Lawrence, Kansas
- September 20, 2025
Counter Culture: Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz on the power of performance in a complacent society
One of the last times gypsy punks Gogol Bordello played Lawrence, it was on Halloween at Liberty Hall. If you were there, you’ll remember the
Watch: Carswell and Hope tackle police brutality in new music video
It’s no surprise that a lot of bands in Lawrence provide plenty of social commentary, considering the more liberal nature of this town. But this
Sky Smeed protests Confederate flags in new song
One day— Inauguration Day, specifically— local musician Sky Smeed (cool name, btw) woke up, looked outside, and discovered something horrifying. To his disgust, Smeed’s neighbor
Toy Town: How one musician’s obsession turned into a business
We’ve run into our fair share of musicians who share a love of collecting toys, but Terry Taylor takes the cake. You may recognize him
Switching Scenes: Frankie Cosmos goes from DIY darling to Sub Pop
Greta Kline is a never-ending source of new songs. The New York City-based musician started feverishly writing songs, and uploading them to Bandcamp, at the
Disorderly Dudes: How Nancy Boys are keeping hardcore alive in Lawrence
Sometimes it feels like if you blink, you might miss them. The rowdy rockers in Nancy Boys tend to play very quick, 15-minute sets… but
How to Rock Lawrence Field Day Fest, 2017 Edition
We are now less than a week away from local music’s most exciting moment of the Summer. Lawrence Field Day Fest, now in its sixth
In and Out: Local musicians scrutinize the year (so far) in music
We’re at the halfway point of the year, which means we’ve had time to catch our breaths, take a step back, and see what’s making
Out Here: How a new Pride Night is focusing on queer talent
We adore Downtown Lawrence’s nightlife just as much as anyone, but there’s always been something glaringly obvious missing from a town like Lawrence– a really
People Power: Lawrence musicians to fundraise for ACLU
This weekend, local music lovers can step in to help the American Civil Liberties Union. Seven Lawrence acts will come together on Sunday to help
