Lawrence, Kansas
- September 10, 2025
Album Review: The Magentlemen – The Magentlemen
Editor’s note: Bethany Smith is an experienced rock journalist, and has graciously agreed to review The Magentlemen for I Heart Local Music. We are grateful
Electronic acts impress at the Replay
On Tuesday night all sorts of electronic music goodness was oozing out of the Replay. To some people, all electronic music sounds the same. But
Music for your summer: Continents
Continents just released a new song, and it should be everyone’s soundtrack for the summer of 2011. Kansas City native Jim Button is the
Cowboy Indian Bear gearing up for Daytrotter
Get ready to see some local faces on Daytrotter. Cowboy Indian Bear is stopping by to record a session on Friday. They’ll be making the
Trailer Blazed: Zach Campbell starts new side project
I loved getting roughed up at a good Rooftop Vigilantes show. There was no harder way to rock out in Lawrence. Sadly, the band is
Kanrocksas holds first local music showcase
On Friday night Kanrocksas held the first of several local music showcases they have scheduled. Every Friday night, local bands will compete for a chance
Why the cynics should lay off Kanrocksas
One of my favorite activities nowadays is listening to heated discussions about the upcoming Kanrocksas music festival. I love hearing the good, the bad and
Matt and Kim bring wild ruckus to Kansas City
-by Fally Afani On Wednesday night Kansas City was treated to two of the wildest entertainers on tour this summer. Matt and Kim, along
A hot mess: Foster the People bring sweaty party to the Bottleneck
On Friday night I walked into what had to have been one of the sweatiest dance parties of the year. The Bottleneck was sold out,
Whatever Forever plans wicked label launch party
The folks behind the Whatever Forever label can throw a pretty vicious shindig. They’re the ones responsible for the Pizza Power parties and those fantastic
