By Mitchell Brown, Reporter The sound of amplified rage and distortion cut through the warm June night air like a chainsaw through a stick of butter. Stonecutters, a hard-hitting metal band... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Indie rockers The Shins hit the road this summer in support of their latest album, “Heartworms.” Fans in Kansas City were treated to a laid... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic “Wonder Woman” is many things. It is a superhero film, a love story, a coming-of-age tale and a movie that gives voice to women in a genre in which they are sev... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic Written and directed by Edgar Wright, “Baby Driver” is an A+ example of why Wright is so beloved in the action-comedy world. With films like “Scott Pilgrim vs.... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic After a 15-year hiatus, Ridley Scott decided to revamp his “Alien” franchise with a new set of films. This year’s “Alien: Covenant” is the second installment in... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic James Gunn’s second installment of the beloved “Guardians of the Galaxy” series is one hell of a ride. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is full of action, color... 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 Paislee House, Film Critic Netflix has so many titles the task of finding something to watch can often be daunting and seemingly impossible. Fret no more, dear reader, here begins a new s... 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