Critic's Notebook

John Tovar was instrumental in the national success of local outfits, including Nuclear Valdez, the Mavericks, Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids, and the Goods, among others.

Walshy Fire’s impact across multiple genres, including dancehall, reggae, Afrobeats, and EDM, is emblematic of his love for music, his culture, and his hometown.

Salaam Remi has gone from producing music for artists like Nas and Amy Winehouse to opening MuseZeum, a space where art and music meet.

The Sandbox has the performance potential of a black-box theater and a sprinkle of punk-rock attitude.

Los Van Van were scheduled to perform tonight, May 19, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, but Commissioner Alex Fernandez put a stop to it.

Rodriguez Jr. recently moved from Paris to Miami, wrapping up his new album from his South Florida home.

SiriusXM is most excited about the new Miami Beach studio helping to increase its Latin-music footprint.

You’re going to have to excuse Nil Bambu’s lack of musical output. The R&B singer firmly believes in quality over quantity.

Unsin hopes to become an annual tradition that South Florida can look forward to every year with its concert, seminars, and pop-up market.

Eddy Samy and Daygee Kwia, the DJ duo behind Miami electronic outfit Paperwater, first met on the football field at Miami Sunset Senior High.

The wild diversity in Miami’s nature, music, history, and people inspires Nick County to venture outside of his usual Americana and country sound.

Indie-folk band Stillblue is back with a new single, “Paint Me Funny.”

Magic Tusk’s debut album sounds like it could be a soundtrack for a new Christopher Nolan movie.

Twyn’s debut album takes the listener on a journey to a futuristic world with dance-influenced melodies set against a nostalgic soundscape.

Rolling Loud has announced the lineup for its yearly return to Hard Rock Stadium.

Carol City natives Twelve’len and Denzel Curry team up on “Lady Draco.”

Mold’s music feels like a painful punch to the face, followed by the invigorating adrenaline rush.

Perhaps Miami is a country music city waiting to blossom.

Miami singer-songwriter Viper will share her new single, “Say What U Wanna,” at a release party March 3 at Savage Labs.

Golden Flora and Darwin Figueroa are down to get experimental.

A new twist in a trial that’s already seen more than its share of intrigue.

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