Lawrence, Kansas
- September 15, 2025
Bands we adored at SXSW that are coming here
At this year’s SXSW, we found ourselves wandering into a lot of random events and discovering brand new bands. To our delight, we also realized
Watch: Wild Eye at Midcoast Takeover
Ross WIlliams seems to be a jack of all trades. We never quite know where he’s going to pop up, even at the SXSW music
Ryn Weaver steals the show at Spotify House
Words and photos by Leroy Pristach Tuesday was the first real day of SXSW showcases and we kicked it off at the Spotify house. The
Watch: Viet Cong’s drummer plays with broken hand
There really isn’t anything that can hold a band like Viet Cong back. On Wednesday we set out to see them perform at the Pitchfork
Happy Hooks: Sweet Spirit’s live show is out of sight
Here’s the best thing we’ve seen at SXSW so far. Sweet Spirit took Cheer Up Charlie’s by storm Tuesday night with a set loud and
Watch: Varma Cross at the Bottleneck
It’s about time Varma Cross got their dues. These guys are like bulldozers. They”re tight, experienced, full of vigorous rocking-out moments, and boast one of
God bless you, Gnarly Davidson
“Can I get a hot shit?!” Gnarly Davidson’s exuberant bassist Sam Gunnerson starts nearly every set by screaming this into the mic. The audience always
Photo Gallery: Psychic Heat / The Sluts / Gnarly Davidson
Here are some scenes from Psychic Heat’s tape release show at the Bottleneck on Friday. Gnarly Davidson and the Sluts joined them on (and off)
Photo Gallery: Me Like Bees / The Noise / Archie Powell and the Exports
‘Tis the SXSW season and bands throughout the Midwest are gearing up to haul their gear to the great land of Tejas, where they will
Lawrence celebrates Pi Day with the Alferd Packer Memorial String Band
There’s nothing better than a wacky Lawrence tradition, and what better way to celebrate all things weird than a made up holiday. On Saturday, with
