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Best Indie & Rock This Month

in Kansas City

October 2024

Styx at Cable Dahmer Arena

Styx

Styx have been rocking around the world for the last four decades with a back catalog of hits powering them through 100+ shows a year! Formed in 1972 in Chicago, Styx have become a mainstay in any rock fan's collection. Now four decades on Styx show no sign of slowing down with more dates for 2023, don't miss the chance to see them live.

The Front Bottoms at Uptown Theater

The Front Bottoms

New Jersey emo-folk band The Front Bottoms take their 'Finding Your Way Home' tour on the road. Still riding the success of their 2023 album 'You Are Who You Hang Out With', expect to hear new Front Bottoms tracks alongside their certified emo classics 'Twin Size Mattress', 'Be Nice To Me', and 'Flashlight'.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Starlight Theater

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Rainbow Kitten Surprise may sound like the title of a Japanese game show, but the band's mature, genre-defying sound is as surprising as their choice of moniker. Drawing upon facets of grunge, alt-rock, blues and unapologetic pop, the North Carolina natives craft upbeat anthems that underlie lead singer Sam Melo's poetic, howling lyrics and vocals.

Two Door Cinema Club at Starlight Theater

Two Door Cinema Club

One of British music's bright young things, Two Door Cinema Club's brand of melodic indie pop has proven popular with critics and the public alike. Formed in 2007, and composed by members Alex Trimble, Sam Halliday and Kevin Baird, the band have released a collection of albums. Following the release of 2022's album 'Keep Smiling', and the recently released new single, the Irish trio are returning to the road with support from Joywave and Daywave on selected dates.

The Lemonheads at The Truman

The Lemonheads

While fans eagerly await The Lemonheads' first album of original material in nearly 20 years, the cult-legendary alternative rock band are embarking on a US tour gearing up to celebrate their iconic albums, It's A Shame About Ray (1992) and Come on Feel The Lemonheads (1993), in both their entirety. The tour will be making stops in big cities like Philadelphia, Boston, New York, and Washington DC. Don't miss your chance to see them live, with support from Juliana Hatfield, Willy Mason, and John P. Strohm.

The Used at Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland

The Used

It's hard to believe it's been nearly two decades since The Used first burst out of Utah with a burning desire to upset the status quo of their uptight home state. This they achieved and more; the band led a generation of kids not content with the radio-friendly pop of the early 2000s and their burning screamo anthems still hold sway today.

Highly Suspect at The Truman

Highly Suspect

Formed in 2000 in their hometown of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, hard-rocking power trio Highly Suspect started out as a cover band, before relocating to Brooklyn to record their first EP of original material The Worst Humans. Subsequent full-length albums Mister Asylum and The Boy Who Died Wolf both garnered Grammy Award nominations for best song, marking the fledgeling artists as a an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with!

Stephen Sanchez at Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland

Stephen Sanchez

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez is embarking on his second major touring run this summer! Storming the charts with his folk-pop sound, Sanchez released his album Angel Face' in September 2023 and joined none other than Elton John at Glastonbury 2023, now he is embarking on his second tour with special guests Ray Bull, The Brook & The Bluff, and The Paper Kites!

The Architects at Uptown Theater

The Architects

Architects prepare to head on tour across America! Founded in Brighton England in 2004, the band consists of five members but was established by twin brothers Dan and Tom Searle. The metalcore band have been prominent in the metal scene ever since their inception and show no signs of slowing down anytime soon!