High Dive Showcase
The High Dive Showcase at Lawrence Field Day Fest was an exhibition of some of the best talent the Lawrence/KC scene has to offer.
Local Music
The Philistines: The Backbone of Night
A debut Kansas City psych record from The Philistines and The Record Machine.
Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear: Live At Grimey’s
After Madisen and Ruth Ward had frequented Grimey's during recording sessions, an opportunity arose for a different release, and the Ward's second album.
Featured Concerts: Middle of the Map Festival
With over 100 musical acts booked for the 2016 edition of Middle of the Map Festival, the weekend...
The Grisly Hand: Flesh & Gold
Released in late 2015, Flesh & Gold is the first, full-length half of a larger double LP from Kansas City folk group, The Grisly Hand.
Hospital Ships: The Past Is Not a Flood
The Past is not a Flood is Jordan Geiger's nightcap on the sentient and tender journey of Hospital Ships, one marked by emotional intimacy and stunningly handsome instrumentals.
Red Kate: unamerican activities
Kansas City punks, Red Kate, deliver the classic punk rock goods on their new album, unamerican activities.
Andy McKee Interview
Assistant Music Director Harrison Hipp sat down with instrumental guitarist, Andy McKee, in anticipation of McKee’s most recent...
KJHK Farmers’ Ball 2016 Semi-Finals Gallery
KJHK hosted the semi-final round of Farmers’ Ball 2016 on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The event took place...
Blue False Indigo: Bloom
Bloom by Blue False Indigo is nothing short of an emotional journey.
Stiff Middle Fingers: Antisocial Studies
No local band is more aptly named or capable of as much debauchery as Stiff Middle Fingers.
Toughies: Sweet Dream
With a fresh new style, Lawrence's Toughies has written a tender collection of summer tunes.
P. MORRIS: LOW
LOW is the latest project from former Lawrence native and founding member of Bear Club, P. MORRIS, now based in Los Angeles.
The People’s Punk Band: The Best Day On Earth Will Be The One When The Sun Kills Everyone
Local punks, The People's Punk Band, play a traditional style of melodic hardcore on their new EP with catchy results and memorable melodies
Raymond: Good Girls, Bad News
This four-track EP combines hip-hop and electronic elements found in the work of the Vivid Zebra collective coupled with Raymond's pop and R&B presence.
Festival Review: Folk Alliance 2016
Once seen as a relic of dated earnestness and time-capsule politics, folk music has recently been reinvigorated by...
The Ovaries-eez: I Saw You In My Dream
From lyrics, to harmonies, to general loveliness, this is an album that will stand the test of time, both in Lawrence and in the KJHK stacks.
Plow The Fields presents: I Heart Local Music’s SXSW Fundraiser
Last week, I sat down with I Heart Local Music‘s Fally Afani to discuss a two-day fundraiser she...
Your Friend: Gumption
Through pain and growth, Lawrence artist Tayrn Miller finds truly beautiful ways to translate her human experience.
Devin Sinha: Our Past and Present Futures
A folk rock album worth a listen if not solely for the time and effort Sinha has put into it.
Berwanger: Demonios
Once a member of former Lawrence rock band The Anniversary circa the 1990s, Demonios is the latest from Josh Berwanger.
Barrel Maker & LION: Continuity
Continuity is the newly released joint EP effort by Kansas City natives Barrel Maker and LION featuring new-age production and feel.
Plow The Fields Presents: E100
“Life sucks, wanna jam?” – Glen Thomas If you’re in the mood for some country-fried, blue-eyed rock ‘n’...
Live @ KJHK w/ Toughies
The smooth rocking and smooth talking Toughies vibe with us in this installment of Live @ KJHK. Check...