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: The Invisible World – “Color/Echo”
Kansas City’s The Invisible World brings their blend of alternative rock with a twist of soft folk (dare I say, alt-country?) to their new EP
Album Review: Toughies – “Sweet Dream” EP
Is there a better opening track this year than “Stone Cold?” I’m having a tough time finding one: the roaring pain in the lead vocals,
Album Review: Varma Cross – “Reunion Balloons”
Quick and lethal, Varma Cross’ Reunion Balloons is like a switchblade; the five tracks spring out with a sharp shimmer and strike with a viciousness.
Review: Jasper – “Jasper” EP
by Nathan Cardiff A crunchy country opener kicks off the debut EP from Lawrence trio Jasper. “Down The River” sets the bar high for four
Album Review: Red Kate – “unamerican activities”
by Nathan Cardiff There are few constants in this life, but one thing is for damn sure: Red Kate are never gonna stop fighting. The
Album Review: Merlin – “Electric Children”
by Nathan Cardiff An ominous ringing to start Merlin’s Electric Children is about the last calm moment for what will turn into fifty minutes of
Album Review: John Benda – “None Of The Color”
by Nathan Cardiff John Benda starts his sophomore solo release with the moody “Passive Voice vs. Active Voice” and you can instantly feel the change
Album Review: Fullbloods – “Mild West”
by Nathan Cardiff Ross Brown is at it again. After years of solid solo work (full disclosure, I went to high school with the guy;
Review: Organized Crimes – ‘Bel Ray Flats’ 7”
by Nathan Cardiff Organized Crimes’ new seven-inch single begins with a New Wave-y dream; “Bel Ray Flats” gives us a floating synth groove and sinks
Album Review: Nicholas St. James – “Theatres”
by Nathan Cardiff I realize it’s only February, but the most fascinating musical moment of this whole year might be a kazoo solo. That’s right;