Local Spotlight

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March 9, 2022

Watch JJ Grey Perform on First Coast Connect

Jax-native and Mofro frontman in the studio to promote the Blackwater Sol Revue

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March 8, 2022

Jax Guitar Heroes Discuss Their Fave Effects Pedals

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March 6, 2022

New 2,000-Capacity Music Venue Coming to Jax’s Rail Yard District

National venue management group Marathon Live hopes to fill a void in the city's music scene

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February 22, 2022

Local Spotlight | 3 Northeast Florida songwriters you need to hear right now

New tunes from CS Hickey, DL is Ok and Pineapple Peace

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February 22, 2022

Jax’s Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks Join Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones to Rework a Crowd Favorite 

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February 14, 2022

Hip Hop, Hooray | Downtown Jax’s JWJ Hip Hop Festival celebrates a distinctive culture and a true American art form

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February 12, 2022

Ian McDonald, founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner, has died

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February 7, 2022

10 Jacksonville Artists to Watch in 2022

These Northeast Florida artists are poised for a breakthrough

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February 4, 2022

Local Spotlight | Listen to 3 new tracks from Jax artists out now

Fresh new tunes from locals John Aloszka, LRK Chronicle feat. Mr. Al Pete and BeBe Deluxe

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February 1, 2022

Just Announced | JME Showcase Series puts the spotlight on Jacksonville artists

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January 19, 2022

Local Spotlight | Hear 3 new songs from Jax artists out now

Brand new tracks from Bobby Kid, Bad Madonna and Dean Winter and the heat

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January 17, 2022

Go | This week’s live music picks

Reggae-rock fusion, Jedi vibes and a country crossover artist

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January 15, 2022

Local Spotlight | 4 great tracks by Jax artists out now

New tunes from Awkward Groove, Cory Driscoll, Strangerwolf and Severed + Said

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January 3, 2022

Local Spotlight | Three new tracks from Jax artists out now

Fresh tunes from three standout local artists

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December 14, 2021

Local Spotlight | ‘Homeless Theatre’ by DigDog

Jax trio DigDog walk the punk-prog walk on their latest

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December 14, 2021

Jax Artists rickoLus and Ángel García Team Up for a One-of-a-Kind Collab

Backed by The Ángel García Quartet and Good Pluck Trio, rickoLus will perform jazz standards, classic covers and new arrangements from his original song book

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December 8, 2021

Local Spotlight | “HITEM” by LANNDS

Jacksonville psych-pop duo sprouts an auditory oasis

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December 7, 2021

Local Spotlight | ‘Lines of Flight’ by Georgio Valentino

Georgio Valentino’s new album is local music, recorded worldwide

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December 6, 2021

Local Spotlight | “Crying For Free” by Jahny Steel

A haunting and contemplative new tune from one of Duval’s most anomalous creatives

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November 22, 2021

Local Spotlight | ‘1827 N Pearl’ by L.O.V.E. Culture

Duval hip-hop collective seeks emotional and spiritual enlightenment on new full-length

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November 18, 2021

Local Spotlight | The best new music by Jax artists out right now

Jesabel's Infectious pop, top-notch hip-hop from IntricateTheAlmighty, Howdy says "aloha" to L.A., Lazuli Vane steeps a funk-laced brew and a Lynchian new video from Cory Driscoll

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November 18, 2021

Go | Tiger Records celebrates two years in biz with new merch and much vinyl

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November 17, 2021

Symphony in 60 | Courtney Lewis and the Jacksonville Symphony are bringing classical music to places its never been

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November 15, 2021

Local Spotlight | “Every Excuse” by Jesabel

Ambitious pop from talented Jacksonville-based singer-songwriter

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November 15, 2021

Local Spotlight | ‘The Elements’ by Madre Vaca

Members of Jacksonville’s jazz vanguard drop their 13th release as Madre Vaca.

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November 12, 2021

Local Spotlight | “All Great Love” by Cory Driscoll

A colorful new song and Lynchian new video from the Jax-based singer-songwriter

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November 3, 2021

Local Spotlight | “Chamomile (Smoke Rings)” by Lazuli Vane

Beaches-based multi-instrumentalist steeps a funk-laced psychedelic brew

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October 29, 2021

Jax Photographer Leighton Hoey’s Immersive View of the City’s Music Scene

Hoey's Jax Today photo essay offers a unique look at music in Northeast Florida

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October 28, 2021

Local Spotlight | “Love Burn” by 9E

Heavy Jax rock quartet expands its mastery of the dark arts

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October 22, 2021

JME DJ Sessions | The beautiful noise of Northeast Florida on First Coast Connect

Listen to three new songs out of Jacksonville

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October 22, 2021

Local Spotlight | “Stay in L.A.” by Howdy

Jacksonville indie-folk cowboy says "Aloha" to the West Coast

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October 20, 2021

Local Spotlight | The best releases by Jax artists out right now

New singles from Faze Wave and Niki Dawson; albums by LPT and DeAndre Lettsome

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October 15, 2021

Local Spotlight | ‘Se Quema El Mundo’ by LPT

New full-length by popular Jax-based Afro-Cuban Salsa ensemble is designed to move you

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October 12, 2021

Local Spotlight | ‘Impetus’ by DeAndre Lettsome

Jax-based alto saxophonist struts across standards and original compositions

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October 8, 2021

Local Spotlight | “Feelings” by Niki Dawson

Jax singer flexes her singular vocal talent on new single

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October 6, 2021

Local Spotlight | “Waiting to Lose” by Faze Wave

Popular indie rock kids continue to grow, expand their infectious dissonance