JME Archives

Dec / 2023

Jax Indie Band Teal Peel Shares Debut Album Ahead of Vinyl Release Show on WJCT Soundstage 

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Dec / 2023

New Music Friday | Dolly Parton, Reyna Tropical, Gallant, Real Estate, a Jazz-Funk Masterpiece and More

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Dec / 2023

New Lou Reed Biography Offers the Ultimate Narrative of the Vicious NYC Rock Romantic

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Dec / 2023

How RickoLus Wrote His New Heartfelt, Cinematic Single, “New York”

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Nov / 2023

Sampha | Tiny Desk Concert

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Nov / 2023

‘Tapes Volume 1,’ New Release from Jax Indie-Rock Band Seagate, is a Fine and Furious Collection

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Nov / 2023

Real Estate Search for Themselves on “Water Underground,” Lead Single From New Album ‘Daniel’

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Nov / 2023

On ‘Still Listening,’ Pianist and Herbie-Hancock-Jazz-Competition Winner Jahari Stampley Puts His Stamp on Modern Jazz

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Nov / 2023

Jax Band Rosewilder Unveils their Swan Song with Final Single, “Cherry Leaves and Razor Blades”

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Nov / 2023

Kali Malone Crosses the Abyss with Her Latest Avant-Drone Release, ‘All Life Long’

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Nov / 2023

Gallant Teams With Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Keyon Harrold on Mid-Tempo Stunner, “311!”

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Nov / 2023

Osees, Blonde Redhead, Caroline Rose and More | Here’s what to expect from Winterland Six in Jacksonville

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Nov / 2023

6 Concerts to See this Week in Jacksonville

Patterson Hood, Manchester Orchestra, Joyce Young, tributes to the Beatles & ABB and more

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Nov / 2023

In ‘The Downhome Sound,’ Valdosta State Univ. Professor Explores How American-Roots Music Has Influenced Our Politics and Culture

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Nov / 2023

Here’s How Jax’s own Synthy Post-Punk Trio Glass Chapel recorded their single “Foreign Rain”

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Nov / 2023

PJ Harvey | Tiny Desk Concert

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Nov / 2023

Brittany Howard is Going to Make her Dreams Come True

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Nov / 2023

8 Concerts to See this Week in Jacksonville

Croce Plays Croce, ASG, the Hip Abduction, Fleetwood Mac tribute, local songwriter showcase and more.

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Nov / 2023

PanMarco Festival Brings the Unique, Calming Sounds of the Handpan to the Front of the Mix

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Nov / 2023

New Music Friday | André 3000, The Smile, Madi Diaz & Kacey Musgraves, J Mascis and More

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Nov / 2023

All Songs Considered | The best releases out on Nov. 17

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Nov / 2023

The Smile Announce New Album ‘Wall of Eyes,’ Share Cinematic Video for Title Track

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Nov / 2023

André 3000 Opens Up About ‘New Blue Sun,’ his Daring New Solo Album

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Nov / 2023

New Flamenco Compilation Features a Haunting Performance from Obscure Troubadour, Juanito Mojama

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Nov / 2023

New Collab from Jax’s Bright Purpel and Culture School Brings a Positive Gradient to Their Soulful Palettes 

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Nov / 2023

Noname | Tiny Desk Concert

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Nov / 2023

8 Concerts to See this Week in Jacksonville

Black Kids, Frankie Valli, Jordan Tice, Jacksonville Jazz Collective

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Nov / 2023

New Music Friday | The Beatles’ AI Deep Cut, CARTOONS, Yaya Bey and More

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Nov / 2023

Tracy Chapman Becomes the First Black Person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs

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Nov / 2023

2024 Grammy Award Nominations Led by SZA, Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers

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Nov / 2023

All Songs Considered | The best releases out on Nov. 10

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Nov / 2023

Live Sessions | SoCal Surf-Jazz Duo The Mattson 2 Drenched in Reverb at Hotel Palms

