Miami’s music scene is as diverse as the hardcore 305ers that call the Magic City home. That’s why there’s always a pretty good show to check out almost every single night of the week, from indie rock to alt-country to rap. Sure, it sounds like a pretty eclectic mix, but…
Say what you wanna say, but truth is, weekends are always magical in Miami. That’s because no matter how broke you may be or how many zeros may be missing from your bank account, there’s always a surplus of cheap, at times even free parties to crash. But not just any…
Ravers. Rockers. Hipsters. Punks. No matter what you consider yourself to be, we can all agree on one thing — music is the sweet nectar of life. And when you’ve got pretty good live shows to check out, life can’t get any sweeter. So brace yourself for a musical high…
There are certain things you just don’t do in Miami: Avoid parking and/or driving to the Beach at all costs. Never leave your laptop in your car. And never allow yourself to blow your entire paycheck on weekend party binges. But how exactly does one avoid bankruptcy while livin’ it…
Si, the Billboard Latin Music Awards are back. And for the 26th installment of the premios, Latin music’s biggest estrellas will bring their world-renowned talent, crazy stage antics, and fashionable (and at times questionable) style to the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables on April 30. Televised live across the globe…
Another day, another dollar… To spend on kick-ass concerts! At least that’s the mentality of every music junkie here in the 305. And while it may be only Monday, once the clock strikes 5 p.m., you’ll be one step closer to hitting up South Florida’s five best concerts. Check ’em…
Oh, the wonder of the weekend: three whole nights and two full days filled with nothing but endless possibilities of fun. But with Tax Day behind us, your pocket may be running short on dollar bills right about now. In the Magic City, however, your 48-hour party bender doesn’t have to…
Living in Miami can be rough, bro. But there is one thing that makes the 305’s sleazy politicians, never-ending traffic, and jacked-up prices all worth it: the music. And with pretty good tuneage almost every single night of the week, you’ll realize there is no other city in the country…
The struggle of having so many VIP parties to attend and not enough money to splurge on them is real, especially in the 305. Lucky for you, Miami’s party fairies have come to save you from your misery. Through their magical powers, these genies of fun are spreading some uhntz-uhntz…
“¡Te voy a dar jarabe de palo!” That may be a common phrase parents tell their kids in Spain when they act up, but those words are what inspired the name of Spanish rockeros, Jarabe de Palo. “It’s something mothers say to make their kids react,” Jarabe’s lead singer Pau…
If Yahaira Antonia Vargas would have made the cut on season one of Diddy’s Making the Band 3 in 2005, the “tropical Latino urbano” singer, who goes by the name Miss YaYa, probably wouldn’t be where she’s at today. YaYa didn’t make it into “the next international girl group sensation,” but…
When you’ve got a bunch of talented artists and crazy shows to check out, living in the Magic City can be somewhat of a struggle. But this week, your music experts at New Times present you with a challenge, one that will require strategic planning and critical pacing: To hit…
Winter Music Conference, Miami Music Week, and Ultra Music Festival may be long gone, but the uhntz-uhntz never ends in the party palace that is the 305. And while there’s never a shortage of ragers to crash and bottles to pop in the Magic City, there is one problem that…
Much like music, noise is everywhere. “People are so used to listening to noise that they’ll sit for hours and see it [on film],” Frank Falestra AKA Rat Bastard claims. “Take away the picture, and it’s just noise.” Sitting in the living room of his South Beach apartment-turned-recording studio, the…
The 305’s Telekinetic Walrus and the Pride of Ions may have started their Magic City voyage in 2009. But according to legend, their journey actually began galaxies away and eons ago when the Prime Primordial Walrus was placed at the center of the ancient universe to lead the Primordial Pride…
Still recovering from the uhntz-uhntz buzz of Winter Music Conference, Miami Music Week, and Ultra Music Festival? Luckily for you, there’s a cure for that: even more music. And while the kandi masks, neon pasties, and flower crowns have long been put away, the tuneage never ends in the Magic…
Nothing’s worse than being broke in the Magic City… Especially during the epic uhntz-uhntz madness that is Winter Music Conference, Miami Music Week, and Ultra Music Festival. And if you’ve already blown that stack of emergency party cash on some of the year’s best ragers, you can still rock that sequence…
Splish, splash, and uhntz-uhntz. Every year, when Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week come ’round, picking the right H2O bash to show off that cute “I’m in Miami, Bitch!” bikini and matching shades can be a daunting task. Luckily, we at New Times have taken many trips to the…
Underground house music, tacos, and tequila. That’s what you’ll find at Coyo Taco when Oscar G and the Murk crew take over the Wynwood taqueria’s secret bar for Murk Mondays. “First, we ate there, which probably helped the matter,” Oscar jokes. “I think more so than anything, we just really…
Bring out your kandi masks and raver gear — the 305’s Winter Music Conference, Miami Music Week, and Ultra Music Festival madness has officially begun. While we know you can’t get enough of that uhntz-uhntz, the key to getting through seven days of non-stop fist pumping is a healthy balance…
Feeling pumped up this morning? Well you should ’cause it’s Friday! And in just a few hours, you’re gonna ditch that suit and tie, escape the confines of your cubicle, and hit up the Magic City streets for some beats and booze action. But before you do that, put on…
Nothing’s worse than waking up to the sound of your alarm thinking it’s Friday when, in fact, it’s only Monday. Sure, it’s a brutal reality, but here’s a comforting fact: come 5 p.m., there’ll be nothing but good music and kickass shows coming your way. Just check out the five…
