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Heart Local Music is a place for music lovers in Lawrence to gather. It was started out of a deep love and appreciation for the local music scene.

07/26/2024

Forget BRAT summer, we're having a FAB summer with VCMN - Vicman. This is officially the song of the Summer, and you MUST listen to it today:

It's no secret we're gaga for VCMN. The R&B duo have been bringing joy to every corner of Lawrence with their lively performances and larger-than-life personalities. They're instantly likable, and they get EVERYONE dancing. Their new single "FAB" perfectly reflects this, and we immediatel

07/26/2024

Be Your Own Pet at The Bottleneck. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2024/07/26/photo-gallery-be-your-own-pet-scud-at-the-bottleneck/

07/19/2024

Earlier this year, The Roseline stopped by Moskus in Trondheim, Norway, and were given the gift of a live recording from the snowy venue. The album, mixing several songs from their discography, is now available on Bandcamp.

We talked with The Roseline’s Colin Halliburton about what it took to get to their snowed-in location on tour. You can read about it and give the new album a listen on our website today:

For reasons we still don't quite understand, The Roseline is a hit in Nordic countries. When they're not winning over audiences in Lawrence, they're on tour in Sweden and Norway, where they have a large and enthusiastic following. How else would you explain their decision to tour some of the coldest

07/18/2024

FREE and outdoors.

🚨Save the date - Live on Mass is BACK!!🚨

Kaw River Roots Festival presents: Split Lip Rayfield with special guests TBA 🙌🏼

📅 Saturday, August 17th
📍 Outside on the 1000 block of Massachusetts
🎟 FREE and All Ages!
❌ Official after party at Lucia

RSVP: Live on Mass Presents: Split Lip Rayfield w/ Special Guests

07/14/2024

Did you go to the big metal show this weekend? RJ Photography by Reagan has some great shots from The Bottleneck with Frozen Soul, Creeping Death, Enforced, and Gates to Hell:

Photo Gallery: Frozen Soul / Creeping Death / Gates to Hell / Enforced

07/08/2024

There’s a new crop of young artists in the scene making a return to old (like, OLD) country music while turning the genre on its head at the same time. One of the bands leading that charge is Lauren lovel Lovelle and the Midnight Spliffs:

Photo Gallery: Lauren Lovelle and the Midnight Spliffs / Jass / Liney Blu

07/02/2024

We know it’s heating up out there, but we’ve got a couple more festivals and outdoor events to get through this Summer. We start July strong with a free event for the community and close out with loads of big names and heavy hitters at the venues. Here are our best bets for the local live music scene this July.

Here are our best bets for the local live music scene this July.

06/28/2024

Bluegrass Brunch was the extra serving of the 4th Kaw River Roots Festival. Photographer John Knepper shows us what it looked like at the special added bonus for the festival.

Photo Gallery: Kaw River Roots Fest Bluegrass Brunch

06/25/2024

PIXIES at the Starlight. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2024/06/25/photo-gallery-pixies-modest-mouse-at-the-starlight/

06/23/2024

It's been a pretty stellar weekend for bluegrass fans. Here's what it looked like at Kaw River Roots Festival this year:

Photo Gallery: Kaw River Roots Fest 2024

06/22/2024

MoonShroom and Patti Steel at Kaw River Roots Festival. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music.

06/22/2024

Here's what Unfit Wives see when they play Kaw River Roots Festival. 🪕

06/17/2024

Photographer Bentley Mahakijkittichai took some incredible photos at Boulevardia this year. Here's a look at all the excitement that went down with Hanson, Big Freedia, Thundercat, Zee Underscore (pictured), and more:

Boulevardia 2024

06/16/2024

Scenes from yesterday's musical celebrations Lawrence, Ks Juneteenth with Durand Jones, VCMN - Vicman, and more:

Photo Gallery: Juneteenth 2024 with Durand Jones, VCMN, and more

06/16/2024

Durand Jones at Lawrence, Ks Juneteenth. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2024/06/15/photo-gallery-juneteenth-2024-with-durand-jones-vcmn-and-more/

06/15/2024

Free Durand Jones concert in South Park right now.

06/13/2024

There was a time when psych rock ruled the local music landscape in Lawrence. But then COVID hit, and the landscape changed. Some bands dropped off, but some emerged reborn under new identities. This is how we’ve come to love and appreciate the dedication Day Sleeper is bringing to the scene.

There was a time when psych rock ruled the local music landscape in Lawrence. But then COVID hit, and the landscape changed. Some bands dropped off, but some emerged reborn under new identities. This is how we've come to love and appreciate the dedication Day Sleeper is bringing to the scene. Com

06/11/2024

The season is ripe for political discontent and a revolution. The Fun Guy’s latest album provides a pretty good soundtrack for such an occasion. You can give it a listen before seeing them at Lucia on Thursday.

