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Radio, Live Transmission: A 28th Anniversary Retrospective on 103.1 The Buzz And It's Lasting Legacy On South Florida

(Pictured Above: 2008 Logo for the Buzz Bake Sale, WPBZ’s annual music festival)

While the station signed off the FM airwaves in 2011, its impact, disappearance and legacy remains prominent to this day.

There is one constant to which you cannot deny; in some facet, in some way, FM radio is heard at least once a day.

Be it in your local coffee shop while you wait for the frother to cease its hissing, inside of a Lyft or your own car, in a retail store (RIP to almost all K-Mart’s) or even perhaps in your own workplace, the medium itself is the oldest driver and receptor of auditory media consumption.

And while there are some television events that will forever be integrated into the ever growing, and increasingly strange fabric of reality, it can arguably be stated that none are as special as radio transmissions.

Think on your childhood. How many of those memories are associated with one of your parents driving in their car, blaring some of their favorite songs with the windows down?

What songs were playing in the background of your first kiss, the volume turned down just enough to hear and feel those first precarious breaths as you both leaned into the unknown?

What songs did your family member have on in the kitchen as they began dinner prep, and you took in the scents and sounds of what would influence you later?

Or maybe your own experience is similar to this particular writers: anxiously waiting to press record as you counted down the minutes to 7pm on a Thursday night. Because this night, tonight on an evening in late September of 2006, when The Killers “When You Were Young” is going to be premiered on The Buzz during Dropping Trou with Ross Mahoney. Finger hovering right over the record button of an old (but reliable) ocean blue boom box. You’ve checked the tape inside about a dozen times, and now you’re just waiting for this Green Day song to finish so you can click it.

Finally, you hear the queue come on for the segment and you mash the button. It’s the World Premiere of the first single from the follow-up of the Las Vegas act and though it’s more than likely being premiered across the country, it somehow feels special. It feels like this is the debut of it on your home station, and the rest of the country can wait.

The special thing about radio, is that every experience is unique. And while every community may or may not have their own rallying call, 103.1 The Buzz, call sign WPBZ, made it somehow feel like this community was the best damn one.

“I was working with a radio consultant at my current station at the time, who was also going to be the consultant for The Buzz. “ says Jason Davis, one of the original DJ’s at the station and host of the weekly Buzz Light show every Sunday morning. “I had expressed my desire to work at a startup modern rock station in a cool market to that consultant before. So when this station was being formed, he had me in mind and recommended I send in an audition. I did, and the program director, Amy Doyle, heard it and thought it was awful. She called me and told me so, but said I came highly recommended by the consultant so she wanted to give me another chance. I sent in another audition tape and she liked it, flew me down for an in-person audition, and made me a job offer before I flew back home.”

WPBZ operated in West Palm Beach from 1995 to 2011, being not only a stalwart beacon for alternative music as the sole provider for newer alternative and rock music in West Palm Beach, but provided a rallying point for the entirety of Palm Beach County.

“Everyone who worked there was young and trying to figure out life.” said Dan Stone, who also worked as a DJ on the station and now works as a voice actor and audio producer. “The music and city kinda felt the same. It was where I started to learn production on a DAW which gave me a career as an imaging director and eventually voice actor.”

In addition to the myriad of radio personalities, the station also held the accolade of the Buzz Bake Sale, starting in 1996, with the tagline being 13 bands for $13. The first ever line-up cultivated artists Evan Dando, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Primitive Radio Gods, Butthole Surfers and more onto Coral Sky Amphitheater’s stage.

During its 16 year run, the lineups grew to include Green Day, Reel Big Fish, Foo Fighters, Drowning Pool, Our Lady Peace, Muse, My Chemical Romance, Chevelle and AWOLNATION, to just name a small few of the headliners that graced the bill throughout the years.

“A memorable moment with an artist (there were many) was at the after-party of the '97 Bake Sale and we were standing around having drinks with Green Day.” replied Davis, who is now based in Atlanta as the News Producer for WSB-TV. “I (or someone) asked the singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, if we could snap a photo. When it came time for the pic, he unexpectedly leapt into my arms. So in the pic, I'm cradling him with a shocked look on my face. Good thing he's a wee little fella and I didn't drop him. Unfortunately that was back in the olden days before digital cameras and the hard copy of the photograph is long lost.”

(Pictured above: The logo for the 10th Year of Buzz Bake Sale in 2006)

“Probably my proudest moment was staying on the air for 36 or 32 hours straight to raise 10k for Forgotten Soldiers. It still upsets me that the only thing people remember was the Handlebars bit.”, said former Buzz DJ Tre Nation, who now works with SiriusXM as an Imaging Producer. “Also, this may not be my proudest but it's one of the things that affected me the most. Standing on stage at Bake Sale and listening to John O’ Connell (Program Director for the station) thank the listeners and say good bye. I still pull up that video on YouTube every now and then and it still chokes me up to this day. I think we all knew what was going to happen, but we didn’t dare say it to each other. I remember walking back stage with Ross (Mahoney, former Buzz DJ and current Regional Vice President of Audacy Alternative) and out of nowhere he told me he loved me. Most would have thought that to be weird but, I knew why he did.”

The station also held sessions such as Buzz Lounge, a special in-studio acoustic performance by an artist. While the performances were broadcasted on air, a select number of listeners would also be allowed in studio to watch the performance, as well as a short interview between the band and one of the DJ’s.

The below performance, uploaded to YouTube of Yellowcard’s “Ocean Avenue” was one such example.

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“Working with the other DJ’s & managers, we were truly a TEAM. A band of brothers. And we got to do basically what we wanted.” said Metal Mick McCabe, who was the Production Director for 16 years with the station, and is still involved with the radio industry today. “With the Alternative format, the weirder the better! John (O’Connell) and I really pushed the boundaries of poor taste and humor with the station imaging. ‘Why is it 103.1 The Buzz always sounds better to the hooker tied up in your trunk?' comes to mind…."

Some of the station’s hijinks and various other clips, including the earlier mentioned Buzz Lounge are still available to watch on the station’s archived YouTube page, buzz103 .

“What made the Buzz great was the freedom it gave its staff to say and do what they thought in the moment to entertain and connect with an audience. The world has become so politically correct that those freedoms have all but been taken away from broadcasters and instead lives in the world of un-regulated podcasts.” answered Mark Rider, former Buzz morning show host who now works as a VA and whose credits also include narration for National Geographic and various commercial campaigns such as “Into The Spiderverse”.

“I’m not sure it would work in WPB.” Nation responded, when asked if he felt a station could operate such as WPBZ did in the current market. “The Buzz came on the air before WPB and Treasure Coast grew into what they are now. That hometown audience has been diluted. Too many people have moved away or just outgrew the music. They have also been replaced by new residents that aren’t necessarily going to support a rock station. A lot like Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Now it would probably work in a market that’s a bit isolated like a Buffalo or Rochester NY. No one is moving to those places and no one really leaves.”

Since WPBZ’s sign off on December 5th 2011, the city and county remains without a true local alternative or rock station which incorporates newer acts into its rotation.

Currently, the only locally based station within the city range and county remains 98.7 The Gator (WKGR), and while a more modern song does occasionally grace the airwaves, it's playlist caters mostly to classic rock for both this generation and its predecessor.

“I was there for the sign-off. I was the DJ tasked with telling the audience that 'this is it'. I got to thank them and speak from the heart for a little bit. It was very emotional. I played the last song on the air before it switched to the pop station.” elaborates Davis. “The last song was a sweet full-circle moment, Midnight Oil "Beds Are Burning." I smile every time I hear that song since then. The people who were going to launch the new pop station were gracious and allowed me to be in the studio alone for my last break. And I started the song and remained in the studio with it nice and loud for about half the song as I choked back tears. I left the studio, went down the hall, closed an office door and let those tears go. It was like mourning a loved one.”

Since the hole left by the station, there have been an occasional few music festivals to take up the place of an annual local alternative music festival, but none have truly lasted.

Rock venues itself have come down to only perhaps half a handful of major players for smaller acts, which include Respectable Street in Downtown West Palm Beach, and both Propaganda and Bamboo Room in Lake Worth. The lack of a rock radio station in the county has resulted in a ripple effect which has reduced the live music market for Southern Florida to arena shows with exorbitant prices (resell tickets for My Chemical Romance’s sold out show in Fort Lauderdale were upwards of $400 for nosebleed seats, and near double the amount for other closer areas), and a lack of attention, desire and traction for local acts in the area.

A trend which Broward publication New Times noted in their tributary article following WPBZ’s sign-off. “Concertgoers will soon start to notice that fewer and fewer tours will come our way. After all, why should agents book tours to an area where there is apparently no rock market and no avenue to help in promoting? Not everyone uses the internet to find out what concerts are coming to their area; radio has a hand in that one, as well as bringing the sounds of new music to our ears we otherwise would not have known about. A lot of smaller alternative artists may not have had a fan base in South Florida if not for the Buzz giving them the necessary spins for listeners to discover them and venture out to experience them live.”

This may also attribute to why the stations fans remain loyally dedicated to this day, almost 12 years since its last transmission. The Facebook group, REMEMBER Buzz 103.1, currently has nearly 900 active members, with past personalities of the station often active on the group as well.

(Pictured above: Logo for the station from its inception to it’s final sign off)

“What a unique time. Maybe the last time in American history will a format of music be so powerful in uniting an entire generation of listeners. The music was like a drug that we all couldn't get enough of. We lived it, thrived off of it and needed it to be complete human beings learning how to grow up in such a strange time.” Rider continued, when asked of the experience working with the station.

“It was a thrill for me. I love the fact that I got introduced to, and introduced so many others to, bands that were unheard of at the time and ended up being some of our lifelong favorites. I waved the 311 flag proudly since The Buzz first started. Those guys are still chugging along with a loyal fan base 30 years later.” Davis stated.

There are still glimmering beacons of hope around the country for flagship alternative stations.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, Live 105 (KITS) returned to the airwaves on June 5th of this year, two years after going off air, when it was changed to Dave FM. And former Buzz DJ Ross Mahoney, as Davis states, “has been the King of Las Vegas radio for years now, and rightfully so.”

Davis continues. “These days I listen to a public radio station out of southern California, KCSN. They aren't 90's alternative rock like The Buzz was (hardly any station is these days, which makes sense). But they aren't beholden to ratings, so they can play what they want. It's very eclectic and they have lots of great specialty shows. You're not going to hear hard rock like Tool or Rage or anything. But you might hear some obscure Talking Heads, into Marley, into Garbage, into Jack White, into brand new Depeche Mode, into some new band you've probably never heard of, etc. You never really know what you're going to hear.”

