Lawrence, Kansas
- May 23, 2026
Photo Gallery: The Darkness / Diarrhea Planet
The Darkness / Photo by Fally Afani On a lazy Sunday night, two outrageous bands lit a fire under Kansas City's butt with rock and
Photo Gallery: Tyler the Creator / Vince Staples
Wednesday night was a bright spot in what's been a dim, dismal winter. Tyler The Creator-- aggressive rapper, fashion mogul, and overgrown kid-- stopped in
YOUNG MVCHETES are the most exciting thing in hip-hop in 2018
YOUNG MVCHETES / Photo by Fally Afani Though they haven't been around too long, YOUNG MVCHETES are going to be a household name in the
Review: Momma’s Boy – “Want Me Back” Single
I’ve been granted a lot of goodwill from artists and readers alike for writing some downright cheesy things on this website. Words or phrases I
Calvin Arsenia is turning the arts world on its head
Calvin Arsenia / Photo by Fally Afani Calvin Arsenia is turning the arts world on its head, and no one saw it coming. Every time
Photo Gallery: Peelander-Z / Drop A Grand / Westerners
Peelander-Z / Photo by Fally Afani It's hard to imagine how a show that already heavily incorporates audience participation can demand even more of those
Encouragement and Empathy: Kishi Bashi to hit the Riot Room on Saturday
To experience a Kishi Bashi performance is an unparalleled gift in the world of live music. The songwriter, originally known as Kaoru Ishibashi and as
The B-52’s brought the freak-out to Kansas City
What would have otherwise been a sleepy Sunday evening turned out to be a night for light-footed fans of one of the most unorthodox bands
Photo Gallery: Barb Wire Dolls / Svetlanas / 57 / Wick and the Tricks
Seeing Barb Wire Dolls at the Bottleneck was probably the most rock and roll thing you could've done Friday night. We want to make damn