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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‘Twas the Night Before South-by
by Mitch Jones My eyelids are heavy and my neck is sore as I lift my head off the car door. As I yawn and
The Mutations get up in your space
On Saturday night mother nature was playing yet another cruel joke on Kansas by dumping a snow storm across the state, but the Replay fought
Watch: I Heart Local Music interviews Andrew W.K., The Black Lips, and more at SXSW
by Fally Afani In addition to watching, photographing, and loving hundreds of acts at this year’s SXSW music festival, the I Heart Local Music staff
Automagik is the best band you’ve never heard of
If you’re a fan of flailing, rocking out, and squealing vocals, look no further than Automagik. The fairly young band out of Cincinnati made a
Marnie Stern taps her way into our hearts
If there’s one artist at SXSW that we went absolutely gaga over, it’s Marnie Stern. The experimental noise musician is a far cry from your
Cowboy Indian Bear leaves stunning impression at SXSW
If there’s ever a year for Cowboy Indian Bear to shine, this is it. They’re releasing their latest album, Live Old, Die Young, in April,
The Personality Within Surfer Blood
by Mitch Jones The music world is host to an endless number of intriguing characters. After my first full day at the South By Southwest
Watch: Rev Gusto at SXSW
Rev Gusto came out with infectious energy Wednesday as part of the Midcoast Takeover showcase at the Shangri La in Austin, TX. Just as the
Getting down and dirty with Mr. and the Mrs.
If you ever want to really get down and dirty at the Replay, snuggle in for a night with Mr. and the Mrs. The duo
Karma Vision releases stunning music video shot on Super 8
If you’re familiar with the Whatever Forever music label in Lawrence, then you know that the home to imaginative and experimental musical groups such as