And yet, with force and tenacity, talented bands spring eternal in South Florida's swampy morass, proving that, much like Miami itself, the music scene refuses to sink. It hasn’t been easy for anyone, but thanks to the emergence of new faces and projects, Miami’s band landscape has remained as uniquely interesting as it has always been.
One of the many beauties of Miami’s bands and their local audience are their mutual willingness to think and play outside the box. All with their own distinctive sounds, the bands listed below are further proof of the Magic City’s openness and enthusiasm.
Here, listed in alphabetical order, are ten acts coming out of the 305 (and slightly beyond) you should keep an eye out for in 2021.