The Messthetics is the new band from former Fugazi rhythm section Brendan Canty and Joe Lally.

Laura Stevenson’s The Big Freeze is a masterful record that is undoubtedly her best, and rare in the way that it demands to be heard in its entirety.

The band’s thick and lived-in sound is instantly gripping, and nuanced enough to require further listening.

Last year, BRONCHO released Bad Behavior, a record that blended both versions of the band into its best record yet.

Fayetteville’s The Phlegms is one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the local punk scene in the last few years.

The stand-up comedy scene in Fayetteville has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years, thanks to Stetson Banks, a stand-up comedian who organizes Comedians NWA.

Summer Cannibals are currently touring on a stacked bill with emo legends Cursive, and the new-ish band Campdogzz. They’re all at George’s Majestic Lounge on Tuesday, Feb. 12.

Sun June’s music sounds like perfect accompaniment to Terrence Malick’s ‘Tree Of Life,’ or ‘The New World.’ Their music is sparse, captivating and melancholy.

Burch just released her sophomore record, which expands her focus. She’s still examining nostalgia and lost love, but from new perspectives.

Groundbreaking Montreal post-punk band Ought are in Fayetteville this Saturday, Oct. 6 at Smoke & Barrel Tavern.

Hot Springs Arkansas’ own Doug Deluca is performing again after a long break from music.

One-of-a-kind Little Rock band DOT is back in Fayetteville this weekend to open for Broncho and Ishi.

If you’ve never seen stand-up comedy in Fayetteville, this is a great chance to get on board.

His recently released EP is another departure , and further proof that Tillman can write great songs in multiple genres.

Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster, formerly of Oxford, Mississippi-based band Water Liars, is now a solo artist and a Fayetteville resident.

Little Rock Rapper 607 just released his 44th album, and is celebrating with a Fayetteville release show on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Stage Eighteen.

Tiffany Lee’s Jailbird EP is easily one of the most self-assured debut recordings I’ve heard from an Arkansas songwriter.

Luray’s upcoming sophomore album was recorded by S. Carey (of Bon Iver), and is scheduled for release later this year.

Ezell is a recent addition to the Fayetteville comedy scene, and a comedian that I highly recommend seeing.

Torres’ second record is a drive through forgotten Southwestern towns, along desert highways that drift into brown waters. He performs in Fayetteville with Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster (Water Liars).