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Review: Shy Boys – “Life Is Peachy/Follow The Leader”

by Nathan Cardiff Somehow six months have passed since Shy Boys released their spectacular self-titled album (still on heavy rotation for yours truly) and the

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Watch: The Big Iron at the Replay

If you want to know what raw and dense energy looks like, look no further than The Big Iron. The Kansas City-based punk band, thick

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Kansas City brings chill summer rock to the Jackpot

Underneath a bright super moon, three Kansas City bands brought their own individual brands of breezy summer rock to the Jackpot Saturday night. The night

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Less Beautiful Music: How Arc Flash is redefining emo

“This next song is about heartbreak… and the nuclear apocalypse.” With his eyes half open, Arc Flash’s James Thomblison grumpily mutters the words before diving

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Review: Spencer Mackenzie Brown – “Part One” EP

by Nathan Cardiff Spencer Brown is a folk mastermind. His wonderful EP Part One is five tracks of stunning musicianship, strong vocals, and stellar lyrics.

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KTP plays final show at the Replay

While Lawrencians were proudly celebrating America’s birthday with plenty o’ pyro, the Replay was bidding a fond farewell to one of the best punk bands

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Album Review: Plains – “Plains”

by Nathan Cardiff Slightly country/western and certainly indie rock, Plains’ self titled record brings a deadpan delivery to their relaxed tracks. Listen to the chugging