March 2019
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MMW Prep + Q&A
We are exactly 30 days away from the first MMW week party. Are you ready? First, the essentials: Portable battery charger Good earplugs (these have lasted me a year now. I love them. As a 5’8 female, I use the “smaller” earplugs.) Gum and Blow-pops (no other lollipops will do) Comfortable dancing shoes (shock-absorbent, that …
The concept of DJ-meets-Food
In 2013, the concept was novel. Never before had I danced so heavily under the same roof offering a sit-down breakfast. The setting was highly unlikely as I was approaching the end of a 36-hour dance marathon on the Groove Cruise. And despite the great tunes of the Cocodrills that sunrise morning, I desperately needed …
Exclusive interview with Patrick M
Q. You came from Argentina over 15 years ago. How did you start your career in Miami? Actually, I came to Miami in 2001, just to see what was going on. My first months here were really tough. I got my first gigs at some private parties, and then I started selling records at Grooveman …
Coconut Groove explained
Daniel Travieso, otherwise known as “Festi-Dan,” gives us a better understanding of his brand, Coconut Groove. Q. What is Coconut Groove? And what was your inspiration in starting it? Coconut Groove is just an outlet for musical artists to create high energy moments in an intimate setting. Believe it or not, Pearl Jam is where …
Jan ’19 Recap
Listen while you read, my preferred monthly playlist…choose Apple Music or Spotify. The zeal that came from this new year felt universal. Hello 2019. The month started off strong with many artists here for NYE parties. Jamie Jones b2b Marco Carola, Robbie Rivera, Benny Benassi, Alesso, Chus & Ceballos, and Cocodrills each had their own party. The intensity did not taper down …
Maceo Plex version 2019
My first time witnessing Maceo Plex was in London at SW4 in 2015. It was Solomun, then Dubfire, then Maceo Plex. I could not leave that tent. I was with my best friend, another Space cadet I had met six years prior. After dancing hard to Solomun, we stayed in the tent because the feeling …
Exclusive Q&A with Ivano Bellini
Q. Since 1991, you’ve helped shape the Miami music scene. You began on South Beach at places like Opium Gardens and Nikki Beach, and when Space opened up, you became a resident DJ there. Are you proud of what you’ve helped to accomplish here in the 28 years of influence you’ve had? A. Yeah I’ve …
2019: A new era
So what do we know? 2018 has left and Miami will never be the same. Art Basel was indicative of that. A plethora of venues can now hold talent with sound-systems to match, but where are the parties now? Like myself, perhaps your concentration is biased towards the internationally recognized talent, the same names that …
The Bang of Basel 2018
By Saturday, the dance scene was bubbling with energy. How? I do not know. 55+ notable DJ parties were listed in our Upcoming Events section over the 5-day span. These included: Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Solomun, Black Coffee, Erick Morillo, Loco Dice, Seth Troxler, Guy Gerber, Martinez Bros, Dubfire, Claude Vonstroke, and Nic Fanciulli – Twelve of DJ …