Lawrence, Kansas
- January 16, 2026
Watch: No Magic at the Replay
Ben Sauder is lucky he’s so darn calming. On Thursday evening, Sauder (performing as No Magic) had to interrupt a room full of excitable Royals
Ill-tempered and well-loved: Arc Flash
To call Arc Flash moody might be an understatement. The garage rock duo is great at delivering frenzied and impulsive sets. With vocals heavy on
Beware of the Fog: Local bands erupt in colorful commotion
It looked like something straight out of a horror film. I Heart Local Music brought three area bands to the Jackpot stage on Friday evening,
Bruiser Queen / Drop A Grand / Schwervon! electrify the Replay
Saturday night’s show at the Replay was not for the faint of heart. I Heart Local Music brought three exciting and vibrant acts together for
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
Album Review: The Fog – “Darkness USA”
by Nathan Cardiff Somehow, some way, The Fog blend up a sinister mixture of pop, anthem rock, and a tremendous amount of noise into their
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 Sluts / The Noise FM / Westerners / Chambers
Saturday night at The jackpot brought a powerhouse lineup of ear candy by the likes of Chambers, The Sluts, local boys gone Chicago The Noise
Review: Major Games – “Life” Single
by Nathan Cardiff “Life,” the first single from Major Games’ forthcoming album, gives us all about 25 seconds to prepare for the majestically loud guitars
Introducing: The 2015 I Heart Local Music Swimsuit Calendar
Back by popular demand, the I Heart Local Music Swimsuit Calendar is finally here! The calendar features local musicians from Lawrence and Kansas City striking
