Justin Timberlake’s Top Five Collaborations

It’s hard to imagine a world without Justin Timberlake. No lovably awkward Mickey Mouse Club duets, no bleached-blond curls or coordinating denim outfits, zero hours spent in front of the mirror trying to learn the choreography from the “Bye Bye Bye” video, definitely no “Cry Me a River” (the greatest…

Proof: Rick Ross Is Florida’s Fave Musical Artist

The Bawse says: “Unnnggghhh.” To all y’all haters who constantly bitch about Rick Ross being a fake-ass, wannabe thug rapper who nobody gives no shits ’bout … There is now some (sorta) scientific proof that the MMG honcho is Florida’s fave musical artist, thanks to MusicMachinery.com, “the blog about the…

Calle Ocho 2014: A Ten-Stage Music and Entertainment Guide

Living the PLUR life, wearing kandi, and listening to that tiki-tiki music may be all the rage right now. But there’s one pachanga that cranks up más volumen que Ultra Music Festival, Winter Music Conference, and Miami Music Week combined. And it’s called Calle Ocho. Every year, two million cubanos,…

Six Best Parties on South Beach This Week

The uhntz-uhntz madness of Ultra Music Festival, Winter Music Conference, and Miami Music Week madness is almost upon us. In just a few short weeks, the sandy shores of SoBe will be filled with over-excited PLUR freaks in neon sunglasses and pink fur boots, and house, techno, trap, and all…

Steve Angello Announces #Decade at Wynwood’s RC Cola Plant for MMW 2014

Swedish House Mafia may have disbanded. But former mob member Steve Angello is continuing SHM’s tradition of scoping out unlikely locations for epic EDM throwdowns. Over the years, Angello, along with associates Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso, brought the Masquerade Motel party to Midtown Miami, the sands of South Beach, and…

Five Best Concerts in Miami This Week

With perfectly chiseled beach bodies, (mostly) sunny skies, and 80 degree weather in the middle of winter, Miami is like some sort of magical wonderland. And with never-ending music almost every night of the week, the 305 really is paradise. Here are the five best concerts to check out this…

Win Free Tickets for Head and the Heart at Fillmore Miami Beach

Only five years ago, the Head and the Heart were playing the Seattle pub circuit. But within 12 months, founders Josiah Johnson, Jonathan Russell, and mates found themselves signed to legendary indie-rock label Sub Pop while being buzzed over by critics declaring H&H to be the Emerald City’s next big…

Dave Seaman on His Ten Most Essential Dance Floor Weapons of All Time

To say that Dave Seaman knows a thing or two about programming a DJ set would be a considerable understatement. The pioneering British DJ-producer’s had over two decades to hone his craft at countless arenas around the globe. He’s also behind a hefty catalog of mix compilation albums, including several…

The Pyrvmids Talks Miami Rap and KYRO (Kill Young, Rest Old)

Now better known as The Pyrvmids, 22-year-old producer Brandon Wilson has become one of the main sonic architects for Miami rappers and singers such as Denzel Curry, J. Nics, Bizzy Crook, and Sahri. Last year, the hype surrounding Wilson jumped up another few notches with the release of KYRO (Kill…

Win Free Tickets for Roky Erickson and Black Angels at Grand Central Miami

Walking with zombies. And surviving the night of the vampire. As a pioneer of tripped-out rock ‘n’ roll and the frontman of quintessential 1960s psychedelic rock band 13th Floor Elevators, Roky Erickson — who emerged out of the wildness and weirdness of Austin, Texas — notched his spot among American…