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Shawn Macomber is a Miami-based writer and editor. His work has appeared in Maxim, Decibel, Fangoria, the Wall Street Journal, Magnet, Rue Morgue, and other outlets, but IMDB insists he is best known for the Reelz Channel television series When Metal Ruled the 80s.

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The Best Miami Art Exhibitions of 2025

By Douglas Markowitz and OthersDecember 18, 2025

While everything else feels like it’s in a downward spiral, Miami’s art scene is still on the come-up.

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The 13 Best Art Deco Buildings in Miami

By Shawn MacomberDecember 16, 2025

Miami is home to the largest concentration of Art Deco architecture in the world.

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Nerd Nite Says Goodbye to Gramps After 11 Years

By Shawn MacomberDecember 12, 2025

The occasion calls for a quasi-funeral, complete with two of its cofounders flying in to attend.

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Where to See Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays in Miami

By Shawn MacomberDecember 9, 2025

Lights, holiday parks, markets, ice skating rinks, and more.

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“Vanishing Act” Shows a Deeper Side to David LaChapelle

By Shawn MacomberDecember 5, 2025

The career-spanning exhibition includes the world premiere of nine new works.

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Miami Art Week Exhibition Calls for Shutdown of Alligator Alcatraz

By Shawn MacomberDecember 4, 2025

The powerful multimedia exhibition runs through December 7 at Scope Pavilion.

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12 New Songs from Miami Artists to Listen to This Month

By Shawn MacomberNovember 28, 2025

A dozen Magic City songwriters once again prove we’re a city of trendsetters, not trend-hoppers

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Miami Ranked Among the Best Cities For Music Fans in U.S.

By Shawn MacomberNovember 26, 2025

Spin Genie analyzed “key data points” and discovered what we already knew — the Miami music scene rules.

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Jacuzzi Boys Release New Music Video Amid Frontman’s Cancer Battle

By Shawn MacomberNovember 20, 2025

Weeks after Gabriel Alcala’s brain tumor diagnosis, the beloved Miami band presses on with joyful new single “Feeling Fine.”

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Eclectic “Women in Jazz” Fest Comes to Miami Beach Bandshell This Weekend

By Shawn MacomberNovember 19, 2025

The powerhouse lineup includes Prince protégé Nik West, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, pianist Connie Han, and more.

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Could Supporting Independent Live Music Help Rescue the Economy?

By Shawn MacomberNovember 18, 2025

A recent report suggests “yes” – but only if venues can be protected from fraud, inflation, monopolies, and gentrification.

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The 8 Best Open Mics in Miami

By Shawn MacomberNovember 12, 2025

We can be heroes, if just for 3-5 minutes on a weekday night.

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Jolt Radio’s Sweet Fifteen

By Shawn MacomberNovember 10, 2025

The independent online radio station will celebrate its anniversary with a party at Gramps on November 15.

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Art Basel Doubles Down on Digital Art With New Venture Set to Launch in Miami

By Shawn MacomberNovember 7, 2025

The organization’s leadership appears bullish about its prospects in the digital realm.

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Montreux Jazz Festival Announced 2026 Lineup

By Shawn MacomberNovember 5, 2025

Jon Batiste, Toto, Nile Rodgers, and others will be on hand for the third edition of the three-day jazz party.

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Electronic Rock Duo &NDRW and STV.OK?Y Recenter Humanity on New EP

By Shawn MacomberNovember 5, 2025

Miami’s &NDRW and STV.OK?Y fuse darkwave, rock, and French electro on Electric Glue, a soul-baring EP confronting AI-era creativity with raw humanity.

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8 Times We Played Guinea Pig at the Biohackers World Conference & Expo

By Shawn MacomberNovember 4, 2025

Devotees of self-optimization descended upon South Beach this weekend.

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Grammy-Winning Artists Mentor Miami High School Music Students

By Shawn MacomberNovember 3, 2025

The collaborative event at South Dade Senior High brought together Grammy in the Schools Program, Young Musicians Unite, and others.

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Bad Reputation 2 Year Anniversary Party Was a (Head)Banger

By Shawn MacomberOctober 31, 2025

The monthly heavy metal party unites Miami’s devoted rock ‘n’ roll and biker scenes at the Corner.

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The 8 Best Places to Find a Halloween Costume in Miami

By Shawn MacomberOctober 29, 2025

There’s more to Halloween spirit than Spirit Halloween, people.

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10 New Songs From Miami Artists to Listen to This Week

By Shawn MacomberOctober 24, 2025

From soft rock to Brazilian funk-pop here are the best new tracks from Miami artists to listen to this week .

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Arts Access Miami Receives $5.6M Grant to Expand Local Music Education

By Shawn MacomberOctober 22, 2025

The investment by The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation is expected to impact 90,000 students across more than 100 Miami schools.

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