Walshy Fire’s Debut Solo Record Is About to Start Dancing Across the Atlantic
The Miami-based record producer and member of Major Lazer is about to drop “Abeng,” an homage to both his Jamaican roots and his African ancestry.
The Miami-based record producer and member of Major Lazer is about to drop “Abeng,” an homage to both his Jamaican roots and his African ancestry.
When Mix Live returns to American Airlines Arena June 8, Miami will host top talent such as Ozuna, Anuel AA, and Zion & Lennox. But be sure to keep an eye on Karol G. Already a prominent female voice in the male-dominated reggaeton scene, she’s one of several women pushing the boundaries of urbano music…
Working as an artist or event organizer in Miami is, in many ways, like being an only child. A plethora of challenges can arise that could make or break you. In those moments, it’d be nice to be able to turn to an experienced older sibling who could show you the ropes or guide you along the way. That’s where Lyly Villanueva Salazar comes in.
Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m., the Standard’s employees get the chance to spin records as part of a weekly series spotlighting staff talent.
It’s a late Friday afternoon in April, and Florence Welch is cozy at home in South London. Earlier in the day she did a bit of dance training, and then she had a sandwich. If this sounds at all banal for a figure known worldwide for her soul-rattling howl and…
A lot can happen in a year and for pop star Ariana Grande, a lot is an understatement. We’ve gathered the best and worst moments of Ariana Grande’s past year, from her loss of Mac Miller to her stunning Coachella headlining performance.
Anthony Blackman says music, specifically hip-hop, substantially influences how black and brown people are affected by gun violence. He wants to change the messages in music to reflect the awareness society is waking up to politically, spiritually, and creatively. For him, it’s about relaying the message of unity through all genres of music, not just hip-hop but also jazz, soul, reggaeton, rock, and others.
Graham Funke, Nicole Moudaber, Paco Osuna, Ariana Grande, and more of the best concerts in Miami this week, May 27 through June 2.a
These are the five best concerts in Miami May 24 through May 26.
On the surface, Jozzy might seem like an overnight success story, a byproduct of her involvement with Lil Nas X’s runaway hit, “Old Town Road.” In reality, the rapper/singer/songwriter from Memphis has been linked to some of music’s biggest names for years. Now, following the success of “Old Town Road,”…
Aymber took three years off from the Miami music scene to hone her craft, but she’s back with a new R&B single that is a perfect reminder of how R&B used to sound.
At the Citadel in Little River, there was always a long-term vision of creating a community gathering place for dining, shopping, and entertainment. That vision is becoming a reality with the launch of the Citadel’s Summer Series on the Rooftop.
It’s conventional wisdom that Miami turns off the lights and hibernates for the low season. But if you’re a Magic City music fan, you’ve got plenty of reasons to stay up all summer long. Whether you want to dance the night away to current pop hits or hold up your…
Robbie Guariglia spent years as a music industry professional producing, writing, and gigging with touring acts such as the Veronicas, Ryan Shaw, Oh Honey, and Phoebe Ryan. But it was a time of tumult that led him to take center stage with Modern Whale. “I had lost my dad to cancer,” Guarjila explains to New Times.
Nora En Pure, the Original Wailers, David Crosby, and more of the best concerts in Miami this week, May 20 through 26.
Salt Cathedral was set to release a debut album when New Times spoke with the Colombian electropop duo a year and a half ago. But then there was no trace of it anywhere. What happened?
Every December, the art world descends on Miami to participate in Art Basel Miami Beach and the events surrounding it. The people who tend to flock the city for it like to think they’re better than the hoi polloi, saying they’re here for the art when in actuality they’re using Miami Art…
These are the five best concerts in Miami this weekend.
In the Miami-Dade suburb of Westchester sits a shopping center on Bird Road whose name makes an idyllic reference to the local demographics: Las Americas Plaza. From 1983 to 1985, in a corner of the parking lot, there was a teen nightclub known simply as the Beat Club. But it wasn’t any ordinary teen club.
Live jams. A puppy brunch. A heroes tribute. And much more free Memorial Day goodness!
Miami psych-rock band Jaialai is ready to release its first full-length album, Say So, under the new indie label Public Works Records.
Much of Miami is a patchwork of vibrant Caribbean communities. Over the years, the number of immigrants from the islands has continued to grow. You might not hear a Jamaican sound system in your neighborhood, but know there is one blasting beats onto the streets someplace not far from your…