By Mary Elysee Velasco Mondays: We all dread them. After finally tasting freedom on Friday, the last hours ticking down Sunday night come all too fast. With the hovering thoughts of impending tests, clashing assignment due dates and just simply having to leave bed, Mondays are pretty much a death sentence. But no worries, you’ll […]
Music
Music Monday: OneRepublic to Play O'Connell Center
By Tova Miller It’s advertised on buses. It’s been all over Facebook, and it’s a sold out concert. Colorado pop rock band OneRepublic is making its way to the University of Florida this Thursday, Oct. 10. Tickets were free for students and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. in the O’Connell Center. If you were lucky […]
Music Monday: Music You’re Missing Out On
By: Emily Stanton Awesome music doesn’t always make it onto the radio, so here are some recommendations for underappreciated artists. If you like: Lorde Try: AlunaGeorge British duo Aluna Francis and George Reid make sultry electronic music under the name AlunaGeorge. Francis acts as songwriter and supplies vocals, while Reid produces. AlunaGeorge’s music has subtle […]
Music Monday: October Concert Highlights
By Alexandria Ugarte It’s no secret that there’s never a shortage of good music in Gainesville. From classical tunes flowing from the Phillips Center of the Performing Arts to the synthetic grooves of electronic music concerts dancing their way onto the streets of downtown, Gainesville’s music scene fulfills all of your melodious tastes. We’ve comprised […]
Music Monday: Beats Antique Release “Beelzebub”
By Amanda Cohen Unlike anything else in the dance music world, Beats Antique stand alone. Formed in 2007 by David Satori, Tommy Cappel and Zoe Jakes, the group fuses old styles of global beats with electronic dance music. As if the electro-acoustic gypsy hip-hop trio could top their already hypnotic genre-warping rhythms, this week’s release of […]
Music Monday: The Flatliners Release Dead Language
By Mike Llerena Canadian punk rock quartet The Flatliners have released their fourth studio album Dead Language. The album is currently available for streaming on Alternative Press’ official website. It’s been three years since the release of the band’s previous full-length Cavalcade. Dead Language finds The Flatliners in top form, kicking off with explosive opener “Resuscitation […]
Band of the Week: David Mayfield Parade
by Autumn Barker This week’s Band of the Week is the folk/Americana band David Mayfield Parade, whose combination of typical folk music infused with a bluegrass twang is similar to bands like The Avett Brothers and Mumford & Sons. The band, which will be playing at High Dive on April 18, is led by frontman […]
Artist of the Week: Josiah Leming
by Autumn Barker This week’s Artist of the Week, Josiah Leming, is a former “American Idol” contestant. The singer/songwriter will be performing at 1982 Bar on April 2 along with November Commitment and One Love. The Tennessee native, who knew from a young age that music was his calling, withdrew from high school and moved to Texas […]