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Freddie Gibbs live | ONE NIGHT ONLY @ The Ritz Ybor | 11/04/21
We are very excited to bring FREDDIE GIBBS to Tampa with @alliance_events for ONE NIGHT ONLY! >> Thursday 11/04/2021 Praised for his technical proficiency as well as his provocative lyrics, rapper Freddie Gibbs has won over fans of gangsta rap as well as...
LIVE SHOW >> Smoke DZA | Gat$aMania | 9/12
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS After a tumultuous year, Tampa rap champion Gat$ returns with the third installment of his long awaited, wrestling themed namesake concert, GAT$AMANIA, this September 12th at Crowbar. After a back and forth and a year of suspense, announcing the...
NEW MUSIC >> Visit Neptune | Show Me 3D Album
Throughout the 90s into the early 2000s, rock music was a staple and foundation for almost all media, through the nu-metal thrashings of Limp Bizkit and KoRn, the radio dominance of Nickelback and Creed, and the hipster stylings of The Strokes and Radiohead. With the...
M. Bird | L8 Night Flights Horizon Thursdays | Sound Harvest
L8 Night Flights & FWDthinkers present⚜️Sound Harvest⚜️ With over a decade of playing music, hosting & curating events together Dj Adam Lipson and German Garcia are really excited to present this new project to the world. Sound Harvest is the new duo that Adam...
NEW MUSIC >> Junkyrd – ‘JUNKTAPE 001’ (5.28.21)
The true beauty of a piece of art lies in where the lines blur together. Where the matte black mixes over the swirling pinks to outline a sky, we are able to visualize the night time air encroaching on a sunset; or the melding of a traditional piano loop hearkening...
New Show >> 5.21 | Gateway to Summer ft. Big Gigantic & Special Guest
Alliance | FWDthinkers | The Cuban Club | Presents: Gateway to Summer Tampa Bay Arts & Music Experience Featuring: Big Gigantic CharlestheFirst | Bijou | Kyral x Banko | SIDE TRAKD Outdoors - Limited Capacity | Friday, May 21st, 2021 | The Cuban Club...
NEW MUSIC >> Gat$ – ROBBED (Out Now)
A new album from Gat$ - ‘ROBBED’ is available now on all streaming platforms. A staple in the Tampa hip hop community and an emerging regional talent, Gat$ earned every ounce of praise he is receiving from the release of this 11 track album. A big thank you to...
New Show >> 5.29 | Nora En Pure | The Gathering //Armature Works
Shipwrecked Music Festival 2021 pass holders may claim their free tickets within the next 7 days -- check your purchaser email inbox for instructions 📩 🎟️ TICKETS: nora-tampa.eventbrite.com ✅ RSVP: bit.ly/nora-tpa The South African born melodic deep...
Music Series>> Coda Project >> Sam E. Hues
Welcome to Coda Project, a Live Music Talk show broadcasting from Facebook live every Wednesday at 9 pm EST in partnership with FWDthinkers. We feature the Tampa Bay area's best artists with a new guest every week. Tune in and Don't miss a second of the action! “Local...
New Weekly >> L8 Night Flights | Horizon Thursdays | M. Bird
✈️ L8 Night Flights & @FWDThinkers present: 🦜Horizon Thursdays at the m.bird rooftop / Armature Works 🌇A brand new weekly Thursday dinner party experience with a proper sound system and the best views in town. Introducing Bottle Service! For Reservations Text/Call...
New Visual >> Ari Chi – “Next Fall”
Ari Chi recently released her highly anticipated visual for the single “Next Fall”. The bar is set high, after a scorching hot run of 2020 single releases in “Hot Honey” and “Sindinca”. This local r&b powerhouse has captured an audience with her genuine...
New Music >> Wyatt Coleman – “OH WHY?”
Wyatt Coleman is a self-taught artist, engineer, and producer whose inspiring DIY approach has allowed him to create his own path in the industry. With every song being written, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Wyatt himself his catalog is ever-expanding. Wyatt is the...
BLOCK PARTY >> Optimum | 4th Friday Equinox Celebration | 3/26
FWDthinkersmusic X Mergeculture 5-11 pm March 26th Block of 1540 N Franklin St! "Building on the Foundation Beginning Friday March 26th: Each month, Mergeculture Gallery and FWD Thinkers Music is set to bring a special fourth Friday event to Downtown Tampa that will...
