Gainesville’s groundbreaking new theater festival, Summer Shakes, will address sexism and unequal representation within the theater community by producing two Shakespeare plays performed exclusively by a female-identifying cast.
When asked to describe the sound of his band, HEDGES, lead singer Jason Hedges said his band’s classic rock vibe plays tribute to the influential trailblazers of the genre.
Clarification: This article has been updated to reflect that Twelve'Len is a featured act, not a headliner. There will also be two outdoor stages instead of one.
In March, Gainesville-based punk trio UV-TV released their debut full length album, “Glass.” Having spent the last couple of years making their rounds through Gainesville clubs and going on brief tours of the East Coast, UV-TV made a name for themselves in Florida. However, 2017 finds these three Gainesville punks thinking bigger. They signed to Canadian-based label Deranged Records, which released “Glass,” and they are currently on a tour of the U.S. lasting about a month, which will be their longest to date.
“Sign of the Times” — Harry Styles
Dirtybird Records has made quite the name for itself in the tech house world since it’s inception in 2005. The label, founded by techno king Claude VonStroke, seeks to present fans with a sound VonStroke describes as “tech funk,” a more lively type of techno that keeps it light and fun.
Allen Stokes doesn’t think he’ll ever be famous.
Herobust had a formidable start to 2017 with the February release of his “Vertebreaker” extended play. The Atlanta-based producer’s collection of six tracks is gritty, powerful and heavily influenced by hip-hop, with a title that makes perfect sense after listening to it.
Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that the cost of "glamping" is $2,500 for two people.
The sixth annual UF MusicFest, hosted by the Asian American Student Union, the Hispanic Student Association, Student Government and Health Educated Asian Leaders, will be on Flavet Field on Sunday.
This year has given listeners countless tracks to add to their playlist. Whether looking for a love ballad, a head-banger, a road-trip soundtrack or anything in between, 2017’s new releases have had it. However, the best playlist is achieved through diversity, and that means incorporating tracks from various genres that have been released throughout time. In honor of Throwback Thursday, here are some throwback tracks you should consider adding to your playlist.
Reggae legends The Wailers are set to perform at High Dive this week for what is expected to be a sold-out crowd.
My dad bought me a set of tickets for my last birthday that he hyped up for weeks leading up to their reveal. He’d ask me what I wanted for my birthday, to which I’d reply with the names of expensive music gear I knew he wouldn’t recognize. Then he’d say something like, “Well I got you something even better. A set of tickets that are going to blow your mind.”
We The Kings reached fame in 2007 with their self-titled full length album, and 10 years later, the band is back without too many changes.
An identity crisis has never sounded so good. At this point in his career, Drake could rap the alphabet and it’d chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
In the first three months of 2017, we’ve seen amazing releases from artists like Drake, Ed Sheeran, Future and many more. However, 2017 has also already had some lackluster music. Here are some 2017 releases to keep off your playlist:
Indie rock fans will be able to catch New Orleans-based band Generationals on Sunday at the High Dive as the band begins its spring 2017 tour.
South Carolina-based artist Zach Deputy will be bringing his talents to Gainesville with a concert at Heartwood Soundstage tonight.
Bass-heavy artists Eptic, Must Die! and Gentlemens Club are set to welcome students back from Spring Break with a concert tonight at the Florida Theatre, located at 233 W. University Ave.
Ed Sheeran — ‘Divide’
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