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In their latest single, Driptones are “dripping different” — a new sound, new style, new direction. “Getaway,” out now, is the newest release from the Gainesville quartet.
The first “Helping Hands” benefit concert took place at Swamp City Gallery Lounge and was organized by the local band, RA’SBRY. The concert featured a number of musicians and vendors from the Gainesville area, and the proceeds were donated to the Repurpose Project.
With light, airy vocals and a pastel pink visual aesthetic, Bambii might seem sweet at first glance. But Grace Lamerson, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter performing under the name Bambii, pens lyrics that bite, almost snarl.
Twin Suns had their first High Dive performance June 4. The band featured a combination of covers and original songs, with a half-and-half split between the two.
Thomas’s newest single, “Hummingbird,” continues with these themes, conveying a sense of freedom and adventure through references to the natural world. The song, out now, is her latest release under Spirit House Records, which Thomas has been a part of since 2018.
After a 15 month long hiatus, pop-punk show Emo Night returns to Gainesville with a full capacity show Saturday.
Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album describes a sour breakup, but fans are left with a sweet after-taste of nostalgia. The debut “SOUR” dropped Friday, and many people are reliving high school through Rodrigo’s teenage angst, pensive lyrics and relatable topics.
Gainesville students’ favorite musicians are dropping their new albums just in time for summer. Whether the new music will accompany upcoming Depot Park picnics, trips to the pool or stadium workouts, prepare to be plugged in to new music.
The Avenue reached out to three members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in honor of heritage month to discover which AAPI artists are in their playlists.
The Disney alums take the alternative route with a release primed for summertime
Greg Toth continues home recordings with his eighth album.
The Gainesville singer-songwriter offers a fresh perspective in his latest release.
!["Under The Moon," Twin Suns’ debut single, is now available on all streaming platforms. [Courtesy to the Alligator]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/4b3c3f55-a229-4997-b302-8d0ab065a6ef.sized-1000x1000.jpeg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The Fernandina five-piece premiered their first song ahead of Saturday performance in St. Augustine.
“Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” the first of six rerecords, dropped Friday at midnight.
![Showcase 2021 will include performances from 10 local acts, as well as food and art vendors. [Graphic by Ashley Hicks]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/5c9ad453-b7af-401f-9c82-53e1ec5c30b5.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Showcase 2021 will take place Saturday at Heartwood Soundstage.
The series will host local vendors and musicians for three weekends of food, live music and other activities in March, April and May.
The punk staple returned to monthly shows in February after a year-long hiatus.
It was the Venezuelan artist’s first in-person show since August.
The band, signed to UF label Swamp Records, says their new single sounds like summer.
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