is in full effect, with each day being filled to the brim with a wide array events to choose from that satisfy any electronic lover’s fancy. However, the choices are so vast, that sometimes making a decision proves an arduous task.
Partying 24/7 is virtually an impossible task, however, and rest is absolutely crucial during any bit downtime. For most new to the Miami scene or for those who rarely touch down in the city, Finest of EDM has enlisted ‘s assistance in picking out spots to check out when craving a bit relaxation among the chaos. The masked musician has compiled quite the list places close to his heart, across a broad spectrum activities.
While perusing the guide, we recommend giving his new single from FANTAST a spin:
“While on the road, I long for new music. I love to get my fingers dusty, sifting through bins and piles records, always making sure to bring a spare pair my signature white gloves.
There happens to be quite a funky spot in Miami, a store called Sweat Records. They’ve got loads albums and singles, and I always leave with at least one brilliant, new discovery.”
CJ’s Crabshack
“Oh dear! How I love the Crabshack! A family-run and operated eatery with modest design and ambience, serving a variety crab and seafood dishes, only steps from the beach. How I love to feel the rays the Miami sun, sitting on the sidewalk terrace. The perfect place for an afternoon with good friends and great food.”
Broken Shaker
“The Broken Shaker is quite the special space. For some reason, every time that I visit, interesting and peculiar things seem to happen. That is all I’ll say.”
Crusing through Biscayne Bay
“Many you may, or may not know this – but I have sailed the Seven Seas a plenty. I grew up as a mariner, setting sail and attempting to discover lands still uncharted. These days, my nautical ambitions are much more modest. Whenever I am in Miami, I make sure to spend as much time as possible navigating through Biscayne Bay on my humble vessel.”
The Kampong
“This lesser-known, beautiful, flowing garden was designed as a laboratory for the observation and study tropical plants in Miami. I ten find myself wandering through their grounds, with my portable field-recorder in hand, registering the many organic sounds that can be heard, to later incorporate in my original productions. I cloak the call birds and the rustling the leaves in mystery, altering their tonality and timbre to the point being unrecognisable, but still so special to me. The garden inspiration.”
Guaguanco in Little Havana
“Six years ago, while strolling through Little Havana, I somehow found myself in a Cuban community centre for the arts. It was on this day that I had my first Guanguanco dance lesson with my very kind and astonishingly limber, sixty-seven year-old instructor, Griselda. Although it has been quite some time since my last lesson, I can still feel the rhythm and pulse that makes Cuban music so special. My experiences there led me to incorporate some Spanish-speaking lyrics on my upcoming album, Fantast. The ninth track, entitled La Esperanza, with it’s chorus sung in Spanish, forever reminding me Griselda’s patience.”