Dave Shelley, of David Shelley and Bluestone, Battles Cancer

By Evan Rowe Local musician Dave Shelley, who sings and plays guitar and percussion, usually with his band Bluestone, has cancer and is flying out to California for treatment. He and his supporters have set up a GoFundMe page dedicated to helping cover his medical expenses. The page explains that…

People Who Made the Music Scene Great in 2014: Part 2

This past year, there were plenty of people that have done a ton of work to make really cool shit happen in South Florida. We tried to honor at least a fraction of them here out of respect and appreciation. If you haven’t seen the first part of the blog,…

People Who Made the Music Scene Great in 2014: Part 1

South Florida has a vast and complicated network of folks who work hard every day to make music and nightlife happen for all of us. They work tirelessly, creatively, and selflessly — well, for the most part, at least. There is huge reward in giving to others. Each year, a…

The 2014 Gift Guide for Metalheads

By Lauren Wise Searching for the perfect gift for that music lover in your life isn’t so difficult. However, trying to find the perfect gift for a metalhead is a bit more daunting. It’s not that we’re picky — we just don’t particularly value the commercialized side of our beloved…

Ten Films to Look For in 2015

By Calum Marsh As the year in moviegoing draws to a close — and as critics busy themselves drawing up lists and handing out awards — it seems time at last to look ahead. Here are the 10 films to get excited about over the year to come. 1. Jauja…

Ebola Riddim Artist Mavado Hit Up West Palm Recently

By Jessie Schiewe Since the summer, news about the ebola outbreak in West Africa has infiltrated everything from the news to pop culture. The music industry is no exception. Artists have voiced their thoughts and opinions (as well as conspiracy theories) on Twitter and other social media networks and rapper…

All 30 Cities in Broward County, Ranked From Worst to Best

There are nearly 2 million people spread across 1,320 square miles and 30 cities in Broward County. That’s a lot of ground to cover. Chances are, you haven’t seen every inch of Broward, but that’s OK. Because we’re here to help make sense of it all. We’ve ranked all 30…

Malika James, Pembroke Pines Resident, Missing After Basel Weekend

By Kat Bein Update: Police have suspended their missing persons search after photos of Malika James surfaced. In these photos she was alone and appeared unharmed. Original Post: Malika James, 28, is a regular face in the Miami nightlife scene but has officially been missing for about 38 hours. James’…

Respectable Street Celebrates Its 27th Anniversary This Saturday

By Olivia Feldman Bring your black T’s, tight jeans, and a few extra packs of American Spirit cigarettes: Respectable Street is celebrating 27 years of debauchery, dancing, and drunkenness with another blowout block party. And you’re cordially invited. The Respectable Street staff knows how much its patrons love the combination…

New Times Is Looking for Freelance Journalists

New Times Broward-Palm Beach is looking for freelance journalists to write for our news blog, the Daily Pulp. Ideal candidates will have experience in journalism and be based in Broward or Palm Beach counties. Applicants should have solid news judgment and knowledge of current events. They should be able to…

New Times Is Looking for Freelance Journalists

New Times Broward-Palm Beach is looking for freelance journalists to write for our news blog, the Daily Pulp. Ideal candidates will have experience in journalism and be based in Broward or Palm Beach counties. Applicants should have solid news judgment and knowledge of current events. They should be able to…

New Times Is Looking for Freelance Journalists

New Times Broward-Palm Beach is looking for freelance journalists to write for our news blog, the Daily Pulp. Ideal candidates will have experience in journalism and be based in Broward or Palm Beach counties. Applicants should have solid news judgment and knowledge of current events. They should be able to…

Nonpoint and The Return of Nu-Metal

By Daniel J. Stout Dust off those old Jncos and Adidas shell-toes! Word around the water cooler is: nu-metal’s making a comeback. The signs are there: Limp Bizkit releasing a new album on Ca$h Money, an upcoming fifth Slipknot LP, media coverage of a band called Issues (presumably after the…

Gravel Kings Release Debut LP Arrows and Maps

By Olivia Feldman Fort Pierce natives Gravel Kings have come a ways since funding their self-titled EP with a Kickstarter account a year and a half ago. Since the release of Gravel Kings last March, the folk-rock quartet has lost two members (upright bassist Mike Seniuk and drummer Johnnie Schumacher)…