Eli Mardock

Listen to a mixtape of the toe-tappers Archrival's Dan Gibson digs, and read about why they represent the Nebraska music scene for him.

Among the mess of journalists, musicians, music fans and gear at SXSW, Hear Nebraska's crew of six used their cameras, recorders and notepads to capture their Friday's worth of concerts here.

Nebraska bands and artists from Big Harp to UUVVWWZ are descending upon Austin, Texas, this week for SXSW 2013. Read Q&As with a couple, see the schedule and stay tuned for our coverage.

Photographer Matt Spilker caught 22 of the 54 total bands that played Lincoln Exposed 2013. See through the viewfinder of his camera and look back at this year's festival.

We wrap up our Lincoln Exposed coverage, combining days three and four of sweat, sound and heart in photos, interviews and concert audio. Review or catch up on what's vibrant in Lincoln.

Listen to the premiere of "Hamburg," the opening song off Eli Mardock's forthcoming EP of the same name. It's a not-so-subtle ode to the beginning of his relationship with his wife, Carrie, who sings duet.

What did 2012 in Nebraska music mean to you? Here's the first of our takes on the year's albums, songs, music videos and more, from HN managing editor Michael Todd.

HN contributor Ian Aeillo picks his list of favorites including The XX, The Mynabirds, Icky Blossoms and Ideal Cleaners. He welcomes fights from all whom he did not choose.

Perhaps the most beautiful thing you'll see all day, this video for Eli Mardock's "Cut Me Open" follows a family of three down a sun-dappled road and takes the viewer through a moving story of its own.

Making a shift toward more local music and outreach, 90.3 KRNU brings Jake Bellows to Duffy's Tavern as well as six other acts including Eli Mardock, Tenderness Wilderness and Snake Island!