Critic's Notebook

Colombianos J Balvin and Karol G lead the nominees with nine apiece.

The Collective Bus is set to return to the stage for the first time in nearly a year.

These Florida R&B acts are raising the genre to new heights.

Millionyoung was able to get the best out of his time in isolation.

Rappers Young Breed and Dame are plotting their next move.

These artists are making waves by any means necessary, regardless of how many Instagram followers they have.

After a year like 2020, we all need a could bring something new into our lives.

Reggaeton producer DJ Dimelo Flow took a shot in the dark on his latest single — and it paid off.

Following Sophie’s death in January, Basside releases its work with the Scottish producer.

Through Sand’s latest release, the four-song cassette New Ways, drops on February 16.

In 1968, Thee Image served as a gathering place for Miami’s incipient hippie crowd.

On “Season of the Noose,” Seven Serpents skews more sludge metal.

Q has carved out his own lane in the alternative R&B space.

Latin rhythms and rave culture mix on Phaxas new EP.

Prison Warder found its creative energy revitalized by the pandemic rather than snuffed out.

Wilkes Oswald says its latest album, “Wilxtape,” might be “the greatest modern rock album ever.”

A White House press release calls Black a community leader and notes a number of his charitable acts.

Tiburon finds Pocket of Lollipop circling its listeners with purpose.

Supa Cindy introduces some of Miami’s most promising lyricists.

Noir Age Publishing is a niche record label that pumps out fringe electronic sounds.

Jose “Jovi” Adames, guitarist and vocalist for psychedelic rock band Jaialai, has long obsessed over his girlfriend’s red pants.

Let’s make more room for all kinds of women in hip-hop in 2021.