Cardiel went hard at Will's Pub but so did Hamiltons, M.A.C.E. and new band Hutch

It was a great night for Big Earplug when Mexico psych-rockers Cardiel returned to Will's Pub. But they didn't come alone —…

By Michael Lothrop, Matthew Moyer

Cardiel at Will's Pub
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Orlando saw 'The Light' when Peter Hook brought the full New Order experience to Plaza Live

Friday the 13th was a lucky night for new-wave and post-punk fans in Orlando as bass icon Peter Hook came to town.…

By Jim Leatherman, Matthew Moyer

Peter Hook and the Light at the Plaza Live
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Modest Mouse and Doug Martsch presented an indie-rock masterclass at a sold-out House of Blues

Modest Mouse chose Orlando for the first date of their latest tour, and the indie-rock faithful showed out and showed up, in…

By Jim Leatherman, Matthew Moyer

Modest Mouse at House of Blues
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Less Than Jake and Fishbone led a ska-tacular summer circus in Orlando

Gainesville ska-punk legends Less Than Jake brought their “Summer Circus” tour to the House of Blues this week. A stellar lineup of…

By Jim Leatherman, Matthew Moyer

Fishbone at House of Blues
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Timothy Eerie and Tiger Beat got trippy for a free show at Will's Pub

The bang-for-the-buck ratio at Will's Pub last night was undeniable: a free show featuring two outer-limits rock outfits. Openers Tiger Beat were…

By Jim Leatherman, Matthew Moyer

Timothy Eerie at Will's Pub
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Turnover brought 10 years of 'Peripheral Vision' to a sold-out House of Blues Orlando

Alt-indie-rock's Turnover is currently bringing their fan-favorite sophomore album, Peripheral Vision, to the stage in full for the first time, and a…

By Chloe Greenberg, Hannah Howells

Turnover at House of Blues
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Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran stadium show in Orlando proves why Shakira is still on top

“Shakira, Shakira!” You know the line, and on Wednesday night at Camping World Stadium, you heard it everywhere. As fans packed in…

By Laila Silva-Murillo, Mauricio Murillo

Shakira at Camping World Stadium
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Ninja Sex Party and TWRP brought the robots and the rampage to the Plaza Live

Ninja Sex Party and TWRP held court to a packed house at the Plaza Live with rock theatrics writ large. Now this…

By Matt Keller Lehman, Matthew Moyer

TWRP at the Plaza Live
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Nekrogoblikon brought heavy-metal goblin mode to The Abbey

Nekrogoblikon, Revocation, Ov Sulfar and BRAT made for a night of over-the-top riffs and apocalyptic theatrics at a packed Abbey this week.…

By Matt Keller Lehman

Image: Nekrogoblikon brought heavy-metal goblin mode to The Abbey
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The 21 biggest concerts coming to Orlando this summer

So far this year, Orlando's played host to an impressive slate of artists ranging from Deftones to Kraftwerk to Alice Cooper to…

By Chloe Greenberg

Kali Uchis Sept. 4, Kia Center Tickets via Ticketmaster
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The Fringe Lawn was rockin' and Orlando came a-knockin' to check out lots of local music

While Fringe shows happen (mostly) inside venues all around Loch Haven, our own Jim Leatherman is in the weeds (and the grass)…

By Jim Leatherman, Matthew Moyer

Pinko Beats at the Fringe Lawn
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Replacements rabble-rouser Tommy Stinson played an intimate show at Stardust Video

An intimate and sweaty acoustic affair happened at Stardust Video over the weekend when Tommy Stinson, fresh off the boat  — well,…

By Jim Leatherman

Tommy Stinson at Stardust Video
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Sublime were, indeed, sublime at Welcome to Rockville

Sublime took Welcome to Rockville in Daytona by storm this year. Jacquelin Goldberg photographed them both in action, and in a few…

By Jacquelin Goldberg

Sulbime performing at Welcome to Rockville
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All the live and loud action we saw at Welcome to Rockville in Daytona

Our own Jacquelin Goldberg is on the scene at Daytona's Welcome to Rockville Fest for yet another year, and she says it's…

By Jacquelin Goldberg

Green Day at Welcome to Rockville
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Neat neat neat! The Damned played to a rabid crowd at Orlando's House of Blues

U.K. punk legends The Damned returned to the House of Blues at Disney Springs on a Monday evening, delivering a fantastic and…

By Jim Leatherman

The Damned at the House of Blues
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TikTok-famous musician Malcolm Todd was indeed very wholesome at Plaza Live