Stone adds “I wish people demanded more from radio instead of letting corporations and hedge funds call the shots. It’s a public trust and citizens could put pressure on the government to demand more live local content.”

Nation elaborates further. “Terrestrial radio is still the dominant platform. The reason people seek out other platforms is because of commercials and the fact that terrestrial radio lacks personality and won’t take real risks with new music and artists.”

“Radio as an industry destroyed itself when it decided that it was more important to focus on websites and apps than it did the connection between itself as a product and the consumer.” says Rider. “The clock is ticking like it has been for a long time now. Radio as we knew it doesn't even exist anymore except for a few big major markets that still employ real people that actually live in that town. Even though I am the station voice for over 30 radio stations around the country, I would be shocked if real personality radio is ever really a thing again."

The legacy that WPBZ instituted into the hot concrete of Florida remains a timeless and irrefutable staple. And it’s a token that the former personalities are thankful for.

(Pictured Above: Buzz Bake Sale 2006 Staff Photo, courtesy of Jason Davis)

“I’m incredibly grateful to have been a part of that station and its staff and to have experienced the leadership of John O. I'm also insanely thankful for the support and loyalty of the Buzz listeners. If my career would have ended with the station like it did for some, I would have considered my career incredibly successful. I deeply miss each and every one of you”, says Nation.

Davis adds, “I had so much fun hosting Buzz Light for all those years. Sure, it sucked to get up early most every Sunday (sometimes still "buzzed" from Saturday night) and drive in. But it was a true open format. I could play what I want, play any request I wanted. Add any new music I wanted. It was a blast.”

While it may be a more personal opinion, and perhaps even biased, it is an undeniable fact: South Florida has some of the most passionately driven music fans, and fanbases, of anywhere in the country.

It may not be the small-town hotspot that Washington is, or the underground chic that New York has always carried, but Florida is one of the most powerful markets.

Take out the tourism, strange animals, Florida Man and mounting news headlines against the state and look at its demographic.

Here are the young and in-between generation: a group which stands on a sinking piece of land that may very well be the next Venice, Italy. But we stand on its soggy, mosquito infested and sandy shores, supporting all our friends' bands.

We go to shows, even if our backs hurt and we have work the next morning. We mosh, sing our hearts out under a humid veranda of stars and then drive through the traffic the next day.

We wear band tees in the summer despite the fact that Gildan shirt brand clearly wants to kill us, because who else will rep these bands? Where else can we broadcast our love for new music, acts and show our passion for those acts which shaped our youth, along with the Buzz?

Local and national acts, once they come to the state and most especially West Palm Beach, seem to make a valiant effort to try and come on back once they do. Because they see a crazy, tired and passionately diverse group of people, who just want to sing the words we had etched in our hearts, right back to the people who gave us the words to begin with.

As Dio once said “The world is full of kings and queens, they’ll blind your eyes and steal your dreams, it’s heaven and hell”. And strangely, it encapsulates Florida pretty well.

Whether the FM radio will ever blast alternative once more, we carry that little piece with us.

The FM radio, playing softly in the background, narrating some of our favorite moments. In the car, in our room, and kitchens.

And where there’s a kid, getting excited to hear their favorite song on the radio, is hope for the next wave of possibility.

“The love and honest to God passion for this station is undeniably one of the most timeless things I have ever been a small part of and I am wicked proud to have been a part of such an amazing time in radio in West Palm Beach.” Rider stated. “There will NEVER be a tighter group of people who respected and understood each other more.”

-Jenelle DeGuzman

Additional Links:

The archive Buzz YouTube Page can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/@buzz103/videos

New Times full article, “RIP The Buzz 103.1 -- Goodbye South Florida Rock Shows?” written by the New Times Staff can be read in it’s entirety here: https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/rip-the-buzz-1031-goodbye-south-florida-rock-shows-6426023

The Wikipedia page for KITS, which has a partial and condensed history of the station can be viewed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KITS

The REMEMBER Buzz 103.1 Facebook Group Page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242324635833984/

#103.1 the buzz #wpbz #the buzz #fm radio #alternative radio #west palm beach #palm beach county #music #local music #buzz bake sale #jason davis #dan stone #tre nation #metal mick mccabe #mark rider #kits #readable noise #Youtube

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iii Points Announces 2022 Line-Up

The wonderfully unique Miami art and music festival makes its grand return

Miami- As the summer season begins, and the desert winds enhance the UV index, few things are refreshing for the heat.

Lemonades, ice dreams, tunes at the beach and of course, the announcement of the III Points line-up.

The festival remains one of the most unique in the area, not just for their immersive art installations and experiences which are anticipated staples with every yearly edition, but their focus on local artists gracing the stages with massive headliners.

The mixture of equal and respected attention in the form of genre specific stages allow attendees to get a diverse taste of some of the best in the South Florida scene, which this year includes Donzii, Jaialai, Palomino Blond, Seafoam Walls and more amidst diverse headliners LCD Soundsystem, Flume, John Summit, Busta Rhymes and the throwback gift in the form of a special performance including Uncle Luke, Trick Daddy and Trina.

iii Points true notch in the wall of the summer/fall festivals is their attentiveness to the crowd experience, and we recommend getting in on the fun over the October 21st-October 22nd weekend.

Tickets go on sale today (Friday, June 17th) at 1pm EST with 2 Day Admission in multiple tiers and only a $9.99 deposit down, which can be purchased here.

Enjoy the summer, and as you look into the dusty, oceanic horizon, tick off the days until the beautiful lights grace Wynwood once more...

-Jenelle DeGuzman

#iii points #miami #music festival #tickets #presale #donzii #jaialai #palomino blond #seafoam walls #lcd soundsystem #flume #busta rhymes #uncle luke #trick daddy #trina #wynwood #readable noise

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Just 'Round The Corner: Bi-Weekly Music Highlights for March 24th-April 8th

April Showers bring May Flowers, but Spring is already blooming in the FL music scene

Florida- It’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, and I’m pretty sure we won’t get copyright infringement for saying that (does that come with a FL Resident discount as well?)

However you choose to say it, there’s no doubt that amidst the seaside smells, ice cream dreams and unfortunate pollen disbursement in the air, concert season is back in full swing.

Which leads to a rather jam packed, and genre diverse concert line-up for this edition; just the type of ice cream truck we like…

March 25th

Spirit and the Cosmic Heart, The Dewars, MRENC and Brett Staska at Propaganda

No matter the season, the Lakeland group somehow always manage to make it feel like the best parts of summer.

This time, Spirit and the Cosmic Heart are bringing their special and indupitable brand of soft colored, daydream sweetness to Lake Worth as they round out their mini-SE US tour, along with quite a jam packed line-up: The Dewars, Brett Staska and MRENC.

Maybe you live in Miami, or want to catch a double dose of the quartet? Not a problem, as they will be wrapping up the tour at Las Rosas on March 26th.

This event is 18+, with the festivities at Propaganda Lake Worth start at 8pm, with $10 tickets in advance

Tickets can be bought at the link below

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2236673/spirit-and-the-cosmic-heart-at-lake-worth-propaganda-lake-worth-propaganda

Indigo Girls with Nicole Atkins at Pompano Beach Amphitheater

The Pompano Beach Amphitheater is one of the county’s best kept secrets.

Keeping the feel of a major stage while feeling intimate, the venue does a marvelous job of making any concert in it’s shell, feel like a treasure box. Which is the perfect type of feeling to host Indigo Girls with.

Bringing their Look Long Tour to the Southern Florida coasts, we recommend checking Indigo Girls off your event bucket-list, along with Nicole Atkins who will be opening the show.

Doors open at 6:30, with tickets ranging from $34.50 to $89.50.

They can be found at the link below

https://www.axs.com/events/423770/indigo-girls-tickets?cid=afffboea&fbclid=IwAR3VpuHtgYiT5MQvEq1fRdu8xxY8ssKtWMRk82lGVmITrGOm6jQjX8o3eno

Donzii at Las Rosas

There are bands that you happen across every so often in your life, like a celestial event, or your toast landing butter side up.

And when these rare and lucky events occur, with the privilege of you being there to witness it, you never quite forget it, as a smile comes across your face at the mere mention of the thought. This is the feeling Donzii not only project, but thrive in, as the Miami act continue their ascent up the deserved ladder, having just played at the acclaimed SXSW Showcase in Austin, TX.

They bring their beautiful brand of music and art to Las Rosas with Degreaser and Mold for, and I quote, “Ben Katzman's Birthday Rager”. Which, of course, will be quite the rager.

Further information on the event can be found at the link below

https://lasrosasbar.com/event/4576684/590719406/ben-katzman-s-birthday-rager-featuring-ben-katzman-s-degreaser-donzii-mold

March 26th

Cannibal Corpse at Revolution Live

What’s a weekend without a mosh pit? And what’s a mosh pit without some killer metal? The genre has been making its way back home to one of its most prevalent origins, as both local and international bands continue to create events that truly capture the nature of the music itself: fantastically chaotic, and a wonderful cathartic release.

In the case of legendary death metal act, Cannibal Corpse, the veterans continue to amaze. How so? Picture eating ice cream, except if the summer treat was gore and guts amidst the fiery pits of Dante’s Inferno, as firedancing occurs in the distance and metal lyrics are being sung by a hellish choir. But somehow, the ice cream still hasn’t melted, and so you’re digging it.

A metal show requires a metal description, and what could be a more fitting event to put on your boots for?

This event is unfortunately sold out, however, we encourage you to search around your trustworthy ticket outlets of choice.

https://www.jointherevolution.net/concerts/cannibal-corpse/

April 1st

Immaterial Possession, Room Thirteen, Glass Body, The Dreambows at Respectable Street

PureHoney Magazine has remained a Florida staple, being the perfect accompaniment to some coffee or if you’re looking for the next great band to play on repeat.

It’s no wonder then, that the publication is helping host not one, but two of the best shows this month, the first being our earlier mentioned SATCH show, and the second being at the equally renowned Respectable Street. The venue will host one of the strongest line-ups of the season, as Immaterial Possession play alongside Room Thirteen, The Dreambows, and Glass Body.

