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panther car, “rainbows”
Bozeman, Montana boasts more than just gorgeous landscapes and a feeling of tranquility. Out of the depths of expansive nature comes the musical stylings of Panther Car, expertly comprised of Andrew Cornell, Chrys Kirkwood, Scott Merenz, and Connor Smith. Smooth,...
january 2020 | let’s get it
New beginnings can be very invigorating. But sometimes you're just not in the right head space for it either. So we aren't going to bum you out by giving you a soundtrack that is geared toward ramping up energy and success. We're just going to give you the best new...
oh wonder, “happy”
Magnetic musical duo Oh Wonder began 2020 on the right foot, with the release of new single "Happy". We can't tell you how ecstatic we are that there is another song called "Happy" that won't complete annoy us. (Sorry, Pharrell, we still love you.) Sticky sweet, a bit...
erin’s very specific playlist to celebrate the 2010s: your last minute new year’s playlist to cover the last decade
Erin P.S. Zimmerman has not only the memory of an elephant and the rhythm of one of Destiny's children, but she's the twin sister of our Editor, so she's an absolute magnet for pop culture. She took a side road and grabbed us a large quantity of songs for a playlist...
rachel bobbitt + justice der, “beneath our feet (exit music)’
Canadian-based alternative duo Rachel Bobbit and Justice Der may have released their new album When This Plane Goes Down at the end of October, but the talent keeps getting thrown at us, this time in the form of a music video for their track "Beneath Our Feet (Exit...
angels & airwaves @ the midland
On Thursday night, Arvest Bank Theater at The Midland hosted the storied Angels and Airwaves for their first run through Kansas City in ten years. The crowd was absolutely enamored, and we caught some brilliant shots. Check them out below! ...
wilson hernandez, last sunday
Tennis Club's Wilson Hernandez embarks on his solo project with the release of new EP Last Sunday today. Released on birthdiy (spirit goth), Last Sunday boasts 5 quick, new tracks that almost glow their way out of the speakers. With a nostalgic sound, the Joplin-based...
lucy dacus @ webster hall
On December 5th, the legendary Lucy Dacus played Webster Hall in New York City. She dazzled the crowd with her talents, and dazzled our camera lens with her grace. Check out some highlights below! Keep up with Lucy Dacus here.
draag, “ghost leak”
This week, Draag released the new music video for their first single, ambient track "Ghost Leak". The song itself, as explained by the band, is about "the feeling of being completely invisible and inconsequential." They take the meaning a step further with the video,...
nostalgia in music: the great unifier
I’m a nostalgic person by nature. This time of year brings out all the memory triggers – smells, sights, yearly movies, conversations with family. Thinking back on the gifts I’ve gotten through the years, the most memorable often include music. As a kid, my cousins...
ollie trevers, cordelia
Still haven't decided on that perfect music selection for the quiet moments amidst the madness of the holidays? That's OK.London-based singer/songwriter Ollie Trevers has swooped in with a win for you, boasting five incredibly beautiful tracks on his new EP Cordelia....
elizabeth’s favorite shows of 2019: don’t threaten me with a good time
2019 has seen a plethora of music come through Kansas City, both large tours and one-off intimate shows. We are fortunate to live in an area that attracts artists of all musical genres. Two of the shows I enjoyed most this year were Panic! At The Disco (February 2,...
the orange kyte, carousel
On December 13th, Irish-Canadian collective The Orange Kyte unveiled their latest offering, Carousel. Resplendent in nature, the album is a well-rounded ball of energy, bringing the band's specific brand of psych to the masses without missing a (literal) beat....
boston manor @ davey’s uptown rambler’s club
On December 13th, Boston Manor headlined an energetic show at Davey's Uptown Rambler's Club in Kansas City, MO. Photographer Ashleigh Lee caught some highlights exclusively for us! Keep up with Boston Manor here.
nadia vaeh, “holidazed & confused”
It's the holidays, so we're all thinking about family and togetherness. (For the most part... and we understand the aversion as well, perhaps, sometimes.) And sometimes -- if we're being honest -- the holidays make it way more difficult for people to keep their shit...
stimmerman, goofballs
It's been out for a hot second, but Stimmerman -- the songwriting project of storied bassist and producer Eva Lawitts -- recently released their debut 12-track full-length, Goofballs. High energy -- even scattered, at times -- this collection of tracks feels...
our favorite music videos of december 2019
The holidays are fast approaching, but the music industry is not showing any signs of slowing down on new releases. We're keeping some new music videos close as our favorite new visuals, and want to share them with you. (As if it's new... been doing it for a while...
lesibu grand, “runnin’ round”
Atlanta-based rock collective Lesibu Grand is comin' atcha hot with a new music video for their single "Runnin' Round" today, and we have the exclusive premiere. The video matches the energy of the track, bringing in quite a number of humorous shenanigans from the...