Local lovers of soul have waited three months to welcome back a homegrown band to the stage — a band that arrived to the Gainesville music scene in late 2010, but whose aura, sound and je ne sais quoi is nostalgically reminiscent of 1963, even for those who consider themselves ‘90s kids.
In my last music review, I listed several great options for anyone’s summer playlist — from DJ Khaled to Calvin Harris to LANY. However, I left out a key part of what’s currently dominating the charts — female talent. So, in this follow up, here are some female artists releasing amazing music for your soundtrack.
June has been another month of epic releases from all across the music scene, giving every type of listener a new track to jam along to. Whether you’ve been listening to SZA’s “The Weekend” or St. Vincent’s “New York,” new music has been very easy to find this month. Here are some noteworthy albums that have been released in June that you should add to your playlist.
A Gainesville record label will be releasing an album by a newly-signed pop duo from Paris this summer.
Flash back to January and you’d find Nitti Gritti playing an opening set for DJ duo Bonnie X Clyde at Simons Nightclub. The Miami-based electronic dance music producer had only been creating music for about six months at that point but had already begun turning heads with his fresh take on bass music.
High Dive will host a concert to honor Grammy-nominated musician Chris Cornell, who took his life in May.
With almost 100 million Twitter followers and millions of records sold, Katy Perry’s new album “Witness” was definitely shaping up to be a hit. Her single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” was being blasted on radio stations throughout the country as an anthem for individuality and independence.
With the release of Harry Styles’ self-titled solo album May 12, it is safe to say One Direction is never, ever getting back together.
The gentlemen of Ozona would first like the world to know that they are not a reggae band. In the year they’ve been together, each of the six UF students, current and former, have brought their histories and experiences to the band, many of which began at their hometown churches.
From 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.
In 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.
Consider 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.
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.
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