Fresh Rotation | 4 new songs we’re listening to right now

New music from Wilco, King Gizzard, Moonchild and Kikagaku Moyo

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Each and every week the JME team handpicks the juiciest new tunes from local, regional, national and international artists to add to the rotation on The Independent 89.9 HD4 (and to our tasty, tall-glass-of-a-listening-experience that is our monthly Fresh Squeeze playlist). Each song is chosen with intention. And so we often feel like they are worthy of a broader discussion (or at least …

In this article: fresh rotation, Indie, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Moonchild, New music, psych, rock, The Independent 89.9 HD4 and Wilco

New Mix | Fresh Squeeze

Discover the best new music added to rotation on the Independent 89.9 HD4

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Each month, JME contributors pick the juiciest noise emanating from Northeast Florida and beyond for our Fresh Squeeze playlist. Featuring a few dozen new tunes from local, regional, national and international artists, there are no rules or genre restrictions; just songs we thought were worth a share. This month we’ve got a ton of great new music in rotation on The …

In this article: Fresh Squeeze, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, mix, New music, playlist, The Independent 89.9 HD4, Toro y moi and Wilco

Go | John Fogerty at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Legendary singer-songwriter behind Creedance Clearwater Revival plays The Amp

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As the singer, guitarist and principle songwriter for the iconic Creedance Clearwater Revival, the Berkeley born purveyor of gritty, incredibly catchy, country-infused rock and roll, legendary American singer-songwriter John Fogerty will visit the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. A GRAMMY winner and inductee to both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Fogerty’s status as one of …

In this article: Creedance Clearwater Revival, jacksonville, John Fogerty, rock and roll, songwriter, St. Augustine Amphitheatre and The Amp

Go | Grammy nominated pop-rock trio HAIM at Daily’s Place

One of the biggest bands in the world makes a pitstop in Jax

By JME Staff
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Critically acclaimed pop-rock group HAIM’s 2022 tour of North America brings the sister act to the First Coast for a performance at Daily’s Place Amphitheatre on Sunday, May 8. The Southern California-bred trio, comprised of sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim, has earned a global audience combining deft songwriting, infectious harmonies and crack musicianship over three full-length pop masterstrokes, including …

In this article: Alana Haim, Danielle Haim, Este Haim, HAIM, jacksonville, pop, rock and Women In Music

WJCT Public Media Appoints Abel Harding to its Board of Trustees

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — May 4, 2022 — WJCT Public Media today announced the appointment of Abel Harding to its Board of Trustees. Harding is the North Florida and Southeast Georgia market president for First Horizon Bank. In this role, he leverages more than 25 years of banking experience …

Rush’s ‘Moving Pictures’ is one of the most influential records of the last 40 years

Don't rush to judgment

By Daniel A. Brown
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The 40th anniversary of Moving Pictures, the eighth studio album by Canadian prog-rock trio Rush, reminds listeners that while the band might be mocked by some music listeners who are arguably standing on hollow virtue, the band’s influence on “overground” and underground music is tacit. Rush are, depending on one’s tastes, prejudices, or even “what-is-hip” indoctrination, remain simultaneously a mythical …

In this article: 40 year anniversary, Moving Pictures, prog, reissue, rock and Rush

Albert Ayler made sublime music. The world was not ready

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A tenor saxophone hops over an interval like it’s a turnstile. And for a moment, the energy alight from two hours of hard-blown, soul-cleansing music seems on the edge of redoubling its power. But fingers fly over piano keys to settle on floating blocks of sound — restless, yet slow, like a train chugging up a hill. The saxophone responds …

Go | The best concerts in Jax this week

Primus, The Fritz, Battles, Madeleine Peyroux and more visit Northeast Florida

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Each week, the JME team looks long and hard at the concert calendar to identify the best shows in Jacksonville. Our weekly Go recommendations are updated every Monday morning and are always available on jaxmusic.org. Here’s the rundown of what JME contributors want to see and hear in and around Jacksonville this week. Experimental Battles – Thursday, May 5  Jack Rabbits | …

