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A group of five men, the members of the band Obituary, stand against a dark brick wall. All five have long hair and beards, and they are dressed casually in dark t-shirts and jeans or shorts with a camouflage pattern. The lighting is dramatic, casting strong shadows and highlighting their faces and long hair. They are positioned closely together, looking directly at the camera with serious expressions. The image has a high-contrast, slightly gritty aesthetic typical of band publicity photos.

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Tampa-bred death metal giant Obituary plays two homecoming shows next month

Slowly we rot…not.

by Josh Bradley October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

An extreme low-angle, wide-shot photograph of five men, members of the band High Press, huddled together in a circle and looking down into the camera. The background is dark, likely taken at night. The man in the foreground on the left wears a dark blue t-shirt with orange and white text that reads "Hayley Williams is turning your children gay." The man to his right wears a white and dark blue baseball jersey. Two men at the top left and top center wear black t-shirts and glasses, and the fifth man, on the upper right, wears a black t-shirt with a tattoo sleeve visible on his left arm.

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Local emo-punk band High Press debut EP in Tampa next month

Other local bands dig it.

by Josh Bradley October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

The lead singer of a band with long blonde hair and heavy arm tattoos leans over the stage, screaming into a microphone toward the audience. The crowd is pushing against the stage barrier, raising their hands and cheering. The stage is bathed in harsh red stage lighting.

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Photos: Underoath wraps US tour with intimate, hometown rager at Crowbar

Social Wreckage and Thin Spaces opened the sweaty family affair.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

A man with dark, wavy hair, wearing a white tank top, an unbuttoned gray short-sleeve collared shirt, and blue jeans, is leaning against a weathered wooden fence. He is looking off to the side, and the background shows the open, dark interior of a barn and white exterior siding.

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Rising songwriter Leon Majcen’s homecoming show among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay

He plays St. Pete Country Fest in November.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 7, 2025October 9, 2025

A close-up of a man with dreadlocks and a goatee singing into a microphone. He is wearing a white collared shirt and a shimmering, multi-colored sequined blazer, with a guitar strap over his shoulder.

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Interview: Before return to Florida, Jon Batiste talks overcoming calamity, AI, and what’s next

He’s at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall on Oct. 8.

by Ray Roa October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

A dynamic live performance photo of a rock or metal band. The lead singer, with long hair flying, grips a microphone and leans forward with one foot on a stage monitor, bathed in green and white lights. Bandmates play guitar in the background under bright stage beams and an illuminated screen backdrop.

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Underoath is playing another secret Crowbar show on Monday

The band announced its final bow at the Ybor City venue from the stage today.

by Ray Roa October 4, 2025October 5, 2025

Three men pose together and smile at the camera under a wooden ceiling with bright lights. The man in the middle wears a sleeveless white shirt, while the two on either side wear dark shirts and caps. They have their arms around each other in a friendly, relaxed setting.

Music, Show Previews

The Ries Brothers tap 311’s Nick Hexum to join band for headlining hometown show

‘Riespect Fest’ includes appearances from The Movement, Seranation, Honey Hounds, Badda Skat, The Reality and more.

by Ray Roa October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

A color photo of the rock band Everclear standing outdoors in front of a bright pink, clapboard house with a white picket fence. All four band members are dressed in black and looking directly at the camera with serious expressions. From left to right: the first member wears a black jacket and a black baseball cap worn backward; the second has long, dark hair and wears a black leather jacket; the third, lead singer Art Alexakis, stands slightly forward, wearing glasses, a black baseball cap, and a black shirt with silver snaps; the fourth member has long, curly hair and a black shirt.

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Q&A: Before Clearwater show, Everclear’s Art Alexakis talks ‘Sparkle and Fade,’ upcoming album, and mental health

A California king, indeed.

by Josh Bradley October 2, 2025October 3, 2025

Close-up portrait of Doja Cat with very short, platinum blonde hair, looking to the side with her mouth slightly open. She's wearing a light beige, crocheted halter top, a thick gold chain, and cross earrings. She is lying on or against a textured background of white or cream-colored fleece or sheepskin.

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Doja Cat bringing new ‘Tour Ma Vie’ to Tampa next year

Attention.

by Josh Bradley October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Rapper J.IN.X performs outdoors with a microphone in hand, pointing toward the crowd, while a saxophone player accompanies him in the background.

