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Loud and loving it: Up The Academy / Mouthbreathers deliver explosive set at the Replay

It’s always nice when you walk in on a set not knowing who the band is, and they hook you right away with their incredible

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Truckstop Honeymoon kicks off Busker Fest

I’ve had a blast this summer. I’ve immersed myself in fantastic local shows and amazing festivals and had the time of my life. So it’s

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Roughians at The Replay: The Men / JabberJosh / Sick Bros

The Replay was pretty packed and wound up for a Tuesday night, but a night of this much vicious rock warrants a thicker crowd. Hardcore

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A head banging block party

On Saturday longtime drinking establishment The Sandbar threw a block party in Downtown Lawrence to celebrate their 22nd birthday. There was something everyone could enjoy

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Ad Astra Arkestra records series of living room performances

There’s always been something cozy about Ad Astra Arkestra. As thrilling and bizarre as their performances are, there’s still something familial and good-humored about them.

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Kanrocksas: Day 2

-by Fally Afani   On the second day of the Kanrocksas music festival, the confetti from the Flaming Lips show the night before had barely

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Kanrocksas: Day 1

-by Fally Afani   The first day of Kanrocksas is something I can only describe as a smorgasbord of music. The lineup brought all types

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OK Go Making the Impossible Possible

There will be more than thirty bands gracing the stages at Kanrocksas this weekend, but OK Go’s set is not one to miss. The band

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Win tickets to Kanrocksas from I Heart Local Music

Update: Congratulations to our winners Lindsey Frye and Ian T. McFarland! Thanks for playing, everyone! We have two pairs of tickets to the upcoming Kanrocksas