In this article: Battles, concert calendar, concerts, Jack Rabbits, jacksonville, Live music, Primus, st. augustine, The Fritz and Underbelly

Fresh Rotation | 3 new tracks we’re listening to right now

New music from Cass McCombs and The Slaps, and an unearthed track from garage-rock apostles The Preachers

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Each and every week the JME team handpicks the juiciest new tunes from local, regional, national and international artists to add to the rotation on The Independent 89.9 HD4 (and to our tasty, tall-glass-of-a-listening-experience that is our monthly Fresh Squeeze playlist). Each song is chosen with intention. And so we often feel like they are worthy of a broader discussion (or …

In this article: Cass McCombs, fresh rotation, garage rock, New music, The Independent 89.9 HD4, The Preachers and The Slaps

Here’s What to Expect from The Independent 89.9 HD4, Our New Music Discovery Station

By Matthew Shaw
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Today, WJCT Public Media and the Jacksonville Music Experience officially unveiled The Independent 89.9 HD4, our new music discovery radio station. Folks of a certain age may be wondering: What’s a radio station? Well, long before subscription music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal) made available the entirety of recorded music for a flat monthly fee, radio stations provided the connective …

In this article: music discovery, New music, new radio station, nonprofit, NPR, public media, The Independent 89.9 HD4 and WJCT

WJCT Public Media Introduces The Independent 89.9 HD4

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New format combines new and local music with listener favorites like Electro Lounge and Sunday Jazz Brunch Apr. 28, 2022 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — WJCT Public Media today announced the launch of The Independent 89.9 HD4 radio station, replacing Electro Lounge Radio. A music discovery station, The Independent …

Two Stages, Projected Sets and Studio 54 | Stage director Gregory Keller on Jax Symphony’s performance of ‘La Bohème’

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The Jacksonville Symphony will pull out all the stops when they bring opera back to Jacoby Symphony Hall with two performances of Giacomo Puccini’s lush four-act tale of starving artists: La Bohème. Along with a star-studded cast, the Symphony has called upon longtime Metropolitan Opera stage director Gregory Keller, who has helped reimagine the late 19th-Century opera for Jacoby Symphony …

Local Spotlight | 3 great tracks by Jax artists out now

New music from Lost Club, Cearrow Muri and Freddy Bricks

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We’re always keeping our ear to the ground in order to put the spotlight on the beautiful noise emerging from Northeast Florida. This week, Jacksonville Music Experience contributors share three new songs by local artists that we think you’ll really dig. Let’s dive in. “Beach Fuzz” by Lost Club Jax multi-instrumentalist Nick Garcia (AKA Lost Club) rides high and tight …

In this article: AMP, Cearrow Muri, Freddy Bricks, jacksonville, Lost Club and New music

Go | The best concerts in Jax this week

Houndmouth, Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Billy Strings and the Mighty Oak Music Fest

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Each week, the JME team looks long and hard at the concert calendar to identify the best shows in Jacksonville. Our weekly Go recommendations are updated every Monday morning and are always available on jaxmusic.org. Here’s the rundown of what JME contributors want to see and hear in and around Jacksonville this week. Indie Rock  Houndmouth – Thursday, April 28 Ponte Vedra …

In this article: Abigail Washburn, Bela Fleck, Billy Strings, concerts, Houndmouth and jacksonville

Recovering and reclaiming Black women’s place in music history

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In her forthcoming book, Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop, Danyel Smith writes, “Who else but a Black woman would lead me, or at least take me on trial runs?” That question is an acknowledgement of the countless Black women who have shifted and shaped American popular music, and whose influence on Smith makes up …

In this article: Black Girl Songbook, Black women in pop, Danyel Smith, Liner Notes for the Revolution, music books, new books, pop music and Shine Bright

