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Minus the Bear’s new album “Omni” fun but long

Minus the Bear is one of those longhaired, bearded indie bands that’s not trying to be a poser. The Seattle quintet has been indie before “indie” was cool (circa 2001), playing its own brand of evolutionary prog-noise-rock without conforming to popular standards. Minus the Bear’s fourth full-length album, “Omni,” takes a more raw approach than...

Sounds of Faith concert to rock campus this Saturday

Presented by JAM, UM Hillel, Muslim Students of the University of Miami (MSUM) and the Church of the Venerable Bede, the celebration of sound will feature performers from each of the three Abrahamic faiths—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. As such, the student-led concert aims to inspire communication and open-mindedness between people of all religions.

‘Realism’ lighthearted but no evolution

Realism is for the modern indie fan that can appreciate musical experimentation without requiring lyrical depth or breakout singles.

Mute Math brings bassy rock to Revolution

Mute Math will make a stop in South Florida, bringing its bassy rock to Fort Lauderdale’s Revolution on Nov. 4.

Best of Miami Part 2

Best of Miami Part 2

Best of Miami Part 6

Best Boutique: Blush boutique No matter what the occasion, Blush Boutique will always have the right accessories and outfits to keep students looking fabulous. From clubbing with the girls to going on a date with that cutie from Biology class, you won’t go wrong in a micro-mini skirt and posh blouse from this Sunset Drive...

Best Of Miami Part 1

Best of Miami Part 1

Best of Miami Part 3

Whip N’ Dip Whip N’ Dip is a small 1980’s mom and pop shop that attracts customers with thick and creamy ice cream and custom-made cakes. They generally stick to the basics with a small selection of standard flavors, but there are also weekly specials like caramel cashew and white chocolate raspberry. Fresh made cookies...

Best of Miami Part 4

Miami’s Best: Gay Club Located in the heart of Downtown Miami’s entertainment district, Discotekka welcomes gay and lesbian guests to party in their alcohol-friendly environment every night of the week. The club features the best drag shows in town with special guests Poison Ivy, Vegas Dion and TP Lords. When things start to get cozy,...

Swedish electro rockers to play Revolution

Cynics will claim that Miami’s music scene only has two types of noise—either techno-electronica or reggeton-hip-hop. Even if the cynics are correct, though, Swedish quintet The Sounds will fit in, bringing their new wave, synth-inspired rock and roll to Revolution on Sept. 30.

UM alumnus rocks out with own music company

When Jonathan Lazar went to the U, he studied music business and drummed with Lauryn Hill. Now he co-owns Urband and Lazar Publishing in Los Angeles.

Student Band Profile: Beckham County Trainwreck

The five guys of Beckham County Trainwreck, all students or former students at UM, seem to have a sense of stage presence-bouncing, grinning, grimacing and head-banging to their music-even in their holey t-shirts, baggy jeans and in the middle of pretentious, suburban Coral Gables.