Music

A Practical Guide For Local Bands in Miami Pt. 1: The "Right" Attitude

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
By Ric
A Practical Guide For Local Bands in Miami Pt. 1: The

I've been in the Miami music scene for a long time now. In 2004, I came back to Miami after going to college at Florida State University in Tallahassee after a 4-month stop in Orlando.  While I was living in Central Florida I had put together and wrote an Underground Literature and Art Zine called... »

Weekend Videos March 6-7: Tristan Clopet, ArtOfficial, and Sharks on the Metromover

Saturday, March 6, 2010
By Ric
Weekend Videos March 6-7: Tristan Clopet, ArtOfficial, and Sharks on the Metromover

We took last week off to get a little breather from the Weekend Video series, but no fear, here are 3 new ones for you to enjoy. #1: Tristan Clopet covers Plain White T's Welcome To Mystery from the Alice in Wonderland Soundtrack in his Living Room Sessions Series So maybe I'm getting an unhealthy obsession... »

Big City Breakdown 13: JESP - "Rising Sun"

Thursday, March 4, 2010
By Steven
Big City Breakdown 13: JESP -

Big City Breakdown (BCB) is video feature where local musicians are taken out of their typical performance element and placed at one of Miami's signature outdoor locations as they present a song. The presentation will be shot in a single running take with no editing magic. BCB is an opportunity to showcase Miami's best... »

Album Review: Tristan Clopet - Purple EP

Thursday, March 4, 2010
By Ric
Album Review: Tristan Clopet - Purple EP

Tristan Clopet & The Juice Purple EP (www.tristanclopet.com) Tristan Clopet's new EP, Purple, starts like a statement.  The first sounds you hear are a heavy bass line, that boom out of speakers with a funk heavy undertone. From the first notes Purple declares it's growth from Tristan's first EP, Duende.  Possibly it could be the addition of drummer Dan Hammler, or revising their... »

February Wynwood Artwalk

Monday, March 1, 2010
By Ric
February Wynwood Artwalk

Going with my recent "duh" moment ("Miami likes art... a lot!), is there nothing better than Wynwood District's monthly open gallery artwalks?  Every second Saturyday, the galleries welcome all visitors, letting a constant stream of loafers and wine moochers into their spaces, welcomely allowing us to marvel at their collections. Thank god they don't go... »

Miami New Times' Artopia 2010

Thursday, February 25, 2010
By Ric
Miami New Times' Artopia 2010

As the ever oppressive heat of Miami begins to fade, I've been asking myself, "is there a better time than winter to be living in this city?"  Starting with Art Basel in December, continuing through to March's Winter Music Conference, it seems like there is massive event after massive event. This is the second year... »