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Miranda Lambert Reps Sweat Records at Hard Rock Stadium Show

By Flor Franceschetti

Jul 14, 2025

The country star brought a touch of Little Haiti to a big night on tour.

Dynasty Is Not Your Typical '80s Dance Party

By David Rolland

Jul 11, 2025

From Depeche Mode to Adam Ant and the Violent Femmes, this new night in Wynwood promises to bring some classics back.

Meet Miami New Times Music Editor Flor Franceschetti

By Flor Franceschetti

Jul 10, 2025

This longtime music and arts contributor is now our music editor!

Closeup color photo of Kodak Black at night, showing off bling and grill

A Timeline of Kodak Black's Legal Troubles

By Anna Hopkins, Izzy Kapnick and Naomi Feinstein

Jul 9, 2025

A look back at Kodak Black's legal cases over the years.

Eagle Room Launches its Return on Calle Ocho

By Grant Albert

Jul 8, 2025

The beloved dance spot is back through a partnership with local Latin venue Hoy Como Ayer.

Sip Into Summer With Free Classical Music Concerts on Ocean Drive

By Flor Franceschetti

Jul 7, 2025

The collaboration between the hotel and the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival will feature concerts and masterclasses

two men, one white, the other Black, wearing headphones in a modest recording studio

Bending the Bars Is a Hip-Hop Album Recorded in Florida Jails

By Flor Franceschetti

Jun 27, 2025

Inspired by sleepless nights in a Florida prison, Gary Field produced a hip-hop album recorded behind bars.

The façade of Miami dive bar Churchill's Pub

Is Churchill's Pub Back From the Dead?

By David Rolland

Jun 20, 2025

"Churchill's grand opening most likely now set for July 3," Rat Bastard texted New Times. (Note the most likely.)

A man with slicked-back hair wearing sunglasses and holding an electric guitar

The Netflix Doc Norman's Rare Guitars Has a Miami Connection

By David Rolland

Jun 18, 2025

If you've seen Norman's Rare Guitars, you're familiar with Norman Harris. But you may not know the Miami connection.

Singer Vania Junco plays guitar and sings on stage

Vania Junco's Debut Solo EP Was a Long Time Coming

By Catherine Toruño

May 27, 2025

The stars have finally aligned for the local songwriter to release a work she’s longed to share but held close until now.

a percussion ensemble performs on stage at the Miami Beach Bandshell

Miamibloco Brings 80-Member Samba Percussion Collective to the Miami Beach Bandshell

By David Rolland

May 21, 2025

The massive Bateria Saideira will not fit onstage, so it found a workaround to perform at the outdoor amphitheater.

Elite Island Resorts Steps Up to Support Local Rock Bands, Reggae Artists

By Francisco Alvarado

May 1, 2025

COO Larry Basham says the company is committed to finding artists who deserve a break, such as reggae ambassador Causion and punk rock band Give It Up.

Sammy Gonzalez Zeira on stage with Deo Budnevick and Zach Larmer

Young Musicians Unite Is Changing Miami One Student at a Time

By Samuel Loetscher

Apr 23, 2025

Young Musicians Unite, Florida's largest in-school music education nonprofit, empowers thousands of Miami-Dade students.

Come Work With Us! New Times Seeks a Music Editor

By Tom Finkel

Apr 18, 2025

Jose Duran has bid farewell to Miami New Times. Do you have what it takes to fill his shoes?

K. Charles Is Doing It for the 786

By Osvaldo Espino

Apr 15, 2025

Rapper K. Charles is determined to preserve Miami's authentic sound.

Swivvel Navigates Complex Emotions on New EP

By Catherine Toruño

Apr 11, 2025

Swivvel explores themes of forgiveness, nostalgia, and distance on In Between the Lossless Dreams.

How Broward's the Requiem Channels Omens of Darkness Into Emo Alt-Rock Goth Ecstasy

By Shawn Macomber

Apr 3, 2025

Broward trio the Requiem has bubbled up from Florida's swamps to deliver a blend of emo, alternative rock, and post-hardcore.

Rachel Goodrich Finds Inspiration in a Familiar Setting

By Yuval Ofir

Apr 1, 2025

Indie-pop singer-songwriter Rachel Goodrich is back with her new album, Once Before.

Panel at Unsin Music Conference & Festival in Miami

Unsin Music Conference & Festival Invites You to Dive Into the Future of Latin Music

By Cassie Martinez

Mar 27, 2025

Returning for a fourth edition, the Unsin Music Conference & Festival wants to showcase the many sides of Latin music.

Las Nubes performing at the Miami Beach Bandshell

Las Nubes Shred a Love Letter to the City at the Miami Beach Bandshell

By Clayre Benzadon

Mar 21, 2025

Las Nubes brought its guitar-heavy dream-pop sound to its homecoming show at the Miami Beach Bandshell.

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