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Watch: Rev Gusto at SXSW

Rev Gusto came out with infectious energy Wednesday as part of the Midcoast Takeover showcase at the Shangri La in Austin, TX. Just as the

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Listen: New music from Oils

by Nathan Cardiff Always entertaining, sometimes strange, mostly surreal, and incredibly talented, Oils just released their single “Duck” on Whatever Forever. A foot race from

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Photo Gallery: Cowboy Indian Bear / Cloud Dog / Soft Reeds / Paper Buffalo

This weekend saw the return of one musician’s annual birthday concert extravaganza. Cowboy Indian Bear’s Marty Hillard hosted a four-lineup show at the Bottleneck that

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Kanrocksas announces full lineup for 2013

After much anticipation, Kanrocksas has announced the full lineup for 2013. Festival organizers had previously announced just three of the headliners, which included Kendrick Lamar,

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SXSW Fest, Day 2, Photo Gallery

Night two of SXSW fest, a benefit to raise money to send local musicians and media to cover SXSW in Austin, TX, was a raging,

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Broncho, Skating Polly deliver aggressive set at the Riot Room

by Fally Afani If you’re not a fan of the Grammys, then the Riot Room was the place to be on Sunday night. The Empty

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Seven years on the stage: Muddy Udders throw down hard

We heard February is a great time of year to visit Wisconsin, so I Heart Local Music took a little road trip up there over

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The Best Beards In The Biz: Lawrence musicians rock fantastic facial hair

If there’s one thing the Lawrence music scene doesn’t lack, it’s style. We’ve noticed that mere face fuzz will just not do for many of

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Grizzly Bear, The Joy Formidable, Deerhoof, more to headline 2013 Middle of the Map Fest

Ink’s Middle of the Map Fest just announced their massive lineup, and the Spring festival continues to pair major popular acts with some of the

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The Darkness gives KC the business

“We are The Darkness from the UK, and we are here on fucking BUSINESS!” Justin Hawkins, the frontman for the ruckus-inducing epic rock band couldn’t