David Rolland

David Rolland is a freelance writer for New Times Broward-Palm Beach and Miami New Times. His novel, The End of the Century, published by Jitney Books, is available at many fine booksellers.

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Ghost frontman Tobias Forge on stage in Miami

Ghost Wasted No Time Sunday Night

By David Rolland

Press photo of a rock band

Fishbone’s Angelo Moore on the Band’s Timeless Vibe

By David Rolland

selfie of Craig Pittman in front of a sculpture of an orange

New to Florida? Craig Pittman’s Latest Book Is a Necessary Primer

By David Rolland

Violent Femmes’ Gordon Gano on the Influence of the Band’s 1983 Debut

Violent Femmes’ Gordon Gano on the Influence of the Band’s 1983 Debut

By David Rolland

Molchat Doma Brings Its Dark-Synth Sound to Revolution Live

Molchat Doma Brings Its Dark-Synth Sound to Revolution Live

By David Rolland

A True South Florida Story Inspired John Dufresne’s New Novel, <i>My Darling Boy</i>

A True South Florida Story Inspired John Dufresne’s New Novel, My Darling Boy

By David Rolland

The Used Bring More Than Two Decades of Pop-Punk to Revolution Live

The Used Bring More Than Two Decades of Pop-Punk to Revolution Live

By David Rolland

Ladytron Is Still Perfecting Its Synth-pop Sound

By David Rolland

Decades Later, the Mavericks Still Make Music Gumbo

Decades Later, the Mavericks Still Make Music Gumbo

By David Rolland

Hometown Heroes the Mavericks Had ‘Em Dancing in the Aisles at Miami’s Arsht Center

Hometown Heroes the Mavericks Had ‘Em Dancing in the Aisles at Miami’s Arsht Center

By David Rolland

5 Essential Bob Dylan Tracks

5 Essential Bob Dylan Tracks

By David Rolland

5 Essential Tool Tracks That Showcase the Band’s Prog-Metal Journey

5 Essential Tool Tracks That Showcase the Band’s Prog-Metal Journey

By David Rolland

5 Essential Songs That Showcase Elvis Costello’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Influences

5 Essential Songs That Showcase Elvis Costello’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Influences

By David Rolland

<i>Punk Under the Sun</i> Documents the 1980s Miami Music Scene

Punk Under the Sun Documents the 1980s Miami Music Scene

By David Rolland

Aussie Rockers Amyl and the Sniffers Bring Their Chaotic Energy to Florida

Aussie Rockers Amyl and the Sniffers Bring Their Chaotic Energy to Florida

By David Rolland

10 Songs That Show Depeche Mode Are Synth-Pop Masters

10 Songs That Show Depeche Mode Are Synth-Pop Masters

By David Rolland

Rosie Herrera Blends Faith and Fantasy in <i>Make Believe</i>

Rosie Herrera Blends Faith and Fantasy in Make Believe

By David Rolland

Tra Publishing Shares the Joy of Holding a Book

Tra Publishing Shares the Joy of Holding a Book

By David Rolland

Death Valley Girls Headline Bumblefest With Garage, Girl-Group Melodies

Death Valley Girls Headline Bumblefest With Garage, Girl-Group Melodies

By David Rolland

Y&T Music Releases Pete Ham Tribute Record, <i>Shine On</i>

Y&T Music Releases Pete Ham Tribute Record, Shine On

By David Rolland

John Fogerty Celebrates His Creedence Clearwater Revival Hits at Hard Rock Live

John Fogerty Celebrates His Creedence Clearwater Revival Hits at Hard Rock Live

By David Rolland

Despite His Rock Lineage, Duane Betts Does His Own Thing

Despite His Rock Lineage, Duane Betts Does His Own Thing

By David Rolland

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