Bailey Boy is a band on the rise from Norman, OK that transmutes alternative rock with midwestern discontent into invigorating sounds that grip the emotions and encourages listeners to let it out. This blog features their single “Daddy Issues” released June 2024 and episode 9 of a live performance with Spark and Plug from 2023.

Em and the MotherSuperiors is an Oklahoma City based band that brings a classic mix of psychedelic, roots, and energy. This long tenured band is a love story of genre blending that ignites influence of soul to blues to grunge. Emily Alexander answers some questions about the bands start and what the experience of playing in a live band means to them. This blog features their single “Cinco Pato” released April 2022 and a live version of “So You Think You’re the Devil” from their Chevy Music Showcase from 2015.

Carly Gwin is a Norman based songwriter that makes music reflecting the emotional experience of being human and is one part of a four piece band. She will be playing a solo set at the Opolis on June 8th for the third listening room experience at the venue. This blog features two singles, “It’s All Your Fault” and “You Can Feel Sad.”

The Nghiems are long time residents of the Oklahoma City metro music scene, leaving their mark through a unique dreamy, thoughtful, and engaging indie pop sound. Catch The Nghiems at the Opolis this Saturday June 8th at 8PM for the venue’s third listening room experience called Opolis Sessions.

Emma Goldman Sachs is a lofi garage rock two piece based out of Oklahoma by Nick Rauscher and Dalton Eckroat. Their music is reminiscent of cult surfer rock and nu-60s counter culture that screams anti-establishment. Nick answers some questions about their style and influence. This blog post features their “Bay of Pigs” release that debuted in February 2024. See them May 31, 2024 at Norman Oklahoma music venue Opolis for the second listening room experience in the series.

Labrys, originally the solo project of Penny Pitchlynn, has turned into a full blown live music experience hailing from Oklahoma City. Penny’s tenure in the music scene spans across more than a decade and has grown from open mics to international venues. Penny provides insight behind the formation of Labrys and encouragement to younger artists working in the scene today. This blog features their “10:10” album that released February 2, 2024. Catch them May 31, 2024 at Norman Oklahoma music venue Opolis for the second listening room experience in the series.

They are celebrating their 25th anniversary with an international tour starting on April 18th. Opolis is the second stop on the tour and we are so excited to have them! This is a show you don’t want to miss! Their 20th album release “Mizumono” is now available and featured in this blog! Catch them in downtown Norman Oklahoma on April 19th at 8PM with support from Sheesh! and Gonzo LeBronzo.

Liquid Girlfriend is another prominent OKC based band with an alternative punk rock punch. In this interview, we learn more about how they formed as a band, their influences, and their music writing process. This blog features their single “Spongebob Halftime Show” released September of 2023. Catch them March 23, 2024 at Norman Oklahoma music venue Opolis for their first live listening room experience.

Cherry Laurel is an upcoming Norman based band with a dreamy bedroom sound and hints of psychedelic influence. In this interview, Cole Kornele, gives a look into the bands processes, their influences, and what they’re seeing in the Oklahoma City music scene. This blog features their album “Pisces Moon” released November of 2021. Catch them March 23, 2024 at Norman Oklahoma music venue Opolis for their first live listening room experience.

Opolis Sessions is a new music series hosted at the local vegan food restaraunt and micro venue in downtown Norman that will highlight artists from the Oklahoma City Metro and beyond through live audio and video recording. This series is sponsored by the Live Music Society Toolbox Grant.

The Opolis is fundraising in preparation for Norman Music Festival that happens in downtown Norman at the end of April. There is a tshirt preorder available for anyone wanting to support the bands playing our stage this year. This blog post highlights the importance of funding artists, the responsibility of local venues in the festival, and other ways individuals can support the local vegan food and live music venue that continues to be a driving force in the arts and music culture of Norman, Oklahoma.