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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Songwriter Tess Druckenmiller talks balancing college, music

By Lauren Crawford | Mar. 26, 2014

Tess Druckenmiller is a self-proclaimed singer/songwriter who balances both college life and a career in music. This New York City native credits her environment for her start in the industry and multiple producers for her pop, folk and indie sound. With the recent re-release of her first album “Storyteller,” featuring her new single “Black & White,” she hopes listeners find the songs relatable and appreciate the album’s variety of genres. We caught up with the up-and-coming artist, and here’s what she had to say:

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Pop-indie collective London Grammar delivers on new album

By Cody Smith | Mar. 26, 2014

“If You Wait,” the debut album from British pop-indie collective London Grammar, stands to be one of the best debut albums of the past few years. The group combines the powerfully sultry vocals of singer Hannah Reid and nuanced production from Dan Rothman and Dominic “Dot” Major to create a truly unforgettable album.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

The five people you’ll find grocery shopping after midnight

By Kelcee Griffis | Mar. 26, 2014

College is a time when you won’t be judged for not having your life in order, which means you repeatedly find yourself doing routine things like, oh you know, just grocery shopping at 2 a.m. Thankfully, Gainesville has several 24-hour joints where you can pick up those necessary items like frozen pizza and Eggo waffles (See: Sweetbay, Wal-Mart).

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Fast food- and fairytale-inspired fashions hit Milan runway

By Elly Ayres | Feb. 26, 2014

Sandwiched between London and Paris fashion weeks, Milan’s autumn/winter ready-to-wear collections brought a delicious dose of cool to the table. For the past week, designers dished up the most enviable of cold-weather trends — their inspiration rising from the depths of centuries-old fairytale books to the height of McDonald’s golden arches.

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