Wayne Kramer Relives the Legendary MC5 With MC50

When the garage-rock political revolutionaries of MC5 recorded their live album Kick Out the Jams at Detroit’s Grande Ballroom in 1968, it became an instant classic. But guitarist Wayne Kramer still has an uneasy feeling about that concert. “It was a monumental night, but the pressure was too much…

Twenty-Five Years After Ingénue, K.D. Lang Is Still a Trailblazer

K.D. Lang is one of the most resounding forces in music. The androgynous Canadian singer with a tuft of dark hair, an angelic voice, and sensual, butch energy ushered in a new era of acceptance for folks who don’t fit into traditional gender norms. Her gift for divine vocals was realized…

The Weepies Bring Happy Music to the Broward Center

The opening verse of “World Spins Madly On,” the breakout single by the indie-folk duo the Weepies, describes an ex-lover suffering from a broken heart. At just under three minutes, this lovely acoustic lament by the husband-and-wife songwriting team of Steve Tannen and Deb Talan is an excellent introduction…

Swetboxx Is Uniting Queer Artists From Miami and Beyond

If you’ve been paying even an ounce of attention, you’ve noticed Miami’s queer scene has taken over the city. These sunny climes are home to a beautiful and thriving alternative community grounded in performance art and music that’ll make you understand there’s more to this town than uhntz-uhntz.

Ozuna, “El Negrito de Ojos Claros,” Brings Afro-Latino Visibility to the Music Industry

Ozuna’s sophomore album, Aura, dropped last week, and Latinos everywhere got their perreo on to the sweet melodies of the Boricua-Dominican artist. The 19-track album has been in the works for the past year and includes a bonus track that Ozuna says is “very special.” “Besos Mojados” features reggaeton royalty RKM and Ken-Y, who brought classics such as “Me Matas” and “Down” to the genre in the early 2000s.

The Ten Best Labor Day 2018 Weekend Parties in Miami

If you’re thinking of staying in for this year’s long Labor Day weekend, are you even from Miami, bro? This town is the best place to party all day or night — or both becuse you’ll have plenty of club, concert, and general debauchery options at pretty much any time of day. Check out this guide to help plan your weekend.

The Ten Best Recent Music Videos Shot in Miami

Biscayne Bay, boats, and bottles are the three b’s musicians use when filming videos in Miami. And though we’ve seen that formula time and time again, we can’t deny the beauty the Magic City provides as a backdrop, regardless of how worn the Miami might may be. This list of the city’s best music videos…

Joke’s on You — Darude’s “Sandstorm” Is Still Cool

Internet memes can change your life. One day you’re working at Subway, arguing with customers about the actual length of a footlong, and the next you’re a meme sensation. It only takes the right repost and a bit of Photoshop or video-editing skills to send you to superstardom. For Finnish DJ and producer Darude…