Lawrence, Kansas
- September 16, 2025
Watch: PRIDE for the Masses went virtual in 2020
Over the weekend, I Heart Local Music helped Lawrence celebrate queer entertainers in our community. When COVID cancelled all live events, we delayed our annual
Country musician corrals community for holiday help with Christmas toy drive
In Lawrence, country music and the holidays go hand-in-hand. That’s because one country musician has spent years going big for the holiday. Every December, Ryan
Sky Smeed finds “True Love” in quarantine isolation
If there’s one thing local folkster Sky Smeed learned during the quarantine, it’s the art of adaptability. One moment, musicians were playing shows and planning
Album Review: Ebony Tusks – “Heal_Thyself”
Was there ever any doubt that Ebony Tusks’ debut LP could match the excellent and experimental energy of their live show? Heal_Thyself showcases the trio as masters
Photo Gallery: Unfit Wives & Ryan Manuel at Theatre Lawrence
We'll never get over how delightful the sound of several cars blaring their horns has become. On Saturday night, two folk acts took to the
Ricky Roosevelt debuts new album with Tione
It’s hard to keep tabs on anyone in the Vivid Zebra collective. The hip-hop artists blew into Lawrence like a storm, introducing the masses to
Country darlings Jenna and Martin release adorable, romantic music video
If you needed a feel-good moment this week, this is it. One of the most recognizable duos in the local folk scene are putting the
Watch: Blanky debuts new music video for “No Summertime”
We’ve stumbled upon the perfect track to transition from a lazy Summer to the cozier seasons. Mellow soothe-core group Blanky, known for their hazy and
Bloom’s new music video is totally trippy, you guys
We dig bands that are still creating during the quarantine. Bloom has been making a name for themselves as one of Lawrence’s sludgiest psych-rock bands,
