The Avenue Editor Isabel Kraby is a journalism senior at UF and the Summer 2026 editor of The Avenue desk. She has served as both a general assignment reporter and the music and performance reporter for The Avenue. Izzy loves going to concerts, crocheting and practicing guitar in her spare time.
Sublime, the legendary ska punk band from Long Beach, California, was founded in 1988 by Bradley Nowell, Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh. Known for its genre-bending irreverent anthems, Sublime’s fourth studio album released June 12 is characterized by the same punk mentality — but its true purpose is to serve as an earnest tribute.
The historic Gainesville punk scene that saw its peak in the ‘90s is as dominating as ever — and preteens are helping keep it alive.
Wallen swung by The Swamp nearly halfway through his “Still The Problem Tour” on May 15 and 16. Wallen headlined back-to-back shows at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, accompanied by Thomas Rhett, Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock and Zach John King.
Tucked between Coachella’s first and second weekend — the first of which opener Riordan performed at — SwampFest emulated the major festival, said Mandisha De, one of several students to dub the event “Gatorchella.”
Fakhoury, the 28-year-old co-founder of How Bazar and Dion Dia Records, also didn’t expect the Big: Culture & Arts Festival to go viral as organically as it did this year, having garnered attention from music news outlets like The Fader. But notoriety was never top of mind for her.
Out of the over 130 artists on the bill this year, many hail from Florida — and say they’re proud to be represented at one of their state’s biggest festivals.
It was flipturn’s Destination Okeechobee set that made the difference, and the competition’s new wave of winners are already feeling its impact.
“Risk Arena” released Thursday and marked the rapper’s sixth EP, joining his lengthy existing discography of seven albums and over two dozen singles. The record’s two singles, “Slowburn (Air it Out)” and “Love4Sale,” were released in February.
Less Than Jake's annual Wake & Bake weekend and the Gainesville Guitar Festival are among this week's music events.
The first week of March holds an anti-ICE festival, a battle of the bands and everything in between. Here's what music events are going on in Gainesville the week of March 2.
Husbands Hector and Derek Del Valle were cast on a special episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, which aired June 5, 2026.
Husbands Hector and Derek Del Valle were cast on a special episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, which aired June 5, 2026.
The Bead Bandits shop gives away pride flags alongside its jewelry at the "Queer Makers Market" at 4th Avenue Food Park in Gainesville, Fla., on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Mugs from Studio TM Ceramics wait to be purchased at the "Queer Makers Market" at 4th Ave Food Park in Gainesville, Fla., on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Nick Lutsko String Band performs at Heartwood Soundstage on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Indie-punk duo Youth Ambulance is comprised of 12-year-olds Vera Podlesnik and Hudson Martin.
Indie-punk duo Youth Ambulance is comprised of 12-year-olds Vera Podlesnik and Hudson Martin.
Rayvon Rollins, otherwise known as Purple Kloud, performs outside The Bull at the Downtown Market Series on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
A regular at the Haile Farmers Market, held Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Arianna León Uberti offers her colorful and cartoonish designs on stickers, magnets, water bottles, shirts and more.
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