For the restless music machine that is Chicago native Andrew Bird, each song is an enthralling puzzle with no real resolve. He’s in it for the adventure of it all. The virtuosic violinist and whistler has been yarning out his cerebral tunes for audiences for more than 20 years, unearthing innovative ways to bring new life to his compositions.
In the turf war between Ultra Music Festival and Rapture Festival, Ultra just scored a win. Yesterday a judge dismissed Rapture’s lawsuit against the massive electronic music fest. She stated Rapture didn’t prove it has been legally harmed by Ultra.
Brazil’s Tribalistas released their self-titled debut album in 2002. It garnered worldwide recognition and a Latin Grammy for Best Pop Album in Portuguese. Due to the busy schedules of the three artists, each managing a successful solo music career, there were no shows, tours, or even interviews following the release of their first album…
The Canadian composer tackles Japanese classical music on his latest album, “Konoyo.”
GroundUp Music Festival, Big Freedia, Peter Murphy of Bauhaus, and more of the best concerts in Miami this week, February 4 through 10.
Miami Music Week is right around the corner, and one of its biggest parties has announced its return in a big way. Some of the biggest names in electronic music — Claude VonStroke, Tiga, Chris Liebing, and others — will perform at Damian Lazarus’ Get Lost Miami, which annually returns…
In a city filled with the constant drone of drum ‘n’ bass, Miami needs artists like Bloodshot Bill and his slicked-back hair to remind us what rock ‘n’ roll is all about. The Canadian one-man band has been releasing albums, EPs, and splits nonstop while constantly touring North America (though a weird issue in 2006 at the U.S.-Canada border got him banned from the States for five years).
These are the five best concerts in Miami this weekend.
Michelle Zauner, the frontwoman of the indie pop-rock group Japanese Breakfast, does it all. The ethereal, dreamy music for which the band is known shows only a fraction of Zauner’s talents, and she shows no signs of slowing down.
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South Florida’s rap and hip-hop scene has exploded in recent years, with local artists making national headlines and earning fans all over the globe. New Times is looking for a dedicated writer to cover it all. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of the South Florida rap and hip-hop…
When it comes to fostering creativity and finding a co-working space to get those creative juices flowing, Kendall might be the last place that comes to mind. But the team behind 1FiveTwo is here to change that conception.
Tame Impala, the project led by Aussie musician Kevin Parker, hasn’t released an album since 2015’s “Currents,” yet the band remains a favorite, especially among music festival-goers. Leaning heavily into its psych-rock sound, Tame Impala has effectively become the Pink Floyd for the millennial set. The band’s devout following is so massive…
December 31, 1996, was a typically cold New Year’s Eve in Times Square. My friends and I were trapped in that glittery and dismal landscape while waiting for the ball to drop. As a teenager from Miami, I was dressed incredibly inappropriately in thin pants, slip-ons, and a borrowed coat…
The International Noise Conference (INC) has become a monumental staple in Miami. The annual fest, which boasts acts from all over the globe doing exactly the opposite of what most people might expect from a live show, draws motley crowds from every corner of South Florida to Churchill’s Pub in Little Haiti…
Meet these local acts making their III Points debut
“It was originally written as ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dad,’ you see.”
Over the past few years, Erika has established herself as a Jessica Rabbit-esque pop diva straddling the worlds of retro jazz standards and modern dance music.
Get ready for another hip-hop takeover, Miami. Rolling Loud announced today an impressive lineup for its 2019 festival, taking place May 10 through 12 at Hard Rock Stadium, including headliners Migos, Travis Scott, and Kid Cudi.
Every morning, Larry Mobley drives to the Tamarac Community Center to exercise. At 77 years old, he likes to stay fit. After his workout, he takes a shower. He would prefer to have his own bathroom facilities, but for now this routine will do. Since his wife of 33 years passed away in 2014 of kidney failure, Mobley has had a hard time making ends meet on his own.
Zion & Lennox, Toni Braxton, the Mavericks, and more of the best concerts in Miami this week, January 28 through February 3.
These are the five best concerts in Miami this weekend.
