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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

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Album Review: The Fog – “Darkness USA”

by Nathan Cardiff Somehow, some way, The Fog blend up a sinister mixture of pop, anthem rock, and a tremendous amount of noise into their

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Broncho to return with new record, new attitude

The Jackpot recently started framing flyers for their most memorable shows in recent history. Smack dab in the middle of them is one of Broncho’s