Duval DIY indie-pop duo Coastal Creature are plotting the fall release of their debut EP, but in the meantime, they’ve shared a new tune to keep you cool through the summer swelter. Lead single “Lemonade” is out as of this week, with a music video to follow in early September. Erica Reese and Parker Dixon, then recent Florida transplants, met …
With ‘Found Dead,’ St. Augustine Rockers King Peach Deliver a Sweet and Loud Debut
These are weird and wooly times for indie musicians. The record-label industry that was hip checked by alternative rock in the early ‘90s, then flipped by file sharing, has been either expanded or reduced to a-still inscrutable streaming-based existence. Bands that hit platinum plays on Spotify celebrate their million-stream payout with a whopping $300. Musings aside, this wobbly egalitarianism allows …
On “The Key to My Door,” Singer-Songwriter Tori Nance Proves She’s the Local Queen of the Breakup Song
The latest from Northeast Florida singer-songwriter Tori Nance aligns with her self-professed title of “the Queen of Breakup Songs.” Leaning into an indie-adult-album-alternative sound, “The Key to My Door” is an acrimonious anthem that is a minor-key delight for codependency and flat-out lovelorn listeners. Over the course of the song’s three and a half minutes, Nance doesn’t roll too far …
10 Jax Artists To Watch in 2023
In 2022, with fans thirsty for music after a two-year dry spell, artists seemed inclined to open the firehose. Pandemic era projects, and projects shelved during the touring halt, were released at a dizzying clip. And the only thing more disorienting was the onslaught of new tour announcements. Trends in the Jacksonville music scene ran parallel to those underway internationally. …
Playlist | The Best New Music Out Right Now
The freshest new tracks for July
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 tracks …
Local Spotlight | 4 new tracks from Jax artists out now
Daddy’s infectious debut, Ashton Chase kicks off MVP Season, Cory Driscoll sets off for 'Eureka Springs' and Paten Locke offers oodles of posthumous style
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 four new songs by local artists that we think you’ll really dig. Let’s dive in. “Oodlesofnos” by Paten Locke PL004 – Americancer by PATEN LOCKE This prime cut from Americancer, the …
Listen | February’s Fresh Squeeze features the best new music
Cate Le Bon, Aldous Harding, Madi Diaz, Robert Glasper and tons of new local tunes
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. Follow the Jacksonville Music Experience on Spotify and our Fresh Squeeze playlist to keep your …
Local Spotlight | 4 great tracks by Jax artists out now
New tunes from Awkward Groove, Cory Driscoll, Strangerwolf and Severed + Said
The Jacksonville Music Experience team keeps its collective ear to the ground in Duval County in order to put the spotlight on the beautiful noise emerging from the First Coast and reverberating across the globe. Here’s four great new tracks by Jacksonville artists out right now. “Delayed Sad” by Severed+Said Tragic Seeker by SEVERED+SAID Duval mope fiend John Touchton, aka …
Local Spotlight | Three new tracks from Jax artists out now
Fresh tunes from three standout local artists
The JME team is always keeping its ears to the ground. And this week, we came across three releases from Jacksonville artists we thought were worth a share. Here’s a few locals we’ve been listening to. “TO2S” by IntricateTheAlmighty and Flash, The Samurai View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Weapen ⚡️🗡🖊 (@flashthesamurai) What’s more dangerous than …
Listen | November’s Fresh Squeeze playlist
A juicy playlist of tunes handpicked by the JME team
JME contributors pick the juiciest noise emanating from Northeast Florida and beyond for our monthly 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. Follow the Jacksonville Music Experience on Spotify and our Fresh Squeeze playlist to keep …
Hometown 601
This Thursday at 8PM
on WJCT-TV
Hometown 506
Thursday at 8PM
on WJCT-TV
Hometown 504
TONIGHT at 8PM
on WJCT-TV
The Candy Apple Cafe
A mother-daughter team helped turn a historic downtown building into a wild and playful restaurant for everyone to enjoy.
Jaxsons Night Market
On the third Thursday of every month, Jaxon’s Night Market takes over a downtown park, and turns it into a lively town square.
First Presbyterian Church
Chartered before Florida became a state, the First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville celebrates its 175th anniversary.
The Jessie Ball duPont Center
The Jessie Ball duPont Center brings the community and nonprofits together in a historic downtown building.
Hometown 405
On this episode of Hometown, The Jessie Ball duPont Center, First Presbyterian Church, Volunteers in Medicine, Jaxson’s Night Market, and The Candy Apple Cafe.
Hometown 403
On this episode of Hometown: M.C. Pressure, By Your Side Books, Dinosaurs Unearthed and Berry Good Farms
Mayoral Debate
May 11 at 7PM on WJCT 89.9 FM
UNF Interfaith Center
University of North Florida’s Interfaith Center aims to help students in voicing their values, engaging with others, and acting together.
Kate Garcia Rouh
Local artist Kate Rouh talks about her mosaic art and her newest project on the Southbank Riverwalk.
Cathedral Arts Project
The Cathedral Arts Project provides art instruction to more than 2000 local school children during the school year and in the summer months.
Holdfast Flowers
Jacksonville Beach native Kait Smith hopes to generate a different way of thinking through her natural and vibrant floral company, Holdfast Flowers.
Hometown 402
On this episode of Hometown: Kate Rouh, Cathedral Arts Project, Holdfast Flowers and UNF Interfaith Center
Urban Reef Project
A WJCT local production.
Community Sunrise
A group of creative’s in North Florida meet every Sunday morning to celebrate their community and cultivate their craft.
Johnny Dale
Local artist Jonny Dale uses art to communicate his thoughts and feelings.
Hometown 401
On this episode of Hometown: Bold City Pops, Community Sunrise, Jonny Dale and Urban Reefs
City of Bridges
Tune to WJCT Public Television Thursday night at 8, Channel 7.1 (Comcast Channel 8 & 440) for the WJCT documentary showcasing the bridges suspended over our beautiful waterway as part of “The Year of the River”. “City of Bridges” traces the growth that resulted from the construction of Jacksonville’s railroad and automobile bridges across the St. Johns River, and explores …
ARS: Behind-the-Scenes DVD
On sale now!
Antiques Roadshow Jacksonville
Monday, October 20th at 8pm & 9pm
Geocaching
A group of local Cub Scouts are led on a real world treasure hunt, known as geocaching, at Hanna Park.
Corner Taco: Seared Asparagus
Local food truck owner, Chris Dickerson, demonstrates how to cook a simple seared asparagus.