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Kick your new year off with Khrystal.

One of the scene’s most graceful and likable musicians has been keeping busy during the pandemic. Khrystal. just released a new track, “Never,” at the

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Just look at all this holiday cheer

How ya doin, bud? You ok? We know this Christmas is pretty rough, what with COVID cutting into the all yule you were hoping to

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Our Top 5 favorite holiday parties of Christmases past

By now, you’re probably longing to be dazzled and delighted by all the magic the holiday season has to offer. A little party never hurt

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New wave goth rockers Club Sinister release new single

There hasn’t been much in the way of new-wave goth punk lately, but it looks like Club Sinister is coming to the rescue. Alex Horton

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Watch: PRIDE for the Masses went virtual in 2020

Over the weekend, I Heart Local Music helped Lawrence celebrate queer entertainers in our community. When COVID cancelled all live events, we delayed our annual

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Country musician corrals community for holiday help with Christmas toy drive

In Lawrence, country music and the holidays go hand-in-hand. That’s because one country musician has spent years going big for the holiday. Every December, Ryan

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Sky Smeed finds “True Love” in quarantine isolation

If there’s one thing local folkster Sky Smeed learned during the quarantine, it’s the art of adaptability. One moment, musicians were playing shows and planning

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Christena Graves releases new single

One of the most promising acts pre-COVID has apparently spent the quarantine finishing up a bombshell of a new album. Prior to the quarantine, roots

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Album Review: Ebony Tusks – “Heal_Thyself”

Was there ever any doubt that Ebony Tusks’ debut LP could match the excellent and experimental energy of their live show? Heal_Thyself showcases the trio as masters

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Watch: Daniel Gum releases video for “Blue Light”

If there’s one thing Manor Records does exceedingly well, it’s finding heartbreakingly beautiful songwriters. It’s no different this time around with Daniel Gum, the 23