FWDthinkers & Labyrinth Studios Present ‘Heightened Senses’ The Katara Trio w/ FrikiDonya
Join us for this creative evening of music and art! Welcome to ‘Heightened Senses’. Thursday | MARCH 25 | 7-10! This night was conceived in the hopes of connecting like-minded people for a refreshing escape into mind-expanding talent and unparalleled technique....
Live Show >> Seminole Heights ‘Lawncert’ Series | Ivy Alex | 3/21
"Music is the universal connector. We understand that during these times especially, music has the ability to spread joy and bring smiles to people's faces." The Neighborhood “Lawncert” Series: Presented by fwdthinkersmusic.com will host different...
‘Heightened Senses’ – The Katara Trio Performance >>
The standards for Heightened Senses were set very high this year with a wonderful performance by The Katara Trio! Our goal was to create an amazing night at the one and only Labyrinth Studio, but more than that, we wanted to create a VIBE. YOU helped us with that....
New Music>> ‘Gat$’ – “Moonlight”
Somewhere between tragedy and triumph lies an image of Floridian rapper Gat$; with a fierce blend of biting commentary, raucous bravado, and slurred wit, Tampa mainstay Gat$ has risen from a history of death, illness, and depression to stake his claim as a premier...
NEW SINGLE >> AKiVA the Artist – “Orange Sky”
AKiVA the Band’s announcement of their decision to pursue solo projects was heartbreaking news to receive. The group and its members have earned a place in the Tampa music scene with some really solid music and some soulful live performances. I was so comforted to...
LIVE SHOW >> Blaque Dynamite Trio X The Katara Trio | The Bricks | 3/7
FWDthinkersmusic and The Bricks team again, this time with Natalie DePergola to present: Blaque Dynamite Trio The Katara Trio x Gat$ Shella Psych Montano FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE! Blaque Dynamite, a.k.a. Mike Mitchell, has given validity to the cliche...
FWDthinkers & Labyrinth Studios Present ‘Heightened Senses’ The Kron Artists
Join us for this creative evening of music and art! Welcome to ‘Heightened Senses’. This night was conceived in the hopes of connecting like-minded people for a refreshing escape into mind-expanding talent and unparalleled technique. An immersion of specifically...
Live Show >> Seminole Heights ‘Lawncert’ Series | THE KRON ARTISTS | 2/21
"Music is the universal connector. We understand that during these times especially, music has the ability to spread joy and bring smiles to people's faces." The Neighborhood “Lawncert” Series: Presented by fwdthinkersmusic.com will host different...
ALBUM RELEASE>> Leisure Chief – “Cosmic Comics”
Leisure Chief Announces Full Album Release "Cosmic Comics" One of my favorite bands in the city, you can always rely on ‘Leisure Chief’ to provide the vibes you crave. “King Of Nothing” is always locked and loaded in my locals-only playlist. Take some time to dig into...
NEW MUSIC>> ‘Pyres’ – “Dark”
New tunes from one of our favorite and most promising duos that is making a major splash with their excellent songwriting and attention to production detail. This genre-bending electronic pop takes you on a surreal journey into a fantasy world. They are clearly...
NEW VISUAL >> Lilith – “Tasteful Violence”
Brand new visual from spoken word artist recently turned emcee. Watching her sharpen her sword during the recording process was inspiring. Five 5 Studios engineer ‘Perception’, produced on the project with confidence. She came into the building with zero fear. It’s...
NEW WEEKLY PARTY >> “The Finest In Funk” w/ AJ Hall @ New World Brewery
At FWDthinkers we love nothing more than to collaborate with the creatives in the city. Helping execute parties, album releases, and one-off events are our specialty. We are extremely excited to announce the newest partnership formed with the extremely talented AJ...
Rugawd >> “Borderline” ft NDO
“Borderline” ft NDO is available now on all streaming platforms. Please enjoy the visual below. >> Rugawd is a Mexican-American bassist, producer, and singer/songwriter based in Tampa, FL. He has worked with NDO, Anonymuz, Ari Chi, Amaria and other prominent up...
NEW MUSIC >> JRoc Jones “Buck Em Jones”
One of the most iconic personalities in the Tampa music scene is back with new music and a visual to match >> JRoc Jones returns to the music scene with his second studio album “Buck Em Jones”. From start to finish, this album draws you in, with its...
