I Heart Local Music

06/08/2026

Anvil amongst fans at The Bottleneck. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos available here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2026/06/07/photo-gallery-anvil-midnite-hellion-sarkatha/

06/07/2026

A pride punk proposal! Congratulations to the happy couple. 💕

Trans Punk Showcase: Slaughtermouse / Party Helmet / YAE

06/02/2026

Well, we hope you like street parties, Lawrence, because they’re coming! Our latest for Explore Lawrence:

This summer will be all about taking it to the streets. Don’t you deserve to kick back and enjoy a little dance party every now and then? From bluegrass baddies to more horns than we can handle, this is the season of enjoying live music outdoors.

05/29/2026

With Washed Up, The Creepy Jingles are ready to bare all and present their vulnerability, but still keep it rock and roll. It’s hard to find those good rock and roll bands when dream pop tends to rule the indie scene. But The Creepy Jingles do not bow to trends and keep it authentic. They play Replay Lounge tonight, but you can listen to their latest album on our website today:

Jocelyn Olivia Nixon of The Creepy Jingles / Photo by John Knepper If there’s one thing we know the Creepy Jingles do well, it’s writing catchy hooks. From the moment the first track on their latest album Washed Up (Enigmatic Brunch) fires up, we’re instantly bopping along. “All Because of Y...

05/28/2026

For those who love fuzzy guitars and cathartic buildups, there's pure xtc's new track, "paper sun."

Every time pure xtc releases a new track, it feels like a private performance. It's as though an independent artist is introducing you to a

05/26/2026

Loving these photos of Tech N9ne and his amazing fanbase at The Midland Theatre show over the weekend from photographer Kiara Kaiser:

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05/23/2026

Friends, Peelander-Z have been in a horrible accident while on tour. They are in the ICU with serious injuries. This band is so beloved and important to the Lawrence area. A GoFundme has been launched to help them: https://gofund.me/c9bb6fd60

05/17/2026

Best place to go dancing in Lawrence right now.

05/15/2026

"No Man's Land" is a new monthly showcase centering femme, nonbinary, and genderq***r live music acts. We covered the launch of this new series at Lucia, and you can see more photos on our website today:

The future of the music scene is moving out of the basements and into venues. Itzel Sanchez – Photo by Fally Afani DIY Promoter Slaughterhouse (not so) quietly launched a new monthly showcase on Thursday to put q***r artists in the forefront. Slaughterhouse is the side gig of Itzel Sanchez, of Sla...

05/15/2026

We love a good mood booster just in time for summer, and Jamogi HAS IT. Drop everything you're doing and listen to what will likely be our favorite artist of 2026. The cherry on top: he's making a special festival appearance in Lawrence this summer. Details in our top story today:

Jamogi and the Jammers – Photo by Fally Afani We love a good mood booster just in time for summer, and Jamogi HAS IT. The Kansas City musician has been on the scene for a while but has gained a lot of notoriety in the past year. His latest single, HollaBack, is an ode to New Jack Swing blending hi...