Album Reviews
Watch: Blanky debuts new music video for “No Summertime”
- By Fally Afani
- . September 11, 2020
We’ve stumbled upon the perfect track to transition from a lazy Summer to the cozier seasons. Mellow soothe-core group Blanky, known for their hazy and
Review: DumpStar – “Exile On 9th Street” EP
- By Nathan Cardiff
- . August 14, 2020
Crusty and catchy, DumpStar are out to prove punk’s not dead in 2020. They grind and rock their way through Exile On 9th Street, their
Review: CHEW – “Darque Tan” EP
- By Nathan Cardiff
- . August 12, 2020
Editor’s note: CHEW is an Atlanta-based band, but are familiar and well-loved in the Lawrence live music scene. They also played the last show we
Album Review: The Harrisonics – “Love Songs For All Occasions”
- By Nathan Cardiff
- . July 17, 2020
Jangly, angular guitars shimmer and shine on the new record from The Harrisonics. Love Songs For All Occasions starts with snappy, pop-driven rock songs that have
LK Ultra ferociously stand up for trans women in new single “Pussy Hat”
- By Fally Afani
- . July 9, 2020
LK Ultra have never shied away from activism and human rights. Their knack for combining art and revolution comes to the forefront this week with
Review: The Royal Chief – “Groundwork” EP
- By Nathan Cardiff
- . June 8, 2020
Slick beats and gorgeous harmonies are dripped all over the Groundwork EP, the latest from The Royal Chief. Opener “Fawkes Freestyle” gives a dripping metal
The Sluts release new EP
- By Fally Afani
- . May 7, 2020
If you miss sex, drugs, and rock and roll during the quarantine, The Sluts are here to fill that gaping hole (haha, ew) in your
Bandcamp is waiving fees again, so here are some local artists with new music out
- By Fally Afani
- . May 1, 2020
Once again, Bandcamp is waiving their revenue shares to help artists affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The last time Bandcamp waived their fees during the
Album Review: Ingrid Ingram – “Worried”
- By Nathan Cardiff
- . April 28, 2020
Crunching guitars smothered in fuzz kick off Worried, the new album from Ingrid Ingram. “Heavy Boots” slams into you with battering drums and swerving time
Pala Zolo releases new track “You Can’t”
- By Fally Afani
- . April 17, 2020
A few weeks ago, Pala Zolo had plans to pack up and head to LA. All that was put on hold after the COVID-19 pandemic
