Lawrence, Kansas
- September 16, 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.
Articles By This Author
Yes, Muscle Worship. You can turn it up.
Muscle Worship is really a considerate band. Anybody familiar with their work knows they’re one of the loudest local acts of the past decade. When
Badkey: Radkey breaks all the rules in the school of rock
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about Radkey, it’s that they’re quite good at causing a stir. Since introducing our readers to the band in
Momma’s Gotta Rock: 40 Watt Dreams indulges Katie West’s angsty side
You could say over the last couple of years, Katie West has been bursting with ideas. At some point in her thriving musical career, the
Watch: All Blood releases music video
A sort of supergroup of loud, obnoxious rockers has been forming in Kansas City, and last week they released an eccentric music video. All Blood
Watch: Max Fields at Love Garden
On Saturday night, local label (and talent goldmine) Whatever Forever celebrated the release of their compilation cassette with a show at Love Garden. The event
Lawrence Loves Skating Polly
Lawrence has a new crush, and her name is Skating Polly. Lawrence has actually been crushing on the garage duo for a while, but audiences
Watch: Narkalark at the Bottleneck
Narkalark caught our eye a few months ago when they uploaded their first single online. The thought of a new electronic act in town was
Album Review: The Sluts – “Virile”
Editor’s introduction: A little over two years ago, we walked into the Jackpot expecting to cover An Horse on their tour. But when a brand
Sleepy Sun and Psychic Heat pair together for perfect performance
There’s just something about Psychic Heat that is so thrilling. The Lawrence band is fairly young, but it feels like they place a show at
The Republic Tigers return with surprise show at the Jackpot
On Tuesday night, the music scene was treated to one of the biggest surprises of the year. The Republic Tigers, a Kansas City band that