Listen | New year, Fresh Squeeze

The best new music handpicked by the JME team

By JME Staff
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Each month, JME contributors pick the juiciest noise emanating from Northeast Florida and beyond for our Fresh Squeeze playlist.

Featuring a few dozen new tunes from local, regional, national and international artists, there are no rules or genre restrictions; just songs we thought were worth a share.

Follow the Jacksonville Music Experience on Spotify and our Fresh Squeeze playlist to keep your ear to the ground.

Featured Local Tunes

“Baby Boy” by King Chav (feat. Kaeli Roselle)

“Squeeze” by IntricateTheAlmighty

“DOWN” by L.O.V.E. Culture

“Becky” by Kairos Creature Club”

“HITEM” by LANNDS

Playlist highlights

“Working For The Knife” by Mitski

“I Know I’m Funny haha” (live) by Faye Webster

“Prester John” by Animal Collective

“Spud Infinity” by Big Thief

“Faultline” by Girlpool

“Grass Jeans” by Kim Gordon

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JME Live Music Calendar

156/Silence
156/Silence
with Vctms, Heavy//Hitter, Wiltwither and With All Disrespect
Underbelly
Sat. 01/18 @ 6:00 PM
Silly Goose
Silly Goose
Jack Rabbits
Sat. 01/18 @ 8:00 PM
Swamptooth
Swamptooth
Blue Jay Listening Room
Sat. 01/18 @ 8:00 PM
The Khemistry Band 229
The Khemistry Band 229
Breezy Jazz House
Sat. 01/18 @ 8:00 PM
The Purple Xperience: The Premier Prince Tribute
The Purple Xperience: The Premier Prince Tribute
The Florida Theatre
Sat. 01/18 @ 8:00 PM
Tray Wellington Band
Tray Wellington Band
Cafe Eleven
Sat. 01/18 @ 8:00 PM
Mozart Extravaganza
Mozart Extravaganza
Florida Chamber Music Project with guests
Beaches Museum
Sun. 01/19 @ 3:00 PM
Sharon Isbin with the Pacifica String Quartet
Sharon Isbin with the Pacifica String Quartet
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival
Plantation Chapel
Sun. 01/19 @ 5:00 PM
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
The Florida Theatre
Sun. 01/19 @ 7:00 PM
Serene Green
Serene Green
Blue Jay Listening Room
Sun. 01/19 @ 8:00 PM

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