Nightdrive Lives!

Remember when indie dance parties were low-key affairs with cheap drinks, a lax door policy, and great music? Luckily for us, there are people looking to bring that back. Back in the day, Nightdrive started at the News Lounge but never seemed to gain the popularity it deserved. It was...
By Jose D. DuranMay 27, 2010
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Remember when indie dance parties were low-key affairs with cheap drinks, a lax door policy, and great music? Luckily for us, there are people looking to bring that back. Back in the day, Nightdrive started at the News Lounge but never seemed to gain the popularity it deserved. It was a Thursday-night party with no frills, great local DJs, and decent drink specials. But at some point, the bash seemed to run out of gas.

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Jose D. Duran is the former senior music editor of Miami New Times. 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.

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