Fresh Rotation | 3 new songs we really dig

Buddy shares the “Coolest Things,” Daniel Villarreal and co. are all in and warrior poetry from Yezdin

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Each and every week the JME team handpicks the juiciest new tunes from local, regional, national and international artists to add into our tasty, tall-glass-of-a-listening-experience that is our monthly Fresh Squeeze playlist. Each song is chosen with intention. And so we often feel like they are worthy of a broader discussion (or at least a bit of context). Here are three …

In this article: Buddy, Daniel Villarreal, fresh rotation, jacksonville, New music and Yezdin

How the late jazz great Chick Corea is being remembered — in concert

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Chick Corea is known as one of the most powerful pianists, composers, and bandleaders in the history of jazz. He earned 27 Grammy awards and blazed trails across bebop, straight-ahead, free jazz, fusion and Latin jazz over the course of nearly 6 decades. When he died unexpectedly last February from a rare form of cancer, he left dozens of musicians …

In this article: Chick Corea, jazz, Jazz at Lincoln Center, pianist and piano

Go | The best concerts in Jax this week

Brett Dennen, Jax River Jams goes country and the JME Showcase Series

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Each week, the JME team looks long and hard at the concert calendar to identify the best shows in Jacksonville. Our weekly Go recommendations are updated every Monday morning and are always available on jaxmusic.org. Here’s the rundown of what JME contributors want to see and hear in and around Jacksonville this week. JME Showcase Series  L.O.V.E. Culture, Huan, Bad Madonna & …

In this article: Brett Dennen, concert calendar, concerts, jacksonville, JME Showcase Series, L.O.V.E. Culture, Live music and Underbelly

Go | JME Showcase Series at Underbelly

Catch five emerging Jacksonville acts on one stage

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WJCT Public Media and the Jacksonville Music Experience are putting the spotlight on the artists making noise in Northeast Florida with the JME Showcase Series (Stop #2) at Underbelly in Downtown Jacksonville On Thursday, April 21, we’ll bring another eclectic, all-local lineup to the stage, with singer-songwriter Bad Madonna, indie-folk artist Howdy, new wave band Seagate, indie-pop standout Huan and hip-hop collective L.O.V.E. Culture. Doors are …

In this article: Bad Madonna, Howdy, Huan, jacksonville, JME Showcase, L.O.V.E. Culture, New music, Seagate, The Independent 89.9 HD4 and Underbelly

Local Spotlight | 3 new tracks by Jax artists out now

New music from L.O.V.E Culture and Ebony-Payne English feat. Ulysses Owens Jr, plus Jawberry’s debut

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We’re always keeping our ear to the ground in order to put the spotlight on the beautiful noise emerging from Northeast Florida. This week, Jacksonville Music Experience contributors share three new songs by local artists that we think you’ll really dig. Let’s dive in. “Growth” by L.O.V.E. Culture Duval hip-hop ensemble L.O.V.E. Culture stay prolific with their latest, a single …

In this article: Ebony Payne-English, Huan, jacksonville, Jawberry, L.O.V.E. Culture, local music, New music, NPR, review and The Independent 89.9 HD4

Go | The best concerts of the week in Jax

Luna Luna, Drive-By Truckers, Boyz II Men, Bon Iver and more

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Each week, the JME team looks long and hard at the concert calendar to identify the best shows in Jacksonville. Our weekly Go recommendations are updated every Monday morning and are always available on jaxmusic.org. Here’s the rundown of what JME contributors want to see and hear in and around Jacksonville this week. Alt-Country Drive-By Truckers – Tuesday, April 12 Ponte Vedra …

In this article: April, Bon Iver, Boys II Men, concert calendar, Drive-By Truckers, jacksonville, Jax River Jams and Live music

Just Announced | Robert Glasper added to Jax Jazz Fest lineup

The celebrated pianist and in-demand collaborator brings 'Black Radio' to Jax

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Celebrated pianist Robert Glasper will perform at the 2022 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Glasper joins a lineup that already included legendary artists Herbie Hancock and George Benson. Best known for his star-studded collaborations across his series of albums –– Black Radio, Black Radio II, Black Radio III –– Glasper is one of the most sought after composers in contemporary music, writing and …

