Outside the Box

No band has risen more quickly to the top of Miami’s indie scale than Radioboxer. The relatively young group seemingly came out of nowhere in 2008 and amassed a following that would make most veterans of the local music scene jealous. With the release of its first full-length, Radio Drama,...

By Jose D. Duran

August 13, 2009

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No band has risen more quickly to the top of Miami’s indie scale than Radioboxer. The relatively young group seemingly came out of nowhere in 2008 and amassed a following that would make most veterans of the local music scene jealous. With the release of its first full-length, Radio Drama, the band proved it means business by meshing electronic backbeats with ska, garage, and surf rock, a combination that has led to comparisons to another female-fronted group, No Doubt.

If you’re wary of Radioboxer’s appeal, check it out this Saturday at the Annex. Inspired by Radio Drama’s sound, the space will be outfitted with “carnies” and works by local artists, and there will even be a 1940s carnival-fashion freak show that the band promises will combine “red carpet” ambiance with the vibe of eclectic music.

The show begins promptly at 9 p.m. and is free with RSVP.
Sat., Aug. 15, 9 p.m., 2009

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Jose D. Duran is associate editor of Miami New Times where he primarily oversees the arts and culture and music beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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