III Points’ Explosive Growth Transforms Miami Music
Little about III Points’ planning, execution, or aesthetic is conventional. Since its inception in 2013, it has consistently been bizarre and unexpected.
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Com Truise on Expanding His Synth Sound: “In the End, It’s All Electronic Music”
After a decade of lurking around blog posts and soundtracks, synthwave is having a moment. As evidenced by the crossover success of the Stranger Things score and the presence of cult duo Magic Sword in the trailer for Thor: Ragnarok, the genre — built upon a fondness for ’80s-era analog synths and prominent bass lines — is no longer confined to niche, extremely online audiences. It has broken through to the mainstream.
The Best Concerts in Miami This Week, October 9-15
Wynwood will be buzzing with performances all weekend thanks to III Points. The xx, Gorillaz, Nicolas Jaar, Richie Hawtin, Arca, Kaytranada, and more will play at the fifth edition of the homegrown festival. III Points is also doing plenty of parties around town throughout the weekend as well, including DJ…
SZA Brought Her Ctrl Tour to the Ground at Space
SZA’s talent has outgrown the small stage at The Ground, but she’s still learning how to carry the quieter moments of a concert.
SunPress Vinyl Looks to Expand Its Operation With Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
SunPress Vinyl looks to crowdfunding for planned record plant expansion. Owner Dan Yashiv hopes to move all cutting and plating operations in house, in addition to the record pressing they already do. The Indiegogo campaign gives supporters the chance to earn equity in the company.
The Top Ten Badass Women You’ll Hear at III Points 2017
A roundup of the most badass female performers at III Points 2017, including Kali Uchis, Pumarosa, KING, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Hundred Waters, Mr Twin Sister, Kelsey Lu, Virgo, The xx, and Holly Hunt.
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You Need to Slow Down and Listen to Nosaj Thing
If you weren’t aware that Nosaj Thing, one of the best producers of the past decade, earlier this month released his fourth album, your oversight is understandable. It’s also regrettable.
Weezer, Cage the Elephant, Boyz II Men Will Perform at Riptide Music Festival 2017 UPDATED
Cage the Elephant, Portugal the Man, and Salt-N-Pepa will also play the Fort Lauderdale Beach festival.
Musician Jerry Joseph Brings Music to War Torn Iraq and Afghanistan
Portland, Oregon, rocker Jerry Joseph remembers the first song he wrote as a six-year-old. It was inspired by a graphic version of the Fab Four. “The Beatles had a Saturday morning cartoon show,” he recalls, “I remember watching, and I already had a guitar, and I wrote a song. That’s…
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Camila Cabello’s “Havana” Relies on 1950s Cuban Tropes and We Ain’t Even Mad
If you’re a Cuban woman in Miami, maybe you heard Camila Cabello’s “Havana” for the first time and groaned. Or maybe you teared up when your mom said she could relate to the song’s chorus: “Havana, ooh na-na/Half of my heart is in Havana, ooh-na-na.”
Ten Local Acts to Watch at III Points 2017
The festival has always given local acts a chance to share the stage with the top billing. What began at least partially as a cost-saving measure has turned into one of III Points’ best features. No other music festival on this scale gives local acts a chance to perform to large crowds.
South Florida’s Six Best Record Stores
There’s something to be said about the rush a vinyl enthusiast gets after spotting that rare find. The sport of collecting records is all about the hunt. Or perhaps it’s about the act of holding the record in your hands, admiring the album art, and dropping the needle that satisfies. Is it the best way to listen to music? It is for many.
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PureSalem Guitars Opens South Miami-Dade Showroom With a Bang
Rick Sell, the mastermind behind the one-of-a-kind custom-guitar purveyor PureSalem, hasn’t always been an artisan. He spent 21 years with the Miami-Dade Police Department and then walked away to live his dream of creating custom axes for some of rock’s most notable innovators.
SAFE Celebrates Ten Years of Bringing Underground Sounds to Miami
It’s been a transformative decade for dance music in Miami, one which the SAFE Miami crew can proudly commemorate as they mark their 10th year on the scene this weekend.
DJ Scheme Is the Man Behind Florida’s Biggest Rappers
The modern hip-hop scene is coming full circle in South Florida. Organizations like Dope Entertainment have cultivated star-studded festival line-ups featuring Kendrick Lamar, ASAP Rocky, and Lil Wayne at Rolling Loud. Artists like XXXtentacion, Ski Mask, The Slump God, Lil Pump, and more garner headlines weekly on social media. And…
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Seu Jorge Captures the Multitudes of David Bowie and Wes Anderson on A Life Aquatic Tour
Celebrated Brazilian actor and singer Seu Jorge returns to South Florida to celebrate the music of David Bowie.
Gainesville, Florida, Mourns the Loss of Native Son Tom Petty
Tom Petty’s music and influence was inescapable in his hometown, Gainesville, Florida.
SZA Brings Alt-R&B Back Into the Mainstream With CTRL
Her song “Love Galore,” featuring Travis Scott, is making a slow but steady climb up the Billboard charts after her video for the song “Drew Barrymore” generated interest online, and she’s already sold out most shows on her CTRL Tour, including her Miami stop at the Ground.
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Gainesville, Florida Native Tom Petty Dies – Updated
Tom Petty was found unconscious and in cardiac arrest Sunday night at his Malibu home. TMZ reported the 66-year-old’s death Monday afternoon and then rescinded that news after the Los Angeles Police Department said it could not confirm it. As a reminder of the musician’s greatness and his Florida roots, New Times is reposting the following story from 2014, when music writer David Rolland visited Tom Petty’s home:
Venezuelan Musicians See a Second Chance to Pursue Musical Careers in the U.S.
Viniloversus, Jaialai, and other Venezuelan bands pursue musical careers in the U.S., as Los Amigos Invisibles did almost two decades ago.
Years After Touring With the Misfits, a Punk Drummer Confronts Cancer
Joey Image, onetime drummer for the iconic band the Misfits, needs a liver transplant.
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The Best Concerts in Miami This Week, October 2-8
October marks the beginning of Miami’s busy event season, and, musically, there’s plenty of reasons to get out of your house this week. R&B singer SZA is poised to be the next chart-topping superstar thanks to her strong debut album, Ctrl. Miami seems to recognize SZA’s talent because her Saturday…