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07/14/2025

One of the most unique events we have here in Lawrence is a show where local punk bands face off against metal bands. RJ Photography by Reagan captured some incredible shots from this year's Punk vs. Metal at The Bottleneck.

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07/12/2025

The Dead Bettys brought ska, dancing, and puppies to Liberty Hall for an unforgettable night of fun. You can see all the photos in our top story today:

We’re calling it: Dead Bettys are by far Lawrence’s favorite new band. It’s ok to let loose every now and then. But Lawrence was, like, really ready to let loose at Liberty Hall on Friday. We know, we already went a little gaga over The Dead Bettys at their Christmas shindig at The Bottleneck ...

07/12/2025

The Dead Bettys at Liberty Hall. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2025/07/11/its-always-a-party-when-dead-bettys-hit-the-stage/

07/12/2025

Pegboy at The Bottleneck. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2025/07/11/photo-gallery-pegboy-the-whiffs-local-darling/

06/23/2025

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06/20/2025

The sultry-voiced Suzannah Johannes has been no stranger to the stage over the last two decades with a steady string of live shows, but rarely do Lawrencians get to hold an actual record in their hands. That changes this year. You can get a glimpse at her new single in our top story today:

The Lawrence indie scene is a bit abuzz right now thanks to some recent news from one of the scene's top songwriters. After several years

06/18/2025

The Granada Theater was a pop music paradise on Tuesday evening, as two exciting dance acts brought q***r and femme joy to the stage. Here's what it looked like when Betty Who and Molly Grace came through with joyful choreography and team of dancers.

The Granada was a pop music paradise on Tuesday evening, as two exciting dance acts brought q***r and femme joy to the stage. Betty Who, hot off an electrifying performance at World Pride in DC, stopped by Lawrence on her “Out of the Darkness” tour. Paired with two extremely good looking backup ...

06/18/2025

Molly Grace at The Granada Theater. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2025/06/17/photo-gallery-betty-who-and-molly-grace-at-the-granada/

06/16/2025

Photographer Bentley Mahakijkittichai got some absolutely stunning photos from Boulevardia this weekend. You can see them over on our site today.

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06/14/2025

Kansas City was all about the 80's on Friday night. You can peep some photos from the show with A Flock Of Seagulls, Bow Wow Wow, and Animotion.

The 80’s came to Kansas City on Friday night when a trio of unforgettable bands graced the Uptown stage. Animotion kick started the night with all four original members, while Annabella’s Bow Wow Wow brought a playful energy (and an adorable moment dancing with a very young fan onstage) to the n...

06/14/2025

Animotion at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2025/06/14/photo-gallery-a-flock-of-seagulls-bow-wow-wow-animotion/