A heavily stylized, motion-blurred promotional photograph of the electronic pop duo Purity Ring. The image features a lo-fi, digital glitch aesthetic with horizontal static lines resembling VHS tracking. On the left, Corin Roddick is illuminated by cool, cyan-blue lighting, looking directly at the camera through the haze. On the right, vocalist Megan James is partially obscured in shadow, with warm red lighting hitting her chest and dark hair. The overall atmosphere is moody, ethereal, and cyber-inspired.

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Electro-pop duo Purity Ring plays St. Pete this weekend

A new, hazy, glitchy single, ‘Lemonlime,’ closes the door on the band’s 2025 self-titled record.

by Ray Roa April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

A wide daytime group photograph of roughly 30 attendees of a Tampa DSA walking tour gathered in Ybor City's Parque Amigos de José Martí. The diverse group is casually dressed, with a few individuals on the edges wearing bright yellow safety vests, posing and smiling together. Behind them stands a white statue of José Martí on a pedestal. The group is flanked by a United States flag on a flagpole to the left and a Cuban flag to the right. In the foreground, a distinct red and white striped brick pathway leads directly up to the group, surrounded by green grass and shaded by mature trees in the background.

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May Day concert hopes to close gap in Tampa DSA medical debt fundraiser

The socialists are just $1,500 away from canceling $1 million in debt for working class people.

by Ray Roa April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

A wide-angle fisheye photograph of a group of four friends laughing and posing at a Dyke Nite party in Tampa. The group is diverse in style, featuring vibrant outfits including a lime-green animal print shirt and a sheer black mesh top. They are throwing peace signs and hand gestures toward the camera under dim, red-tinted club lighting. The background shows a crowded, high-energy dance floor at an indoor venue like Crowbar in Ybor City.

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Dyke Night goes goth in Ybor City this weekend

New Age Tension, DJ Maus, plus Sector.FM’s DJ Taína and DJ Spur are on the bill.

by Ray Roa April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

A dynamic, close-up shot of William Beckett, lead singer of The Academy Is..., performing live on stage. He is captured in a moment of high energy, leaning into a microphone held in his right hand while flashing a peace sign with his left. He has mid-length, wavy brown hair falling over his face and is wearing a dark button-down shirt featuring a bold, pink floral pattern. The lighting is warm and golden, highlighting a tattoo on his left wrist and a delicate silver necklace. The background features the blurred architectural details of a concert venue ceiling and stage lights.

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Photos: The Academy Is brings stacked, mid-aughts emo gig to Ybor City

Hard hearts were crashing in a crowded room.

by Caitlin Carter and Josh Bradley April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

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May 5 concert will benefit Tampa Bay Immigrant Solidarity Network

Earthgirl and comedic theater band PB&TAT are on the lineup.

by Ray Roa April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

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Interview: Dave Smalley of Dag Nasty, All, and Down By Law talks new solo project

‘Light a Fire in the Rain’ was released on Record Store Day, and is only available on vinyl for now.

by Gabe Echazabal April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes wearing sunglasses and a black "How we Love is who we are" shirt, posing energetically with bandmates Zac Cockrell and Steve Johnson in a dimly lit room.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 23-30

Including Alabama Shakes, Hanson, BTS, Monufest and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and J.C. Roddy April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

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Former Stanley Turrentine guitarist Dave Stryker plays New Tampa jazz night on Saturday

He’s joined this weekend by Florida all-stars of the genre.

by Ray Roa April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A photo of The Maine performing live. Lead singer John O'Callaghan stands center, wearing sunglasses and a black jacket, singing. The drummer, Pat Kirch, is visible in the background seated at his kit. The stage backdrop is a translucent banner featuring a large electric guitar silhouette.

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Alt-rock outfit The Maine headlines St. Pete concert on Tuesday

The diet soda society returns.

by Josh Bradley April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Four members of the American band Boá posing in a white studio; featuring a woman in a white top and long skirt, a keyboardist in a blue jersey, and two guitarists.

