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An open love letter to Leigh Gibbs

As if you needed any more reasons to love The Phantastics, we would like to present our complete adoration for one of the band’s vocalists:
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Spring Into Summer brings retro flair to the Replay

It wouldn’t be Spring Into Summer if some bizarre weather event didn’t happen. The annual day-long festival, hosted by the Replay, features bands from both
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Album Review: Toughies – “Sweet Dream” EP

Is there a better opening track this year than “Stone Cold?” I’m having a tough time finding one: the roaring pain in the lead vocals,
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Album Review: Varma Cross – “Reunion Balloons”

Quick and lethal, Varma Cross’ Reunion Balloons is like a switchblade; the five tracks spring out with a sharp shimmer and strike with a viciousness.

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Photo Gallery: 2016 Middle of the Map Fest, Thursday

We saw a taste of home on the second day of Middle of the Map Fest, thanks to a heavy presence of LFK bands. This
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Dancing, snack loving local musicians ready to rock with Guided By Voices

There’s something irresistibly gleeful about a Schwervon! show. The Kansas City two-piece tend to bring out the best in their fans thanks to their unmatched

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We went to six shows in one night to prove a point

Anymore, Friday nights in Lawrence are pretty outrageous. There are just so many events happening at once. This wasn’t even a Final Fridays art walk,

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Photo Gallery: Ultimate Fakebook / Podstar / The Touchdowns

If you’ve ever experienced a meaningful moment in the Lawrence music scene, a man named Cameron Hawk was likely involved in some fashion. The musician

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Empowering Entertainers: How a local conference boosts the business of music

Live music isn’t just an art, it’s a business. Rocking out onstage is one thing. Sitting down at a computer and crunching the numbers is

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Album Review: Red Kate – “unamerican activities”

by Nathan Cardiff There are few constants in this life, but one thing is for damn sure: Red Kate are never gonna stop fighting. The