Kendra Erika’s “Oasis” Races Up the Billboard Charts

As empty bottles pile up on the corners of tables, wine enthusiasts walking in for a tapas meal at Boca Raton’s Vino Wine Bar on Thursday nights are treated to singer Kendra Erika’s chameleonic musical transformation. Erika begins the night singing jazz standards and the songs of today’s retro-inspired divas — Sade, Amy Winehouse, Adele. But as the night progresses…

Metallica Bringing WorldWired Tour to Hard Rock Stadium July 7

All that anyone could talk after Sunday night’s Grammys was James Hetfield’s microphone issues or Laverne Cox forgetting to namedrop the band in the introduction. But in metal circles, the real controversy was Metallica sharing the stage with Lady Gaga for a performance of “Moth Into Flame.” Setting aside that cries of…

Counting Crows Aim to Cure ’90s Nostalgia and Cancer

Last month, when everyone on Facebook was making lists of the top ten albums they liked as a teenager, a lot of people who came of age in the ’90s seemed to have amnesia. The Pixies? Wu-Tang Clan? That’s your selective memory (or hipster ego) talking. Meanwhile, a lot of…

Arlo Guthrie Ain’t Worried About Donald Trump

When you’re the son of a famous father, it’s all but inevitable that comparisons will be drawn between you and your dad. And when your name is Guthrie — as in Woody Guthrie, the iconic folk singer — certain expectations inevitably follow. Arlo Guthrie has built a formidable career filled with classic albums, but the turmoil that’s gripping the nation inevitably prompts questions about what his pops would do.

The Nile Project Stages a Musical Intervention at the Parker Playhouse

Civic-minded community organizing is having a moment in the United States. Recent political events and announcements – take your pick, really — have spurred people to mobilize, united under shared causes and a steadfast commitment to the pursuit of justice. We saw it last week at the Women’s March on Washington…

Dyna Edyne Embodies Neo Soul in Her New Video for “Go Down”

I remember the first time I heard Erykah Badu playing on my mother’s stereo in our little townhouse in Virginia. “Tyrone” echoed through the house while my mom cleaned the kitchen. I couldn’t help but think: Who the hell is Tyrone? Why does he need to be called? But then I became captivated by the sound of Badu’s soothing voice. It rang in my ears even after the song ended. “It’s called soul music,” my mom said. After that, I was hooked.

Radiohead Announces U.S. Tour, to Kick Off in Miami March 30

Radiohead fans were already excited that the English rock band will headline this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in mid-April. Now the band has announced an 11-date U.S. tour scheduled to kick off March 30 at the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami.

Migos Wants to See You Get “Bad and Boujee” at Revolution

When you’re in bumper-to-bumper traffic on I-95 north after a hectic day at work, the best thing to do is blast your radio so loudly you stop caring about everyone attempting to sneak into the express lanes without paying. Atlanta hip-hop group Migos’ “Bad and Boujee” single is an ideal…

Henry Rollins on Trump, Touring, and Speaking His Mind

At Henry Rollins’ last spoken-word show, in Fort Lauderdale in 2012, the former Black Flag frontman spoke his truths onstage, telling stories, such as the one about his adventures as a host on Nat Geo Wild’s Animal Underworld, and sharing his opinions on everything, like how American culture subjugates women…

The Ten Best Music Events Coming to South Florida in 2017

The year is already shaping up to be a banner one for live music in Miami: Homegrown festivals are popping up with growing frequency, and more artists are recognizing that making the trek to the Magic City is worth it. Here are some of the coming year’s most exciting opportunities.

Maguires Hill 16 Closing After Five Decades in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Maguires Hill 16, Fort Lauderdale’s classic Irish bar, is scheduled to close Sunday night after 50 years in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The haunt that draws hordes every St. Patrick’s Day and has been home to thousands of lovers, haters, fighters, and geniuses, has been purchased by a hospitality group, owner Jim Gregory says.

Vnusamr Empowers Women on EP In This Church

On an early weekday afternoon, Vnusamr runs late to a scheduled interview about her forthcoming EP, In This Church, so she hops on the phone for questions instead. She apologizes and explains that while she’s promoting the album, due out this month, she’s already working on her next project and lost track of time in the studio.

Boca Raton Teenager Mason Pace Works Hard to Rock

Mason Pace is like any other teenager who lives and breathes rock ‘n’ roll. Except instead of just listening to Led Zeppelin deep cuts and waiting patiently for the next time the Black Keys come in town, the 15-year-old sophomore at Boca Raton’s Saint Andrew’s School spends every…