Bruno Mars’ Music Is Derivative of Everything You’ve Heard Before, and That’s OK
Bruno Mars’ artistry is derivative of Michael Jackson’s music, the doo-wop genre, and James Brown’s performance style, but he’s harmless.
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SZA Brought Her Ctrl Tour to the Ground at Space
SZA’s talent has outgrown the small stage at The Ground, but she’s still learning how to carry the quieter moments of a concert.
SunPress Vinyl Looks to Expand Its Operation With Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
SunPress Vinyl looks to crowdfunding for planned record plant expansion. Owner Dan Yashiv hopes to move all cutting and plating operations in house, in addition to the record pressing they already do. The Indiegogo campaign gives supporters the chance to earn equity in the company.
The Top Ten Badass Women You’ll Hear at III Points 2017
A roundup of the most badass female performers at III Points 2017, including Kali Uchis, Pumarosa, KING, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Hundred Waters, Mr Twin Sister, Kelsey Lu, Virgo, The xx, and Holly Hunt.
On Your Feet! Lead Actress Christie Prades on Performing for Gloria Estefan and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Christie Prades plays Gloria Estefan in the US touring production of On Your Feet!
Gainesville, Florida, Mourns the Loss of Native Son Tom Petty
Tom Petty’s music and influence was inescapable in his hometown, Gainesville, Florida.
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SZA Brings Alt-R&B Back Into the Mainstream With CTRL
Her song “Love Galore,” featuring Travis Scott, is making a slow but steady climb up the Billboard charts after her video for the song “Drew Barrymore” generated interest online, and she’s already sold out most shows on her CTRL Tour, including her Miami stop at the Ground.
Venezuelan Musicians See a Second Chance to Pursue Musical Careers in the U.S.
Viniloversus, Jaialai, and other Venezuelan bands pursue musical careers in the U.S., as Los Amigos Invisibles did almost two decades ago.
Miami Rock Icon Charlie Pickett Teams Up With R.E.M.’s Peter Buck for Irma Charity Single
Charlie Pickett has released “What I Like About Miami” for Hurricane Irma relief efforts.
Meet the Man Behind the Hurricane Irma Song “Evaculation”
Donk Planet has embraced his 15 minutes of viral fame with the “Evaculation Song” and plans to give back to hurricane relief efforts.
Jolt Radio Celebrates Seven Years and Looks Toward TV
Miami’s internet radio station has attained global appeal and is branching out to TV.
Lauryn Hill and Nas Packed Bayfront Park for Co-Headlining Tour
Nothing is a given with Lauryn Hill or Nas, and the chance to see these two living legends co-headline is unquestionably a gift.
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Miami Music Trends That Need to Die Now
Labor Day means we’ve officially bid farewell to summer. We don’t have falling leaves or cooler temperatures to announce the arrival of fall, but the days do get shorter, and with that come longer nights and the chance to head out on the town and enjoy our city’s world-famous nightlife…
Wynwood Dome Survived Irma, but Upcoming Events Are Still Canceled
Wynwood’s most structurally unconventional venue went unscathed during Hurricane Irma, but its event planning team has canceled all upcoming events at the visually striking Wynwood Dome for the time being.
Wood Tavern and Las Rosas Owner Cesar Morales Feared “Total Devastation” Before Irma
Cesar Morales still lacked electricity at his home as of Sunday morning, one week after Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida. But his Allapattah dive bar Las Rosas regained power days before, on Tuesday, and was up and running again last Wednesday at the regular time of 3 p.m. Morales,…
Wynwood Yard Hosts Hurricane Harvey Benefit Concert on Labor Day
It’s time to step up donation efforts for Hurricane Harvey survivors, Miami. The deadly storm has submerged entire communities in southeast Texas, and people are still being rescued from inundated homes nearly a week after landfall. Harvey has triggered an outpouring of sympathy and support from Americans who wish to help victims in any way they can, but the people of Miami are especially eager to help.
Ed Sheeran Is the World’s Biggest One-Man Band
Who needs a band these days when you have a loop pedal? Not Ed Sheeran, apparently. Playing to a crowd that spanned generations and genders but skewed heavily toward young women and girls, the English singer-songwriter made it clear at his sold-out Wednesday-night concert at the American Airlines Arena that he’s the world’s biggest one-man band.
Paramore’s Shape-Shifting Sound Ensures the Band Will Be Around for Years to Come
Paramore understands that the artists who stand the test of time are the shape-shifters.
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Coldplay’s “A Head Full of Dreams” Tour Lit Up Hard Rock Stadium
Chris Martin is a ham. Fans have long known this. Like his fellow Brit, the knighted bassist of history’s most famous and fab band, Martin is a crowd pleaser. He asks the road crew to turn the house lights up to “get a good look” at everyone in the crowd, has the cameramen pan to every single section of Hard Rock Stadium, and repeatedly thanks the audience for braving rain, traffic, and the impending buzzkill of a Tuesday morning to come out to his band’s concert.
The Ten Best South Florida Concerts Still to Come in 2017
Did you spend all of your money on a vacation getaway this summer? Perhaps that wasn’t the best idea because you already live in paradise. If that’s the case, though, you’ll probably want to scrounge up some more cash to catch some of the concerts coming to South Florida in the remaining four months of 2017.
Dita Von Teese on Burlesque and The Art of the Teese
Unlike many people who become enamored with romanticized ideas of certain eras of the past, Von Teese maintains perspective on the shortcomings of the period she so adores, transporting to the present the vintage styling of the era while parting with its societal hypocrisies and sexual repression.
South Florida’s Ten Best Music Festivals
People don’t typically think of cityscapes or any place near concrete buildings as the ideal setting for a music festival, but in many ways Miami is the optimal locale to host a gathering of music and art freaks. The Magic City boasts plenty of event spaces and venues, such as Mana Wynwood and the North Beach Bandshell, that have become go-to spots for festivals both large and small.