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Hip-hop roundup: Danny Brown, The Game, Gucci Mane and more
By Jack DaSilva | Oct. 19, 2016Danny Brown - “Atrocity Exhibition” - Sept. 27
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Rooney headlines Groundswell Tour, returns to Gainesville
By Brooke Bajgrowicz | Oct. 12, 2016Rooney, a popular rock band from Los Angeles most recognized for its hit “When Did Your Heart Go Missing?” will return to Gainesville on Wednesday to perform.
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Savants of Soul to perform at The Wooly
By Emma Witmer | Oct. 12, 2016Local music lovers, write this down.
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Best new music roundup
By Jack DaSilva | Oct. 5, 2016The past few weeks didn’t give us any releases from “A-list” rappers, but that doesn’t mean that there wasn’t any quality music released. Check out these latest releases in music:
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Five top K-pop groups to add to your playlist today
By Cindy Lu | Oct. 5, 2016Korean pop music (K-pop) has taken over global music charts in recent years. While many may think of Psy and his infamous single “Gangnam Style,” the list of notable K-pop musicians who are making their way into the American music market is ever growing. From quirky and cute love songs to hip-hop and rap jams, K-pop offers music everyone can find enjoyable. But with several dozen K-pop groups releasing music constantly, it may be hard to keep up with all the latest tunes. Whether you’re a K-pop fanatic or simply a little curious, here is a breakdown of some top artists to check out.
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Then and now: a reflection on early-2000s pop punk
By Jeremy Haas | Oct. 5, 2016Recently, I wrote a story on a pop-punk band that peaked about 10 years ago called Cute Is What We Aim For. They played at High Dive two weeks ago as part of the band’s 10-year-anniversary tour for their only commercially successful release. I was originally irked by the idea of some old one-hit wonder cashing in on the nostalgia of 20-somethings who used to shop at Hot Topic; after all, I used to shop at Hot Topic. I felt cheated after I interviewed the guys from CIWWAF and learned they haven’t written any new material since 2008. Who were they to stop making music for almost a decade and just jump back into the scene 10 years later? Then I considered why the band quit in the first place. They released a hugely successful album in 2006 through a small indie label. In 2008, after getting signed to Atlantic Records, their sophomore album flopped, and they were dropped from the record label.
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Metal band Skeletonwitch to perform at the Atlantic
By Emma Witmer | Sep. 28, 2016Metal band Skeletonwitch will continue its “Curse of the Dead” tour at the Atlantic, located at 15 N. Main St., alongside Oathbreaker, Iron Reagan and Gatecreeper on Sunday.
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New local music venue debuts with New Moon festival
By Cindy Lu | Sep. 28, 2016By day, Flow Space offers a serene environment for yoga and fitness training. By night, it is a lively event hall for concerts and parties.
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British band The Struts to play Gainesville show
By Janiece Sebris | Sep. 28, 2016The past 15 months have been a career whirlwind for U.K. rock band The Struts.
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Electronic group Classixx to play live set at the Wooly
By Jeremy Haas | Sep. 28, 2016Electronic production duo Classixx will perform at the Wooly today as part of the group’s tour in support of its latest album, “Faraway Reach,” which was released in June.
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First Magnitude to host benefit concert for elephants
By Monica Humphries | Sep. 21, 2016Last November, a bike equipped with an enormous elephant sculpture rode down the streets of Gainesville. Behind it, cyclists pulled a small stage with the local band Flat Land.
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Cute Is What We Aim For to do 10th-anniversary show
By Jeremy Haas | Sep. 21, 2016Gainesville college students will get to relive their middle-school years Friday: Cute is What We Aim For will be performing at High Dive.
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Gainesville Record Fair brings nostalgia, classic music to GNV listeners
By Brooke Bajgrowicz | Sep. 14, 2016In today’s world, many music lovers download their music or listen to it through streaming services. But even in a digitalized age, nothing beats the nostalgic feeling of flipping through records by beloved bands alongside 500 other music fans.
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Hip-hop artist spotlight: 24hrs
By Jack DaSilva | Sep. 14, 2016When it comes to hip-hop and its evolution, Soulja Boy is arguably one of the most influential artists of all time; he was one of the first artists to succeed in the internet age. Using MySpace during its prime, Soulja Boy showed how it’s possible to use social media to get your music heard.
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Punk rock band Ballyhoo! to perform at High Dive
By Emma Witmer | Sep. 14, 2016Fresh off of this summer’s Vans Warped Tour, alternative punk rock/reggae band Ballyhoo! will make a stop in Gainesville on Friday night to play at High Dive.
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Sunstock Solar Festival brings sustainable jams
By Janiece Sebris | Sep. 7, 2016Gainesville will host a completely solar-powered music event called Sunstock Solar Festival on Friday night.
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Local rappers perform at High Dive showcase
By Emma Witmer | Sep. 7, 2016High Dive will put Gainesville’s finest rap and R&B artists on display with its Local Hip Hop Showcase event today. The venue, located at 210 SW Second Ave., will kick off the show at 8 p.m. and will feature rappers with all-star connections.
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The Heavy Pets brings Beatles tribute show to High Dive
By Jeremy Haas | Sep. 7, 2016Ft. Lauderdale-based quintet The Heavy Pets will be playing a set composed entirely of Beatles covers Friday at High Dive in a tribute show the group affectionately calls “Walrus.”
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Music Roundup: PartyNextDoor, Travis Scott and more
By Jack DaSilva | Sep. 7, 2016There have been some incredible releases so far in 2016 and over the past few weeks, several established artists released projects that are definitely worth checking out. Here are some of the best:
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Texas band 'A Giant Dog' to rock the Atlantic on Tuesday
By Jeremy Haas | Aug. 31, 2016A Giant Dog, a garage-rock band from Austin, Texas, will perform at the Atlantic in downtown Gainesville on Tuesday. This is the band’s only Florida show before its American tour, where the group will soon join popular rock band Titus Andronicus.
