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Blue Bird, Kill County and the Joy of Alternative Country | Cultural Criticism

"There has to be joy here. It’s just hidden beneath the minor chords and minor lives and the lonely living rooms of lost lovers." On finding joy in local alternative country.
Sam Martin: On 38th and Farnam | NE Music Memories

Sam Martin remembers living at 38th and Farnam as an opportunity to create. When roommates would head to Brothers before he turned 21, Martin would have time to develop his music.
"Oceans" by Burning Down The Villager | Video Feature

Watch as Burning Down the Villager revs up the engine of "Oceans," filmed and recorded live in Lincoln's StudioPH.
Nebraska Music Needs You | Column

"The next 24 hours will in large part decide the future of Nebraska music's biggest supporter: my nonprofit, Hear Nebraska." — Managing Editor Michael Todd
1200 CLUB to Host Nebraska's Take on "Austin City Limits" | Concert Preview

Big Harp, Kill County and Digital Leather will take the stage at the 1200 CLUB on June 7 for a live show and "Austin City Limits"-style telecast. Read on for more.
"What's In It for Me?": On Giving to Hear Nebraska | Column

HN contributor Cory Kibler says, "We’re going door-to-door, and we’re knocking until someone answers." Please answer, and donate to Hear Nebraska on Thursday for Give to Lincoln Day.

"Nicosia" by Chris Bathgate | Ingrained Video