Lawrence, Kansas
- July 23, 2026
I Heart Local Music Presents: Something and the Whatevers / Monster / Nicholas St. James
Friday night’s show at the Replay was one of those events that was just so weird it worked. Three unlikely bands came together and, through
Review: Vigil and Thieves – “[defective] book one”
by Nathan Cardiff Vigil and Thieves’ record [defective] book one, begins with crystal clear stunner “Melt” where the vocals are an intense force blasting throughout
J Mascis / Luluc give spellbinding performance at the Bottleneck
A legend blew through Lawrence this week, but it didn’t come with the usual boisterousness associated with acts this renown. J Mascis, of Dinosaur Jr.
Drakkar Sauna / Sacred Destinies bring haunting harmonies to Love Garden
The pinball cooler was open and the disco ball was spinning for a later-than-usual Saturday night show at the Love Garden. The laid-back, two band
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
