When Texas trio Mothership describes its sound as “supersonic intergalactic heavy rock ‘n’ roll,” it might seem like listeners are about to dive into some spacey, straight-up stoner jams. But if that’s all you hear during the band’s first Miami gig this Friday, you’re barely scratching the surface. Bassist and…
A “boytoy” is colloquially known as a young stud who allows himself to be the sexual plaything of a woman. Boytoy, a grungy, indie-rock trip based in Brooklyn, channels the spirit of its name by having its way with loud-as-fuck rock ‘n’ roll.
If you like Saturday Night Live, you probably like improv comedy. Many of SNL’s biggest names cut their teeth in improv troupes; it’s where Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, and many others honed their skills. Poehler is a founder of New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade; Fey and Murray are both grads of Second City in Chicago; and Ferrell got his career off the ground with the Groundlings in L.A.
Last year, New Times chronicled genre-bending Miami native Twelve’Len’s nervy transition into a solo artist. Then we highlighted his standout performance at III Points in October and named his breakout single, “Star Dust,” one of Miami’s best songs of 2016.
Although Miami isn’t known for being economical, we have several suggestions to take the sting out of saying adios to a truly crappy 2016.
For the most of the United States, December 26 is Christmas hangover day. The presents have been opened, our bellies are bloated with eggnog (or coquito), and the millionth viewing of It’s a Wonderful Life is finally, thankfully, over. It’s time to slog through airport security and head home or…
In what’s beginning to look like a yearly holiday event, Matisyahu returns to South Florida to fill our warm winter evenings with sumptuous religious reggae. The Jewish rapper and singer, best known for his hit single “One Day,” was also here last December for the tenth anniversary of his album Live at Stubb’s.
As always, there is no shortage of DJs and electronic producers performing in Miami this week. Diplo, Headhunterz, and Zomboy (just to name a few) will all lead bass- and beat-fueled parties into the wee hours of the morning. However, allow us to offer an alternative to the dance floor…
To soothe the Art Basel hangover, Miami will host a pair of big names this week in Barbra Streisand and Ms. Lauryn Hill. Perhaps the best show, however — and certainly the most intriguing and intimate — could be Kishi Bashi at the Light Box at Goldman Warehouse in Wynwood…
If NYC is the city that never sleeps, what does that make Miami? Last night, the fairly new Magic City Studios — a property that includes two main buildings, the Factory and the Warehouse — hosted day one of five of the Art Basel Concert Series curated by the…
Speaking to Nic Fanciulli is like chatting with an old mate. Even if you’ve never met him in the flesh, a conversation with Fanciulli becomes a portal into the past. This veteran British DJ, Grammy-nominated producer, and owner of Saved Records has been around long enough — about two decades…
Part of the fun of Art Basel is the last minute, random celebrity appearances. Is that Miley Cyrus riding a City Bike? Yup. Wait, is Usher charging his iPhone in a woman’s vagina? Mhmm. When Basel week rolls around, you can bet on some last-minute big names to be announced. And…
The chic, sprawling extravaganza that is Art Basel is set to consume the city this week, and we have you fully covered with everything you need to know, including a handy map, gallery guides, and numerous party guides. The events are endless, the gallery options impressive, and the musical acts…
Like most of us, Maxwell is something of a TV addict and an admitted fan of shows like Game of Thrones and House of Cards. And also, like most of us, his newest favorite is HBO’s latest hit, Westworld. “Westworld, Westworld, Westworld,” he gushes. “I am loving this show, and…
During the second presidential debate, in early October, Donald Trump called Hillary Clinton “a fighter.” He said, “She doesn’t quit. She doesn’t give up.” While that’s very much true, the same can be said of Bernie Sanders, who’s endured quite a few blows, many of them from his own party.
It’s ironic that a week sure to be filled with plenty of gluttony and greed is a rather lean week in terms of Miami concerts. Apparently no one is in the mood to lug around equipment and slog through soundcheck on a belly full of bird. This week is Thanksgiving…
Buscabulla likes it dirty, but not too dirty. The husband-and-wife duo of Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo Del Valle recently released its latest single, “Tártaro,” an homage to ’80s salsero Frankie Ruiz. It’s the latest in a line of slinky, Spanish-language synth-pop gems that include “Caer” (“Fall”), “Sono”…
Tegan and Sara have always been outspoken. The Canadian indie-pop duo isn’t shy when it comes to a variety of topics, whether it’s bantering with the crowd (a staple of their live show) or talking about politics, which, being gay themselves, often includes conversations on LGBTQ civil rights. These days, the twin sisters…
There is a singular, solitary comfort that comes from curling up with a good book. Books are an escape into both fantasy and reality. They can help us to dream or to learn. They are loyal friends and confidants. Perhaps, then, it is no surprise that even in this digital age, the decades-old Miami Book Fair is still as well attended as it has ever been.
This week’s best concert is a new music festival that seemingly materialized out of nothing but our wildest imaginations. Announced only last month, the House of Creatives Music Festival will be a two-day event presented by Mishu Records and held at the North Beach Bandshell and some adjacent spaces…
This Saturday, one of the hottest singer-songwriters in the nation, Mitski, will return to Miami for a show at Gramps, this time with a headlining slot she’s worked very diligently to achieve over the past few years. The 26-year-old New York-based indie-rock artist released her first LP, Lush, in 2012…
Last night’s Animal Collective concert at the Fillmore Miami Beach was a mixture of anticipation, expectations, surprises, and ultimately, jarring reality. The show was a series of bizarre ups and downs that mirrored the world outside, but at the very least provided an escape, if only for a short while…
