Critic's Notebook

Local band Chicken Liquor collaborates with Miami artist Antonia Wright on music video for “Quince.”

Well, Kodak, it turns out they do like to see you winning. Pompano Beach rapper Kodak Black has been nominated for Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards. He’s facing off against fellow MC Young M.A, R&B singers SZA and Khalid, and Miley Cyrus’ sister Noah for the coveted prize.

Contrary to popular belief, South Florida’s music scene is alive and well in the summertime.

Bachaco recently signed on for a residency at the Hard Rock Café at Bayside. The band will begin rocking the downtown Miami venue the first Wednesday of every month beginning September 6.

Poet, journalist, musician, scenester — all that and more. Adam Matza has been a member of South Florida’s music scene in one shape or another for a handful of decades. Now he has a new gig: integral member of the tricounty noise music scene, as both host and performer. After…

Five years ago, Lebron James and Dwyane Wade were still with the Miami Heat and we re-elected Barack Obama. In retrospect, it feels like a simpler, safer time to have been alive. But just because we’re in a social nosedive doesn’t mean 2012’s legacy doesn’t live on. Take Cheap Miami,…

Singer-songwriter Victoria Blue is embracing the unknown these days. In a not-so-distant past life in marketing, she quit her day job, sold her house, and got to work building a solo singing career. Blue wrote and recorded for the first time at just 11 years old. Her family’s neighbor…

Bribery Corporation brings synthwave to Miami and the internet at large with a new compilation, zine, and fashion look-book.

Fudakochi’s latest album, Love Invasion S.P., dropped last week and is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and fudakochimusic.com.

Cuban exiles in Miami’s Little Havana meet at the club Hoy Como Ayer — or “Today Like Yesterday” — to reminisce about the good old days. The place is dark and intimate. Mojitos flow as people enjoy quality live music. It’s Old Havana-style, classy, with photos of Cuban stars cramming every inch of wall space.

Borne of necessity and honed in darkness, Ether’s sophomore release, There Is Nothing Left for Me Here, is a logical progression for a five-year-old band that formed with feet firmly planted. Citing personal turmoil, change, and introspection, the band is set to release the album July 7 and support it with a monthlong tour.

The video follows a team of “paranormal investigators in love” on a trip through the Magic City.

How Katrina Taylor paved the way for Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and, yes, even Beyoncé.

The Thursday-night function will offer $3 beers and $5 disco daiquiris.

Did you miss Radiohead’s stunning concert at the American Airlines Arena this past March? Well, Thom Yorke and crew likely won’t be back to Miami for a while, but a few Radiohead-obsessed local bands want to offer you the next best option.

The pop singer will take her Melodrama World Tour to the American Airlines Arena next year.

The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater might be demolished if city leaders get their way.

The controversial performer is the sole Floridian on this year’s edition of the annual list, which features up-and-coming hip-hop talent.

Shawn “Movi3” Charles isn’t your average rapper. His clever beat selection and ear for rare samples make him stand out in the oversaturated trap scene. Unlike mumble rappers who the kids can’t get enough of, Movi3 has lyrics that are coherent and vibrant enough to keep the pregame lit. After spending the past four years cooking up dope tracks in the studio with his cousin, Jason DeRulo, Movi3 will issue his debut mixtape, X Days Later.