The Tao of Lee “Scratch” Perry
Legendary reggae and dub producer Lee “Scratch” Perry discusses his consumption habits, godliness, and the eternal nature of the Upsetter, all in his inimitable style and cadence.
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Dude Skywalker Sets the Film Score at New World Symphony’s Pulse
The soundscapes and cinematic imagery of Dude Skywalker.
Justin Timberlake Returns to Miami May 18 on Man of the Woods Tour
Pop’s favorite Tennessee native returns to Miami in support of his new album, Man of the Woods.
Chance the Rapper Collaborator Grace Weber Began Her Career in Miami’s YoungArts’ Program
Before Grace Weber was a Grammy-winning artist and collaborator on Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book, she was a YoungArts scholar.
The Best Concerts in Miami This Week, January 8-14
The recent arctic chill and bomb cyclone mean we’re still a long way from summer, but it feels like festival season already in South Florida. For EDM fans, there’s Life in Color, returning to Mana Wynwood this week with Zedd, and for those who still love rock ‘n’ roll, there’s Sunshine Music Festival with Derek Trucks at Mizner Park in Boca.
Cuban Jazz Legend Ignacio Berroa Performs at South Beach Jazz Festival
Now 64 years old, Berroa will display his musical experience as part of the South Beach Jazz Festival this Saturday, January 6, at the Fillmore Miami Beach.
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Derek Trucks on Growing Up a Guitar Prodigy
At the age of 15, Trucks formed a jam band and hit the road with the Derek Trucks Band.
Miami’s Ten Most Historic Music Venues
From the Olympia Theater, to Bayfront Park, to the RC Cola Plant, here are some of Miami’s most historic music venues.
Miami Musicians Talk the City’s Musical Brain Drain
Musicians leave Miami and go to cities like New York and Los Angeles all the time. Why is that? What makes them leave? What might make them stay? New Times speaks to four musicians to try to find out.
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Lee “Scratch” Perry Digs Into Reggae Roots at the Ground
Although most Americans might not be aware of him, Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry may very well be the most influential musical artist alive. On January 13, Miami audiences will have the opportunity to catch Perry live and in the flesh at the Ground.
21 Savage Is the Most Threatening Man in Rap
The Atlanta rapper has a distinct voice in a crowded hip-hop ecosystem.
New Miami Label Apocalypse Records Is Out to Sign Rock Bands
Apocalypse Records hopes to set things off with a signing party at Churchill’s January 19.
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Miami’s Top Drag Queens Lip-Synced for Their Lives at the Hangar’s Celebrity Deathmatch
Wigs and weaves were snatched when Miami’s top drag queens battled in character as some of the world’s biggest pop stars at the inaugural Celebrity Deathmatch at the Hangar.
The Ten Best Concerts Coming to Miami in 2018
Taylor Swift, Shakira, Fleet Foxes, Lorde, and many others are scheduled to perform in Miami in 2018.
The Best Concerts in Miami This Week, January 1-7
The holidays are over and with it comes a whole new year of live music, concerts, and club shows in Miami. Live music starts on day one of the new year, with a set from Slushii at E11even if you’ve got any energy left over after New Year’s Eve, or Tal Cohen at Lagniappe if you’re just looking to lounge while you listen to some great music.Retro crooner Derek Fein’s music has been called a modern day blend of Lana Del Rey and Elvis Presley’s sensibilities. He’ll play a free show at the Wynwood Yard on Thursday night, and if you’re feeling refueled by Saturday, a wild set by Hymn for Her will get you dancing at Lagniappe.
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Mikey Ramirez Opens Technique Records on Miami’s Upper Eastside
Miami will be able to finally enjoy Mikey Ramirez’s expertise when he opens Technique Records at 853 NE 79th St. on the Upper Eastside.
The Ten Best Places to Watch New Year’s Eve 2018 Fireworks in Miami
Living in Miami means having the luxury to celebrate the new year outside without getting frostbite. The temperature dips below 70 degrees only on occasion, so while your friends up North are bundled up in five layers, you’re hanging out on yachts, rooftops, and beaches in December. Bid adieu to 2017 and celebrate the new year in true Miami fashion. From fireworks cruises to oceanside bashes, here are the best places to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
Remembering the Florida Musicians We Lost in 2017
This year was an epic 365 days for music in South Florida. But along the way, we lost some of our state’s finest artists, from hometown legends to local talents who hit it big on the world stage. As the year draws to a close, we remembe Florida’s fallen musicians of 2017.
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Nghtmre Is Living the EDM Dream
Electronic-music producer Nghtmre is known for extremely fast-paced sets — he usually cycles through a song a minute — as well as absolutely insane light displays and wholesale exploitation of the build-drop, build-drop dynamic. He’s clearly taken some cues from Skrillex, the messiah of wobbly, party-forward dance music who helped launch Nghtmre’s career during a Miami music festival a few years ago.
Holly Gleason’s Lessons From Women in Country Music, From Dolly Parton to Taylor Swift
Holly Gleason’s Woman Walk the Line explores how women in country music affected the lives of some of the leading figures in entertainment and journalism.
Miami’s Ten Best Music Moments of 2017
From a Marley brothers reunion, to a surprise pop-up performance by Shakira, to the “Evaculation” song, 2017 gave Miami reasons to find joy in the midst of a tough year.
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The 20 Best Miami Songs of 2017
Nobody is sad to see 2017 go. It was a chaotic year of political anxiety, social change, and warmongering. If there’s one bright spot, it’s that music seems to be rebuking the call for nationalism. In fact, music has never been more diverse, and it can thank Miami for that…