Daphne Willis, Jason Kutchma, Korby Lenker, Lee Meyerpeter at Barley Street Tavern (Omaha)

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.
"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.
Hear Nebraska Lincoln Fund Drive Today | Lazy-i

Give to Lincoln Day is a big one for Hear Nebraska. Tim McMahan (Lazy-i) sounds off on why you should support us folks who support Nebraska music.
The Green Fairy at House of Loom | Video/Photos

In honor of the release of the "Great Gatsby" film, Loom turned back the clock 90 years last Friday for a Gatsby-themed Green Fairy party.