Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The advent of the digital age has impacted the music industry in a multitude of ways. From distribution to production, the way albums are made and bought is completely different than it was 20 ye... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief After a Facebook announcement in mid-February, The Roxy Bar in Overland Park kicked off its final month last weekend with a Hard N Heavy First Friday as normal. However, many have been wondering the circumstances b... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The lineup for Kansas City’s Middle of the Map Fest 2017 featuring 12 venues and more than 100 bands over a three day period, May 4-6. Venues include Californos Patio, Crossroads KC, Josey Records, Madrid Theatre,... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief A lot can change in a year and a half. Since releasing his debut EP, “Wildest Imaginations,” Kansas City rapper J. Theiss has hit his breaking point. Releasing his first single in nearly 15 months, he has been thro... Read more
Photos by Amber Miller, Photographer Dropkick Murphys headlined at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City Feb. 28, 2016. The St. Patrick’s Day Tour features support from The Interrupters and Blood or Whiskey. Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The Gann Gallery in Warrensburg, Mo. is getting a facelift for the month of March as owner Nina Gann’s showing has ended and University of Central Missouri student Courtney Hunt is moving in. Hunt will be featuring... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Breaking into the music industry can be an uphill battle in the digital age. For many, websites such as YouTube or SoundCloud are tickets to record deals. But many a local musician will say it i... Read more
Update: Pointfest officials have cancelled the May 20 showing following the death of Chris Cornell, the frontman of Soundgarden. Pointfest announced that there will be two shows this year, the first May 13 and the second May 20. Both shows will... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter He stood out among the rows of neatly arranged comic books, collectables and cosplayers. He stood in front of a large Slimer sculpture, talking with passersby. He was a cosplayer, but with his costume, there was a lac... Read more
Photos by Amber Miller, Photographer Tesla played at the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland Feb. 23. The tour celebrates the band’s 30th anniversary. Read more