Lawrence, Kansas
- October 8, 2025
Fally Afani
http://www.iheartlocalmusic.com
Fally Afani is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning more than 20 years in media. She has worked extensively in radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and more.
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Photo Gallery: X (the band) / Dead Rock West
You can’t get through a single season in Lawrence without some sort of punk rock legends rolling through. On the first day of September, Lawrencians
Watch: La Guerre at the Bottleneck
It’s been a while since we checked in with La Guerre, but it was worth the wait. Watching La Guerre is like watching a butterfly
Watch Tyler Gregory’s hauntingly beautiful performance with the Bootleg Band
All week, Tyler Gregory had been in high spirits. He was constantly talking up his upcoming show around town, an event that would reunite him
Photo Gallery: Babes In Toyland / Fea at the Riot Room
Kansas City got to indulge in some punk rock legends with an impeccably executed set at the Riot Room on Friday from Babes In Toyland.
Watch: Narkalark at the Replay
It’s been a while since Narkalark has played as a trio, but Stella got her groove back. The Lawrence electronic act upped their game with
Watch: Dead Mockingbirds at the Replay
Dead Mockingbirds are about as fun as they come. The band calls Dallas home, but is well loved in Lawrence thanks to some highly likable
The regional reach: Why Sub Pop is the label that wants you to “think local”
Editor’s note: I Heart Local Music spent time in Seattle this Summer and spoke with some influential players in the music scene. This is the
Sludgy and severe: an introduction to Amenaza
There was a lot of serious metal at the Jakckpot over the weekend, but you’ll want to take note of Amenaza. The Lawrence band is
We don’t mean to beat a dead horse, but…
We don’t mean to beat a dead horse, but The Sluts’ fans are fucking crazy. Yes, we know there is more to Lawrence than the
Watch: Maps for Travelers at the Jackpot
If you’re not careful, you could quickly grow addicted to Maps For Travelers. The Kansas City band graced Lawrence with a show at the Jackpot