The Wynwood Yard Plans an “Epic Final Weekend” of Music

The Wynwood Yard is not long for this world, but before its gates close for good, owners say they’re planning one “epic final weekend.” YardFest: Farewell to The Wynwood Yard is a three-day extravaganza aiming to celebrate everything that was good about the open-air space. From May 3-5, over a…

Why K-Pop Is on Fire

I spent the summer of 1999 in Seoul mesmerized by the K-pop music videos that ran on repeat on the TV set in my grandparents’ high-rise apartment. I swooned over the members of the then-popular boy band H.O.T., and I yearned to be in a girl group like S.E.S or…

The Living Room Wants to Be Your Live Music Den

The Living Room opened in the Faena Hotel at the end of 2015, but it wasn’t until recently that the gathering space found its musical niche, explains Alejandro Listo, Faena’s entertainment director. “The first idea was to have one band play the entire week. After a while, we decided every night was something different. We added more bands and more bands, and suddenly we have 20 bands rotating.”

DJ Shacia Päyne Adds a Dose of Girl Power to Kaya Fest

For any 4/20 enthusiast, Kaya Fest is a must-do. Created in 2017 by Stephen Marley, the Grammy-winning reggae musician and son of Bob Marley, the event offers a combination of cannabis education and topnotch music performances. This year’s lineup includes Sean Paul, Busta Rhymes, and a special guest performance by Pitbull…

The Psychedelic Furs Mastered the Art of the ’80s Soundtrack Single

Brothers Richard (on vocals) and Tim Butler (on bass) were fascinated with the contrast between the primal edginess of punk and the smooth sophistication of art rock. So the band — which formed in the Butler family living room — melded these styles together, creating an attractive fusion of atmospheric rock splashed with waves of pop throughout its melodies and saxophone hooks.