe 18 years old, playing in bands... He's now recording the band "The Belvidere" who's singer is roughly the same age, & the son of my old college roomate & bandmate decades ago... 

In this episode, I am joined by legendary arts & entertainment writer Doug Hill who has written for the Norman Transcript the last 25 years. I met Doug at The Rt. 66 Bowl on 39th in Oklahoma City, 20ish years ago. We were both there to interview a band from Hoboken New Jersey called "Mad Happy". They were on tour, supporting their record "Feel Good Music for The Broke Middle Class" & are a group, Doug & I are still friends with Today! We discuss Doug's beginings as an entertainment writer, bands we love as well as all things Norman, Oklahoma. 

This week i am joined by the Tulsa band, The Raven & The Bear... They recently played a Shark Bite Media Showcase at 89th here in OKC & stopped by the radio station to talk about their new EP. Look for their new single on streaming platforms everywhere on 2/15/2024. 

In the Fall of 1993, I was a Freshman at Ardmore High School. Other than WalMart, there was only one place you could buy music at the time in town & that was an incredible store for of Music, Magazines, Computer Games & Software, Movies to rent or buy, all the incense & black light posters you could possibly want & it was called Hastings. Out of nowhere, there is a flyer put up on the door of Hastings, Rock band The Nixons will be doing an acoustic in store performance, signing autographs & selling their new record. This was not only my first rock concert, albeit an acoustic one, but it was also my first Record Store, In Store... Needless to say, I was hooked. I have been fortunate enough to interview Zac numerous times. He is always so appreciative & genuine and I am always excited to hear what he's been up to professionally & musically. We all know his work with The Nixons, but he also put out several solo releases as well, that are now available on streaming platforms. He's also a very accomplished songwriter, penning compositions for Shinedown, Ayron Jones, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Jake Owen, Carrie Underwood, Plush, Black Veil Brides, In Flames, Saliva, Bowling For Soup & many more. Zac will be performing live in OKC on January 25th, 2024 at Beam Live, inside 50 Penn Place with Adam Aguilar opening the show. 

While in Tulsa at the Cains Ballroom on 12/23/23, I spoke with all 3 Oklahoma bands on the show that night... Cliffdiver, Ben Quad, & this band, When The Clock Strikes. Over the years, hosting the KATT Local Talent Show, I discovered their music & became a fan. They were the opening band that night, playing first of the 4 bands on the show & they did not disappoint. You can find out more about WTCS here - https://www.whentheclockstrikes.com/

I recently caught up with the OKC Emo band Ben Quad at the Cains Ballroom before opening for Cliffdiver on December 23rd. They have over 10 releases available on on streaming platforms or https://benquad.bandcamp.com/ . Many thanks to the band for taking the time to discuss touring, new music, & playing the legendary Cains Ballroom. 

Cliffdiver formed in 2018. They are from Tulsa, Oklahoma & have released 1 Full Length LP "Exercise Your Demons" on SideOneDummy in 2022. 2 - EP's before that as well as a cover of X-Ray Spex 1977 classic, "Oh Bondage, Up Yours" featuring Stephen Egerton. Cliffdiver have toured with Bowling For Soup & Less Than Jake as well as a stop at Riot Fest 2022 in Chicago. This episode was recorded at the Cains Ballroom on the last night of their tour with Action / Adventure that also features fellow Oklahoma Artists - When The Clock Strikes & Ben Quad. A Big Thank You to Joey for taking the time to join me on the podcast. Find all things CLIFFDIVER - CLICK HERE

Episode 18  We are joined by Chris & Jeremy of PerseuS to talk about their upcoming Toy Drive Show, Benefiting The Chosen House at The Blue Note in OKC, this Saturday - 12/16/23 w/ Index Paradox & The Treatment. We also discuss their new single, "Regenerator", the making of it as well as working with Eric from God In A Machine on the music video for it as well as touring in California & Florida and what its like being an independent metal band. 

In this Episode, I am joined by the OKC band "Rolling Eyes"... I host The KATT Local Talent Show, every Sunday Night at 9pm central time on Oklahoma City's Rock Station since 1976, Rock 100.5 The KATT, where i play all Oklahoma music for 2 hours. Oklahoma in general, has a very vibrant music scene, with talent of all genres, from border to border. I got an email from an OKC band called "Rolling Eyes" & they sent me a track called "Void". It instantly reminded me of what was coming out in the mid to late 90's, very reminiscent of the shoegaze sound but its own modern vibe. So i looked into the band more, they didn't have a website but they did have an instagram page & that one song available on Spotify. I played the song on the LTS one Sunday night. Fast Forward to a few weeks later & i'm taking my son Wyatt to guitar lessons, & out walks Logan, whom i hadn't met & says, hey thanks for playing my band! I was kind of shocked b/c i didn't know him so i had to ask what band he was in, & he tells me. Then i find out my sons guitar teacher is also in Rolling Eyes & they were both super excited I played it. It was just a random email from strangers, sent to another stranger, hoping it might get played. This is why i genuinely enjoy hosting the Local Talent Show. When i see the excitement from a band hearing their song for the first time, being played to a mass audience on the radio. It makes me happy being able to do that for so many artists. I told Riley & Logan i wanted to have them on the podcast sometime. So when they sent me their new song "Cosmic Relief", i asked them to come on the podcast & the Local Talent Show to talk about it. This is Oklahoma Music. We discuss other local bands they like, what inspires their sound, recording at ACM @ UCO & their new music as well.... Enjoy, Jay Ramone https://www.instagram.com/jayramonekatt/ Find them on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/rollingeyesokc/ Find them on Spotify here - Click Here for Rolling Eyes on Spotify