Steph Castor

Kurt Allen. // photo courtesy the artist Kansas City blues rocker Kurt Allen and his eponymously-named Kurt Allen Band play a lot of shows every year. Like, a lot a lot–between 150-200, per his publicist–so when we hopped on the phone with him last…

Staff-created list This month marks 50 years since the Stonewall Riots, an occurrence reminding us that queer folks had to literally fight to be seen, acknowledged, and gain human rights. ​ This month, to pay homage to LGBTQ+ artists, I encourage you…

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Kristine Esser Slentz latest interview with poet Steph Castor celebrating her second full length chapbook. Read all about Castor’s inspiration behind her latest book, including falling in love, queerness, and Japanese rope tying. Also listen to Steph…

In our August 2022 issue of The Pitch, we take a look at several of the badass women paving the way for Kansas City creatives. We take a deep whiff of Birdie Hansen's Effing Candles, learn how to o...

Happy Virgo season! In our September issue, we take a look at KC's pinball microcosm (with our gorgeous cover designed by Cassondra Jones). Local politician Jess Piper uses social media to reel in ...

Join us as we look ahead to 2023 and dive into the politics around withheld Native ancestral remains at the University of Kansas, a thriving local esports organization, gender and identity construc...

Join us for our annual Music Issue as we dive into 50 years of Kansas City's hip-hop history. We also take a tour of Element Recording Studios in KCK, learn the dos and don'ts of concert etiquette,...

In our September issue, we celebrate KC makers by highlighting local painter Daisha Maria-Breona, the newest book centered on sports and KC history by Mark Dent and Rustin Dodd, the wearable croche...

Welcome to The Pitch's Best of Kansas City 2023 issue. The people of KC cast 679,500 votes in 505 categories, selecting their favorite people, restaurants, creators, businesses, and places to just ...

It's officially spooky season in Kansas City. In this month's magazine, we look at the politics of a proposed new Royals stadium, receive a formal introduction to women's hockey in the metro, meet ...

Let our gift goblins guide you to winning the holidays this season. We have an inclusive list for those REALLY specific friends. Plus, you'll find articles on Missouri's abortion petition delay, ex...

The Japanese House. // photo by Isabella Galvan The Japanese Housewith QuinnieLiberty HallThursday, November 30 If you’ve ever been to a sold-out show at Liberty Hall, you understand the thickness of the air. Thursday night was no different as The…

Welcome to THE SUMMER GUIDE. In this annual issue, we offer an extensive selection of the best events happening all summer throughout Kansas City and beyond. We also look at Missouri Senator Greg R...

The Queens werk up an appetite. // Photo by Pilsen Photo Co-Op When I was 14, two months into my freshman year of high school, I moved from California’s Central Coast to Baldwin City, KS, where I would eventually teach myself guitar and meet my first…

Our May issue is all about guys who just wanna be little guys. We explore the metro's pet issues and celebrate those who are no longer with us. We talk to Pot Roast's Mom about grief a whole year a...

We spark things up in the April issue with a deep dive into pot politics on both the Kansas and Missouri side. We also take a look at plans for Missouri's newest cannabis-friendly entertainment ven...

Underoath. // photo by Chris Ortiz Metalcore act Underoath brought their Blind Obedience Tour to the Uptown on Wednesday with openers Periphery and Loathe. Loathe kicked off the night with their no-frills nu-metal from Liverpool. It was a…

For our March 2023 issue, we round up our favorite dives and holes-in-the-wall across around the metro. We also look at Chingu—one of the most exciting new restaurants to open in KC in months, lear...