NEW SINGLE >> Bizzonthetrack – “Ghetto Soldier”
Bizzonthetrack is a singer, songwriter and record producer from Lagos. He started his career as a rapper in 2016 with the stage name Adebitches, he released his first single titled Gbadura in which featured Twist and Sonorous was a track in his first EP...
NEW VISUAL >> The Katara Trio – “Pulp Garden Sessions”
I recently had a chance to sit down and grab a coffee with local phenom, drummer and producer, Natalie Depergola. I've been hearing her name around town with nothing but friends and colleagues singing her praises, a clear sign that this is a creative we needed to...
NEW VISUAL >> Rugawd- “Grow”
Rugawd [roo-gawd] is a Mexican-American bassist, producer, and singer/songwriter based in Tampa, FL. He has worked with NDO, Anonymuz, Ari Chi, Amaria and other prominent up and coming artists. His mission is to fuse elements of jazz, electronic music, R&B and...
CREATIVE TO WATCH >> Tempestt Harper (T. Couture)
T.COUTURE is a DJ/Sound selector, Graphic Designer, Photographer and all around multi-creative based in Tampa, FL with the main goal to connect with those worldwide. She's also the founder and Graphic Designer of Couture'd Radio which is a monthly independent online...
LIVE SHOW >> Marvel Years | 11/21
Cory Wythe, the producer and guitarist better known as Marvel Years, has found a welcome place for himself within the increasingly popular glitch-hop / electro-soul dance music scene. In just a short period of time, his progression has become outright impossible to...
LIVE SHOW>> Shelby Sol | Solstice Release Party | Crowbar | 11.1
Shelby Sol’s Debut EP Release Party for “Solstice” Join us for this outdoor, socially distanced event! Masks required. Doors open at 5 PM. Perfomances from Lex Deveaux and Joshua Cruz “Solstice” available on all platforms now! For all things Shelby Sol including ...
LIVE SHOW >> Psych Montano – ‘Psych 101’ Album/Video Release
PSYCH 101 ALBUM & VIDEO RELEASE PARTY 8:00pm FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 @thebricksybor *mask required for entry* . Produced by: @fwdthinkersmusic . Special Thanks: @symphonicdistro @_wavetheory_ . Opening Acts: @jaymathegoddess @albertjmusic813 @pronouncedgo_on_git...
Live Show >> Seminole Heights ‘Lawncert’ Series | NDO & RUGAWD | 10/22
"Music is the universal connector. We understand that during these times especially, music has the ability to spread joy and bring smiles to people's faces." The Neighborhood “Lawncert” Series: Presented by fwdthinkersmusic.com will host different singer/songwriters...
BLOOD BALL AT THE BRICKS >> | DJ QEYS | BANGARANG | DOECHII | JROCK JONES | 10/31
FWDthinkersmusic and The Bricks are at it again! Celebrate your Halloween right! The 11th Annual BLOOD BALL Hosted by @jrocjones Featuring @djqeys With LIVE performances from : @bangarangtampa @iamdoechii Costumes and Masks encouraged. Please be respectful of each...
NEW VISUAL >> Crownz – “IDGAF”
Everyone wants to stay young. Crownz is no exception. Comprised of 4 ambitious twenty-somethings - Karly, Bryce, Christian & DJ Crownz - this vibrant group has been graciously dubbed a modern day “Peter Pan & the Lost Boys," as their music illustrates love,...
NEW COVER VISUAL >> NDO x Rugawd “Crush On You x Hot Like Fire”
There is a cosmic connection between these two that it’s not seen often. It’s a finish each other’s sentences type of situation. We can all agree that NDO is a refreshingly special creative and someone we are very lucky to have in the Tampa scene. Rugawd (who I am not...
LIVE SHOW>> Tribal Style Album Release | New World Brewery | 10.10.20
We are excited to bring you an intimate performance celebrating the upcoming release of "Future Roots" the latest album from Tribal Style! Tribal Style™(TS) has attracted many listeners with their original roots reggae foundation. Together for over 10 years, TS™ has...
New DJ MIx >> Deejay Theory – “Essential Business” Hosted by : Blakkamoore
Raised on a diet of reggae and rave, Deejay Theory remains at the forefront of the global “tropical bass” movement. Approaching island music with a hip hop and electronic background, Theory has cemented his lane as a top-ranking selector and well- seasoned producer...