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Nov / 2023

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Detail 2024 Tour, Including St. Augustine Stop

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Nov / 2023

15 Years After the Internet Broke Them, the Black Kids Have Outlasted the Blogs 

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Nov / 2023

Local Psych-Heads Yaupon Holly Double Down and Break the Bank with their Latest Pummeling Single 

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Nov / 2023

Lineup Announcement | Ft. Mose Jazz & Blues Series to Feature Common, Wynton Marsalis, Keb Mo and More

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Nov / 2023

The Beatles’ “Now and Then” is a Wistful Curiosity, 45 Years in the Making

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Nov / 2023

In New Book, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Reflects on Life Through Music

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Nov / 2023

Let’s Get Metaphysical | Duval-UK “Future Soul” Duo Cosmic Link Connect the Galactic Groove

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Nov / 2023

7 Concerts to See This Week in Jacksonville

Keiko Matsui, Blackberry Smoke, cochise and more

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Nov / 2023

All Songs Considered | The best releases out on Nov. 3

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Nov / 2023

Sun Child Stick to the Shadows on First Full-Band Single “Ghost”

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Nov / 2023

JME Staff Picks | 8 Can’t-Miss Artists to See at Jax Porchfest 2023

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Oct / 2023

Rubblebucket Revel in Millennial Misery on New Single, “Teardrops”

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Oct / 2023

The Majority of Artists May Soon Earn Even Less From Spotify 

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Oct / 2023

Madonna and Britney Spears: It’s them against the world

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Oct / 2023

Local Indie Troubadour Kithera Shines a Light on the Shadows

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Oct / 2023

5 Concerts to See the Week in Jacksonville

Front Bottoms, Cindy Lee, Rebirth Brass Band, Porchfest, Martin Barre

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Oct / 2023

‘Stop Time,’ A Crucial Archival Release of Barry Altschul, David Izenzon and Perry Robinson Live Performance Documents a Peak Moment of NYC Free Jazz 

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Oct / 2023

All Songs Considered | The best releases out on Oct. 27

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Oct / 2023

Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman | Tiny Desk Concert

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Oct / 2023

Oscar-Winning Composer Hauschka Brings Prepared Piano and Poignant Works to 21st Century Playlists

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Oct / 2023

Jordan Ward | Tiny Desk Concert

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Oct / 2023

Kurt Vile Announces New “EP” & Shares First Single, “Another good year for the roses”

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Oct / 2023

On “Big Picture” Jacksonville’s Chalooby Pens a Worthy Upbeat Downer

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Oct / 2023

Aussie Alt-Rockers Middle Kids Share New Single, the Melodious Crackler, “Dramamine”

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Oct / 2023

Cindy Lee Mixes Old-School Chanteuse with New-Eon Indie Balladry

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Oct / 2023

5 Concerts to See This Week in Jacksonville

Barns Courtney, Billy Ocean, Ritz Chamber Players, Punk Rock Halloween

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Oct / 2023

Bad Madonna Fight for Their Right to Party on “Vicious Party Girl”

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Oct / 2023

All Songs Considered | The best releases out on Oct. 20

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Oct / 2023

IDLES Lay Claim to the Dance Floor on Lead Single From New Album ‘TANGK’

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Oct / 2023

Indie Troubadour Bonnie “Prince” Billy Shares 2023-2024 Tour, Including Stop at Intuition in Jacksonville

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Oct / 2023

Carla Bley, prolific and expansive jazz pianist, dies at 87

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Oct / 2023

“Trance,” the Latest from Jacksonville’s K.UTIE is a Winning Dance-Floor Reverie

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Oct / 2023

For the 2023-2024 Season, The Jacksonville Symphony is Bigger and Better Than Ever

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Oct / 2023

St. Augustine’s Spotless Record Share First Single, “Sertraline Dream”

