Amiyah Golden

Amiyah Golden is a freelance journalist and photographer who has made her local imprint through witty and informed writing. Shining light on the importance of culture and community within Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. Amiyah has cultivated a connection in the city and beyond as an agent for authentic discourse and diversified perspectives.

February New Music

Amiyah Golden

January 31, 2025

Albums·Feature·Music

Feb. 14 The Lumineers “Automatic” It’s been three years since this popular folk-duo has released a full-length album, and fans are over the moon (it’s me) with glee as they hear the pair merge sounds again with “Automatic.” I highly appreciate the release date falling on Valentine’s Day, as it’ll give me something to hyper-fixate on, as I heavily enjoy

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“Blessed be the fruit”: Church, State and Hate

Words & photos by Amiyah Golden What is the objective when voices mingle together to chant the phrase, “Make America Great Again”? The inquiry stands because the wonder of a time period considered “great” for some America plagues the minds of many. Was it the time when women held

The Wanderer: 100 Things To Do In St. Augustine Before You Die

Words & photos by Amiyah Golden One of the many reasons I

Divorce Culture

Words and Photos by Amiyah Golden Some things are just destined

March New Music Monthly

February 28, 2025

Albums·Feature·Music

March 8 Lady Gaga “Mayhem” Pop queen Lady Gaga has announced “Mayhem” and fans (me included) are buzzing with excitement at her return. This comes after the release of her single “Abracadabra” that will be featured on the album, along with her hit song “Die With A Smile” featuring

Howdy: The Landon Gay Story

February 28, 2025

Feature·Local Musicians·Music·Musician Interviews

Words by Amiyah Golden Howdy. No… no. Not the idiom. The multi-talented artist Howdy (AKA Landon Gay.) If you’re not familiar with this singer/songwriter, allow me to acquaint you with this Jacksonville native (and if you’re already a fan make sure you stick along too.)

Empty Register: The Band That Spans Across City Lines

January 31, 2025

Feature·Local Musicians·Music·Musician Interviews

Words and Photos by Amiyah Golden A couple months back, I was enjoying a night that was filled with a variety of tunes under the Riverside Arts Market Bridge. As I watched the next group prepare for their set, the static flow of expectancy was instead disrupted by something

Be My Situationship

January 31, 2025

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Words and Photos by Amiyah Golden Love (and confusion) is in the air this holiday season — with boxes full of chocolate (and delusion), flower bouquets (and deceit), and kisses being given as gifts this Valentine’s Day. Themed “V-Day” candies with the phrasing “Be mine,” “I love you,”

Velvet Underground

December 30, 2024

Events·Feature

Words by Amiyah Golden As warm winds blow and the weather fluctuates, it can be difficult to really embrace that holiday spirit with the absence of snow blanketing the streets of Jacksonville. We often try to find ways to supplement that “White Christmas” feeling and rekindle that yuletide merriment.

Weaponizing Therapy

December 20, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Amiyah Golden I’m a gaslighter. Or that’s what I’ve been labeled as before during an exchange of discourse that ended with a necessary rebuttal on my end. The engagement was civil and filled with moments of laughter wedged in between — and this wasn’t the first

Lucky’s Bar

December 2, 2024

Feature

Words by Amiyah Golden The pavement that connects the fun — and occasional frenzy — of the frequented establishments of Jacksonville Beach has a new neighbor, Lucky’s Bar, which has inhabited the former building that previously belonged to the beloved Shim Sham Room. With many patrons mourning the unforeseen

An Ethereal Sound: Dejah Symone

December 2, 2024

Feature·Music

Words & photos by Amiyah Golden Purpose helps push the pen that jots down the various dreams, encounters, sermons and inspiration forward for local Jacksonville artist Dejah Symone. Her own narrative is conveyed through her vocal eloquence. As a songstress that I admired through the limited scope of social

Slowdive

December 2, 2024

Feature·Music

Words & photos by Amiyah Golden A perfect night under the crepuscular sky — that was plagued moments earlier with rain — summoned listeners to fill the seats and the pit below to await the impending presence of Slowdive. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre housing us all, a diverse audience of

Badfish

December 2, 2024

Feature·Music·On Stage

Words by Amiyah Golden The city of St. Augustine is always a place filled with treasure and joy, but this time of year is even more delightful as the streets are adorned with lights, throngs of bodies and music. The Colonial Oak Music Park that is tucked in