A promotional group photograph by Vanessa Holt showing the band cardinal bloom. Captured in a medium shot against a building exterior, four band members pose together arranged in two rows: standing in the back left, a member wearing a light graphic t-shirt reading "APRÈS SKI"; standing in the back right, a bearded member with long brown hair wearing a mustard-yellow beanie cap, a black graphic t-shirt, and dark pants; seated in the front left, a smiling member with reddish hair and glasses wearing a rust-colored t-shirt; and seated in the front right, a smiling member with long brown hair wearing a dark vertical-striped button-up shirt under flash photography lighting.

Music

Salt Lake City rock and roll band Cardinal Bloom comes to Tampa this weekend

The band kind of blew up on TikTok for its song ‘She’s Just a Friend.’

by Ray Roa October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

The Salt Lake City indie-rock band Cardinal Bloom comes to Tampa on Oct. 18, 2026.

A performance photograph showing Shae Krispinsky of Navin Ave. playing New World Brewery's shuttered Ybor City location. Captured in a medium shot on an outdoor wooden stage, musician Shae Krispinsky stands singing into a microphone while playing a mint-green hollow-body electric guitar. She has long blonde hair, wearing a black sleeveless dress and a black choker necklace, set against a wooden fence backdrop beneath stage lighting and overhead structure beams.

Music

‘Fangsgiving IX’ cover show, WMNF, bring weekend of Halloween concerts to New World Tampa

The parties start on Friday.

by Ray Roa October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Music

Review: In Tampa, Kyle Gordon lives a million fictional lives during satirical music history concert (w/ photos)

The New York satirist was at New World Tampa last Sunday.

by Josh Bradley October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Music

TikTok satirist and style parody master Kyle Gordon plays Tampa on Sunday

The ‘Modern Day Weird ‘Al’ Yankovic’ even got Daniel Radcliffe to appear on his album.

by Josh Bradley October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

A promotional indoor flash photograph of the band Pat & The Pissers. Four band members sit side-by-side on a wooden bench against a plain white wall framed by small hanging picture frames above. From left to right: a man with a beard, glasses, and a black hood wearing a black graphic hoodie and blue jeans; a man wearing glasses, a dark jacket over a graphic t-shirt, and dark trousers; a band member with long straight light-brown hair wearing a grey flannel shirt and blue jeans with hands folded in their lap; and a man with short curly dark hair and a mustache wearing a red sweatshirt with white text across the chest.

Music

Jack White opener Pat & the Pissers plays Tampa concert on Wednesday

It opens for Death Lens at New World.

by Ray Roa September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A promotional group photograph of the indie rock band Cheekface featuring three members posing together in front of a dark perforated metal fence. In the center foreground, vocalist and guitarist Greg Katz leans toward the camera with his hands extended outward in a dramatic wide perspective, wearing a red short-sleeved athletic jersey printed with "MEXICO" in white lettering across the chest. To his left, bassist Amanda Tannen smiles warmly with wavy brown hair, wearing a metallic silver top. To his right, drummer Mark Trombino (or Echo Katz/bandmate) wearing round black-rimmed glasses and a blue t-shirt leans in close, resting his head near Greg's shoulder.

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Viral nerd-rock band Cheekface comes to Tampa on Wednesday

Catbite opens at New World Tampa.

by Ray Roa August 27, 2026

A promotional band photograph featuring four members of The Tilt Orchestra standing in a row against a pitch-black background, with their images mirrored in a water-like reflection below. Standing from left to right: a person in a black coat with pale face paint holds up a small card; a person with dark curly hair and a beard stands with arms crossed in a dark suit; a tall figure wearing a wide red hat, glasses, and a long white patterned robe holds a lighted white candle; and a person wearing a pinstriped shirt with a silver neck chain holds up a small card near their face.

Music

Art-rock band The Tilt headlines Tampa concert supporting immigrant rights

Pet Lizard, Shy Blossom and Palova support on Friday.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Music

Cursive songwriter Tim Kasher comes to Tampa on Friday

Appleseed Cast’s Christopher Crisci opens alongside Shae Krispinsky.

by Ray Roa June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Silver bullet vibrator against a peach colored background

Arts & Entertainment

New World Tampa hosts vibrator races to support domestic violence victims next week

The Todd Couples Store is sponsoring prizes and giveaways at this certified sporting event.

by Selene San Felice May 21, 2026May 26, 2026

A high-angle fisheye lens photo of the band JER and their touring members standing in a cramped stairwell covered in colorful punk and ska gig posters. The members look up at the camera with various expressions, including Jeremy Hunter in a bright green shirt, blue bucket hat, and sunglasses, while the walls around them are a collage of concert flyers.

Music

Jer, one Florida’s best ska bands, plays Tampa this month

Ska Tune Network IRL.

by Ray Roa April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

DJ Cub performing a live vinyl set at an outdoor night event. The person wears a black hoodie and a dark baseball cap, leaning over two turntables and a mixer on a table. Lush green plants and a 'Hampton' sign are visible in the background.

Music

New World Tampa hosts an indie-rock dance party that’ll get you home by 10 PM

No AARP card required.

by Ray Roa March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Brooklyn post-punk band Model/Actriz members Cole Haden, Jack Wetmore, Ruben Radlauer, and Aaron Shapiro posing on a dark, rocky coastline at night. They are wearing hoodies and puffer jackets, illuminated by a camera flash against a pitch-black background.

Music

Brooklyn electro quartet Model/Actriz brings gripping new LP to Tampa

Practice your ‘Pirouette’ before heading to New World.

by Ray Roa February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Singer-songwriter Cory Branan performs live on stage at Eddie's Attic. He is smiling while singing and playing an acoustic guitar, positioned in front of a blue curtain and a banner for the music venue.

Music

Handsome Americana songwriter Cory Branan returns to Tampa this weekend

He’s hot, and hot off a collaboration with Tyler Childers.

by Ray Roa February 19, 2026February 21, 2026

Music

Minneapolis punk band Off With Their Heads returns to Tampa this weekend

Two totems of Florida punk and emo open at New World.

by Ray Roa January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Three men sit on an antique four-poster bed and a chair in an ornate room, looking at the camera.

Music

Phil Collins’ son Nic brings his Miami band to Tampa this weekend

Better Strangers is now a trio and fresh of a live EP recorded at Gramps.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Music

Former The D4 bassist Dion Lunadon plays Tampa this weekend

He’s on the road supporting a new single, ‘Gold Standard Love.’

by Sophia Lowrie September 16, 2025September 18, 2025

Music

Expat Tampa rapper Gat$ brings new LP back home for Tampa Beat Weekend

The party actually spans two weekends and kicks off Saturday, Aug. 23.

by Ray Roa August 22, 2025August 28, 2025

Music

Tampa rapper Queen of Ex returns to the stage for stacked concert of homegrown talent

Parriss & The Night bring a new single to New World, along with Perception, Philip Charos and 9henom.

by Ray Roa August 22, 2025August 31, 2025

Music

Atlanta songwriter Zl!ster brings hip-pop sound to Tampa this month

Pilot Jonezz and Domino Pink open at New World Tampa.

by Ray Roa August 20, 2025September 1, 2025

Music

Ego Likeness’ Donna Lynch hits the stage twice in Tampa this month

She fronts her industrial body music band and does spoken work at New World.

by Ray Roa August 7, 2025August 12, 2025

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