Critic's Notebook

Kamasi Washington has collaborated with artists like Kendrick Lamar, St. Vincent, and Childish Gambino.

Rey “Conga” Diaz, who founded countless South Florida bands, including Suénalo, the Baboons, and Rudy, died on December 29.

With its members coming from all parts of Latin America, DND is being pushed as a boy band for an older audience.

Before she took on the stage name Victoria Blue, the Miami-based singer learned to love music at an early age.

Local band Audrey Horny is hosting a party that promises to beat your family’s nochebuena.

Chained Saint follows a long tradition of teenagers drawn in by the loud volume and the dark, angsty lyrics of heavy metal.

We Belong Here will be back in 2025 with some of its biggest headliners to date.

Playboi Carti kept his promise, delivering a set chock-full of unreleased music to close out Rolling Loud.

DJ/producer Gryffin will make one more appearance in Miami before the year is over.

Owen Wilson might be the last person you’d expect to appear during a Travis Scott performance.

On the first day of Rolling Loud, JT and Metro Boomin delivered memorable sets, while Future fully leaned into Mixtape Pluto.

Calussa, Benjamin Lloyd, and Peace Control headline We Belong Here’s New Year’s Eve bash.

Winter Music Conference returns in 2025 with three days of panels, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.

From set times to shuttles and parking, here’s what you need to know ahead of Rolling Loud’s return to Hard Rock Stadium.

After battling cancer, DJ/producer Michael Bibi returns to Miami with a new outlook on life.

During Miami Art Week, DJ Khaled brought together athletes, celebrities, and influencers for a good cause.

Festival cofounder Tariq Cherif has seen Rolling Loud grow as a global brand as hip-hop’s popularity rises.

Downtown neighbors E11even and Club Space are the only Miami venues on the list by the International Nightlife Association.

From Denzel Curry to Shaboozey, go beyond the headliners at this year’s Rolling Loud.

Canadian producer Jacques Greene is back in the studio, working on his upcoming fourth album.

On her ninth album, Kany García makes the life of a pop star relatable to a wider audience.

Better known as Claude VonStroke, Barclay Crenshaw is ready to see where his music will take him on his terms.