Bunduki Ramadan, also known as Hip Hop Duke, has stood out in the Gainesville hip-hop scene since opening up for the Ying Yang Twins in July 2014. You may now know Duke from his performances as Mr. Orange and Blue and the "Mic Man Hype Man." You may also know the 23-year-old UF economics senior as the guy who seems to know everyone on campus.
Based out of Oxford, England, alternative-rock band A Silent Film is returning to Gainesville after the October release of its self-titled album.
James Franco. Seth Rogen. Jason Segel. Linda Cardellini. Busy Philips. No, this isn’t the cast to a Pineapple Express sequel. It’s the cast of the cult classic TV series "Freaks and Geeks," and it’s this week’s drinking game.
Dear Mr. Mediocre Alligator Advice,
Award-winning students at UF have taken initiative and started their own online web series, filmed and produced straight from Weimer Hall.
Well, here we are.
"Click."
Four years ago, professor of music Dr. Paul Richards started the Florida Contemporary Music Festival. After the festival debut, he planned on holding the festival every other year until students urged him to do it annually.
Local social media presence Ken Peng has reached a level of stardom in Gainesville with his various social media pages, including blogs and more recently his Facebook page "McElwainisms."
There’s a new pregnant virgin in town, and it’s not Mary.
T.I. has been one of the most consistent, successful and influential rappers of the past 15 years. The rapper — who officially changed his stage name to Tip in September with the release of his extended play "Da Nic" — is this year’s Gator Growl-headlining act.
As rhythm guitarist and backup singer in the genre-bending rock powerhouse My Chemical Romance, Frank Iero toured the world and helped craft two certified platinum albums. Now, his latest project, frnkiero andthe cellabration, is headlining shows across the U.S.
A Gainesville rapper will release tracks from his original album Saturday night at 8-bit Bar at 919 W. University Ave. Dennis Walton, 22, will join other musical performers and dance crews to show off their talent and give the audience a taste of their latest material.
Danny Pynes is keeping the party going after Gator Growl.
Columnists’ note: Hey, T.I., I know you’re coming tomorrow for Gator Growl, and you insist on "no mediocre" and that you "don’t want no mediocre."
While many Gators will head to Jacksonville for the annual Florida vs. Georgia game this weekend, others from around the world will head to Gainesville for the multi-day punk rock music festival, better known as Fest.
The UF School of Theatre and Dance’s Fall BFA Dance Showcase began Wednesday.
Hey Mediocre Advice,
The Neighbourhood’s second album, "Wiped Out!," will be released Friday, and the band has clearly tested its limits. From indie and psychedelic rock to electronic beats, the California-based band experiments with new and creative sounds on its latest album.
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