Lawrence, Kansas
- November 3, 2025
Album review: Stiff Middle Fingers – “Songs About Sucking”
by Nathan Cardiff Sticking to their punk roots with a play on Big Black’s Songs About Fucking record, Stiff Middle Fingers have dropped their first
Iceage returns to the Jackpot
It’s been a good while since Iceage came back to these parts. They graced Lawrence a couple of years ago, and shortly after that they
Introducing: Cop Knock
This weekend, a brand spanking new band solidified their place in the scene with a ragingly stimulating performance at the Replay. Recently, the anticipation for
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
Photo Gallery: Vandals Summer Kamp Fest, Day 3
Unlike most festivals, Kamp Fest extended into a Sunday and ran well into the night (and then some). The final and third day of the
Photo Gallery: Vandals Summer Kamp Fest, Day 2
After a rowdy first day, the punk rock festival continued on at Vandals in Kansas City. Summer Kamp Fest successfully brought both touring and local
Photo Gallery: Vandals Summer Kamp Fest, Day 1
Kansas City played host to a punk festival so outrageous, it could only be held at Vandals. The small venue saw dozens of bands over
Watch: Sneaky Creeps at the Replay
Sneaky Creeps is not for the faint of heart. Toeing the line between trash rock and stoner rock, the Kansas City punk rockers are notorious
Red Kate featured on impressive punk roster for Vandals Summer Kamp Fest
It’s a pretty good time to be a punk in Kansas City. Bands are growing and landing shows, a new venue has solidified a home
Watch: The Big Iron at the Replay
If you want to know what raw and dense energy looks like, look no further than The Big Iron. The Kansas City-based punk band, thick
