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Michael Cera Isn’t Surprised Fans Think He’s a Perfect Fit for Wes Anderson

By Douglas Markowitz

Jun 5, 2025

Cera is one of the best parts of the auteur's new film, The Phoenician Scheme.

two women's basketball teams play on a court

This NBA Figure Coached the Women of the Inaugural Unrivaled Basketball League

By Joshua Heron

Mar 19, 2025

He's known for developing star players, including Kobe Bryant and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving.

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

Mar 19, 2025

Welcome to Florida: True Tales from America’s Most Interesting State is less "Disney" and more "nudist resorts."

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

By David Rolland

Feb 21, 2025

Violent Femmes will perform back-to-back shows at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater.

Caleb Calloway Bridges the Gap Between House and Latin Music

By Osvaldo Espino

Feb 12, 2025

Producer Caleb Calloway has found success making beats for artists like Young Miko, Rauw Alejandro, and Álvaro Díaz.

Molchat Doma Brings Its Dark-Synth Sound to Revolution Live

By David Rolland

Jan 23, 2025

Molchat Doma returns to South Florida on January 30 for a show at Revolution Live.

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

By David Rolland

Jan 23, 2025

"The most literary place I've ever lived is right here, " the author and FIU professor tells New Times.

Dominic Fike Goes From Florida Kid to Gen Z Pop Star

By Caroline Val

Jul 25, 2023

Dominic Fike's journey to success didn't happen overnight, though it may seem that way given his breakout role on HBO's Euphoria.

Despite His Rock Lineage, Duane Betts Does His Own Thing

By David Rolland

Jul 11, 2023

Despite being the son of guitarist Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band, Duane Betts doesn't like to dwell on the pressures of following in anyone's footsteps.

Howard Jones' New Wave Hits Continue to Thrive

By Annie Zaleski

Jul 11, 2023

Electronic pop artist Howard Jones is thrilled to be the kind of artist with songs that continue to reach so many people.

Tony Award-Winning Teacher Jason Zembuch-Young Makes Theater Inclusive for Students

By Liz Tracy

Jun 21, 2023

He accepted the Excellence in Theatre Education Award at the 76th annual Tony Awards, an honor from Carnegie Mellon University.

Men I Trust Re-emerges From the Twilight Zone With a New Album

By Sean Levisman

Jun 9, 2023

Montreal indie-pop trio Men I Trust returns to South Florida for the first time since 2019.

Hoosh Feels Like He's Just Getting Started

By Catherine Toruno

Jun 7, 2023

Rapper and singer Hoosh has been hard at work touring and releasing music.

Stonewall National Museum Is More Than Its Namesake's Legacy

By Mathew Messa

May 31, 2023

The Stonewall National Museum Archives & Library in Fort Lauderdale contains one of the largest collections of queer books and historical archives in the U.S.

PBS Documentary on Walshy Fire Tracks His Decades-Long Legacy

By Shanae Hardy

May 26, 2023

Walshy Fire's impact across multiple genres, including dancehall, reggae, Afrobeats, and EDM, is emblematic of his love for music, his culture, and his hometown.

Mehro Wants His Music to Define a Certain Moment of Your Life

By David Rolland

May 26, 2023

It wasn't until singer-songwriter Mehro saw the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line as a teenager that he had the urge to pick up a guitar.

Meet Dr. Deep Sea, Florida Professor Who Just Broke World Record for Living Underwater

By Naomi Feinstein

May 22, 2023

From the sea-bottom lodge where he just broke the world record for longest stint living underwater, Joseph Dituri told New Times about his work with director James Cameron, how he uses the marine bathroom, and the effect that two months of isolation has had on his mental state.

Jazz Is Dead!'s Alphonso Johnson on Jazzing Up the Grateful Dead

By David Rolland

May 8, 2023

Jazz Is Dead! reimagines the Grateful Dead's songs as jazz standards.

Nil Bambu Re-emerges With Newfound Confidence

By Cleveland Rowe

May 4, 2023

You're going to have to excuse Nil Bambu's lack of musical output. The R&B singer firmly believes in quality over quantity.

Patterson Hood on Drive-By Truckers' Lockdown Album, Welcome 2 Club XIII

By David Rolland

Apr 18, 2023

Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers are known for their descriptive storytelling.

Interviews

Interview: Fishbone Play Revolution Live

Ryan Castro Goes Reggae on Sendé

Interviews

Interview: Fishbone Play Revolution Live

Ryan Castro Goes Reggae on Sendé

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