Wow — only three weeks into 2013 and we have a Top 10 candidate: Foxygen’s “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic.” The duo’s precocious ability to create classic-sounding pop from the best influences of the past 40 years proves they aren’t kidding about that title.
They are playing March 11 at Opolis — go to the show, then get on the road for SXSW.
George Lang was born in Oklahoma City and raised in Houston and Tulsa. Following graduation from Jenks High School, Lang spent time in the military before studying journalism at the University of Oklahoma.
Beginning in 1994, Lang covered crime stories and local media, culminating in coverage of the Oklahoma City bombing and the many stories surrounding that tragedy. By the late 1990s, Lang's focus shifted to fine arts, features and popular culture, ultimately leading to his current position as assistant entertainment editor for The Oklahoman and editor of LOOKatOKC.
His blog, StaticBlog, was one of the first blogs on NewsOK.com. He his wife have one son, and they currently live in Oklahoma City.