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Watch: The ACBs play new music

After seeing what the ACBs pulled out during their set on Friday night, it’s reasonable to suspect they’ve got something up their sleeves. The band

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Introducing: No Magic

Words by Nathan Cardiff, photos and video by Fally Afani Ben Sauder branches out from the catchy doo-wop sounds of Dean Monkey & the Dropouts

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Watch: Justin Klaas at the Replay

It’s always fascinating to see how time takes its toll on local musicians. Justin Klaas is arguably one of the better singer-songwriters to come out

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Album Review: Carswell & Hope – “A Hunger”

by Nathan Cardiff It seems more and more the word “magical” has in fact lost its meaning or simply become a snarky, sarcastic word for

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Spring Into Summer surprises with unpredictable performances

Much like the weather in Kansas, this year’s Spring Into Summer festival was pretty unpredictable. With temperatures unusually cold for this time of year, the

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Atomic Prom is probably better than your prom

Narkalark called it. Atomic Prom was probably way better than your prom ever was. Forget awkward dances and lame dates, this was a prom you’ll

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Photo Gallery: Psychic Heat / Middle Twin / Forrester at the Jackpot

Thursday night was a Stop Day Eve to remember at the Jackpot. I Heart Local Music threw an event for the students to celebrate the

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Something Worth A Damn: local musician plotting Kid Congo commotion in Lawrence

You could call Ron Miller the busiest musician in Lawrence. Spewing a fountain of endless ideas and talents, the Up the Academy frontman and drummer

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Album Review: BUMMER – “Milk”

by Nathan Cardiff Thrashy, sludgey, and buzzy, BUMMER’s brand of rock and roll will have your teeth shaking loose when you play them loud enough.

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Album Review: Something And The Whatevers – “We Sold Our Souls For Wicked Lulz”

by Nathan Cardiff Come on guys, you already have one of the best band names around, now you gotta have one of the best album