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Emo Night Tampa haunts Crowbar this Halloween

Emo Night Tampa’s annual Halloween concert will pay tribute to Bright Eyes, Kid Cudi, Green Day and more.

by Sophia Lowrie October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Three men stand in front of a colorful mural featuring bold geometric shapes and a large music note. The man on the left wears sunglasses, a black blazer, jeans, and checkered Vans. The man in the center wears glasses, a plain white T-shirt, and jeans. The man on the right wears sunglasses, a black leather jacket, and dark pants with long gray hair.

Music, Show Previews, Things to Do

Down From Jersey releases new album at bar where the band formed

The LP features an ode to ‘Sixteen Candles’ plus a reflection on changes happening in St. Pete.

by Ray Roa October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

A young person outdoors wearing large red-tinted aviator sunglasses, gazing slightly past the camera with a neutral expression. The photo has a vintage, sun-washed look with trees and a chain-link fence blurred in the background.

Sorry Barb brings melancholy folk-pop EP to no-cover St. Pete concert

The band plays The Bends with Liquid Pennies and Human Kinda.

by Ray Roa September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Four young men stand in front of a white wall and metal gate, posing casually for a photo. Each is dressed in jeans and T-shirts or dark tops, with relaxed, serious expressions. The scene has a candid, lo-fi aesthetic.

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Grungy indie-pop band 60 Juno plays St. Pete this weekend

Mr. Floyd Larry opens along with homegrown heroes Blonde Gentlemen and Maily Rock.

by Ray Roa September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

A performer on stage stands under dramatic red and blue lighting, wearing a black T-shirt. He has one hand resting on the back of his head, showing a tattoo on his forearm, while looking out toward the audience with a serious expression.

Danish electo-industrial band Leæther Strip kicks off US tour in Tampa with debut Absolution Fest set

The festival has gone from 18 acts to 21, featuring some of the best darkwave, synthpop, industrial and post-punk acts together in one venue.

by Paul Catala September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

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Q&A: Fresh off hometown show, Destin Conrad talks growing up in Tampa, ‘Whimsy,’ and more

Yes, he is just as cool (and fine) as you think he is.

by Alisha Durosier September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

A female musician with long blonde hair and sunglasses is performing on a stage. She is smiling and singing into a microphone while holding a black electric guitar. Bright stage lights illuminate her from the side, and another musician is partially visible behind a keyboard to her right.

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Maren Morris plays free Tampa concert next month

Holy smoke.

by Josh Bradley September 29, 2025September 30, 2025

A shirtless person with dreadlocks stands in front of a blurry, brightly lit carousel at night. They are wearing large, elaborate wings made of what appears to be twisted wire and tinsel, and their torso and arms are covered in tattoos.

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Interview: Before Tampa concert, Novulent says meeting fans is far more satisfying than keeping track of their rising streaming numbers

The Dallas rock songwriter plays Crowbar on Oct. 1.

by Eric Snider September 27, 2025September 29, 2025

A close-up of a person with long, shaggy blonde hair singing passionately into a microphone. Their mouth is wide open and their eyes are squinted as they tilt their head back in a moment of performance. They are holding the microphone with both hands.

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Review: In Clearwater, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic triumphantly closes his biggest and weirdest tour yet [PHOTOS]

He just performs this way, baby.

by Josh Bradley and Ryan Kern September 27, 2025September 27, 2025

A young man wearing a dark textured head covering and a black t-shirt is sitting on a wooden pallet in the middle of a city street. He is resting his head on his hands and looking calmly at the camera. The background is a blurry street scene with signs written in what appear to be Chinese characters, a bicycle, and orange traffic cones.

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Destin Conrad tops list of 12 concerts to check out in Tampa Bay between Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Plus, Lake Street Dive, A Day to Remember, Timmy Trumpet and more.

by Josh Bradley and Ray Roa September 25, 2025September 30, 2025

A young man with a dark textured head covering is leaning against a light-colored wall. He has one hand on his forehead, as if shielding his eyes from the sun, and is looking at the camera. He is wearing a black t-shirt, rings, and a bracelet. The background is a blurry city street with red stools and signs with what appear to be Chinese characters. Analysis

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Destin Conrad brings debut buzzy jazz album to St. Pete this weekend

The 25-year-old is on the road supporting his first jazz-leaning album, ‘Whimsy.’

by Ray Roa September 25, 2025September 30, 2025