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The Wandering Bard Returns – Dandelion Lakewood on Life, Travel & Music | KCene with Vader & Julianna

Vader and Julianna sit down with Kansas City’s own Dandelion Lakewood — multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, video maker, and self-described transnational faerie elf bard. In this heartfelt episode, Dandy opens up about his unexpected transformation in 2014: leaving his life in Chicago to become a wandering bard, spending eight formative years traveling through Hawai’i and across Europe. He shares raw stories of street performing, cultural awakenings, how living abroad completely reshaped how he sees society, freedom, and creativity — and what it felt like to eventually bring all of that wisdom back home to Kansas City. We also touch on his latest music, including the atmospheric new single “Dropping Leaves, Setting Sun” and its haunting B-side “The Longest Night,” and how his years on the road continue to influence his songwriting and sound. If you’ve ever dreamed of dropping everything to chase music and meaning, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Stream Dandelion Lakewood on Bandcamp & Spotify → [link in pinned comment / bio] Follow Dandelion Lakewood: @bowlofdust | Bowl of Dust & Co. Support KCene Podcast → Subscribe, like, and share this episode!  Comment below: What’s one place that changed how you see the world? #KCMusic #KansasCity #WanderingBard #ExperimentalFolk #KCenePodcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Shane Radford (Lost in the City) – Our April Fools' Prank Was Making You Wait 2 Days for This KC Pop-Punk Gem

April Fools' got us good... or maybe we got YOU good? 😈 Sorry for the 2-day delay, KCene fam — we were supposed to drop this banger on April 1st, but life (and maybe a little prank energy) had other plans. Better late than never! Vader and Romanji sit down with Shane Radford, lead singer of Lost in the City, for a raw, fun conversation about: → Writing heartbreak anthems like it’s still 2005 → That perfect pop-punk revival sound (Fall Out Boy, Blink, Sum 41 vibes with Midwest grit) → Early KC gig stories, live energy, and the real grind in the 816/913 scene → What’s next for the band + new music feels If you love nostalgic emo/pop-punk that still hits hard in 2026, this episode is no joke. Stream Lost in the City everywhere: → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tu7ZALNNcsLWpqg32t5Qy → IG: @lostinthecitymusic Drop your favorite moment from this ep or your go-to Lost in the City track in the comments 👇 Tag Shane and the band! Rate/review/subscribe — every bit helps us grow the KC scene and bring more local legends to the mic. #KCenePodcast #LostInTheCity #ShaneRadford #AprilFools #KCPopPunk #KansasCityMusic #816/913Scene ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

[SPACE] Jockey: Shoegaze Catharsis, Modern Comforts & KC Underground Real Talk

New KCene drop: We go deep with [SPACE] Jockey, the Kansas City shoegaze/rock band crafting hazy textures, melodic vulnerability, and raw emotional punches. Fronted by Cheyenne's vocals (joined by Chris Swartley on guitars, Kevin Ingraham on drums, and Matt Tuttle on bass), they formed officially in 2023 after years of friend-jams—and their debut album Modern Comforts (Nov 2024) is earning love as 'all killer, no filler' earnest punk for late nights and loud speakers. In this episode: How the band evolved from creative hangouts to locked-in lineup and signature sound (Deftones intensity meets Paramore emotional edge) Songwriting layers: Starting with personal vulnerability, building confrontation through riffs and atmosphere, and Chris's wild ideas turning into great songs. Behind-the-scenes on Modern Comforts—tracks like 'Brain Dead,' 'Treading Glass,' 'Terminal Boredom,' 'The Well,' and what makes the record hit so cathartic Live fire: Energy at Sk8bar, VooDoo Lounge, and connecting with KC crowds in the heavier shoegaze lane. We also touch bigger questions bubbling in the scene: AI's role in music/art—does it clash with the human vulnerability at the core of their work? KC's underground potential— what's fueling the rise of alt/rock acts, and where could more support (venues, promo, community) help bands push further? Thanks to the band for the honest vibes. And this is Julianna McCarroll's first episode co-hosting—welcome to the crew! Stream Modern Comforts: Bandcamp / Spotify / Apple Music  Follow [SPACE] Jockey: @spacejockeyband on IG KCene: @kcene_official FB/IG/TikTok KCene fam—drop in the comments: Go-to track from Modern Comforts? Thoughts on vulnerability in shoegaze? What's next for KC's alt scene? #SPACEJockey #ModernComforts #Shoegaze #KansasCityMusic #IndieRock #KCMusicScene #KCene #LocalMusic #AlternativeRock ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

