The Weepies Bring Happy Music to the Broward Center

The opening verse of “World Spins Madly On,” the breakout single by the indie-folk duo the Weepies, describes an ex-lover suffering from a broken heart. At just under three minutes, this lovely acoustic lament by the husband-and-wife songwriting team of Steve Tannen and Deb Talan is an excellent introduction…

Swetboxx Is Uniting Queer Artists From Miami and Beyond

If you’ve been paying even an ounce of attention, you’ve noticed Miami’s queer scene has taken over the city. These sunny climes are home to a beautiful and thriving alternative community grounded in performance art and music that’ll make you understand there’s more to this town than uhntz-uhntz.

Ozuna, “El Negrito de Ojos Claros,” Brings Afro-Latino Visibility to the Music Industry

Ozuna’s sophomore album, Aura, dropped last week, and Latinos everywhere got their perreo on to the sweet melodies of the Boricua-Dominican artist. The 19-track album has been in the works for the past year and includes a bonus track that Ozuna says is “very special.” “Besos Mojados” features reggaeton royalty RKM and Ken-Y, who brought classics such as “Me Matas” and “Down” to the genre in the early 2000s.

The Ten Best Labor Day 2018 Weekend Parties in Miami

If you’re thinking of staying in for this year’s long Labor Day weekend, are you even from Miami, bro? This town is the best place to party all day or night — or both becuse you’ll have plenty of club, concert, and general debauchery options at pretty much any time of day. Check out this guide to help plan your weekend.

The Ten Best Recent Music Videos Shot in Miami

Biscayne Bay, boats, and bottles are the three b’s musicians use when filming videos in Miami. And though we’ve seen that formula time and time again, we can’t deny the beauty the Magic City provides as a backdrop, regardless of how worn the Miami might may be. This list of the city’s best music videos…

Joke’s on You — Darude’s “Sandstorm” Is Still Cool

Internet memes can change your life. One day you’re working at Subway, arguing with customers about the actual length of a footlong, and the next you’re a meme sensation. It only takes the right repost and a bit of Photoshop or video-editing skills to send you to superstardom. For Finnish DJ and producer Darude…

Five Miami Music Venues That Closed Too Soon

Miami’s music scene continues to grow and expand, with new venues opening and big-name artists making their South Florida debuts relatively regularly. But plenty of times through the years, local longtime music lovers’ hearts have been broken when their favorite stages have shuttered for good…