Lawrence, Kansas
- 2 May, 2024
Album Review: Justin Klaas – “What Changed?”
by Nathan Cardiff Justin Klaas is a workaholic. The guy doesn’t rest as far as I know, constantly releasing material (just look at the EPs
Life’s a beach with Beach Day / Chains of Love / The Basement
The Jackpot gave us a nice reprieve from the horrible weather that was dumped on Kansas Wednesday night. Three bands took to the stage and
Watch: Soft Reeds at Middle of the Map Fest
Soft Reeds are a busy band that are quickly winning the hearts of many in Kansas City and Lawrence with their carefully crafted sound. They
Earnest and Wild: Grizzly Bear at Middle of the Map Fest
by Nathan Cardiff I feel pretty blessed that I got to see Grizzly Bear perform back in 2009 at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO.
The Comeback Kids: Local bands return to the stage years later
The name of the game for the final night of Kansas City’s Middle of the Map Fest was “Comebacks.” Notice how we said “Comebacks,” not
A Quiet Ferocity: The Caves rock Middle of the Map Fest
by Nathan Cardiff Golden Sound Records has a helluva a line-up and any time that the label hosts a show, it’s a gift to us,
Album Review: Fourth of July – “Empty Moon”
by Nathan Cardiff It’s a cliche and an obvious statement to say that a band matures with their latest release, but cliche or not, it
Celebrate I Heart Local Music’s birthday with two new releases
Today is I Heart Local Music’s birthday, and we’re spreading the local music love. Whatever Forever is helping us celebrate by releasing two new tracks
SW/MM/NG is your Summer escape
The last of the SXSW bands are trickling through the area, and one of those bands finishing out their tours was SW/MM/NG, out of Arkansas.
Quiet Corral touts new album at SXSW
by Lillian Wright Smith / Fally Afani One of Lawrence’s finest had the opportunity to play an official showcase at the SXSW music festival this
