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Multi-platinum Christian icon Sandi Patty comes to Gainesville

By Melissa Kahan | Aug. 8, 2013

Sandi Patty has been surrounded by music her whole life. Singing her first solo at age 2 was probably a good indication that the road to singers-ville was promising. Now as the most-awarded female vocalist in Christian music, as well as winner of four Billboard Music Awards, five — yes, five — Grammys and 40 Dove Awards, her 30-year career seems to be unstoppable. With more than 11 million records sold and another album ready for release in September, Patty can do no wrong. And now, she’s coming to humble old Gainesville. See a can’t-miss show on Aug. 18 at Westside Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.

Nick Jonas serenades the cheering crowd at the Jonas Brothers’ concert last week in West Palm Beach. The band recently released new music for the first time in years.

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The Jonas Brothers play show together after solo ventures

Aug. 7, 2013

The Jonas Brothers’ return to Florida was triumphant — and deafening.

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Backstreet is back

By Brooke Perry | July 17, 2013

Backstreet is (finally) back! All right!

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Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ evokes controversy

By Alicia Soller | July 17, 2013

The new Kanye West album, “Yeezus,” is much like the rapper himself: controversial, unpredictable, egotistical, yet admittedly intriguing.

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Portugal The Man releases record “Evil Friends”

By Kathleen Boyle | July 10, 2013

Every now and then, mystery songs hit that are immediately enjoyable—a pleasure that’s simultaneously moving, inspiring, and resilient.

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Free Concert Friday theme pays homage to Paynes Prairie

By Brandon Shenk | July 10, 2013

A special show was slated for the previous “Free Friday” concert at Bo Diddley Community Plaza to celebrate Independence Day.

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The Maine’s latest album reveals new side of band

By Brooke Perry | June 13, 2013

Alternative music lovers can look forward to new music by The Maine, a five-man rock band that hails from Arizona. The dudes put out their 12-song album June 4 titled “Forever Halloween.”

The Puerto Rican natives of budding rock band Message to Venus will embark on a tour across the U.S. which will include Gainesville.

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Meet Message to Venus at upcoming Gainesville show

By Melissa Kahan | June 13, 2013

Straight from Puerto Rico, rock ‘n’ roll has taken on a new child cradled in its upbeat style: Message to Venus.

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INfest Music and Arts Festival makes debut in Gainesville

By Kathleen Boyle | May 29, 2013

Armed with nothing but a guitar, singer-songwriter Tristan Harvey crooned through his set Sunday afternoon at The Jam on West University Avenue. Although he performed alone, Harvey’s musical talents consumed the acoustics of the outdoor backyard stage as he delivered both covers and original funk, soul, reggae and folk-inspired songs to an intimate, engaged audience.

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Music-loving campers jam for a cause at Wanee Music Festival

By Courtney Nachlas | Apr. 10, 2013

Music festivals are taking over the world. Whether it’s festa-this or palooza-that, music festivals have become the hottest pastime for music lovers across the country.

UF freshmen Jaewon Jang, Arnav Gupta and Taylor Col make up the hip-hop group Burra Katha.

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Local rap groups set the stage for artists

By Bakr Saliq | Apr. 3, 2013

The audience did not buy tickets with their names on them, the microphones gave off feedback and the lights didn’t sync to their songs, but opening for a concert in front of a cheering crowd is all an up-and-coming rap group needs.

Local band Morningbell's newest album will be synced with lights in the Santa Fe College planetarium to celebrate the release Saturday.

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Local band hosting listening party at planetarium

By Bakr Saliq | Apr. 3, 2013

For one night, the stars will dance to their own soundtracks.

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Tyler, The Creator’s “Wolf” loiters at the top

By Brock Seng | Apr. 3, 2013

Offensive, outlandish and genius sum up Tyler, The Creator, the leader of the rap collective Odd Future.

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Behind the music: Artist could cash in on fangirls

By Stephanie Baguidy | Mar. 28, 2013

Have you ever listened to your favorite band’s album and wondered, “That’s it?” As a consumer, you’re not the only one, and the music industry is feeling the consequences.

Steven Markowitz, better known as rapper Hoodie Allen, will perform at High Dive Wednesday with opening acts Aer, Jared Evan and Rezza. Doors open at 9 p.m.

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Underneath the Hood

By Courtney Nachlas | Mar. 27, 2013

Ghetto backgrounds, criminal records and drug history are some things associated with the rappers who dominate iPods across America.

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Justin Timberlake’s return: a sultry ‘Experience’ for listeners

By Alyssa Holcomb | Mar. 20, 2013

It has been seven years, four “Saturday Night Live” hosting gigs, a handful of feature films and a holy matrimony to Jessica Biel since Justin Timberlake released new music.

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‘Sound City’: rock-doc music

By Alyssa Holcomb | Mar. 13, 2013

As if the rock ‘n’ roll documentary wasn’t enough, Dave Grohl’s “Sound City” players banded together to make an accompanying record the old-fashioned way.

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‘The Lives Inside the Lines’: Matt Pond embraces sadness

By Ian Rowe | Feb. 13, 2013

Before you read this album review, I should explain something: I am a huge Matt Pond fan. I discovered Matt Pond about six years ago in my years between high school and college.

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British invasion: The Wanted lands reality show on E!

By Desmond | Feb. 13, 2013

Mimicking the movements of One Direction, The Wanted — a popular boy band in the United Kingdom — crossed the Atlantic in hopes of achieving success in America. And boy, are they glad they came.

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Trophy Hunting: Grammy Awards recognize the best in music

By Alyssa Holcomb | Feb. 13, 2013

Fashion may have been under close supervision at this year’s Grammy Awards, as per a memo about wardrobe guidelines issued by CBS, but the artists didn’t hold back when it came to performances.