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Feel the burn with Thighmaster’s new music video
- By Fally Afani
- . January 13, 2021
New year, new me, right? Well, considering the pandemic we may just skip the gym instead and opt for a home workout. Luckily, our dear

Take a walk with Jenna Rae on the Kansas River
- By Fally Afani
- . January 11, 2021
It’s no secret that when the pandemic hit, folks turned to nature and green spaces for comfort. Even though we’re in the frigid winter months,

From studio to screen: Library’s virtual experiences a hit with music lovers
- By Fally Afani
- . January 6, 2021
What’s a recording studio to do when the pandemic closes their doors? Well, if you work at the Sound+Vision studio at the Lawrence Public Library,

Kick your new year off with Khrystal.
- By Fally Afani
- . January 5, 2021
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

Just look at all this holiday cheer
- By Fally Afani
- . December 17, 2020
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

Our Top 5 favorite holiday parties of Christmases past
- By Fally Afani
- . December 7, 2020
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

New wave goth rockers Club Sinister release new single
- By Fally Afani
- . November 30, 2020
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

Watch: PRIDE for the Masses went virtual in 2020
- By Fally Afani
- . November 29, 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

Country musician corrals community for holiday help with Christmas toy drive
- By Fally Afani
- . November 25, 2020
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

Sky Smeed finds “True Love” in quarantine isolation
- By Fally Afani
- . November 21, 2020
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