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Oct / 2023

Orlando Emcee Wahid Makes His Innovative Leisure Debut With ‘WILT/CORNERSTONE’

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Oct / 2023

All Them Witches Guitarist Ben McLeod Shares Five Essential ATW Tracks

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Oct / 2023

Asheville’s Wednesday Announce New Documentary and 2024 Shows, Including Jacksonville Stop

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Oct / 2023

Aussie Rockers Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Bring their Enjoyable, Exploratory Noise to Jack Rabbits

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Oct / 2023

Smokey Robinson | Tiny Desk Concert

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Oct / 2023

Jacksonville’s Jeremy Marshall Blanton Delivers the Goods with “Strange Cargo”

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Oct / 2023

“The Music Carries You Along” | Martin Barre Talks a Half-Century of Jethro Tull and More

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Oct / 2023

Best Concerts in Jacksonville | Oct. 16-22

The Head and the Heart, Buddy Guy, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, All Them Witches and more

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Oct / 2023

All Songs Considered | The best releases out Oct. 13

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Oct / 2023

Violent Femmes Self-Titled Debut Gets 40th Anniversary Reissue

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Oct / 2023

Durham Folk Singer Jake Xerxes Fussell Prefers Research and Interpretation to Songwriting

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Oct / 2023

On “Paradise,” Jax Band Souvineer Give Listeners a Take-Home Version of Somber and Engaging Balladry

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Oct / 2023

The Latest from Violist-Composer Jessica Pavone is a String-Driven Contemplation on Female Empowerment

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Oct / 2023

With ‘Journey In Black’ Emerging Jazz Vocalist Christie Dashiell Brings the World to Her Doorstep

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Oct / 2023

Jacksonville History Center Aims to Put Local Music Out Front

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Oct / 2023

Stop Making Swift | Move Over Barbenheimer, the Next Double Feature is ‘Stop Making Sense’ and ‘The Eras Tour’ Documentary

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Oct / 2023

Villano Antillano | Tiny Desk Concert

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Oct / 2023

Latest Single from Kale That Raps Offers a Healthy Dose of Duval Hip-Hop Soul

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Oct / 2023

Best Concerts in Jacksonville | Oct. 9-15

Scott Yoder, Dehd, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Benise and more

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Oct / 2023

All Songs Considered | The best releases out Oct. 6

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Oct / 2023

Chicago Post-Punk Powerhouse Dehd to Play Jacksonville in October

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Oct / 2023

‘Fountain,’ Beloved Album By Duval Indie Rockers Common Thread Gets 30th Anniversary Reissue

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Oct / 2023

Jax-Based Country Artist Madison Hughes Picks Up Songwriting Smarts Directly From Nashville Legends

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Oct / 2023

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Preview Their Umpteenth New Album With “Theia / The Silver Cord / Set”

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Oct / 2023

On New Live Release ‘Watch the Sun,’ Pianist and Songwriter PJ Morton Continues to Evolve

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Oct / 2023

Alex Cuba | Tiny Desk Concert

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Oct / 2023

Jax Rockers Coyboi Dance Through a Dream on New Live Single “Violets”

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Oct / 2023

New Max Roach Documentary on PBS Highlights the Music and Life of Pioneering Jazz Drummer

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Oct / 2023

The Split Over Merch Cuts | Live Nation is Waiving Some of Its Venues’ Takes of Merchandise Sales. Artists and Independent Venues Aren’t Satisfied 

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Oct / 2023

Midwest Princess Chappell Roan is Spreading Queer Joy through Her Dazzling Pop Tour

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Oct / 2023

Cuban Percussion Icon Pedrito Martinez Lands at The Ritz Theatre on October 6

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Oct / 2023

Kelly Green, Jazz Pianist with Jacksonville Roots, Drops Third Single of the Season, “That Sunday, That Summer”

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Oct / 2023

5 Songs to Blast on Mean Girls Day

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