Will Renuart has had a lot of time to think about the imminent closure of the Electric Pickle since New Times last spoke to him. “I’m feeling more emotional,” Renuart says. “I am ready for the break, but I’m taking in every moment and really appreciate it.” Renuart…
The 305’s legendary party scene makes it a great place to celebrate Independence Day, whether you’re looking for a family-friendly party, a night filled with drag queens, or your basic poolside soirée. So get out there, grab a drink, and dance. As the late American poet Robert Frost once said, “Freedom lies in being bold.”
Tedeschi Trucks Band returns to South Florida with its Wheels of Soul Tour at Boca Raton’s Mizner Park Amphitheater on Saturday, June 29.
After a two-year hiatus from releasing music, Dahlia is back with her first bilingual single as a solo artist, “I’m Doin’ Good.”
There is little doubt Miami loves synthpop icon New Order. The last two shows at the Fillmore Miami Beach in 2016 and 2019 have been sold-out affairs. The attraction must be mutual, because New Order has announced it will be doing a four-night residency at the Fillmore in January…
Amidst controversy, Wynwood celebrated its first-ever LGBTQ pride event this weekend in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Stonewall.
Cardi B, Tedeschi Trucks Band, the Electric Pickle’s final night, and more of the best concerts in Miami this week, June 24 through 30.
A member moving to Hong Kong would be the death knell for most Miami bands. But the indie-rockers of Modernage are continuing to put out music even with guitarist Xavier Alexander living half a world away. Proof of this long-distance relationship comes with their new music video, “Sideways,” premiering below.
These are the five best concerts in Miami June 21 through June 23.
After a yearlong delay, organizers today announced the lineup for the inaugural Miami Beach Pop Festival. Among the artists headed to South Beach in November are Chance the Rapper, Kygo, Daddy Yankee, the Raconteurs, and Nile Rodgers and Chic. Further down the bill are a couple of neat surprises, including…
The first Frost Chopin Festival and Academy in Miami celebrated the work of Polish composer and pianist Frédérick Chopin (1810-1849) with a week of waltzes, mazurkas, nocturnes, etudes, sonatas and polonaises. With the festival’s second edition about to begin (June 23-July 2), few can argue against the enduring appeal of…
South Florida isn’t known for ski trips and snow days, but you’d never know it by looking at the Cabin Miami. Set in the heart of Little Havana, this quaint locale offers a wood-paneled interior and serves as a refuge, not from blizzards but from the overhyped venues and crowded clubs common in South Florida.
Just when you thought the drawn-out soap opera between the City of Miami and Ultra Music Festival had reached its finale, Commissioner Keon Hardemon is staging an encore. Hardemon has sponsored a resolution to negotiate the return of Ultra to Bayfront Park, its longtime home until this year. The resolution will be discussed at a commission meeting Thursday, June 27.
Nightlife in Miami can be tough when it seems like all clubs, bars, and venues only want to make a buck off you. Ahmed Labib and Tony Ferro, business partners and co-owners, decided to open WaterLoo with the goal of offering an inclusive space that’s also genuine — reasonably priced drinks, good customer service, and a space meant for locals while keeping a sexy and laid-back aesthetic.
Less than a year ago, singer-songwriter Tebby Burrows, known simply as Tebby, had just released her debut single, “Feel Alright.” Born in Miami and raised in the Bahamas, she had recently been introduced by a friend to Grammy-winning producers Cool & Dre (who wound up producing her first single) and…
Natti Natasha believes social media played a significant role in spreading Latino urbano music around the world and, consequently, in expanding the range of voices heard within the genre.
When Mohamed Moretta read New Times’ recent story remembering the Beat Club, a strip-mall hot spot in Westchester that once hosted big-name acts such as Gloria Gaynor and Exposé, he noticed something was missing: himself. Moretta, who has built a successful music career as a DJ, music producer, and promoter, was a fundamental…
Like many of us, Daniel Gorostiaga gleams when recalling his formative years. Or maybe in his case it’s a sludgy gleam. In the early ’90s, when he cofounded the sludge-metal band Cavity, he thought Miami’s music scene was at a high point.
Wynwood Pride, Nav, Steel Pulse, and more of the best concerts in Miami this week, June 17 through 23.
These are the five best concerts in Miami June 14 through June 16.
Canadian hip-hop artist Nav will take the Fillmore Miami Beach stage next Thursday, June 20, and bring fellow Ontario rapper Killy with him. Nav has yet to cross into the mainstream, an issue he brought up in a recent Pitchfork article when he complained that paparazzi still don’t photograph him.
In just over a week, the inaugural Wynwood Pride Music Festival will take over the Wynwood Marketplace with a weekend of live music, drag performances, DJ sets, and other diversions to celebrate the full spectrum of diversity in Miami during National LGBTQ Pride Month. To help you better plan your weekend, we’ve rounded up a list of events taking place before and during the fest, as well as happenings at surrounding venues. Here are the ten best events during Wynwood Pride weekend.
