Part fan, part historian, part journalist, John Cordero is a walking encyclopedia of Miami’s hip-hop legacy. And this year, he’s decided to make his knowledge part of South Florida’s permanent cultural history with the upcoming release of his book, The Cipher: A History of Hip Hop in Miami, due out…
What happens when two of the most bestselling artists of all time join forces for a concert? An embarrassment of riches that was almost too much to handle. Friday night at Bayfront Park, Miami was spoiled rotten by headliners Duran Duran, who not only played damn near all of their…
To say that the local organization Comic Cure cares is an understatement. Over the last year or so, the group has made important progress across South Florida, supporting both local comics and the community at large. Founded by brothers Benjamin and Richy Leis, Comic Cure organizes events year round, with…
When Prince decided to party like it was 1999, little did he, or anyone else for that matter, understand the significance of the year. For the purposes of his song, it was the end of the century and thus a reason to celebrate. However, for electronic dance music, it was…
With Ultra 2016 in the history books, it’s time to look back at just who exactly came out on top, and who walked away from Bayfront Park with nothing but regret and a T-shirt soaked in other people’s bodily fluids. This year, like every year, we end the weekend with…
Well, it’s over. In the end, Ultra 2016 saw little rain, great performances, and — save for the Prodigy’s last-minute cancellation — minimal hiccups. At 18 years of age, Ultra has matured into a well-oiled festival, running smoothly from the Porta Potty to the Main Stage. Yesterday, the third and…
Ultra day two didn’t exactly get off to a good start. Much of Miami awoke to sporadic showers and threatening dark clouds in the sky. Then, still groggy from the previous day’s events, thousands of Ultra attendees cracked open their laptops to learn that the Prodigy, Saturday’s Live Stage headliners, were…
Because Miami is a black hole of traffic nightmares (especially this weekend) and I’m so very Miami myself that tardiness is a way of life, I arrive late to my scheduled interview with Miike Snow at this year’s Ultra Music Festival. Luckily, the Swedish-American indie pop trio do some scheduling…
This year, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival turns 18-years-old. Which means, under Ultra’s new age restrictions, it can finally attend itself (while smoking a cigarette). And the festival’s maturity is starting to show. Day one of Ultra was largely a smooth success. Even Mother Nature cooperated (which didn’t happen during last…
With the success of their recent record, Another Eternity, Canadian masters of “future pop,” Purity Ring, find themselves the masters of their own destiny. With their first record, Shrines, everything, from production to recording, was handled by the duo of Megan James (vocals) and Corin Roddick (instrumentals), mostly via the…
In 1966, Star Trek: The Original Series, promised viewers it would take them to the final frontier. The franchise has pushed way beyond that, spawning numerous spinoff TV shows and films — including a recent reboot that injected new life into the crew of the USS Enterprise. What once began…
DJ, producer, frontman for The Ancient Moons, label boss, and epic party organizer, Damian Lazarus is one of the most revered and respected figures not just in underground house music, but in the U.K. dance scene in general. Like a Dylan Thomas poem come to life, Lazarus has built a…
When Miami-based promoters PL0T began party planning in 2007, founder Rebeca Lange and her crew focused their efforts around some simple ideas. “PL0T has been doing events in Miami for nine years. We decided nine years ago to produce events with music and people we love that was not being…
Some of society’s greatest entertainment is born out of our desire to peer into the deepest, darkest corners of the soul. Real life monsters regularly populate the headlines during the height of their infamy: Charles Manson, Jack the Ripper, Jeffrey Dahmer, Donald Trump. However, there’s a true crime podcast actively…
The fantasy of leaving work for lunch and never returning is a fun one. But for most of us, it’s unrealistic. We may never have our Jerry Maguire moment. But still, it’s nice to daydream. However, this Friday, the folks at Perrier are giving Miami the opportunity to take a…
For his first on-stage appearance as the new creative director of the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra at the University of Miami, James Newton Howard organized a concert Friday night showcasing precisely why he was an excellent choice for the job. The Grammy Award nominated film composer brought his talents from…
In 1994, all Sheryl Crow wanted to do was have a good time. Now she’s more interested in good causes. On Saturday, the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter will perform alongside Melissa Etheridge at the sixth annual Dolphins Cancer Challenge. The event features a 5K that participants can walk/run or choose from…
The annual electronic music behemoth known as Winter Music Conference is nearly upon us and as usual, a flurry of international DJs, producers, and industry types already have their tickets booked to Miami. One of those eagerly anticipating the sunshine of South Florida in late winter is one of the…
Film composer and Grammy Award winner James Newton Howard spends most days engrossed in the world of whatever movie he’s working on. He stays indoors and locked away from the public while scoring the next great soundtrack. His methods have garnered him accolades for many of the films for which…
Dates can be a tricky thing. Anxiety kicks during awkward moments of silence. And if you really want things to go well, you better make sure the number of brilliant things you say outweigh the bad jokes that fall flat. This past Valentine’s Day weekend, the ladies (and one gentleman)…
Regardless of the status of your love life, Valentine’s Day can be a drag — the seesaw between looking for prospective dates and watching Netflix at home alone. Those in committed relationships might be at the point where the day is kind of a big deal and a proper amount…
In 1900, Teddy Roosevelt wrote a letter to Henry L. Sprague with a few words of advice that have been echoed by many throughout the years: “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” If anyone embodies that proverb, it’s Nikki Glaspie, a powerhouse of a drummer…
