Lawrence, Kansas
- January 11, 2026
Album Review: Black On Black – “Firebrand”
by Nathan Cardiff What is that feedback in the distance? The squeal of distortion closing in on us? That creeping sensation shaking your spine with
The Monster Inside: How Mark Mallman unleashes his wild stage shows
It’s not every day you get to see an act as outrageous and uninhibited as this. While most men have dreams of rocking out onstage
Mount Eerie delivers peaceful performance at Wonder Fair
It was so quiet, you could have heard a pin drop. Wonder Fair renovated their rooftop patio to accommodate more live performances, and on Sunday
40 Watt Dreams: A Voice For Women in the Midwest
40 Watt Dreams is becoming a voice for female empowerment in this town. The last couple of shows we’ve caught from 40 Watt tend to
Photo Gallery: The 2014 Lawrence Busker Festival
The temperatures soared, but folks still pounded the pavement for the increasingly popular Busker Fest in Downtown Lawrence. For three days, magicians, acrobats, and fire
Watch: The Sluts’ fans are out of their minds
A few years ago, a little-known band called The Sluts took the stage at the Jackpot for their very first show. Nobody knew them, and
Photo Gallery: Vandals Summer Kamp Fest, Day 2
After a rowdy first day, the punk rock festival continued on at Vandals in Kansas City. Summer Kamp Fest successfully brought both touring and local
Photo Gallery: Vandals Summer Kamp Fest, Day 1
Kansas City played host to a punk festival so outrageous, it could only be held at Vandals. The small venue saw dozens of bands over
Red Kate featured on impressive punk roster for Vandals Summer Kamp Fest
It’s a pretty good time to be a punk in Kansas City. Bands are growing and landing shows, a new venue has solidified a home
Photo Gallery: Hooray For Earth / Grooms / SONA
It’s been two years since Hooray For Earth soaked the scene in their synth-rich goodness, and on Tuesday night the spell was finally broken. The
