Lawrence, Kansas
- May 31, 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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Listen: New music from Monzie Leo & The Northwest Two
While we were all suffering from the oppressive Kansas heat over the summer, Mr. Monzie Leo (of Monzie Leo and the Big Sky) found himself
Watch: Radkey at the Jackpot
Radkey are still considered a fairly new-ish band, but they’re already packing venues around town. Over they weekend, they played to an enthusiastic crowd at
SexTapes deliver delightfully obnoxious and energetic set
We’ve been eager to see SexTapes (Lawrence’s newest loud and obnoxious band) perform, and on Saturday night they did not disappoint. The band featured a
Costello brothers fulfill musical desires with Coke Weed X
Local drummer Brian Costello (nobody calls him that, we all know him as “Bronco”) has been a staple in the Lawrence music scene for nearly
Pitch Purrfect: Local Musicians and the Cats They Love
We’ve noticed a trend in the local music scene lately. It seems that most rockers in Lawrence share a common trait. They’re head-over-heels-in-love with their
Photo Gallery: Laura Balke / Tim York / Electric Needle Room
Laura Balke ended her tour at the Riot Room with Tim York and local brother band Electric Needle Room. It might not have been the
Photo Gallery: Muscle Worship / Names Divine / Health & Beauty
by Mitch Jones Saturday night at the Replay was a mixed bag of tricks. Things got started off with a whisper when Chicago-based Health &
Listen: New music from Radkey
The brothers in Radkey just released a new song amid a busy tour and several recording sessions. Isaiah Radke told I Heart Local Music this
Photo Gallery: Silversun Pickups / Garbage / Fun. / Electric Guest / Alabama Shakes in KC
Bethany Smith snapped these photos when a host of popular bands, including Garbage, Fun., and Electric Guest took the stage in Kansas City’s Riverfront Park.
This kid is alright: Young rocker debuts at the Jackpot
“Hello, my name is Drew, and these are some songs that I wrote… in fifteen minutes each.” It was a simple enough introduction from a