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Album Review: The Magentlemen – The Magentlemen

Editor’s note: Bethany Smith is an experienced rock journalist, and has graciously agreed to review The Magentlemen for I Heart Local Music. We are grateful

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Harvey Milk lead night of heavy rock at the Jackpot

Wednesday night’s show at the Jackpot was not for the faint at heart. Four very loud bands took the stage, each progressive and aggressive. Ponyboy

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Electronic acts impress at the Replay

On Tuesday night all sorts of electronic music goodness was oozing out of the Replay. To some people, all electronic music sounds the same. But

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Dr. Octor changes it up at the Replay

I’ve enjoyed watching Dr. Octor transform over the past few weeks. The first time I saw them, they were heavy on the acoustic guitar and

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The Noise FM gear up for a happy homecoming

Forgive the pun, but for members of The Noise FM, there really is no place like home. Brothers Alex and Austin Ward relocated to Chicago

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Music for your summer: Continents

Continents just released a new song, and it should be everyone’s soundtrack for the summer of 2011.   Kansas City native Jim Button is the

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Fan-made video showcases interviews with Lawrence musicians, DJs

It’s hot outside, and some of us are shying away from the outdoors and opting to stay in. Lucky for you, Twitter users oxfordist and

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Ad Astra Arkestra to release new album

A couple of winters ago, I joined some friends on a trip to Johnson County Community College for what would end up being the most

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Cowboy Indian Bear gearing up for Daytrotter

Get ready to see some local faces on Daytrotter. Cowboy Indian Bear is stopping by to record a session on Friday. They’ll be making the

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Trailer Blazed: Zach Campbell starts new side project

I loved getting roughed up at a good Rooftop Vigilantes show. There was no harder way to rock out in Lawrence. Sadly, the band is