Although Anna Sofia’s newest song highlights the youthful experiences of teenage years, her demeanor was one of sophistication and maturity during our Zoom press conference in August.
17-year-old Indie Pop artist, Anna Sofia, captures the ups and downs of modern-day high school life in her second EP, “Broken Perfection.”
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The hot topic around town currently is the Veritas Classical School looking to relocate from its current location of 253 State Rd. 16 to 169 M L King Ave. which was formerly The Buckingham Smith Assisted Living Facility.
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Hip-hop artist and Gainesville native Casey Jones II has emerged into the spotlight in recent months after releasing a song that has in many ways captured the zeitgeist of 2020. The song, titled "Can I Live" focuses on the daily struggles and challenges faced by Black Americans, and the lyrics delve deeper into the compelling rhetorical question laid out in the title. Casey wrote the first part of the song about a year ago. The second part of the song was written during the last several months and it addresses recent events like the horrific murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police.
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Recently, protests throughout St. Augustine and neighboring communities have been making headlines. But for Joy D’Elia, speaking up for what she believes in is nothing new.
She has been active in St. Augustine protests for decades, even attending those in other states. From racism to environmental issues, the protest topics are not brand new to her. “I do find it somewhat amazing that after all these years people are still trying to change the very things that were being brought into light years ago,” the activist said.
Jacksonville singer Hallie Davis just released her very first single, “You Do You” available on Spotify. “This is definitely a ‘feel good’ song that I want listeners to vibe to. I would love for people to be encouraged and feel lighter after listening to it. Most importantly, I hope people learn the biggest message in the lyrics and that’s being your authentic self. We all are beautiful and have a unique gift to offer to world. So just DO YOU! This song is my constant reminder to be okay with myself and what I stand for. I don’t have to look a certain way to be accepted. I just have to accept myself and be comfortable with who I am. “You Do You” is my first single to share into the world and I’m excited to release more music in the future!” -Hallie Davis
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“My mom taught me to set my mind on my goals and let nobody stand in my way,” said Billy Buchanan, a well-known “Rock n’ Soul” artist who plays throughout NE Florida. “And I’ve accomplished everything I’ve ever wanted to do as far as my career goes.”
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The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed daily life as we know it.
Small businesses have suffered heavily from the changes brought about by the virus, especially independent music venues such as Gainesville's High Dive.
The pandemic has forced many artists to cancel tours and performances. Additionally, restrictions that limit the number of people allowed to gather in public places have prevented live-music venues from earning money. These factors have resulted in over two months of negative revenue for businesses like the High Dive, which are in danger of closing if a solution is not found.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed daily life as we know it.
Small businesses have suffered heavily from the changes brought about by the virus, especially independent music venues such as Gainesville's High Dive.
The pandemic has forced many artists to cancel tours and performances. Additionally, restrictions that limit the number of people allowed to gather in public places have prevented live-music venues from earning money. These factors have resulted in over two months of negative revenue for businesses like the High Dive, which are in danger of closing if a solution is not found.
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It was a little over a year ago when I first caught a live set of the Flagler College band Quarter Roy. That performance of what I could best describe at the time as “dreamy indie surf pop” gripped my attention enough that I made it a point to keep up with what they were doing from then on. Then, in April of last year, they dropped their single “Monday'' and in doing so cemented their place as a band on the rise. From that point on many of us have been “waitin’ on the weekend” with our heads on a swivel keeping an eye on where and what the band was up to next.
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