In this article: Black Radio, Black Radio III, composer, jacksonville, jazz, New music, piano, Robert Glasper and Shine

On ‘Eureka Springs’ Cory Driscoll Chronicles a Physical and Emotional Journey

Jax singer-songwriter on how a road trip to America's heartland inspired his latest concept album

By Matthew Shaw
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In an era in which music streaming services seem to encourage consumption of singles, Jax-based singer-songwriter Cory Driscoll writes tunes based around a theme in order to create an entire body of work –– it’s called an album, kids.  Driscoll’s been in several musical projects over the years, but his first record under his given name, 2018’s Tropical Depression, was …

In this article: Cory Driscoll, Eureka Springs, florida, folk, Indie, jacksonville, Liner Notes, New music, singer-songwriter and The Independent 89.9 HD4

Fresh Rotation | 3 new tracks JME Contributors think you should listen to

The Stroppies make uncool cool, Mark Turner turns jazz on its ear and Angel Olsen soars above the fray

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Each and every week the JME team handpicks the juiciest new tunes from local, regional, national and international artists to add into our tasty, tall-glass-of-a-listening-experience that is our monthly Fresh Squeeze playlist. Each song is chosen with intention. And so we often feel like they are worthy of a broader discussion (or at least a bit of context). Here are three …

In this article: All the good times, Angel Olsen, fresh rotation, Indie, jazz, Mark Turner, New music, The Independent 89.9 HD4 and The Stroppies

Watch Jacksonville Artists’ Tiny Desk Contest Entries

Jax's got talent

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The Tiny Desk Contest is back for 2022, with a new (and stacked) panel of judges and another opportunity for unsigned artists to earn an invite to perform on the revered, improvised stage in front of Bob Boilen’s desk at NPR Music HQ. Listen to our interview with Tiny Desk creator Bob Boilen from First Coast Connect. Over the past …

In this article: jacksonville, NPR, NPR Music, Tiny Desk and Tiny Desk Contest 2022

Buffalo Nichols Pushes the Blues into its 21st-Century Phase

The buzzed-about musician believes the blues is, generally, not cool

By Daniel A. Brown
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When it comes to performing his music to an unfamiliar, new audience, Carl “Buffalo” Nichols has no expectations. While his music might be framed within the blues expression, Nichols is being rightfully lauded for his inventive personal approach to taking the music out of any rigid confines. After 12 years of performing as solo artist or with his early Americana-style …

In this article: Blue Jay Listening Room, blues, Buffalo Nichols, Fat Possum, jacksonville, Lost & Lonesome, NPR Music and Tiny Desk

New Mix | A musical journey from the Electro Lounge to parts unknown

By David Luckin
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The Electro Lounge lets Bogie and Bacall and Minus 8 take us to “Elysian Fields.” Then Slow Train Soul brings us back to earth “Naturally,” Mo‘ Horizons –– the DJ duo from Hannover Germany –– play their special brand of downtempo trip hop with “Soho Vibes.” And Curtis Harding sings “I Won’t Let You Down.” Plus there’s lots of fresh nu jazz, lounge and independent music, as well as classic Electro Lounge staples to enjoy –– …

In this article: David Luckin, downtempo, Electro Lounge, electronic, lounge, Music, new mix, nu jazz and playlist

Go | The best concerts in Jax this week

Buffalo Nichols, Jax River Jams, Cory Driscoll album release, Samantha Fish

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Each week, the JME team looks long and hard at the concert calendar to identify the best shows in Jacksonville. Our weekly Go recommendations are updated every Monday morning and are always available on jaxmusic.org. This week, emerging blues master Buffalo Nichols, rock-and-roller Samantha Fish and world renowned pianist Jonathan Biss visit Jacksonville. Meanwhile, local musician Cory Driscoll celebrates the release of …

