Critic's Notebook

“We knew something was off with my mother; she was entering Alzheimer’s. The song is about the emotional toll,” says Mario Giancarlo.

Despite having played clubs all over Europe, Elif is much more used to the intimate setting a venue like Mode provides.

“Sometimes pop music can be considered low brow; I’ve never looked at it that way,” LSDXOXO says.

Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles continues to captivate audiences with a unique mix of acid jazz, Latin disco, and house music.

Azymuth has been around for more than 50 years, a stunning achievement for any band.

Miami Gardens rapper PlayThatBoiZay blends hip-hip and gothic aesthetics on his debut album, VIP.

J Balvin will host a showcase of special guests and collaborators during Billboard Latin Music Week at the Fillmore Miami Beach.

Love her or hate her, Ice Spice has become a pop culture fixture.

Along with Kodak Black and Fivio Foreign’s verses, the three-minute song features clips from Trump’s speeches on the campaign trail.

A year later, ZeyZey’s commitment to catering to the cultural needs of locals remains unchanged.

JT Money helped craft the 305’s signature Miami bass sound and expanded Southern hip-hop’s influence.

Ski Mask the Slump God is back with his new album, 11th Dimension, cementing his legacy as hip-hop’s rule breaker.

Techno producer Dubfire is eager to play an intimate set at Jolene Sound Room.

Tears on the Beach is Ben Katzman’s way to finally tell his story in the best way possible: by sticking it to the man and making rock music.

Kodak Black’s poorly worded anti-drug messaging has the internet roasting him.

Argentine rapper Trueno’s third album, El Último Baile, is influenced massively by hip-hop.

After several venue closures catering to the local music scene, Community at Emerson Dorsch gives musicians a space to perform.

Whether you’re looking to dance to Bad Bunny or Aventura, Miami’s Latin nightclubs have got you covered.

Guatemalan DJ/producer Gordo worked with Feid, Maluma, Drake, and the late Young Dolph on his new album, Diamante.

Robert “Raven” Kraft, who has been running on Miami Beach daily since 1975, is an aspiring singer-songwriter who has penned 1,800 songs.

Lou Dominguez is done recording his new album but needs funds to make sure the right people hear it.

On its latest album, Pero No Te Enamores, Fuerza Regida blends regional Mexican music with EDM.