NEW VISUAL >> Perception – “audio suitcase verse 2”
Perception(@perception_hiphop) is one of the hardest working people in the Five 5 (@five5tampa) / FWDthinkers (@fwdthinkersmusic) camp. Always smiling and always down to contribute in any way, Pedro is someone who is a joy to be around. Guy can rap his ass off...
NEW VISUAL>> Shelby Sol – ‘New Taste Of Bitterness’
Consciously selective, Tampa born singer-songwriter ‘Shelby Sol’ developed her sound growing up as a musician in a family of gospel singers and lyricists. With an airy and sweet style unburdened by conventional constraints, the music is free to explore those defining...
NEW MUSIC >> Chael Blinya – “Ft. Myers”
Tampa based artist Chael Blinya is back with another single. Dont count this kid out. A committment to his craft and a relentless work ethic leave Chael poised in a position to strike at any moment. Chael Blinya is a Ghanaian-American writer based in Tampa, Florida....
NEW MUSIC >> Napoleon the Wilderness – “Good Vibes”
Napoleon the Wilderness is a bedroom pop artist based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Lead-singer/songwriter, Nikhil Johns attributes the catchy sound to a variety of influences including artists like Vance Joy, Ben Rector and Matt Kearney. New EP comes out early 2021....
NEW DJ MIX >> DJ IZM – “NYC Mixtape – Pt.1”
New mix from FWDthinkers NYC family the hyper talented DJ IZM >> Featuring tracks from Max Blagg Sensitive Skin feat Mr Marcus, CL Smooth & DJ Krush, DJ Food, Maxx Blagg - - Clean Cut Savior, Blackalicious and more. Jeff Hansen, a Long Island NY native via...
LIVE SHOW >> The Bricks | SHEVONNE | 9/25
FREE show presented by FWDthinkers LIVE from the outdoor stage at The Bricks Ybor on Friday, September 25th At 9pm. Shevonne Marie Philidor (@shevonneofficial) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, producer, model, actress, and visual artist. The Tampa FL...
New Music >> Doechii – “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake”
New smash single from the explosive and enigmatic Doechii. New EP / visual coming soon. >> Born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area, the refreshingly innovative singer/rapper has an uncanny knack for poignancy and versatility. With a budding discography and a...
New Music >> Bizzonthetrack ft. Bliizzy
Bizzonthetrack is here again with sonorous melodies that lures into a space of bliss filled with rhythmic tempo of sounds. This time he featured fast-rising singer and rapper Bliizzy on this project. This is a love song, a song about intentions and commitment, what...
WEEKLY>> Motown on Mondays™ | DJ Casper | The Bricks
We are beyond excited to bring the internationally recognized ‘Motown On Mondays’ party to Tampa, FL. The official endorsement from Donovan (aka Gordo), the founder of the original MOM party based in San Francisco, is humbling and greatly appreciated. It is an honor...
New Music >> ‘Blazel’ – Music By The Water
Hailing from central Florida 'Blazel' has a uniquely gritty New York street style mixed with southern flavor. His flows over melodic 808 west coast beats & Old School samples are a mood. Blazel brings the quiet cool back in an era where being the loudest garnishes...
LIVE SHOW >> ‘Slow Drip Sessions’ | Spaddy’s Coffee | MWIZA | 8/29 6:30PM
A resident of Tampa Bay, Mwiza is a singer-songwriter with an Indie sound that encapsulates R&B, Folk, Rock, and Spanish tones for an alternative resonance all his own. His creations are heart-led, bypassing trendy beats to quench the thirst of those who seek...
LIVE SHOW >> ‘Slow Drip Sessions’ | Spaddy’s Coffee | ARI CHI | 8/22 6:30PM
For the uninitiated, Ari Chi is the ukulele songstress hailing from the Tampa Bay area, making national waves with her blend of R&B, Soul, and Folk. Known for her thoughtful, artsy photos and uber-creative visuals, Ari Chi regularly sets the bar high, yet keeps on...
New Album>>Jay Browne | “Dressed Like Rappers”
Jay Browne is the product of when hard work and talent combine. An engaging personality and a relentless rapper, he wasted no time with a follow up to the ‘1800-813-4evr Deluxe’ project with a 9 track tape. We are watching the triangle offense executed at a...
New Visual >> ‘Crownz’ – “Even When I’m Gone”
Everyone wants to stay young. Crownz is no exception. Comprised of 4 ambitious twenty-somethings - Karly, Bryce, Christian & DJ Crownz - this vibrant group has been graciously dubbed a modern day “Peter Pan & the Lost Boys," as their music illustrates love,...
