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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Music Writers to Catch at the 2025 Miami Book Fair

By David Rolland

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J.J. Colagrande’s Short Story Collection, Are You Hungry? Is the Last for Jitney Books

By David Rolland

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Review: Sting Finally Gets Crowd to Stand at the End of First Night at Hard Rock

By David Rolland

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The Best Halloween Parties in Miami

By David Rolland

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WDNA Goes Deadhead With Weekly Grateful Dead Hour

By David Rolland

Rush performing on stage in Seattle.

Rush Announced 2026 South Florida Show

By David Rolland

Shakira onstage during the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour

Shakira to Perform Two Nights in December at Hard Rock Live

By David Rolland

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Peaches to Kick Off 2026 No Lube So Rude Tour in Miami

By David Rolland

III Points 2025: Full List of Wynwood Street Closures Ahead of the Festival

III Points 2025: Full List of Wynwood Street Closures Ahead of the Festival

By David Rolland

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Review: Billie Eilish Delights Crowd on First Night in Miami

By David Rolland

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10 Songs That Miami Is Obsessed with This Week

By David Rolland

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Rod Stewart Will Perform at Hard Rock Live in February

By David Rolland

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The Best Karaoke Places in Miami

By David Rolland

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Requiem for the Regal: Last Call at the South Beach Movie Theater

By David Rolland

popstar Conan Gray in a sailor outfit

Review: Conan Gray Wows a Packed House at Hard Rock Live

By David Rolland

The Best Things to Do in Miami Beach

By David Rolland

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Review: Sold Out Kaseya Center Flipped for Benson Boone

By David Rolland

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Review: Stereolab Infuses Miami Beach With Cool

By David Rolland

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Local Rapper, Producer & Mentor Leo DaVincci Dies at 43

By David Rolland

Roger Daltrey singing on stage

Roger Daltrey Will Headline Fort Lauderdale Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp

By David Rolland

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III Points Satellite Parties Lineup Announced

By David Rolland

Benson Boone onstage at Y100's Jingle Ball at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Benson Boone Is an Old School Showman

By David Rolland

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