Lawrence, Kansas
- September 23, 2026
Album Review: Brooke Tuley – “First Midnight”
by Nathan Cardiff The industrial hum that opens on Brooke Tuley’s First Midnight sets the tone for the first half of the record. Through the
Review: The Clementines – “Someday/Over” EP
by Nathan Cardiff Self described as an “Americana” outfit, The Clementines keep their folky heart pounding on all five tracks of Someday/Over, their wonderful new
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
