Lawrence, Kansas
- October 28, 2026
Fally Afani
https://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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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
Watch Nicholas St. James nail this cover
If you like folk music, your cup runneth over in Lawrence. Additionally, folk musicians have fairly likable personas onstage. But Nicholas St. James has some
Championing music: How KEXP raises the bar for bands across the country
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
The Conquerors release new music, announce album
Lawrence is pretty heavy on psych-infused garage rock, but one of the more meticulously perfected psychedelic sounds comes from Kansas City’s The Conquerors. This is
Watch: Shy Boys at the Replay
Well, boo. Summer is almost over, and to be honest it went by a little too fast. School’s about to start, Downtown is about to