David Rolland

David Rolland is a freelance music writer for Miami New Times. His novels, The End of the Century and Yo-Yo, are available at many fine booksellers.

Latest Stories

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Review: Modest Mouse Brings Deep Cuts to Intimate Miami Show

By David Rolland

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Miami’s International Noise Conference Returns to Churchill’s

By David Rolland

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When Is the Best Time to Visit Miami?

By David Rolland

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Review: Morrissey Brings The Drama Showing up For Miami Fans

By David Rolland

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10 Bygone Miami Music Venues We Miss The Most

By David Rolland

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Miami Beach to Host Free Concerts For CFP Championship

By David Rolland

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Miami Ranked Among Top Music Hotspots in U.S

By David Rolland

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Miami’s GroundUp Music Festival Will Celebrate Tenth Anniversary

By David Rolland

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Diana Ross to Perform at Hard Rock Live in March

By David Rolland

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South Beach Jazz Festival Returns to Miami this Weekend

By David Rolland

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Review: The Last Concert at Gramps Wynwood

By David Rolland

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South Beach Wine & Food Festival Announces Musical Line-Up

By David Rolland

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GoFundMe Launched to Help Daughter of Miami’s Area Stage Founders

By David Rolland

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South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival Is Back for 2026

By David Rolland

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The Best Miami Albums of 2025

By Shawn Macomber and Others

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Hard Rock Live to Host Benefit Concert for Jamaica in January

By David Rolland

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Cassie Ramone Headlined an Old School Churchill’s Night

By David Rolland

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Miami Country Music Legend Raul Malo Dies at 60

By David Rolland

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It’s a Wrap: Miami’s Most-Streamed Artists on Spotify in 2025

By David Rolland

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All Hands On Deck Benefit for Jamaican Hurricane Melissa Victims

By David Rolland

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Shakira Adds Third Show to Up Close & Personal Run at Hard Rock Live

By David Rolland

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The Best Thanksgiving Weekend Parties in Miami

By David Rolland

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