Lawrence, Kansas
- September 20, 2025
Shamir is America’s Sweetheart
Let me tell you what an absolute joy it is to be in the presence of America’s sweetheart, Shamir. We caught Shamir at the SXSW
Watch: Approach rules Midcoast Takeover in Austin
Approach is, without a doubt, the boss. There’s a reason we’ve seen people race to a venue to catch his set. The Lawrence rapper is
I Heart Local Music showcase brings LFK rock to Austin
There’s no place like home, and on Saturday, home for Kansans was a little venue in Austin, Texas, called Shangri-La. Love Garden jackets, LFK shirts,
Watch: Viet Cong’s drummer plays with broken hand
There really isn’t anything that can hold a band like Viet Cong back. On Wednesday we set out to see them perform at the Pitchfork
Happy Hooks: Sweet Spirit’s live show is out of sight
Here’s the best thing we’ve seen at SXSW so far. Sweet Spirit took Cheer Up Charlie’s by storm Tuesday night with a set loud and
I Heart Local Music throwing day party at SXSW 2015
I Heart Local Music is once again proud to bring you a day party at the 2015 SXSW music festival! We’ve teamed up with Mass
Mark Mallman is your new favorite piano madman
A performer like Mark Mallman should feel right at home in Lawrence. The man is over-the-top, and on Thursday night he returned to his favorite
The Tontons are full of Lawrence love
The Tontons may be one of the most popular bands in Houston, but Kansas may as well be a second home to them. When we
Kid Congo throws outlandish birthday bash at SXSW
Editor’s Note: Lawrence’s own Ronald Miller (of Up The Academy) was instrumental in helping out with this event) Words and photos by Mitch Jones To
SXSW Success Story: The 1975
Words and photos by Lillian Wright Smith There are so many musicians at SXSW, it would be easy to attend each year without ever seeing
