June 20, 2022
The Black Origins of Country Music
Black artists have played a prominent role in country music from its beginnings to today
June 19, 2022
The enduring, expanding legacy of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”
From LaVilla to Coachella, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" continues to resonate
June 18, 2022
Just Announced | Tampa post-punk band Glove returns to Jax in August
June 16, 2022
Robby Krieger of the Doors Returns to Jacksonville for a Night of Legendary Music
The iconic guitarist on the band's early influences, writing his memoir and more
June 13, 2022
FKA twigs | Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
June 12, 2022
French artist, and Art Camp host, Lucas Beaufort Shares the Music that Fuels his Practice
A playlist of peace, love, understanding and Radiohead
June 11, 2022
The Black Origins of Shoegaze
The ethereal mix of obscured vocals, guitar distortion and effects, feedback and overwhelming volume traces much of its sound to the influence of Black musicians
June 10, 2022
Julee Cruise, otherworldly crooner on ‘Twin Peaks,’ dies at 65
June 10, 2022
The Train to Fame Travels at 132 BPM
In the early '90s, a string of hits produced by Jacksonville artists carried Southern hip-hop to the masses
June 9, 2022
Fresh Rotation | 4 New Songs We Really Dig
New tracks from keyboard maestro Brandon Coleman, campy Californians The Garden, indie-R&B singer SiR and classical-folky Andrew Bird
May 25, 2022
Your Guide to this Weekend’s Jacksonville Jazz Festival
What to see and hear at this weekend’s free fest
May 13, 2022
Celebrate David Byrne’s Birthday on The Independent 89.9 HD4
Put on a baggy suit, bust out your angular dance moves and turn on the radio.
March 16, 2022
Just Announced | Herbie Hancock will headline Jacksonville Jazz Fest
George Benson, Christian Sands Trio, Jazzmeia Horn and John Lumpkin also announced
March 8, 2022
Fresh Rotation | 3 new songs we’re listening to this week
Tuareg guitar-great Mdou Moctar, Aussie art-punks Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and Winnipeg dynamo JayWood
January 13, 2022
Ronnie Spector of The Ronettes has died at age 78
October 21, 2021
NPR Music hosts live listening party for ‘A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle’
Mythical John Coltrane recording to be released on October 22
September 23, 2021
This French Pianist Has Been Playing For 102 Years And Just Released A New Album
July 15, 2021
Turntable Tuesday Giveaway | Win a limited-edition Déjà Vu digital download
Tune in to Anthology for your chance to win a digital download of this limited-edition collection
June 22, 2021
Brandi Carlile Will Join NPR Music’s Listening Party For Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’
June 18, 2021
Magic and Loss
Local musician Ryan Turk transforms personal tragedy into creative triumph after unspeakable loss
June 10, 2021
The Music That Made Opal & Nev
Author Dawnie Walton on how Jacksonville’s music scene shaped her critically acclaimed novel
June 8, 2021
For Those About to Uke
The five most important ukulele performances in pop music history