The Stoner-Metal Icons of Sleep Are Set to Play the Ground Miami

Things are about to get a whole lot louder and hazier in Miami. The California stoner-doom metal trio Sleep will stop at Miami’s the Ground June 18 for its first South Florida show. The group, which was a cornerstone of Southern California’s early-’90s stoner-rock explosion, has a slow, heavy, and pummeling sound that helped to define an era of metal music.

Suenalo Vocalist Michelle Forman Honored as Champion for Children

Even before singer Michelle Forman had musical aspirations, the Miami native knew she wanted to help others. “Since I was a girl I felt I was supposed to do something bigger than me,” the longtime vocalist of Afro-Latin fusion band Suenalo said. “I was always sensitive to people suffering. I…

Is Karol G the Shakira of Her Generation?

When Mix Live returns to American Airlines Arena June 8, Miami will host top talent such as Ozuna, Anuel AA, and Zion & Lennox. But be sure to keep an eye on Karol G. Already a prominent female voice in the male-dominated reggaeton scene, she’s one of several women pushing the boundaries of urbano music…

Hunger 9 Member Wants to Stop Gun Violence by Changing the Messages in Hip-Hop Music

Anthony Blackman says music, specifically hip-hop, substantially influences how black and brown people are affected by gun violence. He wants to change the messages in music to reflect the awareness society is waking up to politically, spiritually, and creatively. For him, it’s about relaying the message of unity through all genres of music, not just hip-hop but also jazz, soul, reggaeton, rock, and others.