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Review: Os Novos Baianos Brought Their Brazilian Samba Rock to ZeyZey

By Gabriela B. dos Santos

Jul 28, 2025

The group behind "Mistério do Planeta" performed for the first time in Miami after six decades of career.

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Review: Coldplay Brought Unity to Hard Rock Stadium

By Osvaldo Espino

Jul 27, 2025

Coldplay lit up Miami on night one of their Music of the Spheres World Tour.

Ghost frontman Tobias Forge on stage in Miami

Ghost Wasted No Time Sunday Night

By David Rolland

Jul 14, 2025

The Swedish heavy-metal band delivered their expected dose of satanic-themed songs and a Broadway-type spectacle.

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Elvis Costello & the Imposters Made Memories at the Fillmore Miami Beach

By Tom Finkel

Jul 13, 2025

Highlights included new entries on the Radio Soul! Tour setlist and several pointed jabs at Trump and resurgent fascism.

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Avril Lavigne Leaned Into Aughts Nostalgia at Hard Rock Live

By Celia Almeida

Jun 22, 2025

The Canadian pop-rocker took it back to 2002 with a set that felt largely rote, save for some moments of transcendence.

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Vampire Weekend Took Requests on Friday the 13th at Bayfront Park

By David Rolland and Michele Eve Sandberg

Jun 14, 2025

The evening's encore revealed why the opener was a Billy Joel cover band.

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Review: Post Malone Gave Miami Fans a 'Big Ass' Load of Country

By Osvaldo Espino and Michele Eve Sandberg

Jun 9, 2025

To the delight of 70,000 fans, Post Malone leaned in to his Texas upbringing in a 26-song set in Miami Gardens.

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Review: Shakira Mesmerizes Hard Rock Stadium on "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" Tour

By Osvaldo Espino

Jun 7, 2025

Honoring her past while embracing the present was Shakira's theme of the night — and a strong one.

Rauw Alejandro Lit Up the Stage at Kaseya Center — Literally

By Osvaldo Espino

May 31, 2025

The buzz around his Cosa Nuestra World Tour has been massive, but does the show live up to the online hype?

Argentine Rapper Duki Brought Mosh Pits and Mayhem to the Kaseya Center Saturday Night

By Osvaldo Espino

May 19, 2025

Among the many highlights was a guest appearance by collaborator Jhayco.

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Rüfüs Du Sol Brought the House Down in Bayfront Park

By Osvaldo Espino

May 5, 2025

The Australian alternative dance music trio's show included a surprise appearance by soul man Curtis Harding on "Surrender."

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Wilco Had the Miami Beach Fillmore on Its Feet

By David Rolland

Apr 30, 2025

The throngs that filled the Fillmore didn't take the two-dozen-song, two-plus-hour set sitting down.

Brainstory Delivered an Unforgettable Performance at ZeyZey

By Aileen Delgado

Apr 29, 2025

Southern California trio Brainstory didn't hold anything back at ZeyZey.

Khruangbin Brought Its Atmospheric Music to Downtown Miami

By Clayre Benzadon

Apr 21, 2025

Texas trio Khruangbin performed for a sold-out crowd at the FPL Solar Amphitheater.

Kesha standing on a table during her Boiler Room set in Miami

Kesha Declares "Tits Out" During Her Miami Boiler Room Set

By Kearra Weiting

Apr 7, 2025

Kesha and a cavalcade of DJs delivered party-pop anthems in a nondescript warehouse in Miami.

Ultra Music Festival 2025 Day Three: Martin Garrix Closes Out a Rainy Final Day

By Grant Albert and Osvaldo Espino

Mar 31, 2025

Martin Garrix brought Lauv, Zedd, Afrojack, and Armin van Buuren on stage to help him close out the final day of Ultra 2025.

Ultra Music Festival 2025 Day Two: Skrillex More Than Delivers

By Grant Albert and Osvaldo Espino

Mar 30, 2025

Skrillex gave a masterclass on headlining Ultra's Main Stage, with special guests Young Miko, Damian Marley, and Flowdan.

Sia, David Guetta, and Afrojack at Ultra Music Festival

Ultra Music Festival 2025 Day One: Afrojack, David Guetta, and Sia Perform "Titanium"

By Grant Albert and Osvaldo Espino

Mar 29, 2025

Afrojack brought David Guetta and Sia out to perform their 2012 hit "Titanium" together for the first time ever.

Tyler the Creator onstage during the Chromakopia Tour in Los Angeles

Chromakopia in Miami: Tyler, the Creator Is Music's Greatest Showman

By Osvaldo Espino

Mar 25, 2025

Tyler, the Creator delivered one of the best performances of the year so far during the Chromakopia Tour's Miami stop.

J Balvin performing on stage at the Kaseya Center in Miami

J Balvin Took Miami Back to the Future During His Rayo Tour

By Osvaldo Espino

Mar 24, 2025

Colombian superstar J Balvin took the stage at the Kaseya Center to deliver a performance packed with hits.

Concert Reviews

Review: Shania Twain Brought the Hits to Miami

Review: Chris Brown at the LoanDepot

Concert Reviews

Review: Shania Twain Brought the Hits to Miami

Review: Chris Brown at the LoanDepot

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