The season is ripe for political discontent and a revolution. The Fun Guy's latest album provides a pretty good soundtrack for such an occasion. From the Attic to the Underground comes from the Lawrence trio, one of the scene's newest up-and-coming acts spotted around town over the last year. Fro

06/10/2024

This was heaven on Earth for us 90’s gals. It felt like every cool and established le***an in Lawrence was at the show, swapping Lilith Fair war stories and reminiscing about the woman-led music movement decades ago. Here's what it looked like when Sarah McLachlan and Feist stopped by the Starlight:

Photo Gallery: Sarah McLachlan / Feist

06/10/2024

Sarah McLachlan at the Starlight. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2024/06/10/photo-gallery-sarah-mclachlan-feist/

06/02/2024

Best of Lawrence starts today. Even if you don't vote for I Heart Local Music, consider supporting small independent musicians, venues, and local businesses with your vote. https://www2.ljworld.com/bestoflawrence/ #//

05/20/2024

Big news for Kaw River Roots Festival this year.

2024 Kaw River Roots Festival The 4th annual Kaw River Roots Festival will take place June 21st through June 23rd and feature headliner and Grammy winner Tim O’Brien. PLUS – Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Arkansauce, Opal Agafia, Armchair Boogie, Never Come Down, Pretend Friend x 2, Wayne Gottstine B...

05/19/2024

Liney Blu at The Bottleneck. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2024/05/19/photo-gallery-car-microwave-flash-floods-the-instant-liney-blu-at-the-bottleneck/

05/15/2024

MellowPhobia is great therapy for today’s young fans. Their live sets are already a blast, but "The Act of Loving in Return" seals the deal with solid indie rock songwriting. You can listen to what is arguably one of the best local albums of the year in today's top story:

It's been a while since we've had a really well-produced local indie album come our way, but MellowPhobia continues to check all our boxes. The Act of Loving in Return is a masterclass in youthful angst. It kicks off with the frustration-laden "Finding It Hard," setting the tone right away for th

05/08/2024

With the more extravagant events being at the end of the month, you’ll be starting your summer holiday in style with plenty of merriment and dancing. Get ready; here comes some of the best events for your May concert calendar:

Though you’ll really need the stamina for June, there’s a good amount of fun to look forward to in May. With the more extravagant events being at the end of the month, you’ll be starting your summer holiday in style with plenty of merriment and dancing. Get ready, here comes some of the best e...

05/07/2024

🚨 Contest Time!! 🚨 We're giving tickets away to see Cuee 🏳️‍⚧️ this Friday at Lucia! Just comment who you'd like to go with, and we'll pick a winner this week!

05/05/2024

Ahead of his show at the Lawrence Arts Center on Thursday, we talked to Steve Poltz about his long and storied career, self-deprecating humor in his lyrics, and making music in today's digital climate when you spend 300 days on the road:

https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2024/05/01/an-act-of-service-steve-poltz-bringing-long-storied-career-to-the-lawrence-arts-center/

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When we rang up Steve Poltz earlier this Spring, he had just woken up to some fun news. His inbox was flooded with friends sending him clips of Olivia Rodrigo performing a song he co-wrote at Madison Square Garden. He wrote that tune (Jewel’s “You Were Meant For Me”) more than 25 years ago, ye...

05/03/2024

The vibe at this show was fantastic. Everyone from fans to the musicians onstage looked like they descended from outer space. Here's what we saw at the Greta Van Fleet show at T-Mobile Center:

Greta Van Fleet continues to revive rock and roll

05/03/2024

Greta Van Fleet at T-Mobile Center. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2024/05/03/greta-van-fleet-continues-to-revive-rock-and-roll/

04/26/2024

Alvvays at The Truman. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2024/04/26/photo-gallery-alvvays-spllite-at-the-truman/

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There are a whole new crop of young, country acts in the scene right now, including @themidnightspliffs

So, here's how the @splitliprayfield set @kawriverrootsfestival is going.

@sweeping.promises at the Big Pig celebration @thebourgeoispig

Update: @helenkelterskelter is still badass. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Local rapper @_joelleoj dancing with local drag king @lewlew_deucefo @lucialawrenceks tonight.

@stevepoltz and @jenna_and_martin cover "In Spite of Ourselves" @lawrenceartscenter

Outstanding performance from @krizzkaliko. Easily best show of the year so far.

@seussmace @thebottleneck

@theyretheirs @replay_lounge

Innu dance party with @innureggaeman @folk_alliance

"I am from Congo, and this is how we dance in my village." @naxxbitota @folk_alliance

We don't think anyone's going to beat @mitsunemusic @folk_alliance. Especially if you get @lesizmoregoats and @rachi0head up and dancing (at the end).