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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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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.
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UF student groups give back with 2017 MusicFest
By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 29, 2017The 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.
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#TBT: Throwback tracks to put on your latest playlist
By Mackenzie Duffy | Mar. 29, 2017This 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.
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Famous reggae band The Wailers to perform at High Dive
By Natalie Rao | Mar. 29, 2017Reggae legends The Wailers are set to perform at High Dive this week for what is expected to be a sold-out crowd.
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Thoughts on seeing artists perform past their prime
By Jeremy Haas | Mar. 29, 2017My 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.”
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We The Kings bring 10-year anniversary tour to High Dive
By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Mar. 22, 2017We 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.
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Reviewing Drake’s latest: ‘More Life’ is an identity crisis
By Jack DaSilva | Mar. 22, 2017An 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.
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New music isn’t always good music: Here’s what to skip
By Mackenzie Duffy | Mar. 22, 2017In 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:
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Indie band Generationals, Raindeer to perform in GNV
By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 22, 2017Indie 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.
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Zach Deputy to play new Heartwood Soundstage tonight
By Natalie Rao | Mar. 22, 2017South Carolina-based artist Zach Deputy will be bringing his talents to Gainesville with a concert at Heartwood Soundstage tonight.
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Electronic artists Eptic, Must Die!, more to perform tonight
By Natalie Rao | Mar. 15, 2017Bass-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.
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New music you may have missed over break
By Mackenzie Duffy | Mar. 15, 2017Ed Sheeran — ‘Divide’
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Folk singer City and Colour to perform in GNV this weekend
By Rebecca Rubin | Mar. 15, 2017In his debut Gainesville performance, City and Colour is playing at the Florida Theatre on Sunday.
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Music Roundup: Nav, Future
By Jack DaSilva | Mar. 1, 2017If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest music, you’ve come to the right place. The past two weeks have been stacked with releases. Get caught up with everything you should be listening to by checking out these projects:
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After four-year hiatus, John Mayer is back
By Mackenzie Duffy | Mar. 1, 2017Before we had Ed Sheeran’s acoustics, James Bay’s raspy vocals or Shawn Mendes’ catchy lyrics, we had the smooth guitar stylings of John Mayer. With tunes like “Your Body is a Wonderland” and “Waiting on the World to Change,” girls around the world swooned and sighed as Mayer picked his guitar with an effortless presence.
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Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival brings big names
By Jeremy Haas | Mar. 1, 2017This weekend, the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival will take place at Sunshine Grove in Okeechobee, Florida. The event will be the festival’s second annual iteration, with performances starting today at 4 p.m. and running until 6 a.m. Monday.
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Live recording studio, music venue to debut with festival
By Natalie Rao | Feb. 22, 2017Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville’s newest music venue and live recording studio, is set to open this weekend with the Heartwood Music Festival, a multi-stage, all-ages event that will run from noon to 2 a.m. Saturday.
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UF to host collegiate a cappella regional quarterfinals
By Rebecca Rubin | Feb. 22, 2017The Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella South Quarterfinal will take place in the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday at 7 p.m., with the event wrapping at 11 p.m.
