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Watch: Sedlec Ossuary at the Jackpot

If you like vicious and merciless metal, Sedlec Ossuary should be on your radar. We’ve been following the band from as far back as their

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Thee Oh Sees deliver frenzied set at the Riot Room

Thee Oh Sees may have some of the wildest fans out there. After about a two-year absence, the band finally returned to the area on

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No one is safe from Peelander-Z

On Monday night the weather changed so harshly and dramatically, it would take only the best show to bring folks out of their cozy homes

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Watch: Various Blonde at the Replay

Various Blonde is one of those bands that doesn’t get enough credit. But the band makes such a fantastic first impression, they’re hard to ignore.

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Off the beaten path: unconventional venues for local musicians

In a community this music-rich, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that live performances can be found around every corner. Over the past few days,

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Photo Gallery: Jimmy Eat World / minibosses in Kansas City

Let’s be frank. Jimmy Eat World is still a thrilling band to watch live. Ten years after the release of Futures, a fan favorite for

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Review: Vigil and Thieves – “[defective] book one”

by Nathan Cardiff Vigil and Thieves’ record [defective] book one, begins with crystal clear stunner “Melt” where the vocals are an intense force blasting throughout

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Watch: The Fog at the Replay

We gave you fair warning about this Kansas City band’s sinister and bizarre music, but you braved the Replay over the weekend anyway. The Fog

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Bruiser Queen / Drop A Grand / Schwervon! electrify the Replay

Saturday night’s show at the Replay was not for the faint of heart. I Heart Local Music brought three exciting and vibrant acts together for

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Album Review: Black On Black – “Firebrand”

by Nathan Cardiff What is that feedback in the distance? The squeal of distortion closing in on us? That creeping sensation shaking your spine with