Jay-Z’s 4:44 Tour finally makes it to Miami this Sunday. It’s in support of his 13th album of the same name, which, like Magna Carta Holy Grail, wasn’t teased with any singles before release. But then again, when you inhabit the upper echelons of superstardom like Shawn Carter does, you don’t have to bother with singles.
If you are unaware who up-and-coming rapper Lil Peep is, don’t feel too bad. His internet-grown fan base skews young, but they are definitely a faithful bunch. With over 100 million streams, the emo rapper seems to come out of nowhere to most people. But after a series of successful…
If you thought a break was coming after III Points, think again. The music continues to pour into Miami this week. After performing at the BB&T Center Sunday, Bruno Mars gives South Florida fans a second chance to catch his 24K Magic Tour when it moves south to the American Airlines Arena Wednesday. The same night, Insane Clown Posse will perform nearby at the Hangar. Whoop, whoop!
Wynwood will be buzzing with performances all weekend thanks to III Points. The xx, Gorillaz, Nicolas Jaar, Richie Hawtin, Arca, Kaytranada, and more will play at the fifth edition of the homegrown festival. III Points is also doing plenty of parties around town throughout the weekend as well, including DJ…
October marks the beginning of Miami’s busy event season, and, musically, there’s plenty of reasons to get out of your house this week. R&B singer SZA is poised to be the next chart-topping superstar thanks to her strong debut album, Ctrl. Miami seems to recognize SZA’s talent because her Saturday…
The dramatic tale of a boxing obsession turned to murder, as told by Miami New Times managing editor Tim Elfrink in the feature story “Sucker Punch,” has been selected for Best American Sports Writing 2017.
For most — though clearly not all — of us, the hurricane mess is finished. That means we can turn our attention to music. Kicking off the week is indie rock outfit Foster the People at the Fillmore Miami Beach. The “Pumped Up Kicks” rockers are currently on tour in…
With Irma already feeling like a distant memory for most of Miami, the city is quickly getting back into the swing of things. This week, Arcade Fire finally keeps its promise of returning to Miami after the band’s two secret show, and so far only South Florida appearances, in 2013…
Hurricane Irma has come and gone. You’ve spent a week worrying, preparing, stocking up on bottled water, and struggling with your hurricane shutters. Now that the storm has passed, it’s time to party. These are the best shows still coming to town this week, Irma be damned.
Miami and its residents may not look so great today. The streets still look like collateral damage in a tree massacre. And most locals have been living without air conditioning or a hot shower for going on three days now. Unless they braved hours in line for a Publix chicken…
As Hurricane Irma spins into South Florida on Saturday, New Times staff are scattered across Dade and Broward counties to document the huge storm’s impact on the region. We’ll update this post all day long with the latest on the ground in the path of the biggest Atlantic hurricane on…
Paramore has gone from being early aughts pop-punk rockers to a Talking Heads-inspired new wave outfit with its fifth album, After Laughter. If you’re missing the band’s “Misery Business” era, rest assured: Paramore will probably perform it alongside newer cuts like “Hard Time” and “Told You So” when the trio…
The notion that Miami is dead in the summer certainly certainly doesn’t apply to this week. There’s everything from major concert tours to album-listening parties. For those who like to sing along with an arena-size crowd, don’t miss Coldplay at Hard Rock Stadium Monday…
It feels like it was only yesterday that Mary J. Blige was singing about “no more drama.” What happened? Since January, the headlines have been nothing but drama. Perhaps Blige will remind everyone there is no need for “hateration, holleration in this dancerie” when she takes the stage at…
This week’s music offerings are strong from the get-go with J. Cole working out at the AAA. Wednesday, it’s Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows at Coral Sky Amphitheatre. And if you have a need for that Latin thing, Los Amigos Invisibles will play the Flamingo Theater in Brickell Saturday. Hot is right!
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Guns N’ Roses “Welcome to the Jungle” is an ode to the City of Angels, where the spotlight can burn those who aren’t careful. But the song might as well be about Miami, a city where if the shady characters don’t get you, the alligators will. Feel free to sing…
From Khalid’s sold-out show at the Fillmore Miami Beach to Bob Moses’ DJ set at Space, here’s your guide to music in Miami this week.
In case you were unaware, bachata is back, and Prince Royce is giving it a pop twist. The Dominican-American Bronx native will stop by Bayfront Park Amphitheater this Sunday, July 30. He’s on tour in support of his fifth album, the appropriately titled Five. If you want to get a taste of another part of the world…
Without doubt, the highlight this week is Kehlani’s show at Culture Room on Monday, July 17. The R&B singer is riding high on the strength of her debut album, SweetSexySavage. Seems South Florida is liking what it’s heard so far, because the show is sold out. This being…
It already feels like the dog days of summer, but you wouldn’t know that by the amount of music packed into the week. Tuesday, the California rockers of Rooney will bring plenty of West Coast vibes to Gramps. Thursday, Lower Dens, along with Ex Reyes and Nick León, will headline Red Bull Sound Select’s last Miami concert at 1306.
It’s Independence Day week, and Miami’s music calendar is loaded. Today, Electric Karnival promises to bring Caribbean riddims and electronic beats together with a lineup that includes Walshy Fire, Bunji Garlin, Brenmar, Ape Drums, and many others. Tonight, Heart and Space will go head-to-head with sets by Chus & Ceballos and Sasha, respectively.