While all the above mentioned acts are truly gems, the latter has a special place in our music hearts, as the group bring us back to punk/post-punk’s best moments in the heat of the late 70’s; when angst was fresh, the music was a reflection of the times, and music was the greatest podium one could have. This is true to this day, however, it is acts such as Glass Body that uphold the standard, and keep it strong.

The show will start at 8pm, and tickets (which range from $10-$12) can be found at the link below

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/immaterial-possession-room-thirteen-glass-body-the-dreambows-tickets-275200049757

April 2nd

The Midnight at The Beacham

Synthwave has been making a comeback. Neon lights, pinball arcades, and the sweet nostalgia of permed hair aside though, the music that continues to come from artists delving into the glittering pool has continued to astound: ranging from acts such as FM-84 and of course, The Midnight.

The California based duo bring some of that radiating 80’s starlight to The Beacham in Orlando, where the venue’s halls with echo some of the best dang modern synths around.

Perfect for taking your beau to, or maybe, to show up that high school jock with the smooth hair….

This event is unfortunately sold out, however, we encourage you to search around your trustworthy ticket outlets of choice.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-midnight-tickets-157670820669

We hope to see you at all these shows, or even just a few. There is truly something for everyone, and who doesn't want a little spring music fun?

-Jenelle DeGuzman

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iii Points Announces Presale for 2022 Dates

The Miami art and music festival staple set a October 21-22nd date, and institute measures to benefit all fans

Miami- There’s certain events that must be experienced in person to truly be understood.

In the designated free art space of iii Points, amidst the already beautifully tagged Wynwood, a type of freedom falls under this experience level.

On one side, you may experience roller blading as a DJ plays in an elevated tower, neon lights playing tricks on your mind and fancies.

Stroll outward, pan right, and maybe you’ll see a giant UFO. Go past this extraterrestrial, and you’ll find a warehouse containing the closest thing to Manchester’s Hacienda times 3, as stages are somehow kept in their own bubble and contain incredible acts and fans immersed in both the music and art experience of it all.

(Photo by Stephanie Vento: Art Installation at iii Points 2019)

Consistently, iii Points has managed to successfully do what most US music festivals cannot; by combining local and international acts and placing equal importance to each and every band performing throughout all stages, which helps the local scene immensely, and places some of Southern Florida’s best acts on stages they truly deserve.

Each area feels like it’s own island of sorts, never bleeding or blending into ambient noise, and allows every niche, no matter the unique nature, to feel at home.

All this, without ever feeling the ever looming shadow of a corporation or feeling of pop radio in the air.

It’s a feat that isn’t to be taken lightly, and the sheer fact that this type of quality has been upheld for nine years, deserves it’s praise.

(Photo by Stephanie Vento: Poorgrrrl at iii Points 2019)

It’s therefore no surprise that iii Points has announced their 2022 return to the Wynwood District, and is releasing presale tickets this coming Tuesday (March 22nd) at 1:11pmEST.

In addition, the festival has also announced safety measures to ensure its patrons enjoy the sensory pleasures in a safe manner by adding 2 more stages to this years event in an effort to help even out crowd traffic, as well as free water stations throughout the grounds.

Water bottles will also be available for sale at $5 flat per bottle.

Presale tickets start at $149 for GA admission, GA + (which includes expedited entry and premium restrooms) at $249, and VIP (including exclusive amenities and drink options, in addition to expedited entry) at $399.

Wallet a little loose for your rent? A monthly payment plan option exists for all three packages, at $9.99 down for every tier.

(Photo by Stephanie Vento: iii Points 2019)

We can’t ever repeat the sentiment more; support your local music and local art.

In the case of iii Points, we hope to see you there to do all this, and see bands that inspired these very acts to form, amidst the soundscapes…

Further information can be found at https://www.iiipoints.com/

-Jenelle DeGuzman

#iii points #miami #wynwood #art #music #music festival #presale #support local music #support local art #stephanie vento #photography

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Just 'Round The Corner: Bi-Weekly Music Highlights for March 9th-March 22nd

The Equinox is approaching, and so too is prime concert season.

Florida- This feeling has been missed. Concert flyers on power posts, social media event listings, and the hearsay in friendly conversation of "Hey, did you hear (insert band here) is playing next week?"

It truly is the little things, and this surely, is one of them.

As this generation continues to experience the unprecendented process of packing three centuries worth of events into just the last three revolutions around the sun, the one constant is the human ability to create, and process these feelings through losing oneself in music.

So we though it prudent to bring a bi-weekly concert round up for Florida, and inspire you to enjoy the freedoms of live music we have the opportunity to see, and bond through.

March 11th

Death of a Deity at Propaganda Lake Worth

The West Palm Beach based metal act is not only climbing the ladder, they’re remaking it as they go along. Death of a Deity are currently working on their upcoming album, and have been previewing songs from the record live with new vocalist, Steven Divine.

We can attest personally that not only are these songs floor shakers, but they pave a new road in the many branches of the genre; propelled by passion and fuelled by the energy around them (which, is also beautifully wild).

The bill is a also veritable Headbanger’s Ball, also bringing local favorites, Tooth and up and comers Tactosa from Tampa.

Come spend your Friday in the best way; getting those concert sneakers fresh with some new concert moshing…

Doors open at 8pm; Admission will be $10 the night of, with the line-up as follows:

9:00p Rize 9:50p Body Blow 10:40p Tooth 11:30p Tactosa (Tampa) 12:20a Death of a Deity

https://www.facebook.com/events/5018365458228375

March 15th

Baroness at Will’s Pub

Intimate shows are the special treasures; the occasions allow the band to reach back to roots and most importantly, allow a rich sound such a Baroness’ to be heard at it’s most raw.

The Savannah, GA act will be playing the infamous Will’s Pub in Orlando next week, and we strongly recommend taking the chance to tick two items off your list; an epic intimate show, and the ability to see this truly powerful band live.

Doors open at 7pm, tickets are $60 and can be found below, along with further information

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baroness-at-wills-pub-tickets-211854782357

March 16th

Of Montreal + Palomino Blond + Locate, L1 at Respectable Street

Have you ever wanted to live in a daydream? Soft neon colors against your skin, as synthesizers and haunting vocals play in the background? Perhaps you want some good old fashioned guitars and your ears enjoying the sounds? Respectable Street can help assist, as they host a bill to remember in the form of Of Montreal, Palomino Blond and Locate, L1.

Aptly one of the most diverse and smooth bills, Palomino Blond has remained on our Must Watch list, as the young act continue to dazzle with their raw energy that is as infectious as it is a treat to see.

Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 7:30pm.

Tickets and further information are avaiable at the link below

https://www.facebook.com/events/183755890478824

Greensky Bluegrass at Revolution FTL

There are few sounds as comforting as bluegrass. Call us old, but sitting out on the porch with a cup of coffee and listening to some beautifully constructed strings is absolutely blissful.

And while Greensky Bluegrass builds upon this comfort, they do not sit within its confines, but rather, blow it wide open.

The Michigan based act bring an electricity that is absolutely breathtaking, both on record and through live performances, through their own originals as well as our personal favorite, an unrivaled cover of Pink Floyd’s “Time/Breathe (Reprise)”.

We recommend the trip down for this one, your eyes and ears will Thank You.

Doors open at 7pm, with John Cragie as the opening act.

Tickets can be found below

https://www.facebook.com/events/425834695606625

Get out there and enjoy the daylight, moonbeams, and the returning sound of sweet, sweet music bouncing off the alley walls...

-Jenelle DeGuzman

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Perpetual Motion Machine: Audacy Beach Festival Releases 2021 Line-Up

With headliners ranging from EDM, Indie and Alternative Rock staples, the shore has never looked so sweet.

Fort Lauderdale- Autumn in Florida consists of a few things: sunshine, warm hands from coffee (yes, pumpkin spice being one of them), and the inimitable scent of a season trying to break through.

While Florida is always in a forever state of some shade of Summer, Autumn and Winter always bring out the best emotions. Though the leaves don't change color, the air does.

It shifts, through fractionally. The shift is akin to a tectonic plate: spooks, thrills and stories waft through the air like so many different types of adventures. And a hum different from the Summer concert season of flip-flops and suntans.

The electricity comes from the locals, and Fort Lauderdale, while a tourist destination, is one of the masters of conduction. With one of the major Tesla coils on the horizon showing as Audacy Music Festival.

(pictured: Bleachers, who will be taking part in December 4th's festivities)

The new skin of Riptide Music Festival's musical phoenix takes place over two days, December 4th-5th on it's original grounds of Fort Lauderdale beach, with a diverse line-up that stays true to it's partnering rock radio station, 104.3 The Shark's rock roots, while incorporating some of the new.

Saturday's alternative line-up is a veritable ball, ranging from Twenty One Pilots, Modest Mouse, newcomer Beabadoobee as well as returning acts, The Lumineers and more.

Sunday eases up on the throttle no less, with Weezer, AJR, All Time Low, Tai Verdes, Swedish House Mafia and too many more to name.

(pictured: Cold War Kids, who will be on Sunday's immense line-up)

Sound inticing? GA starts at $229 for both days, with a VIP option containing excluive seating, viewing area and access to multiple hospitality areas included for $329.

Additional information, as well as to purchase those cherry sweet tickets can be found here: https://audacybeachfestival.com/

As we must in these different days, we also are including the below statement, per the info page: "At this time, a negative test or outdoor masking is not required to attend the Audacy Beach Festival. Masking is encouraged when not eating or drinking. This is subject to change in conjunction with local city, county, and state health guidelines."

We hope to see you there, amidst the sand, waters and the sunshine autumn feeling South Florida so excels at bringing...

-Jenelle DeGuzman

#audacy beach festival #music #rock #alternative #indie #104.3 the shark #fort lauderdale #weezer #all time low #modest mouse #the lumineers #twenty one pilots #Beabadoobee #tai verdes #ajr #swedish house mafia #festival #events #readable noise

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Breathing in The Fire: The Tropical Death Tour Kicks Off on October 1st

Metal and it's musical branches have returned to the playing field, and it's anxious to rev it's veritable engine.

Bradenton- Small towns are what make up Florida.

Sure, there's the tourist stops usual supects: the coaster rails of Orlando, beaches of the Southern reaches from Miami and the Keys, should you want to take the bridge to it's shores.

But the posed question every denizen gets (usually after the first question of: 'So is Florida Man real? Is he like Sasquatch?') is 'how often do you go to these sorts of places?"

And while the answer is occasional, the reason is that the true nature of Florida as a whole is in it's underrated and often overlooked cities.

