Lawrence, Kansas
- September 20, 2025
Album Review: BUMMER – “Milk”
by Nathan Cardiff Thrashy, sludgey, and buzzy, BUMMER’s brand of rock and roll will have your teeth shaking loose when you play them loud enough.
Arcade Fire / tUnE-yArDs bring flash and flair to Kansas City
The Starlight may never have looked as fancy as it did on Saturday night when Arcade Fire blew through like a colorful whirlwind. The vivid
Merlin – “Execution” Single
by Nathan Cardiff The western tinged opening to “Execution” sounds like the sun beating down on a desert where two gunmen have met to duel.
Rev Gusto – “Still There” Single
by Nathan Cardiff The Too Much Rock Singles Series has now released Vol. 2, featuring Kansas City outfit Rev Gusto. Their A-side single “Still There”
Photo Gallery: 2014 Middle of the Map Fest, Day 3
The sun finally emerged on the final day of Middle of the Map Fest. Kansas City festival-goers basked in sunshine all day, and enjoyed a
Photo Gallery: 2014 Middle of the Map Fest, Day 2
If the first day of Middle of the Map Fest left your ears ringing, Friday’s lineup turned it up to eleven. The cold weather was
Peelander-Z wants you to dress up and bring them BBQ
When Peelander-Z hits Middle of the Map Fest this week, it’ll be an affair to remember. The vibrantly colored New York-based Japanese action punk rockers
Photo Gallery: SXSW 2014
From nationally known acts to local favorites, I Heart Local Music was there to capture it all this year. Acts such as Foster the People
Watch: Hearts of Darkness at the Bottleneck
When Hearts of Darkness bust out one of their unforgettable performances, they do it for you. But more than anything, they do it for themselves.
The Phantastics have it all
We have found your official dance commanders, and they’re called The Phantastics. Let it be known from here on out that nobody gets a dance
