Lawrence, Kansas
- January 11, 2026
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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Day Sleeper releases sludgy new track “In the Garden”
There was a time when psych rock ruled the local music landscape in Lawrence. But then COVID hit, and the landscape changed. Some bands dropped
Listen: The Fun Guy release new album “From the Attic to the Underground”
The season is ripe for political discontent and a revolution. The Fun Guy’s latest album provides a pretty good soundtrack for such an occasion. From
Photo Gallery: Sarah McLachlan / Feist
Sarah McLachlan / Photo by Fally Afani The Starlight in Kansas City had a bit of a Canadian invasion over the weekend when Sarah McLachlan
Don’t Skip Town, Every Weekend in Lawrence this June is Lit
We hope you’ll forgive us, but it appears we lied. Last month, we told you that May was the month for street parties. But really,
Photo Gallery: Car Microwave / Flash Floods / The Instant / Liney Blu
Local indie rockers took to the Bottleneck stage Saturday night for one last hurrah before Summer concert season kicks off in Lawrence. Liney Blu opened
Listen: MellowPhobia release new album “The Act of Loving In Return”
It’s been a while since we’ve had a really well-produced local indie album come our way, but MellowPhobia continues to check all our boxes. The
Steve Poltz brought comedy, stories, and tunes to the Lawrence Arts Center
Steve Poltz / Photo by Fally Afani We know it's Spring, the weather's beautiful, and school's out for half the town, but we promise you
Greta Van Fleet continues to revive rock and roll
Greta Van Fleet / Photo by Fally Afani Every now and then you see some older rock musician complain about how rock and roll is
“An Act of Service.” Steve Poltz bringing long, storied career to the Lawrence Arts Center
When we rang up Steve Poltz earlier this Spring, he had just woken up to some fun news. His inbox was flooded with friends sending