On Sept. 7, 2017, local reggae band Skunkape made its debut opening for Through the Roots at High Dive. A year later, they have a zealous fan base at each of their almost-weekly shows. I met up with the band at Downtown Billards Inc. in Ocala.
On Sept. 4, 2006, those numbers became etched in history as an iconic day: the release of Beyonce’s second studio album “B’Day” and the celebration of Beyonce’s birthday.
While the year is now more than halfway over, MTV celebrated the best of what this year had to offer in music at the VMAs.
This is it, Gators. The summer season is nearly over, and we’ve made a playlist to celebrate. Enjoy the last of your Popsicles and even out your suntan. Soon it will be fall, and we will all have to replace our swimsuits with sweaters.
In Chinese, 88 means “double happiness.” This album makes you feel anything but.
Four Florida bands rocked High Dive last Friday for its seventh birthday party.
Rock music isn’t dead; it’s just taking a smoke break.
Summer B is underway. Whether you’re in class or working throughout the summer season, it can feel like you’re not really on a break.
In a world with Apple Music and Spotify, The Atlantic reminds Gainesville that the best music is still heard live.
Staged Reading Potluck and ‘Smooth, Smooth Jazz’
June marks the official start of the all-too-familiar hurricane season here in Florida.
Florida rapper YNW Melly started from SoundCloud, a popular music sharing site, and now he’s here.
Arctic Monkeys’ five-year hiatus has come to an end with the release of their sixth studio album, “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino.”
Garage grunge girl group, The Coathangers will join forces with retro-rockers, The Woolly Bushmen this Saturday night at High Dive as part of their joint tour.
Thursday marks Swamp Records’ fifth annual showcase with performances from both local and out-of-state talent.
His calloused fingers gripped the rim of his American IPA, melodically picking it up, putting it down, picking it up, putting it down, as if drawn in and out by the breath of the familiar conversation.
The 2018 Spring semester is on its last leg, and between final exams and final projects, you just might be, too. With only four days until the madness ends, college students across Gainesville are in need of some relief and relaxation.
U.K. rock group The Struts are taking a pit stop during their international tour with Foo Fighters to perform in Gainesville on Tuesday night. Although this isn’t their only Florida tour date, it’s their only headline show in the state.
Seven years ago, John Capouya discovered a great deal of his favorite soul artists came from Florida.
Colorado-based singer-songwriter Edie Carey will play at Heartwood Soundstage on Friday alongside Amanda Garrigues, who will be opening for Carey.
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