Take a stroll to Jupiter, and you'll find a music scene that wants to burst at the scene to any and all who pass it's sidewalks. Perhaps West Palm, who's musical flair is as diverse as it's people; containing venues and bands alike who hold a torch for all who follow in it's worthy footsteps. Lake Worth, Hobe Sound and too many more to name, take a look inside the wrapper and you'll find a true epitaph of music, with acts that are as worthy as the legacies from major metropoli.

And in this vein of thought, Bradenton will play host to such an event, as new rock venue, The Slam House, simultaneously showcases three events in one night: the start of October's skeletel hands, the beginning of The Tropical Death Tour, headlined by Existence Has Failed and Bottomfeeders, and it's special kick-off event with A Legacy Unwritten, local favorites heavy//hitter, Tactosa, Death of a Deity of West Palm Beach, who make their grand return to the live stage with new sounds, and more.

The scene is bursting back to life again; in some cases, against a multitude of neon colors and that oddly comforting swath of white, incandecent flood lights from a stage.

In the case of the The Tropical Death tour's kick-off, the scene has indeed flicked back on the lights from Florida to Texas.

However, this scene consists of sweat, rapid fire drums, gutteral vocals, the beautifully missed sounds of guitar amps pouding back into the concert hearts; and there are few things sweeter than the visceral familiarity of a great and mosh-worthy show.

-Jenelle DeGuzman

You can find further information via the Facebook Events page for the October 1st show below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/163518092489031?ref=newsfeed

#the tropical death tour #existence has failed #bottomfeeders #death of a deity #heavy//hitters #a legacy unwritten #tactosa #bradenton #florida #metal #deathcore #death metal #hard rock #local music #support local music #the slam house #readable noise #events #music events

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Summer of Freedom: A Readable Noise Summer 2021 Concert Guide

With the first concert season since the pandemic in view, we take stock in just a few of the highlights coming to Florida, and beyond.

West Palm Beach- You’re probably reading this in your pajamas.

There’s a half empty cup of coffee on the desk, with hopefully no countless mug stain rings from the past year, and your Zoom clothes perched gently on a chair.

This isn’t mind reading, or rocket science, this is just the simple and unfortunately adjusted reality that we have been living since early 2020.

Perfecting snowglobe like bubbles, the internet has never been more at thanks for maintaining the unfortunate distance caused by the pandemic, but also helping us keep our sanity.

While we pray we never have to ever hear the words “adapt” again, there is gratuity; we as a species have never craved human interaction more.

And while sure, the introverts inside us (including myself) have used some of this time to recharge, there’s few things I’ve longed for more than the roar of a crowd,

The combined incomparable energy of a throng of voices, no matter the size, all singing the same song. The lyrics, echoing off the walls and all with different and heightened levels of passion.

I miss the rumble of the bass against my chest. The feeling of the guitars as the tune up and the stage lights overhead.

I miss the conversation as queue music plays, the smell of cigarettes and beer in the air. Hell, I even miss the waiting for tickets. Tickets. This is the arduous process no one misses as your feet hurt and your adrenaline begins to pump in time with the drums.

Most of all, I miss the people. I miss venues and the feeling, as mentioned above, that just comes with the live concert experience.

While artists have indeed adapted to keep both themselves, their families and fans same by putting on live shows, it can’t beat the feeling of sweat, love and the shared smiles of a crowd beside you.

And so it is with pride that we present this guide to you.

While it is just a few of the highlights across the state, and some even across the nation, we hope it is the start of many more to come, and the sound of many more voices to be heard.

June

Existence Has Failed with Tooth, Heavy//Hitter, and The World I See

June 25th at Respectable Street (West Palm Beach)

With West Palm Beach as an already well established, and noted breeding ground for some of the best local acts, Clematis Street has remained the bastion for all activity.

Particularly, with the metal and hard rock scene. Containing one of the most tightly knit communities, shows are not only guaranteed to be some of the most fantastic, but also one of the best ways to be re-introduced to that feeling of togetherness.

And amidst the superbills, stands out the live return of Existence Has Failed.

The five piece act are riding off the hot heels of their newest release, Birthrite” and bursting at the seams to play the album live. Alongside a formidle line-up, the show is set to be a showstopper, and a perfect work-up to get your feet back a-moshin’.

Donzii

June 25th at Space Park Miami

While Donzii have been flexing their muscles over the past year, releasing “Hissy Hits” as well as performing livestreams in fantastic fashion.

It therefore is a wondrous return to see the post-punk/no wave band return to the live stage, as they continue to be not just one of the best bands in the state, but one of the best concerts you will ever lay your dreary heart upon.

July

Sublime with Rome, the Dirty Heads and Airie

July 25th at the Abacoa Ampitheater

Jupiter, in addition to being the Gas Giant planet, is also a town, known musically for it’s love of all things ska, reggae, rock and the laidback skater feel that comes with being both at a local of the beach and in the city.

The beats bounce off the asphalt and back into the summer air, and while the city has always been a prime candidate for music (and was a number of years ago, when the venue regularly held local band nights), it unfortunately falls under the shadows of the southern part of the state’s larger metropolitan cities on the map.

And so it is with both gratuity and awe, there couldn’t have been a better venue then for the legends that are Sublime to play alongside Dirty Heads and Airie.

Bringing their deserved decade spanning sounds to the Ampitheater, if loving is what you got, this is the summers best.

August

Kings of Leon and Cold War Kids

August 3rd (iThink Amphitheater- West Palm Beach) and August 4th (Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre- Tampa)

Whether you’ve followed the Followill family since their first release, or since the latest, there’s no denying that Kings of Leon have established themselves as a household name in rock; carrying a deep groove that anchors from their TN roots but fully emanates from their own musical bones.

They take with them Cold War Kids on their latest foray which they bring to Florida twice for both the Northern and Southern audiences and full enjoyment...

Alanis Morrissette with special guests Garbage, and Liz Phair August 18th at iThink Amphitheater- WPB)

The 90’s remain one of the greatest decades of musical releases; from new branches of rock to creations of new genres altogether (and a slew of cinema classics to boot), those who grew up during it as mallrats, music nerds or both were able to experience everything and anything.

Due mostly in part to it’s artists who emulated the feelings we weren’t able to express verbally. Enter three of the most influential acts of varying emotions: Alanis Morissette, Garbage and Liz Phair, combining their massive and potent legacies into one super tour, which they are bringing to the iThink Amphitheater.

While the phrase, “a show not to miss” is too often repeated, we stand by the sentiment on this, as this is a truly once in a lifetime line-up.

While these are just a few of the shows coming to our area, these are simply the highlights of a summer of music that has been long awaited, and long overdue.

We hope to see you at these shows and more....

-Jenelle DeGuzman

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Reach Out and Touch Sound Edition #2

New Releases for October 5th 2020

We made it to October; the humbly unacknowledged month that comes before Thanksgiving and just at the cusp of the main event holidays.

It comes just as fast 2020 seems to have, bringing wind you can taste and the knowledge that this month is when you can let all the smiling joy of spooky things and thatfreedom of being a little strange, soar above you like so many falling autumn leaves.

And so too quietly soars in the Renaissance that continues to start in; though this year continues to be a never ending hour long special of The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling style, we take in the following comfort:

We’re here, somehow, and about to witness the dawning of some truly amazing music that is on the cusp of the horizon.

We have a Round 2 edition of some of our favorite new releases over the past 2 weeks, which we think you’ll enjoy…

Tiny Desk Home Concert from NPR presents: Jhené Aiko

Link: https://www.npr.org/2020/10/01/918200673/jhene-aiko-tiny-desk-home-concert

While we all are under quarantine, a few artists are taking from their homes to open the bubble and provide some stunning live performances, with one of the stand-out editions being Jhené Aiko.

In addition to being one of the truly most underrated vocalists in modern times, with hauntingly tender vocals, this element is heightened by the intimacy of the instrumentalists behind her. Playing a eight song set that explores a little bit of everything, the performance feels fairytale like, like stumbling upon a scene in the wild you don’t know if you were supposed to bear witness to, but have been graced with nonetheless.

We highly recommend watching the performance with your favorite warmth drink, lights dimmed, and staring out into the dark night skies, to maximize your night dreams.

Tycho & rum.gold- “Run Away”

Link: https://tycho.lnk.to/runawayAF?fbclid=IwAR13F5dTQ-8hf730sCCL7kGW0bHMF23wf7NibKt5uaZcAgmeHYdqp8sF_VU

Scott Hanson’s continous beautiful project has teamed up with singer-songwriter, rum.gold, to create a serene digital landscape that feels like it could fit in with Blade Runner’s neon city, or romantic nights as rain falls against the taxi windows. Tycho’s lush and intimate sounds teams up perfectly with the silky vocals of rum.gold, reminiscent of Woodkid with just a pinch more smoothness.

We can picture the stage lights playing in synchronization with this song live, and we hope to one day see it…

FM-84- “Maverick”

Link: https://fm84.bandcamp.com/album/maverick

October also means a revisit of all the 80’s horror classics (we recommend AHS: 1984 as well, for an extra pinch of both future and past), and perhaps maybe a sprinkling of some non-horror films as well to be a good buffer from that shadow we’re going to pretend was a trick of the eye.

For this, we recommend FM-84’s latest, and aptly titled, “Maverick”.

Incorporating classic romantic synthesizer swoons, as well as fun and just damn well done/unashamed guitar licks during the climax, this is the perfect track to watch a pink sunset against, a long awaited kiss, or even get that ghost in the corner dancing.

Adult Programming- “Guilty Party EP”

Link: https://adultprogramming.bandcamp.com/album/guilty-party

From the mind of AJ Ruiz, the Miami act has released, what we believe, to be one of the most refreshing EP’s of this strange timeline. Written as a sonic love letter to his wife Nora, the EP is a little bit of Visage, a sprinkle of Numan and the dark romanticism of Depeche Mode.

Our favorite track, “Teeth Rot” is a sublime ride through passionate vocals, dreamy guitar and all that sweetness it speaks of. If this is the candy Miami is offering, we have confidence that Ruiz will be on the forefront of the wave to be.

Nile Marr- “Are You Happy Now?”

Link: https://nilemarr.bandcamp.com/album/are-you-happy-now

The long awaited debut album from Manchester’s Nile Marr is finally arriving November, and it’s lead single, “Teenage Kissers”, sees the songwriter at his true evolution with wonderful vocals and acoustic backings.

