By: Graham Johnson When we received news of the Whelmed Records Friends and Fam Summer Jam compilation for 2017, I was mad stoked considering that Alumine just recently released their new Self-Titled album through the same label. My excitement was quickly elevated when I learned that both Florida natives, Woolbright and Winded, were going … Continue reading Whelmed Records’ Emotionally Overwhelming Friends And Fam Summer Jam ’17 Compilation
By: Eliza Goldstein Upon entering High Dive on Friday, June 23rd, I spent a few minutes trying to figure out what I had gotten myself into. I was here to see Club Silencio play music from the films of David Lynch, and while I did not know what that meant, I am a huge … Continue reading No Hay Banda: Club Silencio, Mantras Octave, HiFi Envelope
By: Graham Johnson When one is tasked to picture in their head a live show, images are conjured up of drunken crowds, light shows, smoke hanging in the air, and many other key components to what we think of as a traditional show. Last Wednesday, Rosemary Kennedy shook the very idea by streaming an entire … Continue reading Coolicide Drops Fresh Live Stream: Rosemary Kennedy on Twitch
By: Lindsy Carrasquillo On Wednesday, I made my way through rainy downtown Gainesville and into the High Dive. Being an 18 and up venue, I saw many parents with their kids in the crowd and it brought an unexpected sense of familiarity from when I used to do the same. Being a Gainesville native, my … Continue reading Frank Iero Hits The High Dive with Silent Rival
By: Graham Johnson About a week back, we at the blog received a short and sweet 2 min demo from Cocoa Beach natives, Dunies. Though I had no existing knowledge of the group, my predilection for Surf Punk ensured that I wouldn’t be able to pass up a listen. I can honestly say … Continue reading Dunies Drops Delicious New Demo: Rawndavoo
By: Lindsy Carrasquillo The Dumpster is my favorite DIY venue in Gainesville for a variety of reasons. Their shows always have some of my favorite locals and serve as my introduction to out of town bands that I might not have heard of otherwise and are full of surprises. When I go to shows, I … Continue reading David Lynch Night at The Dumpster: Cooper!, Bird Eat Bird, Archfriend
By: Ian Maikisch This is the ninth episode of our mini web series called, “Bards in Bars Getting Beer.” For this episode we spoke with Obadiah Grener of Flowan and Rylo Ken. Obadiah has been playing in bands around the Gainesville area for years now. Both in bands and working on his solo project Flowan. We … Continue reading Bards In Bars Getting Beer EP 9: Flowan (Obadiah Grener) Interview
By: Lindsy Carrasquillo While best known for his role in My Chemical Romance for playing rhythm guitar and singing backup vocals, Frank Iero has been a part of many projects in the past and has fronted a handful of bands. Released in October of 2016, Parachutes is his second solo album and shows the heavier … Continue reading Q&A: Frank Iero Discusses Musical Background and Life on Tour
By: Kelsa Ross & Ian Maikisch Oh hey! I didn’t see you there! Welcome! Come in, come in! You’re just in time for the second episode of our mini web series, “Summer Nights.” In this series we’ll be checking out some great sets at some sick shows around town and bringing you along for the … Continue reading [NEW EPISODE] Summer Nights EP 2: DONKNG, Florence & Normandie, Glass Girl at Hardback Cafe
By: Graham Johnson Saturday was a weird day. If I’m being completely honest, I don’t really remember much of the day itself. It was probably spent binging Netflix and fried fish with my partner. But, regardless of any amount of TV Drama or catfish, the show at the Backyard that night managed to reel me … Continue reading An Evening in The Backyard at Boca Fiesta and Palomino: Rosemary Kennedy, Shurwood, 8-Track
