Thomas Allain embraces imperfection as he records his debut album
By Autumn Johnstone | Apr. 26Local indie musician and UF alum Thomas Allain recorded nine songs over the course of five days for his debut album.
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Jonah Marais reflects on boy band fame, mental health and self-discovery
By Tanya Fedak | Mar. 18Jonah Marais has navigated the complexities of fame and identity since his time in the boy band Why Don’t We. Since then, Marais embarked on a solo career, using music as a means of rediscovery.
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Downtown Gainesville comes alive with Daft Disko
By Autumn Johnstone | Mar. 9Right in the middle of downtown Gainesville lies The Wooly, a venue characterized by warm lighting, comfortable seating and, on March 8, energetic French house music.
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Prizilla talks carving out a niche in the local music scene and beyond
By Juliana DeFilippo | Mar. 6With its saxophone-wielding frontwoman and distinct jazz influences, it’s not always easy for Prizilla to fit in with the existing music scene in Gainesville.
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MusicGNV brings back historic AM/FM Festival
By Autumn Johnstone | Mar. 3Between three music venues — How Bazar, The Bull and Loosey’s — MusicGNV kicked off the AM/FM Festival on Sunday.
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Gainesville’s Black community, soul music and how it made history
By Autumn Johnstone | Feb. 24Growing up in Tampa, Mitchell won talent shows left and right, but in 1957, he recorded his first record on the same original tape as rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry. It was shortly after in 1961 when he led his then-band the Fabulous Blenders to be the first Black performers at UF’s Gator Growl in front of 60,000 people.
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Music’s power to romanticize life through listening and loving
By Autumn Johnstone | Feb. 20Whether it sparks nostalgia, romance or grief, music has the ability to connect people with memories and feelings through the power of listening.
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Lightnin’ Salvage brings musicians together through Open Mic Night
By Juliana DeFilippo | Feb. 12The distinct smell of tomato sauce and the swirling colors of the decor mingle with the music of the monthly open mic night, a tradition outdating the building itself, as well as every other open mic night in the city.
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Emerging indie band The Nancys plays at Heartwood Soundstage alongside other artists
By Autumn Johnstone | Feb. 1If one followed the warmly lit stone path right off the corner of Southeast Sixth Ave and South Main Street Friday, they’d find Heartwood Soundstage’s spacious outside venue full of fans wearing vintage clothing. But if they ventured past the crowds and merchant tables, a dark doorway would lead them into a small indoor stage where local musicians Jordan Burchel, The Nancys and Hotel Fiction performed.
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Falls Into Place: Mason Ramsey’s rescheduled night in Gainesville
By Tanya Fedak | Jan. 2418-year-old country singer Mason Ramsey performed at Gainesville's Heartwood Soundstage Thursday.
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Drag musician Flamy Grant discusses religious trauma with new album “Church”
By Juliana DeFilippo | Dec. 6Grant released her most recent album, “Church,” in October and performed at the United Church of Gainesville 一 1624 NW Fifth Ave. 一 as a part of her No More Drama tour Tuesday night. Grant described her new album as truly her own.
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Swamp Records and #UNLITTER kick off Halloween with R.I.P. Rockfest
By Juliana DeFilippo | Oct. 25Swamp Records collaborated with #UNLITTER to host four bands its R.I.P Rockfest show Wednesday night. This is the second year the nonprofits have worked together on the show, aiming to raise money for their organizations.
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Gainesville Indie Night welcomes audiences after Hurricane Helene
By Juliana DeFilippo | Sep. 29Gainesville Indie Night welcomed audience members Sept. 27 for a themed event that aims to highlight local indie bands and draw in new audiences.
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Jazz on Main Street Gainesville fuses music and art
By Juliana DeFilippo | Sep. 21Jazz on Main Street hosted a jam session at GFAA Gallery Sept. 19 to encourage community building and support for the arts through musical improvisations.
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Rain won’t stop the rage: punk metal show moved to How Bazaar after rain-out
By Sabrina Castro | July 22After landing in Gainesville three years ago, 24-year-old Christian “Cloud” Casey quickly discovered two things: the collaborative community of musicians in Gainesville and the opportunity to grow the city’s goth metal music scene.
