Listen: Underground metal five-piece SWAMP cast their EP on the world
904-based band SWAMP is very good; and metal-AF.
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Culture-Preneurs: Label FULL PLATE documents Duval’s distinctive word-flow
A crucial label promoting the progressive production of the distinctive Duval hip-hop scene.
Einstein A Go-Go: Remembering the legendary Jax Beach music venue
Einstein’s context within the ‘80s underground music scene is a sociology study best drowned out by the music cranked within the 250-person-capacity room.
Watch: Mighty Jax-based Salsa outfit LPT bows up on “Los Bravos”
Catch LPT in full-flight, boasting through their performance, and also cruising the streets of DT Jax in some cherry-looking antique whips.
Listen: Hensley continues to churn out polished, easygoing indie rock
If you're looking for some reverb-oriented, jangly jams, Hensley's four-song release should find your earholes immediately.
#1 in the 904: It’s time to vote!
Tell us who and what is #1 in the 904.
Listen: Void has Spotify, New Local Music Playlist
Here's the local music you should be bumping in July.
Watch: Renaissance man Tony Prat is losing his mind (in a good way)
A new song and video finds Beaches-based renaissance man stepping into even more experimental territory.
Culture-Preneurs: With Vantage Bulletin, Jamison Williams improv(e)s Jax’s jazz scene
Since 2007 standout improv musician Jamison Williams has released an intense amount of recorded output through his Vantage Bulletin label.
Culture-Preneurs: Podcaster Sandro Young finds “The Road Less Traveled” most compelling
Sandro Young gets at the "How" in surprisingly candid--and entertaining--fashion.
Hull on Earth: Stetson Kennedy’s legend endures through Jacksonville Songwriter Residency
Beautfiul Beluthatchee Park plays sanctuary for Jax songwriters looking seeking inspiration in the work of one of Northeast Florida's famous literary sons.
Listen: Eddy Braveaux’s futuristic “Prototype” should presently be on your playlist
Seven bangin' tracks and a sci-fi origin story. What else could you ask for?
Listen: 4 new songs from Jax musicians to put in your earholes
While we may not yet be able to enjoy live music, we're blessed here in Northeast Florida, as the creative cups of local musicians overfloweth. There's…
Listen: Lost Club’s “Easy Love” is vaporous plume of indie-pop
Crank Lost Club's timeless yet modern pop vapors. Then exhale slowly.
The Gig Is Up: Jax musicians return to the stage in the era of COVID-19
After months of not performing, musicians are cautiously returning to the stage.
Into the Void: Che Forreign performs “Questions”
Che had us in the palm of her hand with this sultry, inquisitive, slow-burn performance at Void HQ.
Listen: Al Pete traces past, present, and future on “Mr. Peterson’s Neighborhood”
Mr. Al Pete is all about community. While he admits that he’s somewhat of a witness and observer in this life, his latest and fifth full-length, Mister…
Watch: Dive #intothevoid with L.O.V.E. Culture’s “Shallow”
"While local hip-hop collective L.O.V.E. Culture boasts five artists who can stand on their own, the group takes a stance to turn off the ego and rol…
NEW ISSUE: The Check In
If you’re reading this, it pains me to say, we are not yet living as we once did. How do I know? Well, this is a digital issue, for one. We still can’t…
Watch: 9E’s black magik math in “4 X 1000 Years”
9E's new video is a a low-lit, riff-heavy, and enjoyable affair.
Listen: Trella throws “Caution To The Wind” on cathartic new track
Indie-folk artist Trella reaps the rewards of her risk taking in enjoyable ways.
The Shape of Jazz: WJCT to put on virtual Jazz Fest this weekend
WJCT's Jacksonville Music Experience launches virtual jazz festival for Memorial Day Weekend.
Listen: Indie-Emo faves Modern Violence “Past Life”
Modern Violence drops a crunchy, melodious, dramatic rocker, "Past Life."
Listen: We’re sorry we only just heard Justin Time The Rookie’s “I Not Sorry”
Justin Time the Rookie's "I Not Sorry" proves he's one of Jacksonville's emerging pop talents.
The Check In: For Jonathan Berlin, the music doesn’t stop
Tours may be on hold, but the music doesn’t stop this multifarious maestro.