Closing out strong is an understatement for this season’s Florida Grand Opera (FGO) finale, The Consul. The season the FGO made the decision to include community-reflective work into their lineup. They also gave the reins to Dr. Julie Maykowski, and her FGO directorial debut was perfect given her knowledge and…
If art’s interpretation is truly 90% in the beholder’s eye and ten percent whatever the beholder’s been fed by the artist and/or gallerist/institution, then Locust Projects’ recent opening, Roberto Gómez’s “What Happens When Nothing Happens” and Mia Feuer’s “Mesh,” had a particular resonance with this writer for a number or…
Locos Por Juana formed in the year 2000 and in complete defiance of the then remaining concerns over the Y2K bug, forged on to become one of South Florida’s most successful bands. The two-time Grammy nominated band has continued to redefine itself as a myriad of musical influences have helped…
“The tiny spaces are moments in between other moments, and sometimes they are cozy and other times they’re dull, but they are always their own small worlds,” says former New Times contributor Monica Uszerowicz about her new solo show at Maggie Knox Gallery, “Tiny Spaces.” “I hope it is evident how…
Miami has no shortage of artists and creative types. While there are a lot of homegrown talents living and working here, there is also a large community of transplants looking to evolve artistically in this newish mecca for the arts. With many high-profile events and institutions taking place and hold…
In a society currently fully immersed in their cell phones or assorted mobile devices, it’s actually an act of radicalness for an artist to invite folks out to play. And that’s what artist Stella Ray does at her show. “My hope is that people attending will find creative ways to…
Miami-based artist Barron Sherer is no stranger to work in film and archiving every day, rudimentary film/video. As a curator and producer of many film-related events in South Florida, he has a unique perspective when blending different aspects of the cinematic tradition with artistic conceptualizations and presentations. “This is a…
“From its birth to I guess now being a toddler, the strength of the label has and always will be putting out quality music,” says Limited Fanfare Records founder Brian Kurtz. “The productivity and activity generally stems from different things: relationships with bands that I’ve worked with over the past…
Shroud Eater has been, without a doubt, one of the steadiest forces on South Florida’s contemporary metal scene. The trio’s informed doom is tempered by flourishes of melody, yet grounded in the cavernous and thunderous roll of sludge and stoner metal. Founded by Jean Saiz and Janette Valentine, respectively playing…
“I had been in various bands since 1987 and the last band I was in, Killer Kane, showed early signs of the direction I wanted to go in musically. I wanted to emphasize rawness, heavy guitars, feedback and distortion. At that time, I was listening to bands like the Laughing…
People buy Playboy magazine for their awesome, award-winning interviews and thought pieces. This is a fact. That there happens to be some T&A thrown in to break the monotony of text; that’s just a minor plus. No, but seriously, Playboy might not be what it used to be, but in…
“Hod is not an acronym. It is not H.O.D. It is Hod. Can we all get it straight now? Hod is creating what the world needs and fears the most; REAL FUCKING METAL!!!” So says Hod’s Facebook bio page and as we’d find out, there is some meaning to the…
Formed in 1998 by Xaphan and Xul and known initially as Azazel, Kult ov Azazel has been leading the charge in South Florida’s metal scene with their distinctive black metal. Xaphan’s involvement in music has seen him stint in many bands before, ranging from metal to punk, but as the…
Gallery Diet has been a part of Wynwood’s art scene long enough for all our readers to be able in imagining its layout; so we’ll say out loud exactly what you’ll think when you walk inside: what a waste of space – and intentionally so. Mateo Tannatt, an LA-based artist…
When vinyl started its slow resurgence a few years ago, the naysayers said it was a fad. But proving itself to be a steady seller compared to other physical music like CDs, it has been the only format on the rise. Now, how about audio cassettes? Labels like Burger Records…
Brooklyn-based artist, Ruby Sky Stiler’s conscious constant has been the female figure. But where others might choose more stereotypical representations of the female form, Stiler’s work has a firmness and weight that, while celebrating the form, also cements it as a symbol of authority. The artist’s firm solo show in…
Georges Bizet’s life was tragic enough for an opera. The composer of the iconic work Carmen died at the young age of 37, well before fame had found him. Even the work for which he’s best known was panned by critics, who were shocked by the low-life characters. A prostitute,…
This past Thursday, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) hosted a screening of Mexican artist Pedro Reyes’ film/puppet/performance project, Baby Marx. Only about 20-odd people showed up to the screening, which was a shame. Reyes’ project was smart, funny, and politically poignant. Though Baby Marx might be extremely politically relevant,…
The honest question should be: Who really appreciated Purvis Young’s work before his death at the age of 67 in 2010? The answers will surely be gushing with the hallmarks of insincerity and indignant self-righteousness of those who will claim to have been on the Young wagon before anybody else…
Jazz. Before the DJs ruled South Beach, before dance-oriented Latin rhythms commandeered the airwaves, and well before rock ‘n’ roll seized a sizeable stake in South Florida’s live music scene, jazz was king, queen, prince. Now, though, the Van Dyke is gone. So are Satchmo’s and Sandoval’s. So are Gil’s…
King Tuff’s Kyle Thomas does not have all the answers. Shit, why should he? The Vermont native has already explored enough facets of the guitar-wielding arts to make any casual player seem innocuous. So why pester him in these nascent days of garage rock’s revival? Oh yes, why not? He’s…
Now in its third year of bringing quality chamber music to its gardens, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables) continues a balanced and exciting music program. South Florida is already well-primed for Fairchild’s mission of fostering “the collaborative and creative spirit between musicians and artists in…
