Jadu Heart at the Bottleneck
Photos and article by Lillian Hammer Jadu Heart, an English musical duo composed of Diva Jeffrey and Alex Headford, took...
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Creative Staff 50th Birthday Collages
KJHK is turning 50 this year! To celebrate, the station is hosting a four-day event from October 15-18, including a...
Yoke Lore in Kansas City
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Creative Staff’s Song of the Summer
Collages by Creative Staff Creative Staff is back! On Sept. 11th Creative Staff got to work crafting collages for their...
Two Days In Winfield Kansas: The Walnut Valley Festival
Article by Hank Bannen When my friend of nearly five years reached out to me on a whim to see...
Jayhawks Dominate Mountaineers 41-10 in Big 12 Opener
By Gus Ketchell The Kansas Jayhawks opened Big 12 play in dominating fashion on Saturday, Sept. 20, rolling past the West Virginia Mountaineers 41-10 in Lawrence. The Jayhawks set the tone early when quarterback Jalon Daniels found receiver Levi Wentz...
Malcolm Todd at the Midland
Photos and article by Lillian Hammer On Sept. 9, The Midland was lucky enough to host Malcolm Todd on the...
Society of the Silver Cross is Coming to KC – Tour Interview
By Jeremiah Valenzuela What would happen if you mixed modern gothic sound with eastern influences? Have an answer? That’s right,...
“¡Acho, PR es otra cosa!”: Inside the cultural significance of Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
By Arianna Dillon Throughout his career, Bad Bunny has never been shy about his Puerto Rican pride, and from the mascot of the album to the musical composition, his latest release is a statement-making love letter to the island. A...
Japanese Breakfast Takes the Stage at Liberty Hall in Lawrence for their “Melancholy” Tour
By Gabby Scheer In today’s indie music scene, Japanese Breakfast is inescapable. They’re everywhere- from soundtracking The Summer I...
Mei Semones Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are on sale now for Mei Semones’ concert for our 50th birthday celebration! Known for her hypnotically jazz-influenced sound,...
Top Nine Songs To Sob Violently To (Uncommon)
By Madison Petter Are you already burnt out this semester? Are you in need of a good cry? Here is a list of songs to cry to that are different than what you may expect. Don’t fret, I am a...
KU vs Mizzou 2025
By Eric Lucio The Kansas Jayhawks were defeated 42-31 in a high scoring thriller by the Missouri Tigers on Saturday...
KJHK’s Summer in Review
By Web Content Editor Jackson Tabel The beginning of the semester is bringing plenty of exciting opportunities not only for...
R&B Artist Hailes Brings Her Music Back Home to KC
Article and Photos by Content Director Cameron Castaldi After living in New York City for the last seven years, R&B artist, songwriter, and actress Hailes is back home in Kansas City. I had the chance to photograph her homecoming show...
Crafting New Realms: An Interview with STOiZY
By Content Director Cameron Castaldi Earlier this week, I had the chance to chat with the England-based artist, producer, and...
Queer Talk: Now Streaming Everywhere!
By Content Director Cameron Castaldi KJHK’s Queer Talk is a weekly talk show that showcases the many queer artists, activists,...
The Crane Wives Migrate to Kansas City – Interview with Dan and Emilee
By Station Manager Kacie Fuller I’ve been a very long-time listener of The Crane Wives. I have very distinct memories of reenacting dramatic story lines I had imagined in my high school bedroom, all while the indie-rock band blasted in...
Nick Collison’s Enduring Legacy: KU Roots, NBA Career, and Life in OKC’s Front Office
By Sports Director Kolton Kennon If you are a Kansas basketball fan, then you know the name Nick Collison. An...
Algorithms vs Artistry: Generative AI in Album Artwork
By Content Director Cameron Castaldi As generative AI continues to advance, it is becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate human creativity...
Ghost’s “Skeletá”: An uninspired lesson in expectations
By AJ Whited The band Ghost, known for their tongue-in-cheek performances and campy lyrics professing love for the disgusting and profane, released their sixth studio album “Skeletá” on April 25, 2025, to mixed reviews. Here’s why. Since the release of...
10 Songs for Lonely Gays This Pride Month
By Content Director Cameron Castaldi Where did all the time go? Pride Month just started, and now it’s the end...
KU Alum Backer Hamada Uses Film to Document the Trauma Epidemic
By Content Director Cameron Castaldi After graduating from the University of Kansas in 2023 with a degree in Film &...
A Conversation with Shayfer James & Summoning Album Review
By Station Manager Kacie Fuller Readers, I must confess something. Since November I’ve been haunted by unfinished business. On November 9th we posted an article I had written interviewing Will Wood and reviewing his live show in St. Louis. Shayfer...