From coming on the scene as Kid 4077 (oh yeah, we’re reaching that far back) and playing with Hans Zimmer, Marr has come a long way and taken after his father, Johnny Marr, in the vast indulge of inspirations that are prevalent in his songwriting. With echoes of Modest Mouse, Broken Social Scene and even We Are Scientists, this is high on our list of Must Listens for November.

Clipping- “Visions of Bodies Being Burned”

Link: https://clppng.bandcamp.com/album/visions-of-bodies-being-burned

The musical gift from Daveed Diggs and Jonathan Snipes, Clipping are the Massive Attack of hip-hop, bringing a perfect score to the current dystopia we are occupying.

Not only a perfect October release, the tracks are reminiscent of Nine Inch Nails level etherealness with a haunting drone, all through Diggs effortless lyrical melodies. The duo are bringing the genre to a place it needs to be; still a time capsule, still a voice, but with all the modern darkness that comes with such an honesty.

This is 2020, and this is the score for the car ride home.

Spiritbox ft. Ryo Kinoshita- “Holy Roller (Remix)

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toGFQM12JSw

In a time of epic collaborations, Canada’s quickly (and deservedly) up and coming metal act, Spiritbox, has teamed up with Ryo Kinoshita of Crystal Lake for a remix of their latest “Holy Roller”.

The pairing is cosmically well, with Kinoshita’s deep lows meeting LaPlante’s epically heavy vocals (the vocalist remains on our radar as one of the best female metal vocalists of the last decade), all against artist DeadEyesArt’s beautiful manga/horror art styling. Play this at 13, if you would.

Sol-Invicto- “A Reason For Being”

Link: https://solinvicto.techitch.com/track/a-reason-for-being

It’s the year of the Carpenter, with guitarist Stephen Carpenter not only releasing brand new music with Deftones, but also re-energizing his additional project, Sol-Invicto.

The mysterious project founded by the guitarist and Richie Loundres, have unveiled a new instrumental track that is, for lack of a better word, absolutely stunning.

The valley like landscapes of guitars alongside the incredible echoing drums of Dan Foord have left us quite speechless, and craving for more. Also crank this up to 13. And a half. Then repeat.

-Jenelle DeGuzman

Did we miss anything? Send your fave new listens to [email protected], and we just may feature it.

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Reach Out and Touch Sound

New Releases for the Week of September 20th

Words we never want to hear again: “unprecedented”

No one, aside from perhaps the fortune telling chihuahua in “Courage the Cowardly Dog” could have possibly foretold this past year. While we continue to carry on, and hold credence to the fact that for every bad, there is good amongst the horizon, so to will this apply to music.

The Renaissance is beginning; fueled by not only the pent up frustration of lockdown, but the current state of the world and it’s in these times, if history has taught us anything, that art truly flourishes.

And while we anxiously await the safe return of our beloved venues and live shows, this wave is beginning from some of our favorite acts.

It is now we feel it best to return, to provide you bi weekly with a round up of some of the best new music, both from local and major circuits, to encourage you to participate in this, well, unprecedented musical Renaissance that is to come.

September 20th

Deftones- “Genesis”

The newest single off the uppcoming and anticipated “Ohms” (September 25th), it’s not only a return to the band’s singularly swooning roots, but another evolutionary stepping stone in a group that continues to amaze with every rebirth.

A literal sonic depiction of an oceanic vortex, vocalist Chino Moreno's trademark screams and silky croons accentuate the intensity, radiating from the brilliant chemistry of the band as a whole, with MVP focus given to Stephan Carpenter's crunching guitars building off Abe Cunningham's drums in such a perfect way, it’s reaffirmed truth. Deftones is sex made musical.

https://youtu.be/fbp0bET06wc

Adult Programming- “Sugar Crashing”

The quickly up and coming Miami based artist’s latest is a much needed stroke of sweetness that stay true to the name.

Take Jack Stauber and add just a dash of Cold Cave's love draped darkness, the song could fit perfectly as a beach track to your lover, as much as it could a narration to the nefarious dentist character of “The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack”.

This is the track that we deeply look forward to hearing live, and are counting the days until we can do so..

https://youtu.be/8zwuaGrcTuk

Puscifer- “The Underwhelming”

Under the radar, the rock supergroup headed by Maynard Keenan of Tool have released new material from their latest album in 5 years, “Existential Reckoning” , coming out at the end of October.

“The Underwhelming” finds the group at an interesting arc: providing the haunting lyrics and ethos they are so versed at providing, amidst a Nine Inch Nails meets an almost unsettling lightness that is as intriguing as it is toe tapping.

https://youtu.be/M_gHgTkbdyg

SALEM- “Starfall”

Perhaps the most surprising release of this week comes from the secretive witch-house group known as SALEM. Making their mark with their release of “King Night” in 2010, the album was met with acclaim for the inventive and haunting composition before the Michigan based band just as suddenly disappeared from the map.

Aside from the occasional release of remixes (most notably, their cover of Alice Deejays's iconic “Better Off Alone”, made into a dark and brooding storm), the band remained unfortunately silent. Until now.

After nearly a decade of inactivity, SALEM have released a surprise mixtape titled “STAY DOWN”. Perhaps fueled by the chaos of the outside world, the opening track consists of a rap atop a classical music staple in a strange frenzy that could fit in a modernized version of “A Clockwork Orange”.

The latest single off the mixtape, “Starfall” is a serene fall into the Upside Down; made up of 80’s synths and their special brew of haunting bliss.

https://youtu.be/OldLS3YE04Y

-Jenelle DeGuzman

Is there a track we're missing? Send us your suggestions to [email protected] and you may just see it featured

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Florida: Save Our Stages

Florida’s independent venues are vital to countless music scenes of all genres, it’s time to #SaveOurStages

Florida- The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) applauds the introduction of the bi-partisan Save Our Stages Act introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). The Save Our Stages Act directly impacts independent venues across the country such as Respectable Street in Palm Beach County, and Culture Room in Broward County.

“Our members told us months ago that if the shutdown lasted six months or longer and there wasn’t federal relief to hold them over, 90% of them would fold permanently,” said Dayna Frank, president of NIVA and CEO First Avenue Productions. “With no revenue and immense overhead, four months in, it’s already happening. The warning light is flashing red and our only hope is for legislation like Save Our Stages Act or RESTART Act to be passed before Congress goes on August recess. Otherwise, most businesses in this industry will collapse.”

“On behalf of our more than 2,000 member venues, promoters and festivals, as well as their employees, artists and local communities who are facing an existential crisis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re incredibly grateful to Senators Cornyn and Klobuchar,” said Adam Hartke, co-chair of NIVA’s Advocacy Committee and president of Hartke Presents. “While existing government assistance programs have helped other industries, they weren’t tailored to meet the needs of small businesses like ours that have zero revenue, enormous overhead and no visibility into when we can fully re-open. The Save Our Stages Act will provide the assistance we need to get through the shutdown until we can reopen safely and once again become the economic generators for our communities that we’ve always been.” A Chicago study last year showed that for every $1 spent on a ticket at a local venue, $12 of economic activity was generated for area businesses such as restaurants, retailers, and hotels.

Through SaveOurStages.com, more than 1 million emails have been sent letting all 538 members of Congress know that constituents want to keep independent venues alive.

As a supporter, viewer and patron of the local arts, it is with the utmost certainty we can state this publication, as well as many others, would not be possible without independent venues that host local bands and artists, providing them opportunities in a market that is already monopolized by conglomerates in the larger arenas.

We take pride in our local scenes, and the vital importance small venues play in them. They are truly, the cultural veins running through cities; places of rallying cries, freedom, release and building both friend and relationships that stand the test of time.

Live music, while regrettably on a pause, will return. And when this time arrives, it will bring with it an artistic renaissance to mirror the late 70′s and early 00′s. For this to happen however, we need not only the longtime local venues that have hosted such events, but the opportunity and encouragement of new venues as well.

This state harbors, what we believe, to be truly one of the most passionate and underrated audiences in the world for music. There is a buzz; an electrical whirring that cannot be denied when speaking of music, or even viewing your favorite local band at your favorite local venue.

To our leaders in the Congress and Senate for Florida, this writer who firmly believes and is a part of the local music scene, I speak to you.

Do not let the Florida independent music and venue scene, fail. Do not let it be lost, like so many of the historical landmarks taken over by high rises and the erasure of this state’s artistic history.

If we are truly a state that pays homage to it’s people, then most especially in this unprecedented time, we urge you, support local artists and venues now.

The Save Our Stages Act would provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music venue operators affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. These grants would provide at least six months of financial support to keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America.

“Texas is home to a number of historic and world-class small entertainment venues, many of which remain shuttered after being the first businesses to close,” said Sen. Cornyn. “The culture around Texas dance halls and live music has shaped generations, and this legislation would give them the resources to reopen their doors and continue educating and inspiring Texans beyond the coronavirus pandemic.”

Minnesota’s concert halls, theatres, and places of entertainment, like First Avenue in Minneapolis, where Prince famously performed, have inspired generations with the best of local music, art, and education,” Sen. Klobuchar said. “This legislation would help ensure that small entertainment venues can continue to operate, and serve our communities for generations to come.”

Please go to https://www.nivassoc.org/ today and send a message to our Florida representatives and leaders. This process takes no more than 30 seconds, and will make a world of difference. For both your local scenes, and the hundreds of band within it.

About NIVA:

Formed at the onset of the COVID-19 shutdown, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), now represents more than 2,000 members in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. These independent venues and promoters were the first to close and will be the last to fully reopen. NIVA's mission is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent live music venues, promoters and festivals throughout the United States.

Independent live music and entertainment venues have been hard-hit during the coronavirus pandemic, with 90 percent of venue owners, promoters, and bookers reporting they are at risk of closing permanently without additional financial assistance. If ticket sales do not resume until 2021, the industry will have lost an estimated $9 billion in ticket sales alone. The Save Our Stages Act:

· Establishes a $10 billion grant program for live venue operators, promoters, producers and talent representatives

· Directs the Small Business Administrator to make grants to eligible recipients equal to the lesser of either 45% of gross revenue from 2019 or $12 million

· Allows the Small Business Administrator to issue supplemental grants in the future if funding remains available and applicants can demonstrate continued need

· Permits recipients to use grants for costs incurred during the COVID pandemic

· Permits recipients to use grants for rent, utilities, mortgage obligations, PPE procurement, payments to contractors, regular maintenance, administrative costs, taxes, operating leases, and capital expenditures related to meeting state, local, or federal social distancing guidelines

· The Save Our Stages Act is endorsed by (NIVA) and the National Independent Talent Organization (NITO).

