Posted inMusic Riding the storm out: Tales from Tampa Bay’s hurricane-ravaged music scene Skipper’s gives back, too. by Ray Roa September 12, 2017May 7, 2025
Posted inMusic No, you may not buy the decor at Ybor City’s New World Brewery But there is a vintage and used group yard sale happening on September 16. by Ray Roa and Anthony Martino September 7, 2017February 2, 2025
Posted inMusic Video Premiere: Sleeping Pills shares a clip for “Forever” from new LP, A Maze In A Wave The Tampa quartet celebrates the record release on October 13. by Ray Roa August 25, 2017April 29, 2025
Posted inMusic Slim Pickens Cider & Mead remade a Mighty Mighty Bosstones song in tribute to Mikkeller’s Copenhagen Beer and Music Festival — watch Todd Strauss’ company is one of four Bay area entities pouring at the event. by Ray Roa August 23, 2017March 4, 2025
Posted inMusic Interview: Inside the musical mind of St. Pete visual artist Chad Mize Mize talks about his mixtapes and how music soundtracks his life. by Dinorah Prevost August 22, 2017August 24, 2024
Posted inMusic Under The Influence: Wally Clark’s pop-cult inspiration shines on Naruto beat tape — listen He plays selector at Illsol art gallery on August 26. by Ray Roa August 21, 2017March 22, 2025
Posted inMusic Meet Tampa’s own JJosh, the 16-year-old Blake High student trying out for the American Idol reboot The audition is today. by Ray Roa August 17, 2017December 9, 2024
Posted inMusic Sound Exchange will close Brandon store this fall, hopes to open new Pinellas Park location in October Upgrade. by Ray Roa August 15, 2017July 14, 2025
Posted inMusic Review: Sofar, so good — Bay area chapter of global pop-up concert series gets legs The Body Electric yoga studio hosts the latest installment of Sofar Sounds. by Chip Weiner August 14, 2017May 6, 2025
Posted inMusic Our City: DieAlps!’s full-length debut is an indie-rock record Tampa can be proud of It sees release worldwide on August 4. by Ray Roa August 1, 2017May 7, 2025
Posted inMusic Friends are banding together so Tampa songwriter Will Quinlan can get his new songs recorded A crowdfunding campaign is underway, much to Quinlan’s surprise. by Ray Roa July 27, 2017July 29, 2025
Posted inMusic School of hard rocks: Girls Rock Camp St. Pete A showcase concert happens at State Theatre on July 22. by Ray Roa July 19, 2017August 24, 2024
Posted inMusic The Delta Troubadours talk healthy doubt, name changes and share new single “Stone Thrasher” before Ybor City show — listen The Gainesville outfit plays New World Brewery on July 13. by Ray Roa July 13, 2017September 5, 2024
Posted inMusic Music Issue: Tampa designer Chris Preston shares his Tampa Bay music stories, discusses 2017 cover Which spots does he miss the most? by Ray Roa July 13, 2017October 13, 2024
Posted inMusic Music Issue: Hip-hop high points — they made it happen for the Bay Kenny K, Uncle Shredded Wheat, Khia, The Villainz and more by Ray Roa July 13, 2017January 27, 2025
Posted inMusic Music Issue: DJ Sandman’s life was hip-hop, and now he’s a hometown hero “I love Tampa, it made me who I am. I’m down to do this and live here forever.” by Ray Roa July 13, 2017June 26, 2025
Posted inMusic Music Issue: Edwin Velez opened his doors to misfits galore The co-founder of Blue Chair Music on his role in local mid-’90s counterculture. by Ray Roa July 13, 2017April 23, 2025
Posted inMusic Music Issue: Paving the way — Kim Dicce lived her dream and opened the door to a rock revolution This promoter held her own in a male-dominated field. by Gabe Echazabal July 13, 2017November 27, 2024
Posted inMusic Music Issue: The long goodbye — what we’ll miss about New World’s Ybor oasis The idea of permanence is truly a pipe dream. by Ray Roa July 13, 2017April 17, 2025
Posted inMusic Music Issue: Where the music played — historic Tampa Bay venues These are all gone. by Ray Roa and Gabe Echazabal July 13, 2017June 3, 2025