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Local artist and musician to be honored in tribute exhibit
By Janiece Sebris | May 24, 2017Lennie Kesl would have been 91 years old next month, but we don’t have to wait to celebrate his life.
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Podcasts: the soundtrack to your summer
By Mackenzie Duffy | May 19, 2017Although summer is filled with new music releases to jam out to at the beach, on a road trip or whatever you find yourself doing during the season, podcasts are also a great addition to your playlist. Usually spanning over the course of multiple episodes, podcasts are a perfect way to learn more about the world around you.
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Video game-influenced band to perform at High Dive
By Isabelle Resnick | May 17, 2017In 2004, two musicians were playing video games when they had the idea to produce a new kind of musical performance art. Bit Brigade will be taking nerd culture to new heights at High Dive today at 8 p.m.
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Local hip-hop/rap artist Rezza to headline High Dive show
By Natalie Rao | May 17, 2017From Tom Petty to Less Than Jake, many an artist have gone from humble Gainesville beginnings to international fame. While massive tours and sold-out crowds may be the norm for these musicians nowadays, each and every one of them got their start in the local scene, opening for larger acts within their genre and slowly but surely gaining a fanbase.
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Not all releases are created equal for your summer playlist
By Mackenzie Duffy | May 10, 2017Consider Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy,” Omi’s “Cheerleader” and The Chainsmokers’ “Closer.” What do all of these songs have in common? They were all summertime releases that dominated the charts in 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Summer is a big season for music releases since people are looking for soundtracks to their vacations, roadtrips and other activities. As the season gets closer, here are some recent releases to help you start curating your summer playlist.
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New theater festival Summer Shakes to feature all female-identifying cast
By Taylor McLamb | May 10, 2017Gainesville’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.
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An interview with the writer and producer of CTMA
By David Hoffman | Apr. 30, 2017Today, we sat down with Michael Smith, a UF mechanical engineering near-graduate, to discuss his thesis project: “Casey’s Tedious Multimedia Adventure.” CTMA is a short story, a short film, and a text adventure bundled into one program that tells the narrative of a day in the life of Casey. It’s currently available for download from its Facebook page, and the film can be seen on YouTube.
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Swamp Head Brewery to combine beer, conservation
By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Apr. 12, 2017Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that 52,000 trees were planted last year.
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Local band HEDGES to play show, celebrate album release
By Taylor McLamb | Apr. 12, 2017When 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.
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Swamp Records to hold showcase
By Rebecca Rubin | Apr. 12, 2017Clarification: 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.
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Drinking Game: Finals week edition
By Kirsten Chuba | Apr. 12, 2017As you surely know, finals week is here. This means lots of time studying, right? Or it means lots of time spent thinking about studying, texting your friends about how you don’t know anything and, in the end, seeking alcohol. Well if the latter is the case, we have you covered.
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Album Review: Gainesville band UV-TV releases ‘Glass’
By Jeremy Haas | Apr. 12, 2017In 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.
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April showers bring new music
By Mackenzie Duffy | Apr. 12, 2017“Sign of the Times” — Harry Styles
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Producer Ardalan to perform in Gainesville
By Natalie Rao | Apr. 12, 2017Dirtybird 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.
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The difference between cover and tribute bands
By Janiece Sebris | Apr. 12, 2017Allen Stokes doesn’t think he’ll ever be famous.
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Producer Herobust to perform at Florida Theater
By Natalie Rao | Apr. 5, 2017Herobust 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.
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Third Fandomonium Comic Con comes to Gainesville
By Taylor McLamb | Apr. 5, 2017Speaking on the phone with New York Times best-selling author Kami Garcia, there was a moment interrupted by the excited yipping of her two dogs.
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‘King Lear’ to open at UF
By Rebecca Rubin | Apr. 5, 2017UF School of Theatre and Dance’s staging of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” will encapsulate the deception and intrigue of tragedy.
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The Hippodrome celebrates Spirited Away’s 15th year
By Jeremy Haas | Apr. 5, 2017This weekend, the Hippodrome State Theatre will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hayao Miyazaki’s hit 2001 animated film “Spirited Away.” The Hippodrome’s re-release screening of this classic anime will be shown Friday at 8:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.
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UF grads start Arizona music festival, now in fourth year
By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Apr. 5, 2017Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that the cost of "glamping" is $2,500 for two people.
