serene fiend

Vision Video brought the goth out in Lawrence
- By Fally Afani
- . March 22, 2023

The Top Ten most badass things we saw from local acts in 2022
- By Fally Afani
- . December 20, 2022
Friends, the Lawrence music scene is an absolute thrill to experience on a weekly basis. It really feels like there’s something for everyone here, with

Photo Gallery: Serene Fiend / Ebony Tusks / Young Mvchetes
- By Fally Afani
- . August 28, 2022

Serene Fiend somehow got even gothier on his latest album
- By Fally Afani
- . August 24, 2022
Pandemics can change us in many ways. For artists, it affected their work and approach to the craft. Serene Fiend’s Joel Bonner is no exception.

Pandemic Play: Hobbies that stuck with musicians through the epidemic
- By Fally Afani
- . January 10, 2022
Ever hear the phrase “A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away.” During the pandemic, it was easy to dive head-first into a hobby if

From studio to screen: Library’s virtual experiences a hit with music lovers
- By Fally Afani
- . January 6, 2021
What’s a recording studio to do when the pandemic closes their doors? Well, if you work at the Sound+Vision studio at the Lawrence Public Library,

Our Top 5 favorite holiday parties of Christmases past
- By Fally Afani
- . December 7, 2020
By now, you’re probably longing to be dazzled and delighted by all the magic the holiday season has to offer. A little party never hurt

Bandcamp is waiving fees again, so here are some local artists with new music out
- By Fally Afani
- . May 1, 2020
Once again, Bandcamp is waiving their revenue shares to help artists affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The last time Bandcamp waived their fees during the

Game On: Local musician dives into the history of video game music
- By Fally Afani
- . March 10, 2020

Merry Christmas, from Serene Fiend and I Heart Local Music
- By Fally Afani
- . December 9, 2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year– and this year we’re fiending the holiday spirit with local goth Serene Fiend. The synth-heavy local act