LIVE SHOW >> ‘Slow Drip Sessions’ | Spaddy’s Coffee | ZETA THE BABE | 8/15 6:30PM
The ‘Slow Drip Sessions’ is a live music series brought to you by FWDthinkersmusic.com at Spaddys Coffee in Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL. AKiVA the band delivered an inspired performance with some very refreshing positivity. Last week was a very successful event and we...
New Playlist>> Digital Vegetables | Cucumber || 64
The FWDthinkers collective is just that, a collective of amazing and diverse artists, simply put lovers of music. We were excited and had amazing things planned for 2020, insert pandemic, but that wasn't going to stop us. We continued our momentum where the original...
LIVE SHOW >> ‘Slow Drip Sessions’ | Spaddy’s Coffee | AKiVA the band | 8/9 6:30
The 'Slow Drip Sessions' is a live music series brought to you by FWDthinkersmusic.com at Spaddys Coffee in Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL. The 'Slowdrip Series': Presented by fwdthinkersmusic.com will host different singer/songwriters from around the city to help spread...
Show>>727 To 813 | Live Stream
We've partnered with Identity Tampa Bay to bring a series of live concerts to your couch. Support Tampa Bay music by tuning into our live broadcasts during 727to813. The Identity Tampa Bay will host its second annual 727to813 celebration starting on Monday, July 27....
DJ MIX >> LeSage | Gettin’ Open Sessions | Live from wtr | Ep.004
In this episode of Gettin' Open live from Wtr, LeSage started off with one of his most beloved, and forgotten genres here in the US, 2-Step UKG. Featuring tracks by Artful Dodger & Craig David, Soulecta, Majestic, and Conducta. He weaves this sound right back into...
NEW MUSIC>> ‘Pyres’ – “Lonely”
New tunes from one of our favorite and most promising duos that is making a major splash with their excellent songwriting and attention to production detail. This genre bending electronic pop takes you on a surreal journey into a fantasy world. They are clearly...
Live Show >> Seminole Heights ‘Lawncert’ Series | AYAM | July 29th
** This will be the final show for this series for the season. Please follow us on all social media @fwdthinkersmusic and check the website for new music series coming soon! The Neighborhood “Lawncert” Series: Presented by fwdthinkersmusic.com will host different...
NEW MUSIC >> Vern Senior – Trials EP
Widely respected and multi-talented Tampa native producer/artist/engineer Vern Senior recently released a 15-min beat pack EP with a really futuristic and spacey vibe. This is a very acutely designed collection of really well-crafted frequencies and liquefied...
NEWS>> FWD Thinkers forms powerful partnership with Street Laced Marketing
MAJOR NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT!!! https://www.streetlaced.com/street-laced-marketing-forms-powerful-partnership-with-five-5-entertainment-within-marketing/ Street Laced Marketing Announced Today they have Formed a Powerful Partnership with Five 5 Tampa/Five 5...
Artist to Watch | Lil Fancy
Lil Fancy. The Fanciest. Lil Fandrew Jackson. Straight out of Plant City, Florida this artist isn't bound to any genre as he uses free thought and emotions to create a wide range of sounds over diverse production. He can go from deep emotional crooning to quirky...
NEW MUSIC >> $tretto ft Bizzonthetrack – “Osanle”
Another record sent to us straight from Nigeria. It’s the first time '$tretto' will be dropping a song as a producer and this time it’s a joint collaboration between him and FWDthinkers favorite 'Bizzonthetrack'. The sounds coming from the Motherland are so joyful and...
NEW VISUAL >> NDO – “No Way Out”
NDO is an alternative R&B artist from Tampa, Florida. She is known to DJ and produce as well. She has quickly become one of the hottest rising stars in the Tampa music scene. Her rocketlike ascension can be credited to the quality of the music and the...
NEW MUSIC>> Jinx ft. Shelby Sol – “Wont Forget Your Name”
New and powerful single from Tampa favorites Jinx and Shelby Sol addressing the state of civil unrest and putting melody to the social justice and human rights issues we are fighting for on a daily basis. "Tell me where them Kings go? This ones for the power when we...
DJ Mix >> DJ Shannon C – Afro Beats/Wu-Tang
DJ Shannon C is a diverse DJ out of Tampa Florida. From events at local venues like MacDinton's DTSP, Canopy at the Birchwood, First Change Last Chance and Crowbar to high end private clients like Twitter, Lisa Nichols, Hitachi, Dessert Wars, and IFBB, DJ Shannon C...