-Jenelle DeGuzman

#save our stages #local music #local band #florida #miami #west palm beach #independent venues #niva #support local music #readable noise #petition #music

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Anti-Viral Part Two Supporting Local Acts During 2020 Bingo

As 2020 continues, we want to help broaden your library and support local acts

Florida- It is July 2020, and we are unfortunately still living in a dystopian science fiction novel worthy of Stephen King, but not quite Orwell.

One thing we can be certain of, moreso now than ever, is the importance of supporting your local and favorite acts as the live performance industry has continued it's unfortunate, and sadly necessary halt to keep patrons safe.

Luckily, there are still avenues to continue to help support, such as online platforms.

Bandcamp is continuing their assistance by waiving all fees for today, July 3rd, ensuring 100% of all revenue goes directly to the artists themselves.

We want to help assist in your decision by providing some of our top picks (both local and international), and furthering your musical library to the far corners of the world...

Tape Studies

"Kept Underneath"

Selected Track- "With Olives in My Pocket"

http://tapestudies.bandcamp.com/album/kept-underneath

The Orlando trio excels in creating vast soundscapes that dip from the easel of such cinematic composers as Hans Zimmern, and all the while uniting the fabric of the post-rock/instrumental flag that has been aching for a revitalization.

Tape Studies are on the cusp of delivering this, in the honesty and passion of their performance, as well as their hurricane rivalling bombast.

La Science des Reves

"Fragments"

http://lasciencedesrves.bandcamp.com/track/fragments

If you enjoyed the above, and like vast soundscapes similar to Philip Glass, Brian Eno and the irreplaceable Tangerine Dream, LSDR is just the taste for you. As Tape Studies excels in delivering cinematic quality compositions, guitarist Pierre Medina of the aforementioned act offers the softer, impactful side of this equation in his side project.

Narrating the key moments of a film where decisions are best met, Medina beautifully constructs these moments our of magic and the flow of love in time.

Donzii

"Burn"

http://donzii.bandcamp.com/track/burn

Picture a sandy beach in the before times; boombox alongside you, neon bathing suit and the waves beating in time with a haunting siren call.

This is the magic Donzii carries with them at all times, and why they shared a co-opening for New Order during the legendary act's first US residency. Their potency is rivalled only by their ambition, and they are nothing short of a firecracker in the dark.

Grave.castle

"Self Deploy"

http://gravecastle.bandcamp.com/track/self-deploy-2

Miami artist Jake Lara has had his hand in some of the best sounds this side of town, including Ghostflower and Adult Programming.

With his debut project as grave.castle, Lara's underrated brilliance truly does shine, with a strong opening of what's to come. Haunting and reminscent of classic Numan with a bite, "Self Deploy" is a song for both the dark nights and daybreak adventures...

Death of a Deity

"Feast for Kings"

https://youtu.be/P5ZVPsaTSnw

http://deathofadeity.bandcamp.com/album/death-dealer-ep

The West Palm Beach metal/hardcore act have been steadily climbing up the ranks, not only due to the raw power the group possess, but their unrelenting passion they have in delivering it.

They are currently recording their follow-up, and in the meantime, have released an instrumental guitar playthrough of "Feast for Kings", a wonderful appreciation and closer look into the bombast, and you can also purchase the direct track above.

Existence Has Failed

"Birthrite"

http://existencehasfailed.bandcamp.com/track/birthrite-single

One of our favorite things to do in our forays is stumble upon both side projects or solo acts of the bands we hold in esteem. Not only due to the extension of extra sounds we get to hear, but a further appreciation of the musicians who perform them.

This is true of both Tape Studies/LSDR, and with our second follow-up selection in Existence Has Failed.

The Southern Florida deathcore act shares its drummer Joe Hennessey, with our above selection, Death of a Deity, and Hennessy's delivery is just as potent in the well done, and for lack of a better word, kick-a** latest single, "Birthrite".

It's worthy of festival style moshes, and if metal is your style, this is yet another gem to add.

Spiritbox

"Holy Roller"

http://spiritboxofficial.bandcamp.com/track/holy-roller

One of our international picks, we are confident in saying the Canadian act should be at the top of your Must Watch list.

From Courtney LaPlante's powerful and enrapturing vocals, ranging from smooth tones to deliciously heavy deliveries that hold up with some of the best vocalists in the genre, to the instrumentation which meshes Deftones, Mastodon and a touch of Prodigy (surprising as it is, you'll understand), Spiritbox are one of those acts you hear and instantly know, you have stumbled upon something wonderful.

In Motion

"Liedentity B-Sides"

Selected Track: Hank to Hailey

http://inmotionfl.bandcamp.com/album/liedentity-b-sides

The Hobe Sound trio released their companion piece to the wonderful "Liedentity" with a modest compilation of B-sides and we are grateful they did. Our selected track, "Hank to Hailey", is intimate and viseceral in the best of ways. IM's strength lies in their ability to be unafraid to feel, and the laid bare feel of this track tugs in just the right places.

The Spoon Dogs

"Bar Called Salvation"

http://spoondogs.bandcamp.com/track/bar-called-salvation

This Orlando trio have remained steady on our radar, for good reason. With pinches of Southern grime in the best of ways, paired with Michael Hutchence style vocals, we cannot wait to see Spoon Dogs in concert again as they truly, are one of the best live acts of our time.

In the meantime, enjoy and support with the above track, "Bar Called Salvation"

Barbarossa

"Make It Through"

http://thisisbarbarossa.bandcamp.com/album/make-it-through

British multi-instrumentalist, James Mathé, caught out attention when we had the pleasure of seeing him play alongside Jose Gonzales and has remained one of our favorite artists since. Composing tracks that carry peaks and valleys rivalling Icelandic scenery, every track is a refreshing pleasure, and this is no less true than in his latest, "Make It Through"

The Darling Fire

"Dark Celebration"

Selected Track- "For the Loveless"

http://thedarlingfire.bandcamp.com/album/dark-celebration

TDF excel at creating silky, perfect orchestrations, alongside an almost stallion-esque strength of their build-up. It is a rare talent, and one best shown in "For the Loveless"; a 90's alternate meets Metric style ode, it will have you swaying, dancing and keeping beat into the night.

For all acts above, as well as bonus bands such as Kalistik, Adult Programming, Rose Dickeson and more, head over to our companion Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6o502YpcPS5ECXBYY308HI?si=7m8UvQCQQfuB9ixDhkSb7A

-Jenelle DeGuzman

#readable noise #local band #local music #bandcamp #tape studies #las science des reves #spiritbox #death of a deity #existence has failed #grave.castle #donzii #in motion #spoon dogs #barbarossa #the darling fire #florida #spotify

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Up Yours, COVID: A Readable Noise Reference Guide to Assistance for Artists and Service Workers

A comprehensive, and continuously updated list of resources, references and links for financial/resource assistance, benefiting those affected by COVID-19 in Florida, and the US.

Florida- Today is Friday, the 10th of April 2020. And for many locals in the area, the days may be blurring. For others, it means one more day of unemployment, or even one day more without income.

With the state of Florida relying heavily on tourism based income, this reality is becoming increasingly uncertain terrain, with the ever changing and often too fluid situation surrounding COVID-19 as a disease. And while attention, as well as unending praise and gratitude needs to be given to frontline workers in health, produce, food, agriculture and sciences, this guide today was curated for those that have unfortunately found themselves in a strange void inbetween the necessities: the artists, curators, local venue operators, as well as hospitality workers, the industries of which often intersect, as well as rely on one another.

Readable Noise is a publication that does it’s hardest to catalogue, document and most importantly, share the experiences that come from great shows and music. The irreplaceable moments that form from watching a band you either may have never heard before, or have seen a million times previously and the same level of magic exists upon every viewing.

The kind of special goosebumps that arise on your arm, hairs standing on end when you hear a song that catches your eye, ear and heart. And maybe, if you’re lucky enough, may just capture a moment forever soundtracked, like a Polaroid image made sonic.

These moments, and what we do, would not be possible without the artists that create this.

And too often, we temporarily forget that there are working individuals behind these instruments or paintbrushes (both physical and digital) that are trying to shape their passions, all the while making payments on the rent, and the cost of art itself.

So with the above in mind, we have put together a reference guide from various points to try and aid anyone who may be looking for some assistance, with roots in the above industries, as well as hospitality workers who may also be seeking some outlets.

We will do our best to continuously update this guide, and will give due credit to anyone who may have something to contribute as well.

It would be ignorant of us to state that things will return to “normal”. The word itself has been shaken, and turned upside down.

Rather, we will grow past this. We will learn, adapt and come out of this with a different view, and flaws to be repaired on a global scale. One that hopefully, consists of everyone in the world not only treating others kindly, but truly appreciating the work that people may take advantage of.

Music Organizations:

Below are organizations that are aimed, or catered specifically to help artists in need. We have included organizations, for the time being, are based in the US or Florida specifically.

iii Points Miami Artist Initiative

https://www.iiipoints.com/experience/get-involved/

The notable Miami based music festival is known not only for it’s diverse and experimental line-ups, but the equality it gives to both it’s national headliners and most importantly, it’s local acts.

It’s with this in mind that iii Points has created in Partnership with ICA Miami, to “give back to Miami artists who continue to drive the scene to new heights. Together, III Points and ICA Miami will provide financial assistance to artists and musicians experiencing uncertainty at this time.”

Link to both apply for assistance, as well as donate to the initiative itself, can be found at the link above.

Artist Relief-

https://www.artistrelief.org/

From Artist Relief’s website, the organization “provides $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists.”

Eligibility for the relief grant consists of the following:

· Practicing artists able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their work, careers, and a public audience

· Experiencing dire financial emergencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic; 21 years of age or older

· Able to receive taxable income in the U.S. (e.g. citizen, green card holder, and/or permanent resident who can provide a W9 and SSN or ITIN)

· Residing and working in the U.S. for the last two years

· Not a full-time employee, board member, director, officer, or immediate family member of any of the coalition partners

· Not previously awarded a relief grant from this fund.

Further information, as well as applications if the above criteria, can be found at the above link.

The Blues Foundation HART Fund-

https://blues.org/hart-fund/

This foundation focuses on “blues musicians and their families in financial need due to a broad range of health concerns. The Fund provides for acute, chronic and preventive medical and dental care as well as funeral and burial expenses. Throughout the year at various events the HART Fund provides free health screenings for musicians, with services including but not limited to checking blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, prostate cancer, Hep C, anemia, thyroid, kidney and liver testing via blood work.”

