Ten Local Acts to Catch at III Points

III Points Music Festival is and has always been a locals’ festival. Obviously, one can juxtapose this with its growing international talent at each edition. But you cannot detract from the strong local talent that the festival’s team devotes space to every year.

To say you went to III Points means that you have seen emerging talent or locals who are now on the international circuit. Here is a non-exhaustive list of Miami-bred talent that you should dedicate time to see — even if it means getting to the festival a little earlier or shortening a headliner.

Bakke b2b Will Buck: Bakke has been a resident of Club Space since 2017, with years of DJ’ing before that. He can easily put on his resume opening and closing for hundreds of headliners week after week. Buck is a seasoned New York City DJ with a serious catalog of music by his side. Buck, also half of the duo Legs Benedict, shares a penchant for downtempo and experimental music. Bakke’s extensive knowledge of techno and house music will easily turn the resident into a headliner; bonus points if you have attended his “Bak 2d Future” parties. Together, one should expect house-filled beats with a touch of something funky and refreshing.

The Boy Who Wore Jade: Having received an invite to perform at III Points following their Open House performance last month, The Boy Who Wore Jade (Gabriel Lopez, Venti Goth, and Stillhvnt) take on their III Points debut this year with dark wave in tow. The band’s genesis occurred earlier this year — but they have already released over a dozen tunes comprised of remixes (see “Suavemente”) and original works. You will hear lead singer, Venti Goth, singing in Spanish over synths and drum patterns that feel circa 2004. Miami may not have noticed that it needed a combination of dark wave sounds with a Spanish twist, but The Boy Who Wore Jade is show what we have been missing.

Natalia Roth: The music from the Puerto Rican-born and raised, now Miami-based local is heard far beyond her DJing duties at Club Space. Roth has broken the boundaries of how a resident DJ should perform. She is revered for her dark and minimal selections. Whenever, say, a Richie Hawtin or Paco Osuna plays, you know Roth will be on the lineup. Additionally, her bona fides as a techno producer on labels like Sci+Tec and collaborations with New York’s Jean Pierre have shown a dark side to Miami’s velvety house flair.

Miluhska: Miluhska’s meteoric rise into DJ stardom should be its own case study. Just roughly four years ago, she was cutting her teeth on the decks with her DJ’ing trio Rojueee Tunes, and now she is playing in Ibiza and Coachella. This expansive spotlight is due mainly to her production and her contributions as a vocalist in her works and collaborations. When not continent-hopping, you can often find her in Miami playing at Club Space or its sister club, Floyd. But what sets her apart from the standardized DJ set is her ability to incorporate her live vocals, transforming the usual beats of the evening into a lively set.

MJ Nebreda: The Venezuelan-born artist has been maintaining a steady balance between national and international performances, but always making time to return to Miami. While she’s known for her downright dizzying and infectious beats of reggaeton and raptor house, Nebreda’s lyrics offer a refreshing departure from the typical male gaze often seen in reggaeton male performances. Instead, she delves into themes of sexuality, awareness, and the energy of nightlife. Last year, she released her third album, “Corazón Club Vol. 1.” She also collaborated with Miami’s Danny Daze/Danny from Miami to create harmony between club noise and Spanish vocal work. Last III Points, Nebreda showcased her unforgiving beats with a choreographed routine that kept the crowd in a hip-shaking frenzy throughout the set.

Danny Daze: Danny Daze (real name Daniel Gomez) once told this writer that his signature salutation is: “Hi, I’m Danny from Miami.” This introduction is a testament that, no matter where Gomez’s talents take him, he remains the same West Miami citizen who has been spinning since the ’90s. Today, the techno artist’s ability to play back-to-back with anyone or mold to his environment is reserved for the upper echelons of DJs. The Omnidisc label head has been a mentor to the city’s emerging talent to the point that his apprentices are becoming name brands themselves. Gomez’s heart for Miami is large and that is always reflected in the sets, no matter where the shows take him.

Guess: The South Florida duo named guess (all lower case) is new to the scene, but with familiar names. Natalie Foucauld, a singer-songwriter known as Le Poodle, and her bandmate, producer, and visual artist Chris Cadaver, met in Mexico City. They exchanged music online, collaborated on tracks, and eventually culminated their works into a spring 2025 project. Present at the set will be ambient textures, heavy guitar riffs, and soothing vocals from Foucauld, accompanied by sleepy bars from Cadaver. The two merged their music into one unifying force.

Nick León: Miami’s underground globetrotter, Nick León, has been a prolific artist, releasing numerous singles, remixes, and EPs throughout his nearly decade-long career. But it was only recently that he inaugurated his acclaimed album, A Tropical Entropy. Known for his heavy percussion that transcends the traditional four-on-the-floor beats, León’s album is a mesmerizing blend of drowsy, thrilling, and hypnotic tracks. There’s “Hexxus” on one end, with its monstrous growling synths, and the tranquil “Broward Boyy” on the other, which could seamlessly transition from club to yoga studio. León’s music has the power to evoke a range of emotions, leaving listeners spellbound.

Mystic Bill b2b Terence Tabeau: These two DJs have been immersed in the music scene for so long that Miami nightlife may have taken them for granted. Mystic Bill, a tried-and-true DJ since the ’90s in Chicago, has pushed a shocking amount of releases and remixes dedicated to the straight and gay night scene. His hypnotic stomper “U Won’t C Me” is a clear example of his ability to live up to any party. Tabeau, a former resident of the late Electric Pickle, has played all the rooms in Miami with disco and house ablaze. Together, they create a night that’s sure to leave you dancing and celebrating.

Winter Wrong b2b Bort: If you’ve seen a curly-haired man with a big smile on the Club Space Terrace escorting artists to and from, it’s probably Bort (Alberto Cera), the club’s liaison. Despite his hospitality duties, Bort is a true underground artist with a love for dark and entrancing selections. In this III Points edition, he’ll be joined by Miami’s Winter Wrong, an artist well-versed in trance-like anthems and hypotonic, speedy techno. Together, they’ll create a whirlwind of techno and rich textures for the ages.

III Points. Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, at Mana Wynwood, 2217 NW Fifth Ave., Miami; iiipoints.com. Tickets cost $139 to $309 via iiipoints.frontgatetickets.com.