In this article: Buffalo Nichols, calendar, Cory Driscoll, jacksonville concerts, Jax River Jams, Live music and Spin Doctors

On ‘Melt My Eyez See Your Future,’ Denzel Curry’s ambitions get the best of him

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Let’s be honest about South Florida’s rap scene: The region is full of creative talent, most of it unheralded. The Haitian hairstyles, Trick Daddy’s dirty grimaces, Miami Hurricanes jackets and “The U” hand symbol that dominates Miami’s hot blocks are pillars of the South. And yet, the melodic stylings of Atlanta and Louisiana draw most of the region’s attention, even …

In this article: Carol City, Denzel Curry, florida, hip-hop, Melt My Eyez See Your Future, Miami, New music, NPR, rap and Robert Glasper

New Mix | Fresh Squeeze

Discover the best new music by local, regional, national and international artists

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Each month, JME contributors pick the juiciest noise emanating from Northeast Florida and beyond for our Fresh Squeeze playlist. Featuring a few dozen new tunes from local, regional, national and international artists, there are no rules or genre restrictions; just songs we thought were worth a share. This month we’ve got a ton of great new music in rotation, including …

In this article: Arcade Fire, Big K.R.I.T., Discovery music, Father John Misty, Fresh Squeeze, Guerilla Toss, jacksonville, Kevin Morby, leo sun, New music and Soccer Mommy

Fresh Rotation | 4 songs the JME team is listening to right now

New music from Guerilla Toss, Big K.R.I.T. and Wiz Khalifa, The Chats and Harkin

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Each and every week the JME team handpicks the juiciest new tunes from local, regional, national and international artists to add into our tasty, tall-glass-of-a-listening-experience that is our monthly Fresh Squeeze playlist. Each song is chosen with intention. And so we often feel like they are worthy of a broader discussion (or at least a bit of context). Here are four …

In this article: Big K.R.I.T., Girl Talk, Guerilla Toss, Harkin, New music, The Chats and Wiz Khalifa

Who’s Playing Jacksonville in April?

The best concerts in Jax this month

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The 2022 concert calendar is filling up fast. And April looks to be a great introduction to about the quantity and quality of live music on tap for Northeast Florida this spring and summer. Down in St. Augustine, The Amp recently kicked off their 2022 season in early March and they’ll look to build off that strong start in April with …

In this article: 1904 Music Hall, April, Bon Iver, concert calendar, concerts, Intuition Ale Works, jacksonville, Live music, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Madi Diaz | Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It’s the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. Fitting many people into a small space has been key to the Tiny Desk formula since its …

In this article: History of a Feeling, Home Concert, Madi Diaz, New music, NPR, Resentment and Tiny Desk

Local Spotlight | 3 fresh tracks from Jacksonville artists

New music from Leo Sun, Ducats and Left on High

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We’re always keeping our ear to the ground in order to put the spotlight on the beautiful noise emerging from Northeast Florida. This week, Jacksonville Music Experience contributors share three new songs by local artists that we think you’ll really dig. Let’s dive in. “Tomorrowland” by Left On High Duval punk overlords Left On High have wasted no time in …

In this article: Ducats, garage, I Can't Get Over You, Indie, jacksonville, Left On High, leo sun, local music, New music and punk

Koffee, already a Grammy-winning globetrotter, is in full control for ‘Genius’ debut

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At the 2018 edition of the Jamaican reggae festival Rebel Salute, legendary singer Cocoa Tea interrupted his set to introduce a petite, teenaged female artist, excitedly telling the audience of more than 10,000: “This little 17-year-old from Spanish Town is Jamaica’s next female sensation; come in Koffee.” Although relatively unknown at the time, Koffee’s rapid-fire, patois-heavy vocals on that first …

In this article: Gifted, Jamaica, Koffee, Music, New music, Rapture, reggae, Toast and West Indies