KC Pop-Punk Rising: LVNDLOCKED on AI in Music, Epic Live Sets & March 6 Warehouse Show | KCene

LVNDLOCKED joins KCene for a raw, no-holds-barred convo on the KC music scene! We dive deep into: - The ongoing battle: AI in art & music – is it killing human creativity? (Hot takes from their perspective as rising creators) - What makes a LVNDLOCKED live show truly special (band chemistry, energy, stage presence, and how they've leveled up) - Their upcoming album teases, influences, and the grind of building in the KC emo/pop-punk world - Plus tons of local scene real talk! Catch LVNDLOCKED live THIS FRIDAY, March 6 at Warehouse on Broadway opening for Good Terms (Highway to Hell Yeah Tour vibes)! Doors 9pm, show 9:30pm – grab tickets now before they're gone: hiwaytohellyeahbrother.com If you love pop-punk, emo-core, or standing up for real human-made art, this one's for you. Drop your thoughts below: Where do you stand on AI in creativity? Who's hyped for the March 6 show? 🔥 Support KCene & keep the local scene thriving: - Patreon for early access, uncut hangs & bonus content: patreon.com/KCene - Merch: kceneofficial.com - Follow LVNDLOCKED: @lvndlocked_kc on IG/TikTok, lvndlocked.com - Follow us: @kcene_official (IG/TikTok/X/FB) | @The_OG_VADER Big thanks to LVNDLOCKED for the real talk – stream their tracks everywhere & see them live 3/6! #LVNDLOCKED #KCMusic #PopPunk #EmoCore #KansasCity #AIinMusic #HumanCreativity #WarehouseOnBroadway #GoodTerms #KCenePodcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Human Creativity vs. AI + KC's Music Scene Reality Check: Jamogi Bridges on KCene

🎤 Fresh on KCene: Our real, no-filter conversation diving into the tough issues facing creators and the local scene right now. We went deep on AI in art and music — the stance is clear: human creativity needs real protection. No free mixing without barriers, mandatory labeling, keeping AI out of competitive charts and streaming dominance, and shifting fans back toward owning/supporting genuine human-made work. AI's threat to the soul of music? We can't ignore it. Plus, the straight-up reality check on Kansas City's music scene — it's bursting with talent and energy, but KC isn't fully ready to expand and support indie/local artists at the next level. We break down the infrastructure gaps, venue challenges, funding needs, city strategy shortfalls (even with new amphitheaters coming), and why a stronger collective push is essential to grow without leaving artists behind. We also cover Jamogi's journey from California to KC, blending funk/jazz/dembow, Belize roots + KC vibes, upcoming gigs, staying authentic, and pushing through creative blocks. Big thanks to the KCene crew for hosting this unfiltered chat and thanks to Jamogi for participating—appreciate the platform to tackle what matters. Stream real human music from Jamogi & The Jammers Check to see if a song has any ai at www.souloverai.com Book Jamogi & The Jammers: jamogimusic@gmail.com Follow: @jamogi.bridges on IG/TikTok/X Follow KCene: @kcene_official on FB/IG/TikTok Where do you stand—AI in creativity? Is KC ready to grow its scene? Drop your thoughts below 👇 Let's spark the debate! #AIinMusic #NoToAIArt #KansasCityMusic #KCMusicScene #JamogiBridges #JamogiAndTheJammers #IndieArtist #HumanCreativity #FunkMusic #MusicianLife #KCene ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.