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The Architects have been Kansas City's sturdiest punk band for a decade. The quartet is barnstorming the country with the California skate-punk legends…

In December, Kansas City band Sundiver released their debut full-length effort, “The Pull.”The group's sound combines space-rock arrangements with edgy,…

The music of The Silver Maggies is a unique blend of gothic country and high desert noir, resulting in a sound that’s dark and lonely... and maybe a…

Even before forming Maps For Travelers in 2010, the four men in the ensemble had been adding to Kansas City's notable tradition of fostering brawny…

As the guitarist of the Count Basie Orchestra, Will Matthews plays swinging Kansas City jazz around the globe. He often performs with an organist and…

The Kansas City Zoo recently welcomed its newest edition to its collection, the baby gorilla Masika. In light of this birth, Steve Kraske talks with one…

Megan Birdsall is Kansas City's finest young jazz vocalist. As musically accomplished as she is personable, Birdsall is a delightful entertainer. This…

The summer months are reggae season in Kansas City. Known for sweet vocals and loping rhythms, Kansas City's 77 Jefferson has been one of the region's…

After the mortgage meltdown and bank bailouts that kicked off the Great Recession, many were pointing fingers at those who were supposed to foresee these…

The convergence of experimental hip-hop and arty indie-rock often yields compelling music. The Lawrence-based trio Ebony Tusks is one of the region’s most…