In anticipation of new Vampire Weekend album…
Vampire Weekend have a new video. This time for the second promotable track from their upcoming full-length Contra (due out Jan. 12). Watch it here:
Their...
On Fiona Apple bullying and her lackluster Miami Beach appearance
Anyone who follows Independent Ethos knows an artist's perceived popularity matters little to this blog. What matters is the work produced, though sometimes the...
Filmmaker Tom Kalin, Whitney’s Warhol expert Claire Henry in Miami to...
We at Independent Ethos are extremely supportive of the Miami Beach Cinematheque and its Speaking In Cinema series, which would not be possible without...
Starfucker frontman recalls early years as Sexton Blake (an Indie Ethos...
In today's modern world of music, where computers have replaced both studios and instruments, music of the seventies and eighties seems both quaint and...
Portrait of a Lady on Fire slays it for Florida Film...
I'm really proud to see that The Florida Film Critics Circle really went against trends in their choices for the best of cinema in...
Arcade Fire’s ‘Hunger Games’ song: “Abraham’s Daughter” mp3
It was supposed to be an "Entertainment Weekly" exclusive premiere, and it even had an interview with Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler, now it's...
Florida Film Critics Circle announces year-end nominees; here’s my ballot
The Florida Film Critics Circle released its nominations for 2018's best films and performances of the year on Wednesday. Coming out on top was...
Florida Film Critics Circle announces nominees for 2019 awards
This morning, the Florida Film Critics Circle, for which I am chairman, announced its nominees for achievement in cinema arts for 2019. The front...
Sweat Records launches new Miami independent music label
Browsing vinyl records is a lost art that sends you on a nostalgia trip. Not only is each jacket more creative than the other,...
My preview of upcoming Malick Director’s series @ MBC posted on...
I recently spread out my blogging to Beached Miami. I had been in awe of their brave, expansive coverage of the city I have...