Apply for the fund by scrolling down on the above link.

Musicians Foundation-

http://www.musiciansfoundation.org/get-support/eligibility/

The Musicians Foundation provides aid to US artists of any genre who are “acute need, due to personal, medical, dental, or family crisis, natural disaster, or other emergency situation.”

The following requirements must be met to be eligible:

· You must have worked in the United States as a professional musician for at least five (5) years.

· You must currently reside in the United States.

· You must be able to provide tax documentation detailing that for five (5) or more years, your principal income has been derived from your work as a musician.

· You must submit an application, which will be reviewed by the Musicians Foundation screening committee.

If the above criteria is met, grants are provided for medical and allied living expenses, and the foundation then pays these debts on behalf of the musician. Checks are not written directly to the artists themselves. These grants are, per the website, approximately between $500-$3,000.

Further questions on eligibility can be directed via the above website, by emailing [email protected] or call their local office at (212) 239-9137

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund-

https://www.sweetrelief.org/covid-19-fund.html

Sweet Relief, through a donor directed fund, provides immediate assistance to musicians, as well as all music industry workers affected by COVID-19. Services provided through these funds include medical expenses, lodging, clothing, food, as well as vital living expenses that may be impacted due to sickness, or loss of work.

Eligibility is simple, with the requirements needing being “Supplementary documentation proving that at least 50% of all income comes from working within the music community” and “Proof of cancellations and bookings and/or relevant medical documentation”

The link above contains a form for assistance, as well as information on fundraising for the relief fund as well.

CURATOR ORGANIZATIONS

This section is dedicated to curators, or non-profit organization heads that are looking for assistance

CARES Act via National Endowment for the Arts-

https://www.arts.gov/grants-organizations/CARES/grant-program-description

Per CARES site initiative: “

The National Endowment for the Arts will award funds to nonprofit arts organizations across the country to help these entities and their employees endure the economic hardships caused by the forced closure of their operations due to the spread of COVID-19. As part of this important investment, the Arts Endowment has designed a plan to expedite the distribution of critical funds to the national, regional, state, and local levels to help retain as many jobs as possible, as quickly as possible. These funds are intended to help save jobs in the arts sector and keep the doors open to the thousands of organizations that add value to America’s economy and the creative life of our communities.”

The program will disperse one time grants to non-profit organizations (which include “local arts agencies, statewide assemblies of local arts agencies, arts service organizations, units of state or local government, federally recognized tribal communities or tribes” and more).The process of application is 4 parts, the first part of which expires April 22nd at 11:59pmEST

Further information can be found above.

Kinkade Family Foundation Emergency Grant for Curators-

http://www.kinkadefamilyfoundation.org/emergencygrantforcurators

The Kinkade Family foundation will be providing relief to curators who “are developing projects that promote artwork of contemporary and experimental nature.” Priority will be given to applicants who have a venue secured for their project.One time grants of up to $5,000 will be provided to “U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the United States, District of Columbia, or U.S. Territories”

ARTIST ORGANIZATIONS

This section is dedicated to artists of visual mediums, as well as similar projects

Oolite Arts Relief Fund-

https://oolitearts.org/relieffund/

Similar to the above iii Points Miami Initiative, this fund focuses on Miami based artists who are experiencing hardship due to COVID-19. An important note, applications are being accepted until April 16th 2020. Directly from their website, “Visual artists who live in Miami-Dade County can now request funds to compensate for the cancellation of specific, scheduled employment (whether in the cultural sector or not) or a professional artistic opportunity, including commissions and exhibitions.”

The fund provides financial assistance up to $500. Applications, as well as information on how to donate, can be found above.

The Photographer Fund-

https://www.format.com/photographer-fund

The fund encourages self employed photographers who are experiencing financial hardship due to the events of COVID-19 to apply, offering assistance of up to $500 per applicant, to be provided through Paypal. Applications, and information on how to donate to the initiative, can be found at the link above.

Pillars Rapid Response Fund-

https://pillarsfund.org/rapid-response-fund/

This fund extends themselves to “the personal expenses of Muslim artists and activists whose livelihoods are being negatively impacted by this current moment.” The provided grants will be for $500 to individuals who apply. Applications are, as of this writing (April 10th 2020), closed however, they hope to reopen this opportunity soon, and encourage potential applicants to regularly check the above site.

HOSPITALITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

This section focuses solely on relief, and organizations benefitting hospitality and service workers, both nationally and in Florida.

Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Program

https://form.southernsmoke.org/smoke/application/

Southern Smoke provides emergency assistance to “those employed by or own restaurants or bars or are employed by a restaurant or bar supplier that are faced unforeseen expenses that cannot or will not be covered by insurance.”

Requirements for application are the following:

· Completed Statement of Need

· Completed Personal info worksheet

· Completed Employment History

· Completed Worker Stability Survey

· Submitted copies of current and *previous paychecks or paystubs, lease or mortgage statement, utility bills (*before the incident that lead to the need for emergency funding)

· Photos of any damage(s) if applicable

· Other materials you think we should know about your experience of loss (i.e. doctors bills, HOA notices, FEMA letters, repair estimates, etc.)

The application is very detailed, so ensure to have adequate time to fill out the form in it’s entirety, which you may do above.

The One Fair Wage Campaign-

https://ofwemergencyfund.org/help

This campaign provides assistance to service workers, affected by COVID-19, and are providing monetary assistance to restaurant workers, delivery drivers and other tipped workers and service workers, who are seeing their income decline due to the epidemic, or aren’t able to work because of quarantines or other health concerns.

Apply for assistance at the link above, or donate to the cause here https://ofwemergencyfund.org/

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association-

https://frla.org/covid-19/

The site provides links to assistance for service and hospitality workers, ranging anywhere from emergency funding, employee resources, news and current updates regarding the industry as a whole.

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)- Help For Tourism-

http://www.gmcvb.com/help

This site, similar to the FRLA site above, features a variety of links to resources, focusing on those employed in tourism focused jobs. These include bartenders, restaurant workers, as well as employment resources as well.

Restaurant Workers Community Foundation-

https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org/news/2020/3/15/resources-for-restaurants-and-workers-coping-with-the-covid-19-emergency

A resource based site, with links to a plethora of financial, health, unemployment, financial assistance, and more on a national scale.

Bartender Emergency Assistance Program –

https://www.usbgfoundation.org

This program grants financial assistance to bartenders affected by COVID-19 in the sum of $150-$500. Items needed upon application are “recent paystub with employer information, recent W-2 or tax return, documentation of any medical conditions reported in the application, outstanding or past due housing bills, etc.”

The approval process averages between 4-5 weeks, so we encourage as early an application as possible, for time sensitive matters.

Golden Rule Charity-

https://www.goldenrulecharity.org/grant-application

Benefiting service workers, the grant provides financial assistance paid directly to vendors (i.e. payment directly to your landlord for rent, or to your power company for electric.

The approval process is a standard of 2 weeks, and an application may be found above.

ROC Disaster Relief Fund-

https://rocunited.org/relief/

The ROC Fund benefits both documented, and undocumented restaurant workers who have lost employment due to COVID-19. The site has been on and off overwhelmed with applications, if the link for direct assistance is down, know that it is temporary and please continue to check back.

Additionally, the main home page also contains useful links for referral, which include sites on National, State and Local levels.

Another Round, Another Rally-

https://anotherroundanotherrally.org/

AR, AR is offering $500 relief grants to restaurant workers of all trades who have either lost their jobs, or hours due to this crisis. Links for assistance, donation and opportunities to volunteer can be found at the above link. As with ROC, if the site is currently down, or temporarily unavailable due to large volumes, please continue to check back as they work through it

VARIOUS- SERVICE WORKERS

These references, while still geared toward the service industry, do not fall under the above headers as they may focus on donations, or information on how to help during this crisis.

Dining Bond Initiative-

https://supportrestaurants.org/

This initiative is useful as the site generates a map where you may find restaurants participating in gift certificates sold at a 25% discount (i.e. ($100 worth of food for a $75 bond), used within the time frame allocated by the restaurant of choice. Additionally, restaurants may also apply to be included within the program as well.

VARIOUS REFERENCE GUIDE-

These links refer to beneficial links of all sectors. These include news articles from various sources, or sites geared toward assistance during COVID-19, as well as reference guides that cover a wide variety of assistance.

FedEx providing free printing, mailing of unemployment applications

https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/fedex-providing-free-printing-mailing-of-unemployment-applications/

Miami Herald: "Lost your job? Need food? Internet? These places can help during the coronavirus crisis"

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article241261631.html

Coronafinds

http://coronafinds.com/

This simple site provides links to sought after items, including paper products, cleaning supplies, masks and wipes. Please only purchase what you need, to ensure the links are up to date.

Sewing Patterns for Fabric Masks-

https://www.weneedmasks.org/

As per the above, this site provides sewing instructions for those anyone who want to help sew fabric masks, locations that are asking for masks, as well as a voluntary report of how many you have provided.

Hopsitality Helping Hands

https://www.hospitalityhelpinghands.org/

The site focuses on providing food to service workers in Palm Beach County, with focus in West Palm Beach and Boca Raton. The site also features references on how to help, as well as volunteer.

Major Artist Reference Guide:

https://www.arts.gov/covid-19-resources-for-artists-and-arts-organizations

Featuring one of the largest pages for reference links, these include various methods of assistance to artists of all mediums.

Anti-Eviction Mapping Project-

https://antievictionmappingproject.github.io/covid-19-map

This useful site provides resources across all 50 states where Emergency Tenant Protections or rent strikes are currently taking place. Additionally, there are also tenant resources provided on the page as well.

Where to find lodging-

https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/miami-essential-lodging

As most lodging establishments have been closed to help stop the spread of the virus, this site, provided by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, gives a thorough listing of all “essential lodging” establishments for the following:

· Displaced residents or visitors

· Persons unable to return their home due to COVID-19 impacts on travel

· Healthcare professionals

· First responders

· National Guard members

· Law enforcement

· State or federal government employees

· Airline crewmembers

· Patients' families

· Journalists

· Others responding to COVID-19

· Persons who must vacate their homes due to exigent circumstances, such as fire or flood

· Persons utilizing hotels as transitional living arrangements

· Persons sheltering in hotels due to domestic violence

· Hotel employees, service providers, and contractors

Individuals who, for any reason, are temporarily unable to reside in their home

Beat Culture Brewery-

https://miami.eater.com/search?q=beat+culture+brewery

This establishment, located in Miami, is offering free food daily from 3 to 8 p.m. for as long as supplies last. Limit one meal per person, with more information found above.