NEW VISUAL >> Chael Blinya – Brownies Anonymous Inc.
One of the brighter standouts we have been recently introduced to is Chael Blinya. His record "George" immediately resonated with me and made the 'Digital Vegetables' Playlist (Celery || 59). Thank you to Dennis Amadeus for making the introduction. Chael is an artist...
New Music >> Wyatt Coleman – “Make It Easy”
Wyatt Coleman is a self-taught artist, engineer, and producer whose inspiring DIY approach has allowed him to create his own path in the industry. With every song being written, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Wyatt himself his catalog is ever-expanding. Wyatt is the...
New Show >> Seminole Heights ‘Lawncert’ Series | Samantha Leigh | July 22nd
**Rescheduled from 7/15 due to weather "Music is the universal connector. We understand that during these times especially, music has the ability to spread joy and bring smiles to people's faces." The Neighborhood “Lawncert” Series: Presented by...
New Music >> 7Sinclair – “Lone Wolf : Enhanced”
One of the most versatile and dangerous young guys on the scene, 7Sinclair held no punches with the Enhanced release of "Lone Wolf". He has the vision and the drive that you love to see in a young artist. Enjoy this new music from 7Sinclair on the 7th day of the 7th...
New Music >> Fre$h P – Lamborghini Dreams 2
FRE$H P- LAMBORGHINI dreams VOL 2 William L. McAllister III better known as FRE$H P was born on April 6, 1988 in the low income housing projects of Tampa, Fl. Fre$h often found himself in trouble in elementary school, the many hours he spent on punishment gave him...
NEW MUSIC | Doechii – Coven Music Session, Vol. 1. >>
Comets only come across the sky at destined times in the universe; if you’re lucky, you’ll be outside to catch it in its full glory. If not, you’ll have to wait on the retelling of bystanders or look at a moment frozen in time in a photograph of a shooting star's...
LIVE SHOW>> Seminole Heights Lawncert Series | OakLee | July 8th 2020 | 6:30 pm
"Music is the universal connector. We understand that during these times especially, music has the ability to spread joy and bring smiles to people's faces." The Neighborhood “Lawncert” Series: Presented by fwdthinkersmusic.com will host different...
DJ MIX >> LeSage | Gettin’ Open Sessions 003 | Live from wtr Tampa
In this episode, LeSage kicks the set off with an unreleased Janet Jackon remix he recently finished with DJ Casper and 2SC. It will be released on the upcoming FWDthinkers remix pack coming out this summer followed by an exclusive 45 release! As always this is a...
NEW MUSIC >> Samantha Leigh – “90 Years- A Song For Grandma”
With her bluesy-rock vocals and sexy, funky style, Samantha Leigh is a musical force to be reckoned with. Originally from the home of rock and roll, Cleveland, Ohio, Samantha grew up with a heavy rock and country influence. >> Samantha on her new song : I am so...
NEW MUSIC | Jay Browne Album Review >>
It’s easy to set the scene; the world is currently in a place of disarray, appropriate for the timing of a leap year and (possibly) Trump’s final term of presidency. You sit outside in your car, pulled up to the curb but not ready to go inside the crib. The night is...
Seminole Heights Lawncert Live Music Series | Emmet Stevens | June 24th 2020
"Music is the universal connector. We understand that during these times especially, music has the ability to spread joy and bring smiles to people's faces." The Neighborhood “Lawncert” Series: Presented by fwdthinkersmusic.com will host different...
Seminole Heights Lawncert Live Series | Shelby Sol | July 1st 2020
"Music is the universal connector. We understand that during these times especially, music has the ability to spread joy and bring smiles to people's faces." The Neighborhood “Lawncert” Series: Presented by fwdthinkersmusic.com will host different...
New Visual | ‘Discord Theory makes splash at GMF’
Discord Theory is an indie-rock quartet from Tampa, Florida. Musically they combine elements of progressive rock and pop-punk while lyrically provoking thought, love, and hope. Formed in 2017, the early years saw the release of their debut EP "ALAS" as well as an...
Local Art | Artist Spotlight : Artysta LuLu
Luisa Padro who also goes by Artysta LuLu is a self-taught visual artist/expressionist painter whose style mixes vivid, energetic, happy colors with cartoons and images of the cosmos. Her paintings bring a simplistic, childlike view to complex and out-of-this-world...