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This weekend’s Tampa Black Heritage Festival includes a set from Boá

The jazzy pop band features a Blake High School alum.

by Ray Roa April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A dynamic live concert photograph of Martin Johnson, lead singer of Boys Like Girls, performing on stage. Johnson is captured in a high-energy moment, singing into a microphone with their mouth open. They have shaggy dark hair and are wearing a black leather motorcycle jacket over a white unbuttoned shirt and dark pants. The stage is bathed in dramatic red and orange lighting, with a drum kit and amplifiers visible in the blurred background. The atmosphere is intense and cinematic.

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Photos: Boys Like Girls, IDKHOW play Tampa’s Hard Rock Center

Gainesville’s Arrows In Action opened.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A dynamic, low-angle live performance photo of the punk band The Tim Version on a small stage. In the center, a guitarist with a shaved head and glasses wears a blue 'SHIT DO' t-shirt and play a red Gibson SG electric guitar. To the right, another band member’s tattooed arm is thrust toward the camera, holding a small plastic cup of amber liquid in a 'cheers' gesture. The stage is bathed in warm red light, with a red velvet curtain in the background and a drum kit partially visible. The atmosphere is intimate and high-energy.

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Legendary Tampa punk band The Tim Version is playing one last Crowbar show this weekend

It also plays Monufest in New Port Richey and does Fest in Gainesville this fall.

by Ray Roa April 21, 2026April 23, 2026

A professional horizontal studio portrait of the band Hanson. On the left, Isaac Hanson wears a brown corduroy jacket over a dark shirt, holding an acoustic guitar. In the center and slightly behind, Zac Hanson rests their arms on their brothers' shoulders, wearing a blue and tan plaid shirt. On the right, Taylor Hanson wears a black shirt with a bright red bandana tied around their neck. The brothers are posed closely together against a solid brown background, looking directly at the camera with warm expressions.

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Hanson has been added to Busch Gardens’ Food, Wine & Garden Festival concert lineup

Isaac, Taylor, and Zac play the party on Saturday.

by Ray Roa April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

A close-up group portrait of the four members of the Brazilian band Boogarins against a plain off-white wall. The band members are huddled closely together, looking directly at the camera with serious but calm expressions. From left to right: a man with a short afro and beard; a man with shorter hair and a mustache in the back; a man with long, wavy brown hair in the center foreground; and a man with a large, voluminous afro on the right. They are all wearing dark clothing, and the lighting is warm and soft, casting gentle shadows against the corner of the wall.

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Brazilian psych-rock giant Boogarins returns to Tampa Bay this weekend

Timothy Eerie plays support at Bayboro Brewing Co.

by Ray Roa April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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Eight things to know about WMNF Tropical Heatwave, coming to Ybor City this weekend

The party returns to Cuban Club on Saturday.

by Ray Roa April 21, 2026April 22, 2026

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Tampa Pig Jig, a big ass concert and BBQ to fight rare kidney disease, announces Thomas Rhett as 2026 headliner

The announcement comes a week after the FDA approved the first-ever treatment for FSGS.

by Ray Roa April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

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Florida among states to win in fight against Live Nation-Ticketmaster

A Live Nation rep said, ‘The jury’s verdict is not the last word on this matter.’

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

A wide-angle stage shot of the band Goose performing in a concert hall. In the foreground, lead guitarist Rick Mitarotonda, wearing a blue shirt and sunglasses, plays his signature hollow-body guitar. To his right, Peter Anspach plays a keyboard while a second guitarist and drummer are visible in the background. The stage is bathed in vibrant purple and blue light, with bright beams cutting through a light haze.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 16-23

Including Goose, Bill Murray, Tampa Jazz Club’s Mile Davis show, and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Laura Troyer April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

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Before Tampa gig, Chameleons’ Vox reveals the album that changed his life

Because who said the Beatles weren’t punk?

by Josh Bradley April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

A black-and-white, low-angle photograph of Miles Davis performing on stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival. He is seen from the chest up, wearing a white cap and a light-colored vest, looking down as he holds his trumpet. In the background, a stage banner partially reads "ZZ FESTIV" under bright concert spotlights that create a dramatic lens flare.

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USF jazz professors will play Miles Davis’ ‘Birth of the Cool’ this weekend in Ybor City

The nontet is lead by Director of Jazz Studies, Tom Brantley.

by Ray Roa April 16, 2026April 16, 2026