Malcolm Todd brought the “Wholesome Rockstar Tour” to Orlando, and the show lived up to the tour’s title. The Orlando stop was…

By Grayson Keglovic, Matthew Moyer

Malcolm Todd at the Plaza LIve
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Knox and The Wldlfe put on a night of pristine pop at the Plaza Live

Tuesday night saw Knox and The Wldlfe putting on a wild night of perfect pop for rabid fans. Knox, the Nashville singer-songwriter,…

By Ian Suarez, Matthew Moyer

Knox at The Plaza Live
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Smallpools marked a decade of 'Lovetap!' at Orlando's Social

Indie-pop band Smallpools sailed into the Social Thursday as part of their Lovetap! 10th anniversary tour. Rec Hall and Tana Matz joined…

By Ian Suarez, Matthew Moyer

Smallpools at The Social
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Hopefully you didn't miss Seun Kuti and Egypt 80's mesmerizing show at the Beacham

Fresh off delivering head-turning inspiration to thousands in the Coachella Valley, Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat luminary Fela Kuti, paid a visit…

By Matt Keller Lehman

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 at the Beacham
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Melvins and Napalm Death got nasty and heavy at Orlando's Beacham

The triple bill of Melvins, Napalm Death and Weedeater gave a wicked primer on heavy music — and how to stay creative and vital…

By Matt Keller Lehman, Matthew Moyer

The Melvins at The Beacham
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Lunar Vacation and Hannah Cole present a night of soothing and shoegazey indie at the Social

It was indie music lovers' delight Tuesday evening in downtown Orlando. Two  separate (and very long) lines of fans queued up to…

By Jim Leatherman

Lunar Vacation at the Social
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Florida Groves Festival was a hazy weekend of live music and art at Orlando Amphitheater

Florida Groves went down for a fourth year at the Orlando Amphitheater over the weekend. On offer was live music, cannabis culture…

By Matt Keller Lehman, Matthew Moyer

Florida Groves Festival 2025 in Orlando
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Shannon and the Clams got loud and soulful in front of a full house at Orlando's The Social

A resurgent Shannon & the Clams rumbled into Orlando to do what they do best: Get loud, sweaty and soulful in a…

By Jim Leatherman

Shannon and the Clams at the Social
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Cold Cave and Buzz Kull brought fog, icy synths and a feeling of togetherness to Conduit

With an eldritch atmosphere of  pulsing lights, synth-soaked sounds and dark poetics, Cold Cave and Buzz Kull kept it crepuscular at Conduit.…

By Houda Eletr, Matthew Moyer

Cold Cave at Conduit
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Senses, MVSSIE and Negative 25 showed off potential and charisma at Conduit show

Orlando’s Conduit hosted an evening of alt-rock and pop-punk on Sunday night as Senses brought their first headline tour, "I’m Still Breathing,"…

By J.D. Casto

Senses at Conduit
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Chase Petra, Small Crush and Sorry Mom played a wild sold-out show at Will's Pub

The triple bill of Chase Petra, Small Crush and Sorry Mom packed out Will's Pub on Friday, and had the line to…

By Jim Leatherman

Chase Petra at Will's Pub
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Fugitive Bubble, Rosary, Coffee Stain and Gnats slammed into Alchemy Hair Salon this weekend

It was pure Heavy Metal Punk Parking Lot mayhem when Fugitive Bubble, Coffee Stain, Gnats and Rosary took over outside Alchemy Hair…

By Matt Keller Lehman

Rosary at Alchemy
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Skegss come from a land down under to rock the Beacham

A very enthusiastic crowd came out for Skegss and Twen at the Beacham Thursday evening. There was lots of dancing, slamming, crowdsurfing,…

By Jim Leatherman, Matthew Moyer

Skegss at the Beacham
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Heart to Gold dispensed roaring riffs and 'Free Help' at Will's Pub in Orlando

Minneapolis emo-hardcore stompers Heart to Gold went wild at Will's Pub with Flowers for Emily, a reunited Palm Tree Square, and Backstep.

By Fabio Braggion, Matthew Moyer

Heart to Gold, Flowers for Emily, Palm Tree Square and Backstep at Will's Pub
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Deftones brought the ‘Adrenaline’ and then some to a capacity Kia Center

If there were ever a time to "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" ... it's now. But "You've Seen the Butcher," kept…

By Matt Keller Lehman

Deftones at the Kia Ceenter
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