by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Kansas City has long been known for its blues music. The local soundscape has evolved quite a bit since the 1950s, becoming a mecca for multiple genres from al... Read more
Legendary rockers Foo Fighters had a surprise release June 1 with “Run,” the bands first release since the 2015 Saint Cecilia EP. Frontman Dave Grohl directed the video, which ha... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Kansas City rapper Steven Cooper has announced a new album titled “COOP,” the first album in a distribution deal between his record label, Bigger Entertainment... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Westend Recording Studios is releasing its second compilation showcasing Kansas City music – this time stepping away from hard rock and heavier sound to give w... Read more
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell died Wednesday night in Detroit hours after the band played a set at the legendary Fox Theatre. He was 52. In a statement released Thursday afternoon, the... Read more
Update: Chris Cornell’s death has been ruled a suicide by the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office. More information here. Chris Cornell, the lead singer of Soundgarden and Aud... Read more
In This Moment have announced their new album, titled “Ritual,” arrives everywhere July 21. In This Moment’s sixth studio album will be released by Atlantic Records in partnership with... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The latest from Hannibal, Mo.-based rock outfit NOWAKE drops Friday, May 5. The album, titled “An Act of Defiance,” is the follow-up to 2014’s “Getaway.” The f... Read more
Story by Ace Sims, Concert Reviewer Photos by Amber Miller, Photographer I can’t tell if 2017 has seen a resurgence in bands touring, or if Kansas City is finally getting more of them to gra... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter The live album is an undeniable tradition. It’s been there for a while: Thin Lizzy’s “Live and Dangerous,” Black Flag’s “Live ’84,” the Kiss “Alive “a... Read more