Lawrence, Kansas
- October 3, 2025
Photo Gallery: Manor Fest 5
Throwing an all-local music festival is no easy task, but Manor Records always seems up to the challenge. For the fifth year, they've assembled an
Billy Idol showed his staying power with his Kansas City show
Billy Idol / Photo by Fally Afani The pandemic changed a lot of things in both life and live music, but we've come to learn
Photo Gallery: Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers / Jackoffs / LYXE
Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers / Photo by Fally Afani Note to anyone wanting to start a band out there: add a sax, because
Locals have it on lock for music best bets in May
Wow, the spring concert season isn’t playing around. You’re gonna need some stamina for this one. The weekend of May 19th and 20th is going
Listen: Red Kate release new track “Shut It Down”
Rejoice, comrades! Our favorite cantankerous punks have just released a new track (their first in five years!) that’s a must-listen for your week. “Shut It
Radkey to headline fundraiser for musicians’ mental healthcare
If there’s one thing the community has learned during the pandemic, it’s just how valuable Midwest Music Foundation is. The Kansas City organization is known
Photo Gallery: Tennis / Kate Bollinger at Liberty Hall
Tennis / Photo by Fally Afani Tennis makes pop music for gentle people. The crowd was shy yet mighty on Wednesday night as they piled
Listen: Eggs on Mars releases new music
If you ask Eggs on Mars, their new album Warm Breakfast is “a happy record with sad songs, or maybe a sad record with happy
Start paying attention to Various Blonde
Various Blonde / Photo by Fally Afani We've always kept Various Blonde high on our radar because honestly, they're just a band who knows what
Photo Gallery: Kevin Morby / Erin Rae at the Bottleneck
Kevin Morby / Photo by Fally Afani It's always nice when you get to see someone from the area make it big and return for