DJ Mix | Joey Krash – Constant Elevation | June 2020
This much-needed mix series comes from a veteran Hip Hop Dj from NYC. Joey Krash (Tha Mixfits) who once held a resident spot on Marley Marl's Future Flavas radio show in between Pete Rock and DJ Premier on the weekends has every right to tell us what good hip hop is....
Visual | ‘RodxThexgod’ teams up Playrunna AV & JJ Da Jet for “Blessed”
Saint Petersburg, Florida born Producer/Artist ‘RodxThexgod’ has been active in the music industry since 2009 and has been a force in the Florida music scene. He Is currently signed to PSMB Worldwide as both an artist and producer. This Independent Label was founded...
Visual | Nigerian artist ‘Bizzonthetrack’ premiers “Shoda?”
Bisi Kuti popularly and professionally known as Bizzonthetrack (BOTT), is a well rounded creative from Nigeria. He is a versatile artist who gives his fans sultry Altern-Afro music filled with so much soul, excitement, and groove. BOTT (bizzonthetrack) is a recording...
The Gold Mined Music Video Playlists
Gone are the days of morning music video marathons on MTV, but we might have something that’ll bring the nostalgia back. Presenting Gold Mined’s music video playlists, now available for your enjoyment. 🙂 Gold Mined is an art collective from Orlando, Fl. made of event...
‘Visit Neptune’ Cast a Planetary Spell
With the click of the tv flickering through channels, Visit Neptune’s Life as a Hypnotist starts with an abated, flighty confidence. Alex Turner like vocals wail in over the churning bass strokes and the intro track Who or What is Irma? It ends as quickly as...
LeSage | Gettin’ Open Sessions 002 | Live from Wtr Tampa
In this installment of Gettin' Open live from wtr day club in Tampa, FL. LeSage sets the pace for the day with R&B all the way to Yacht Rock, adding a touch of classic house, funky disco, and moombahton to get the vibes proper. He maneuvers seamlessly through...
LeSage | Gettin’ Open Sessions | Live from Wtr Tampa
It’s next to impossible to substitute the live experience of a skilled DJ at your favorite local venue. Mixcloud mixes have proved to be a bright spot during these darker times. Dancing playfully between related genres including afrobeat, deep, funky, jackin house, as...
How Pyres Lights A New Musical Rite of Passage During the World’s Ceremonial Lockdown
Familiarize yourself with this new Denver-based electronic music duo, because there’s a good chance they’ll be the next big thing. While under quarantine, along with the rest of the country, we obviously had a lot of time on our hands building the foundation for...
Strategies for artists to continue moving forward during a pandemic
By : FWDthinkers contributor Cecilia Monet (@cecisignifica) So we’re stuck in what seems like a post-apocalyptic moment where time seems to relish in an anxiety-ridden movie scene. As artists, we’re pretty good at maneuvering through uncharted territory. So the...
3 Music Start-Ups that You’re Already Late On
By FWDthinkers contributor Mack Sullivan (@109Kenna) Now, even though you may be late to the grand opening, you’re still somewhat ahead of the rest of the music industry to these start-ups. These aren’t exactly hidden gems to the music game, a lot of artists,...
Inside the mind of world-building electronic artist Trivecta
What defines someone as an innovator? A colloquialism found commonly among hipster and reddit dialogues, it’s hard not to pin the cliche on an independent darling receiving a groundswell of praise, only for them to fade after a few months. Worse, there are the artists...
Ari Chi continues to push R&B forward with new single “Hot Honey”
Art lovers have reason to be excited for new sounds and new sights at the top of a new year. And today delivers on both, as it brings another confident and self-assured single from the mighty Ari Chi—a local artist steadily pushing R&B into an exciting direction...
A Sunday afternoon with devout crooner and rising Tampa artist, Louis Junior
IDTB contributor Taylor Flom chops it up with one of Tampa's most promising creatives before diving into a new music exclusive. The tail end of a Florida summer is characterized by a heat that, in the day time, rivals a vacation in hell. Just before the night pours in...
The Wave | The King of Lagos
The Identity Tampa Bay contributor Taylor Flom riffs on the talented Mr. Eazi.Music is a universal language. Its bass licks, guitar strums and amplified tones transcend the excuse to forbear opening our minds and hearts. Its frequencies and energies provide a platform...
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