Osvaldo Espino

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Osvaldo Espino

Walking past Bayfront Park on Saturday night, you might have mistaken the scene for an Ultra event, as Rüfüs Du Sol drew a crowd comparable to a festival. A hot ticket amid Miami's F1 weekend, prices topped $300 on resale sites. The demand was so high, in fact, that when the doors opened at five for the nine o'clock show, a huge line had already formed outside, taking over that corner of downtown.

2 weeks ago | miaminewtimes.com | Osvaldo Espino

"This is exactly the type of music that inspired me," Joaquina tells New Times as she sits outside Piononos in Key Biscayne. She's referring to "Just a Girl," No Doubt's '90s alt-rock feminist anthem exploring themes of individuality and identity. It's similar to the themes on her debut album, Al Romper La Burbuja, released in January.

4 weeks ago | miaminewtimes.com | Osvaldo Espino

Sometimes you just want to get stoned and rot on your couch as you stream an hours-long marathon of your favorite TV series. But at other times, when that weed really hits, it calls for a more stimulating activity to maximize the high. From trippy museums to expansive recreational spots and immersive visual activations, Miami could rightfully be considered a stoner's playground.

1 month ago | miaminewtimes.com | Osvaldo Espino

Few rappers rep Miami harder than K. Charles. Who else regularly performs at Rolling Loud, hosts open mic nights, and is establishing a collective dubbed 7Eighty6Forever? "Seven eight six is significant to me because it's the Miami area code that's often overlooked. People always think of 305 when they think of Miami, but 786 is just as much a part of the city's identity," Charles tells New Times. "It's about representing a younger generation and creating something new for the culture.

1 month ago | miaminewtimes.com | Osvaldo Espino

On the Tuesday night of Miami Music Week, you could tell that there was a different audience this year. For nearly four decades, March has been when the dance music world and revelers descend on the city to party well past sunrise. This year was special, though. It marked the return of the Winter Music Conference, which hadn't taken place since 2019. Its return couldn't have come at a better time. Electronic music has seemingly been on a comeback since EDM's peak in the 2010s.