Here’s the latest episode of Indie Only:
Washed Out “Chimes”
Blood Orange “Best to You”
Let’s Eat Grandma “Falling Into Me”
Kississippi “Cut Yr Teeth”
Twist “Going Home”
Broods “Peach”
IDER “You’ve Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You”
Kelly Lee Owens “More Than a Woman”
Okaywill “Emotional”
Diet Cig “Scene Sick”
Tame Impala “Past Life”
Neon Indian “Polish Girl”
Big Thief “Mythological Beauty”
Soccer Mommy “Skin”
Sunflower Bean “Come For Me”
I had a quick live chat with legendary Kansas City artist and CrossroadsKC/Grinders founder Stretch at the recent Everclear show.
Tennis at the Riot Room, 4/6/17
Past interview subjects Tennis recently bought their smooth and soulful indie grooves to a packed Riot Room. I covered the show for X1051. Check out these live versions of “Never Work for Free” and “Needle and a Knife.”
Radiohead at the Sprint Center, 4/5/17
The legendary Radiohead recently played Kansas City for the first time in 5 years. It was their second time ever performing in KC. The band played a 2 hour and 30 minute, career-spanning set in front of a sold out Sprint Center crowd. The set was a glorious mix of ambient songs, full-on rockers and dazzling visuals. It was one of the best gigs I’ve seen this year. I covered the show for X1051. Check out these live versions of “Full Stop,” “15 Step” and the classic “Fake Plastic Trees.”
Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type at RecordBar, 3/31/17
Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type recently beasted a set at RecordBar. I covered the show for X1051. Check out this rocking version of my favorite song of last year, “White Girls.”
Slothrust at Alamo Drafthouse KC, 3/14/17
Slothrust recently performed an acoustic set at Alamo Drafthouse KC. It’s always nice when bands can still bring the energy at 8:30 in the morning. Check out these stripped down versions of “7:30 AM” and “Rotten Pumpkin.”
Dylan Guthrie and McClain, 3/7/17
I recently sat down with Dylan Guthrie, of the excellent Lawrence-based band Dylan Guthrie and the Good Time Guys, for a live interview at Thou Mayest. We talked about his approach to songwriting and love of the local music scene.
GGOOLLDD at the Tank Room, 3/8/17
Past interview subjects GGOOLLDD recently lit up the Tank Room with an energetic set. I covered the show for X1051. Check out this live performance of “Younger Days.”
Lynyrd Skynyrd Breh, 1/31/17,
I recently hit the Westside neighborhood in Kansas City, MO. Ended up having a discussion about street art and the importance of urban culture.
Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type live at the RecordBar, 12/10/16
Kansas City-based band Rachel Mallin and The Wild Type recently rocked their set at the Noise FM‘s Noise For Toys benefit for Toys for Tots at the RecordBar. Check out this live version I shot of new track “Wait For It.”
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