When Notorious Nastie releases a new music video, brace yourself. You really never know what you’re going to get. His work ranges from the bloody “Jesus Was a Jewish Zombie” to the Iggy Azalea parody “I’m So Nasty.” It’s brash, rude, offensive, and, well, just plain nasty. His most recent…
Crobot is everything that is right about hard rock, pushing the limits with its music and high energy shows. The bearded group is definitely in demand on the festival and touring circuit, going on the road this year with Anthrax and Black Label Society. Crobot feels just as comfortable in…
Kendall is kind of like the Miami music scene’s middle child. We all know it’s there, but we either don’t notice it, or just don’t care. That’s a shame. Because there is some talent coming out of our neglected southern sibling. For proof, look no further than Sigh Kicks. Sigh…
The Mowgli’s. Presented by Dunkin’ Donuts’ DD Summer Soundtrack. Monday, July 27, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Ocean Drive, between 8th and 9th. Admission is free. All ages. There’s nothing more refreshing than free iced coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts in the middle of a sweaty afternoon and live music from the Mowgli’s right…
There’s nothing worst than putting your blood, sweat, and tears into a studio album only for some fool to leak it and have hundreds of thousands of people download your music for free. And even though the days of Napster are long gone, chances are you haven’t paid for a…
On the day of the Miami Girls Rock Camp’s inaugural session, the Miami Beach Community Church is buzzing with a different kind of music than it’s used to. A bunch of little rock ‘n’ roll queens, ages eight to seventeen, are getting acquainted with their instruments and learning what it’s…
Sealion. With Red Nectar, Party Static, and Milkspot. Presented by Cheap Miami Records. Friday, July 24, 10 p.m. Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-699-2669; gramps.com. Admission costs $5. Get ready for some “Heavy Fizz” and “margarita punk” with Dallas’ Sealion. Then stick around for some “smooth indie-tinged fuzz rock”…
The Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson Bayfront Park Amphitheatre Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Better Than: If you went to a Kiss/Cheap Trick co-headlining tour in 1995. In their peak years The Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson would have never toured together. Though they are both of the same genre, the…
Anyone who happened to catch the enormously hilarious 2003 film A Mighty Wind could hardly be blamed for having a somewhat stilted view of folk music. In the film’s parodied reality, the genre was presented as a maudlin, over zealous form of fanciful musical expression suited mainly to aging hipsters in…
Origin stories can be tedious. Just how many times will Hollywood make us watch Uncle Ben die in a Spider-Man reboot? Red Nectar’s origin story took place among rows of expensive denim. Bernardo, the band’s designated shredder, met Michelle Grand, who would handle bass and vocal duties, while working together…
After having to reschedule an interview with local jazz singer Nicole Henry I texted her, “Thanks for being understanding.” She texted back, “I’m a singer that’s my job.” When we were able to talk she elaborated, explaining how empathy is a key component to what she does. “I tell stories…
Bands get together. Bands break up. From national arena acts to tiny garage bands, no musician is immune. Even when things are going well, you never know when a cymbal might fly across the recording studio, striking a lead singer in the forehead and forever ending your favorite group’s career…
As the founder of one of Miami’s most popular Latin dance studios, Rene Gueits just might be the Magic City’s number one salsa lover. But in 2001, Gueits took his pasión del ritmo and his dance company Salsa Lovers to another level by kicking off the Miami Salsa Congress. “I…
Sam Smith With Gavin James American Airlines Arena, Miami Monday, July 20, 2015 While the rest of Miami twerked it up with Nicki Minaj and the Pinkprint Tour crew at the Bayfront Park Amphitheatre last night, the Magic City’s hopeless romantics, well around 20,000 of ‘em, gathered at the American…
Nicki Minaj With Meek Mill, Tinashe, and Dej Loaf Bayfront Park Amphitheatre Monday, July 20, 2015 It’s been about 45 minutes. The DJ is doing his best to quell the “We want Nicki!” chants with bizarre Phil Collins mash ups, but he can only hold them back for so long…
The newest addition to the Chica family is a hairy little sweetheart named Gunner, a black Labrador retriever just shy of 2 years old — or around 17 in dog years. That makes him roughly the same age as his owner, Joseph Chica. Though the pup, a guide dog in…
Love it or hate it, everyone knew about Will Call. The hybrid venue perched at the doorstep of the American Airlines Arena for the last four years was many things to many people. Modeled to be a great rock n’ roll venue, Will Call served the needs to many a folk. Some of the…
When it comes to being confident, Natalie La Rose is an expert. After leaving all her friends and family back home in Amsterdam, she came to Los Angeles, California, to jump-start her music career. So far, that looks like it was a smart decision. La Rose’s debut single “Somebody” featuring…
When Aja Monet and Umi Selah were first tossing around the idea of building their own recording studio, a lot of decisions needed to be made. First, a name. It was Aja who came up with Smoke Signals. Umi Selah (formely known as Phillip Agnew) explains its significance like this: “A…
Nicki Minaj: The Pinkprint Tour. With Meek Mill, Tinashe, and Dej Loaf. Monday, July 20, 7 p.m. Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami; 305-358-7550; bayfrontparkmiami.com. Tickets cost $35 to $570 plus fees via livenation.com. “The Night Is Still Young,” so “get twisted” on “Myx Moscato and vodka.” Then get…
Brit Floyd Fillmore Miami Beach Thursday, July 16 Better Than: Waiting around praying that the surviving members of Pink Floyd tour again. In case you haven’t noticed all your favorite classic rock stars are dead or old as dirt. Of the surviving Beatles Paul McCartney is 73 and Ringo Starr…
Selena. Gloria Estefan. Jennifer Lopez. The past is full of strong, sensual, and talented Latina superstars who continue to shine in our hearts and on our screens, but look to the budding young faces of the present, and there’s a certain vacancy. That’s what Miami’s Monique hopes to change. Talking…
