Lawrence, Kansas
- May 1, 2026
Milkdrop tackles gentrification in new music video
Our album reviewer Nathan Cardiff couldn’t have described MilkDrop’s album, The Leavenworth Story, any better. In his album review, he states: “An epic in social
Album Review: Milkdrop – “The Leavenworth Story”
How does one analyze The Leavenworth Story while attempting to do it justice? An epic in social commentary that at one time works on a local
Review: Serene Fiend – “Sowing Discord” EP
From the beginning of Sowing Discord, Serene Fiend creates a moody atmosphere with chilling beats thumping through its industrial rock. The goth vibe is prevalent
Album Review: The Gleaners – “Love, Pattie Santos”
One of my favorite discussions to have is comparing bands’ studio work vs. their live performances. A “live” album itself can either convince you of
Album review: Khrystal – “The Awkward Muva”
Khrystal’s excellent The Awkward Muva kicks off with a glowing guitar on “Badu;” a cloud that her vocals drift on. Autobiographical lyrics delivered without irony,
Watch: HighWesthus releases new music video
One of the most danceable acts in the area just released a new music video of his Field Day Fest set. HighWesthus both directed and
Review: Carswell & Hope – “Exit Plan” EP
Carswell & Hope’s latest EP opens with the locomotive chug of “Cordelia,” a song so thick with tension you could cut it with… well Nick
Review: Bloom – “Hot Knives” EP
Grit and grime are all over the hard rock ’n’ roll of Bloom’s Hot Knives. The slow-burn opener “Everything Golden” starts with a menacing (but
Review: Kensington Gardens & Sunshine – “Rain On My Parade” Split
Twangy and salty are the vibes on Rain On My Parade, a split from folkies Sunshine and Kensington Gardens (a project of Lawrence’s Folklore Suburbia).
Album Review: Chess Club – “Hit The Ball”
Emo has had a major (and well-received) resurgence in the past few years. For some it may be nostalgic; sounds of their youth reigniting an
