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Photo Gallery: 2014 Middle of the Map Fest, Day 1

This may have been the first time in its history that Middle of the Map Fest had to endure such blustery weather, but there was

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Peelander-Z wants you to dress up and bring them BBQ

When Peelander-Z hits Middle of the Map Fest this week, it’ll be an affair to remember. The vibrantly colored New York-based Japanese action punk rockers

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The Tontons are full of Lawrence love

The Tontons may be one of the most popular bands in Houston, but Kansas may as well be a second home to them. When we

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Photo Gallery: Hello Biplane / Allison O. and Friends

A long-overdue weekend of beautiful weather ended on a high note for music lovers in Lawrence when Hello Biplane returned for a homecoming show at

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St. Vincent brings captivating choreography to Liberty Hall

Annie Clark is a musician like no other. The mastermind behind St. Vincent has graced Lawrence over the years, constantly developing her music and live

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Photo Gallery: SXSW 2014

From nationally known acts to local favorites, I Heart Local Music was there to capture it all this year. Acts such as Foster the People

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Watch: Hearts of Darkness at the Bottleneck

When Hearts of Darkness bust out one of their unforgettable performances, they do it for you. But more than anything, they do it for themselves.

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Photo Gallery: Diarrhea Planet / Broncho at SXSW

Words and photos by Mitch Jones When a band begins a set by offering free shirts to anyone who crowd surfs, you know things are

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The Phantastics have it all

We have found your official dance commanders, and they’re called The Phantastics. Let it be known from here on out that nobody gets a dance

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Review: Forrester – “Antithesis” EP

by Nathan Cardiff Forrester’s brand of instrumental rock carries us away from all our problems, stresses, fears, and burdens. This isn’t background noise or the