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Album Review: The Phantastics – “Closer”

by Nathan Cardiff On the final track of Closer, The Phantastics invite the audience to “go bananas,” but I assure you they (band and listener

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Taproom hosts powerful lineup with Shy Boys / Hush Machine / The Conquerors

Saturday night was a sight for sore eyes at the Taproom. A local lineup of impressive proportions drew an eclectic crowd in from both Lawrence

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Schwervon / Psychic Heat / Oils know how to take risks

What began as a very cautious mood at the Replay Friday turned into a night full of rewards thanks to adventurous musicians who know how

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Photo Gallery: The Dead Girls / Rooms Without Windows / Grenadina

The Dead Girls headlined Friday night at the Jackpot, drawing a thriving crowd of music-goers. Grenadina opened with their signature dark and moody rock, and

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I Heart Local Music and Whatever Forever team up for SXSW

You may notice a little more Lawrence presence at this year’s SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX. That’s because I Heart Local Music and Whatever

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A toast to Dean Monkey and the Dropouts

Like most venues scattered across Mass Street, the Replay was packed to the brim with revelers ready to ring in the new year on Tuesday

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Album Review: Slow Motion Commotion – “Nice Things Don’t Happen To Assholes Like Us”

by Nathan Cardiff Kansas City duo Slow Motion Commotion sure sound like they are having a good time, but listen to their lyrics and take

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Alluring and Sinister: Dated brings welcome mischief to the Replay

“Everybody’s better when they’re drinking and smoking. Happy Holidays!” That was the toast the guitarist from Dated gave when they played the Replay Saturday night.

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Watch: Forrester at the Granada

On Thursday, many Lawrencians (especially students) escaped the frosty night with a highly attended and popular Granada show. Cowboy Indian Bear, Middle Twin, and Psychic

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Photo Gallery: Stiff Middle Fingers / All Blood / Kind Horse

On a cold and blustery night, one Lawrence business was alive with ear-piercing activity. Local punk rockers Stiff Middle Fingers were celebrating the tape release