If you, or your organization have a link benefiting the above industries, please email [email protected] with a short description.Upon review, your suggestion will be published, as well as credited accordingly.

-Jenelle DeGuzman

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Tape Studies- “Hearts Are Low”

The Orlando based post-rock act release first single off upcoming album, “Kept Underneath”

Orlando- The world is in a strange place.

While the current state of the world is unpredictable and wild as the summer wind, one constant that is necessary for rescue within these times is the rumbling of good music and great art.

And Thankfully, Tape Studies has combined the two in their latest single, “Hearts Are Low”

The aptly named track, which narrates hills and valleys amidst a stellar arrangement of cellos, guitar and drums features a A Winged Victory For The Sullen type kick with Blonde Redhead sensibilities, all the while keeping in line of perfect synchronicity of post-rock that the trio so gracefully deliver.

The single is now available for download at the link below for $1, and we strongly recommend not only to listen, download and dance, but spare perhaps a little more. Now, more than ever, is the best time to support art; and what better place to start than with some beautiful music?

Listen/purchase: Hearts Are Low by Tape Studies

-Jenelle DeGuzman

#taper studies #hearts are low #post-rock #local band #support local art #support local bands #readable noise #single #bandcamp

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iii Points Announces Reschedule and Artist Relief Fund

Amidst the vast changes from the COVID-19 crisis, the esteemed Miami festival has rescheduled the two night festival, as well as fund to help artists.

Miami- The fallout following in the wake of the current pandemic in Southern Florida has been wide spanning.

From the increase of cases, and an arguably far too delayed response from local governments, the effect has brought local commerce to a sudden and screeching halt, with those caught in it’s wake including that of local events, as the measures to impede the virus continue with stay-at-home orders, as well as social distancing.

With this in mind, while other festivals and shows have outright cancelled their plans and adding to an already unsure atmosphere, iii Points has decided to reschedule for October 16th-17th, as well as adding Rüfüs Du Sol, Partyboi69, ARTBAT, CHROMATICS, and Peaches for a special 20th anniversary performance of “Teaches of Peaches”. to further excite fans.

Tickets are still available, for both GA (2 Day: $149, Saturday/Sunday: $89) and VIP (2 Day: $299, Saturday/Sunday: $159), with all prior purchases being honored for the rescheduled dates. Refunds are also available on the FAQ portion of iii Points official site.

In addition, the local festival staple have also announced the iii Points Miami Artist Initiative Fund, with donations benefiting some of those who have been hit the hardest, the artists themselves. With all venues, concert halls and bars being closed to help flatten the curve of the the spread, artists have lost the stages to not only gain exposure and provide a good time for all, but payment for living expenses. The fund extends themselves to local Miami acts that have been affected by the current pandemic who are suffering loss of income, further details of which can be found here: https://www.iiipoints.com/experience/get-involved/

While the world seems upside down at this moment and on these evenings, know this: against the tides, against the odds and against uncertainty, community and music are some of the true faith healers in these time. And while we must by physically distant, for the time being, we can be virtually present in the form of sound, letters and care for those who need reminders the world is still spinning, and we will be dancing together soon.

Further information on iii Points can be found here: http://iiipoints.com

To donate to the iii Points Miami Artist Initiative Fund, or apply for assistance, click here: https://www.iiipoints.com/experience/get-involved/

-Jenelle DeGuzman

#iii points #miami #music festival #support #covid-19 #rufus du sol #peaches #partyboi69 #artbat #chromatics

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Anti-Viral: How to Support Your Local Artists During the Plague of ‘20

While the world gets ready to practice social distancing, now more than ever is the time to support sonic intimacy

Florida- The highways are quieter.

Groceries stores are emptying and there is a silent, piano wire discord at the mere sound of someone sneezing. Walking though vacant parking lots, and all the while a dark wind blows.

These past few weeks have seemingly felt like the interior of a post-rock song, with hills and valleys of gorgeous peaks and then near ocean floor lows. As the world spins amidst the chaos, there’s still beauty to be found.

In Italy, a makeshift choir from outstretched balconies sings songs from all genres, taking place of the closed concert halls. Artists are hosting live streams and intimate performances, and doing their best to keep calm in the storm.

In all times of tribulation; war, inequality, and the fear of what tomorrow may bring, great art has been made. And with Covid-19 forcing local businesses to close, so too have venues. And in these times where the music business and it’s creators has heavily relied on 90% of funds for their art, they are hurting more than ever to make that art.

Today, March 20th, Bandcamp has waived all revenue fees so 100% of the profits are directed to the artists who need them most. And so today, we want to send you our own version of a cure. Whether you choose to support them today, tomorrow or the next, we feel these acts deserve a spot on your COVID playlist, as they are some of the best semblances of calm in this whirlwind storm...

Tape Studies- “Demo Sessions”

Link to purchase: https://tapestudies.bandcamp.com/releases

With the news of their debut album, “Kept Underneath” announced for release on May 8th, there’s no better time than now to get your schooling on the incredible Orlando post-rock trio. Their first release, “Demo Sessions” is an earnest example, and the smallest, most enticing of peeks, into what the act has to offer. With a live sound that rivals Mount Kilimanjaro, and the passion to keep those peaks, they are truly a sound that is to be respected and watched,

Song Recommendation: “Hearts Are Low”

In Motion- “Liedentity”

Link to Purchase: https://inmotionfl.bandcamp.com/album/liedentity

One of the most highly underrated acts in Southern Florida, In Motion have not only rekindled a genre, but brought back an identity to it. In this case, angst filled and beautifully brutal sounds that rate anywhere from mosh prompting, to the frenetic dancing that comes with a tsunami of colored stage lights. The Hobe Sound trio are masters in the art of executing a perfect build-up, and one listen to the album, which is still a solid pick for one of the best of 2019, will have you feel this on the first try.

Song Recommendation: “Mood Indigo”

Ghostflower- “Groceries”

Link to Purchase: https://ghostflower.bandcamp.com/

This is a track we recommend downloading. Then doing it again for your friend. And again for your family member. And then three more times, just for yourself. The Miami sound have slowly, beautifully and deservedly rised from the ranks with their own uniquely scintillating brand of hypnotic. Combining post-punk, electronic and a fierce live delivery from frontwoman Leaf Boehm that rivals the famed UK act, Savages, they are the perfect narration to all of your nights and more,,,

Las Nubes / Palomino Blonde- “Split EP”

Link to Purchase: https://lasnubes.bandcamp.com/album/split-ep

Great collaborations are rare nowadays. While unique mixes still arise, it is rare t to encounter a mesh of two equally potent forces, combining their respective galaxies to form a whole new world. “Split” is a perfect example of this. Taking Las Nubes perfected indie-esque Sonic Youth spirit, and Palomino Blonde’s riproaring rock fuel, it is the perfect album to zone out and enjoy the night to,,,

Song Recommendation: “Seventh Heaven”

Jaialai- “When I'm On The Run”

Link to Purchase- https://jaialaiofficial.bandcamp.com/

The Miami act is the crown jewel of well done psych-rock. Painted tye-dye chemical against a celluloid projection, they can rock you into a perfect sway of their crescendos, or have you enter a twilight realm of chaotic guitars and still a perfect projection of power. They are the ocean made real and it’s here, we feel you’ll get lost in their waves.

Song Recommendation: “When I’m On The Run”

The Spoondogs- S/T

Link to Purchase: https://spoondogs.bandcamp.com/

Picture if the 1970′s renaissance era of post-punk made sweet, sweet love to The Rolling Stones and just a pinch of The White Stripes.

Good mix, right? This is The Spoondogs, and we are proud to introduce you to them. Embodying all those classic photographs of punk and rock icons, and turning them into sound, the Orlando based act are a true wonder to behold, and to lose yourself in the sound to.

Song Recommendation: “I Won’t”

Makoto- “Lavender Forest”

Link to purchase: https://makoto.bandcamp.com/

An exercise in fast fingers, a draw to the end and a good kind of kinetic energy, the Southern Florida act is a truly an exciting whirlwind to listen to. A bit of jazz, a good dose of math rock and all the while, just enough fun to keep you smiling the whole way through.

Song Recommendation: “Just Keep Making Noise”

Kalistik- “Translucinator”

Winter Haven’s best musical treasure, the band’s debut is one of the strongest we’ve ever heard from any international sound; it is unafraid to be itself, and that is one of it’s greatest strengths. Using a wall of sound that might intimate others, Kalistik are unafraid to climb it’s heights with psych/prog rock, metal and just a pinch of Deftones in it’s wake…

Song Recommendation: “Ginger Cunt”

Death of a Deity- “Death Dealer”

Link to Purchase: https://deathofadeity.bandcamp.com/music

While metal is a genre we are still new to, and with Florida being an epicenter for the genre itself, this West Palm Beach stand out amongst the rest. Not just due to their ambition, and well crafted compositions consisting of standout guitar riffs and heartbeat poundin’ drums, but the love they have for the genre and it’s community. It’s evident in their tracks, with something new to discover on every listen and we give it our stamp of approval for bedroom mosh worthy and car headbanging.

Song Recommendation: “Societal Woes”

Glass Body- “Apathy”

Link to Purchase: https://glassbody.bandcamp.com/

The Miami trio ranks high on our list of albums to purchase, as they are not only one of the singularly best acts we have ever heard, but harbor a den of humble creativity that so naturally exudes from their pores. With a punk ferocity that has been missing from the genre itself, it is a necessary electricfying energy that will hit you right upon the moment you hit play

Song Recommendation: “Candida Cleanse”

Donzii- “Gladugly”

Link to purchase: https://donzii.bandcamp.com/

Fresh on the heels of opening for Manchester legends and music heroes, New Order, during their historic first ever US residency, they earned the slot due to the unique, glittering and powerful statement upon every note. From frontwoman Jenna Balfe’s sincerely dazzling arthouse style performance alongside a Poly Styrene inspired style, to the Siouxsie and the Banshees meets the Miami act’s perfect blend of unique, they are a band to behold and support.

Song Recommendation: “Sand”

Now go forth, support your local artists and take care of each other out there….

-Jenelle DeGuzman

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