By: Graham Johnson Kindergarten Cop is awesome. If there was an award for most outstandingly enjoyable band, I'd gift it to these guys. They're fast, hard, messy, and come complete with a gooey emotional center. The Sleepy EP throws off a vibe that consolidates the memories and atmosphere, once dedicated to small DIY festivals, … Continue reading Kindergarten Cop Wakes Listeners Up with the Release of The Sleepy EP
By: Ian Maikisch There's no better way to spend a night than showing up to a BYOB house party. The drinks are cheaper, the music is louder and the crowd is always on fire. Saturday for the release of DONKNG's newest EP, "Daydreams," the band hosted the first house show I've been to since moving … Continue reading Bringing Down The House: DONKNG EP Release Party
By: Ian Maikisch LVL To The Room had the great pleasure of hosting emotional soft-core band Vivian K; after playing an energetic and dynamic show at Loosey's Downtown in Gainesville. Once we started talking it was very clear that the band felt right at home not being at home, but playing loud and in your face … Continue reading Interview: Vivian K
By : Graham Johnson Recently, I've begun to fall under the impression that all of the best shows in this town have a tendency to sneak up on you. (Not subscribing to Facebook certainly strengthens this notion.) I discovered the very definition this past Friday night in a performance at The Midnight in downtown. I … Continue reading Local Stars Shine Bright at The Midnight
By: Graham Villaneaux Before I begin, it's necessary to note that I am extremely new to Gainesville, and I have rarely visited in the past. Most of what I know pertaining to the scene is hazy recollections of drunken weekends and outlandish FEST stories, so I was naturally pretty stoked … Continue reading Rosemary Kennedy releases new album: French Exit
By: Ian Maikisch As Insignificant Other take the stage, the crowd fills in for a night of local music in downtown Gainesville. On Sept. 29th Loosey's Downtown bar transformed into a power packed venue with local and national bands. Gainesville local band, Insignificant Other opened up the night and got people's feet moving. Playing tunes … Continue reading Getting rough and rowdy at Loosey’s Downtown
