I have always had a weakness for psychedelic indie rock tunes. Bands like MGMT, Tame Impala (go get their new album), and The Vaccines always summon the perfect blend of colorful dance beats and thoughtful-provoking lyrics, which will forever get extra love on my playlists....
As promised, I have big plans to preview all Florida-grown bands in a special section I like to call, “Local Natives.” (I secretly hope the band doesn’t play Florida anytime soon to avoid confusion.) Today I’d like to share another handful of local acts that you...
In the 70s, the most popular city in Massachusetts raised a rock band that stole the city’s name and the hearts of listeners around the world. Now, almost 40 years later, the band refuses to surrender stadiums, airwaves, and their loyal fans. BOSTON is known...
Although I was born and raised in South Florida, this will be my second year traveling to West Palm Beach for my favorite festival. My art and music paradise use to be just a short drive up I-95, but now it’s a full-blown vacation. Whether you...
On the long list of things I love about SunFest, the festival’s ability to showcase a wide variety of music genres ranks high. As music festivals continue to sprout across the country (heck, the world) the selection of sounds in each seems to shrink. SunFest’s...
There are so many things to love about West Palm’s waterfront festival, and SunFest’s commitment to highlighting local bands is near the top of my heart’s list. Talented artists from all over our sunshine state are invited to South Florida to perform. This year is...
Allow me to share two bands I am terribly excited to see. One I have seen before, and another I cannot miss. The first time I had the pleasure of seeing the power AWOLNATION unpacks was in Austin, before I called it home. It was a...
Lineup release days are more important to me than most major holidays. Finding out 50 fantastic bands are playing in your backyard (or in a plane-ride-away-paradise) is always cause for a celebration. You hop on a group text with everyone you know. The working afternoon...
Good morning, South Florida! Aside from birthdays, we all have treasured milestones that we use to casually keep time and celebrate the past 12 months. For most, we dote on our past and future adventures with romantic anniversaries, reunions, and family vacations. But me? I gauge my...
If you are under the age of 18, you may not yet be aware of Macy Kate’s talents. The 16-year-old singer from Tampa, Florida has become an internet sensation among teens, and just signed a deal with Sony/ATV in a YouTube partnership. The budding pop...