News

The SoundBar is Known Around the Globe! July 20, 2026 The following is an excerpt from “Tracks & Trails” latest piece on vinyl bars. For the full story, visit the link below. Upstairs on Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City’s premier vinyl lounge folds a listening room, a record shop and a hi-fi dealer into one space […]

Step Inside Oklahoma City’s Living Room December 29, 2025 Towards the back of Oklahoma City’s only vinyl bar sits a large window overlooking the lit up buildings adorning the city’s December skyline. It is a breathtaking view, not because it’s particularly grand or even rare for buildings lining Automobile Alley, but because of its striking

The SoundBar: Jay Shanker October 05, 2025 In the heart of Oklahoma City’s Downtown Automobile Alley entertainment district sits a loft-like hideaway for recorded music enthusiasts and cocktail connoisseurs alike. The SoundBar, the city’s premier vinyl listening bar, opened in 2023, offering a unique fusion of nostalgic audio listening experiences and contemporary nightlife. It’s also

Lawyer By Day, Bar Owner By Night: The SoundBar September 29, 2025 There are a lot of different bars in Oklahoma City. Some are themed after your favorite characters or the personalities of iconic films. Others tap into different fashion eras, bringing the past to life through clothes and cocktails. But nothing quite compares to

Music 2 Live 4 January 13, 2025 Liz Pelly’s new book on the power of Spotify’s algorithms to channel our listening, “Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist”, has us thinking about “old school” ways of discovering new music.  Radio?   Record/CD store browsing? Mix Tapes from friends? Sadly ancient

Music 2 Live 4 January 13, 2025   Liz Pelly’s new book on the power of Spotify’s algorithms to channel our listening, “Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist”, has us thinking about “old school” ways of discovering new music.  Radio?   Record/CD store browsing? Mix Tapes from friends? Sadly