Lawrence, Kansas
- September 20, 2025
Nathan Cardiff
Nathan has contributed to I Heart Local Music since November 2012. He lives in Kansas City, MO.
Articles By This Author
Album Review: Heartscape Landbreak – “Practitioners of Light”
by Nathan Cardiff An epic force of guitars pierce even the strongest armor on “The Pattern,” the first track from Heartscape Landbreak’s Practitioners of Light.
Album Review: CS Luxem – “June Igloo”
by Nathan Cardiff When he’s not belting out tunes with Dean Monkey & The Dropouts or shredding with Oils, multi-instrumentalist Christopher Luxem (aka CS) is
Review – Bad Kids To The Front – “Post Teen Drama”
by Nathan Cardiff Post Teen Drama is soundtrack worthy; the title track that opens the record is a barrage of hammering drums, loud guitars, and
Review – OILS – “TOTAL OILS USA” EP
by Nathan Cardiff With a vicious guitar and a soothing “Yeah yeah,” Oils’ first EP begins with a tremendous track titled “The Town.” Forget trying
Album Review: Doby Watson and Margo May – “Watson & May”
by Nathan Cardiff It’s always a pleasure when two strong songwriters play on the same bill. House show or big venue, sometimes you get lucky
Album Review: LAZY – “Obsession”
by Nathan Cardiff Ready for one of the loudest, wildest records of the year? I sincerely hope so. LAZY is here to kick your ass.
Review: Sovereign States – “Dead Dove”
by Nathan Cardiff Aggressive and catchy, the newly released single from Sovereign States (formerly My Brother, The Vulture), “Dead Dove” is a hint of what’s
Review: Hidden Pictures – “Sister Wife” EP
by Nathan Cardiff Three short tracks are what we get from the always wonderful Hidden Pictures on their new EP, and they pack a powerful
Album Review: La Guerre – “The Three” EP
by Nathan Cardiff Katlyn Conroy’s project La Guerre has been brutally honest and emotional in her many releases and live shows over the past couple
Album Review: Pale Hearts – “Hollowtown”
by Nathan Cardiff From the quick pacing to the jolting vocals, Hollowtown is a dizzying experience. It’s a thrill ride that spins you around and