Album Reviews Articles

Album Review: Dean Monkey & The Dropouts – “Dean’s Steak House”

by Nathan Cardiff The only Lawrence doo-wop rockers (or at least the youngest) that I’ve ever heard, Dean Monkey & The Dropouts, have put their

Articles

JOCKS delivers dirty rock to the Replay

A new band full of familiar faces exploded onto the scene Tuesday night when they opened for Gun Outfit at the Replay. JOCKS is the

Articles

Bad Religion’s message popular with all generations

by Mitch Jones There are times when I feel like I was born way too late. Every time I hear a punk band from the

Articles

Oils, Y[our] Fri[end] leave lasting impression at Middle of the Map Fest

by Nathan Cardiff I feel like I’ve been swooning over the Whatever Forever line-up non-stop for the past few months. I’m sure people are sick

Articles

A Reason To Be Proud: Fourth of July celebrates record release with The ACBs

“Would you guys mind if we played our album all the way through?” Fourth of July frontman Brendan Hangauer asked a packed room at the

Articles

Justin Klaas delivers intimate, spontaneous release show

On Friday night, one of Lawrence’s best-kept musical secrets celebrated a birthday the best way he knows how: with an intimate house show. Justin Klaas

Articles

Photo Gallery: Akron Family / Karma Vision

Akron/Family graced The Jackpot Thursday night and brought in a crowd that hung on their every note. The expectation and anticipation was palpable as Dana

Album Reviews Articles

Album Review: Justin Klaas – “What Changed?”

by Nathan Cardiff Justin Klaas is a workaholic. The guy doesn’t rest as far as I know, constantly releasing material (just look at the EPs

Articles

Photo Gallery: 2013 Middle of the Map Fest, Day 3

Saturday featured a spectacular display from a wide range of bands at Middle of the Map Fest. The music festival ended its third year strong,

Articles

Life’s a beach with Beach Day / Chains of Love / The Basement

The Jackpot gave us a nice reprieve from the horrible weather that was dumped on Kansas Wednesday night. Three bands took to the stage and