Warped Tour ’13 Florida Fun Words & Photography by Emil Garcia   Warped Tour as we all know is an annual music festival that is comprised of over 75 bands across 20+ states and even 2 continents, and when this timeless festival makes its way into our town we are front row and center. This years concert started off like any other, HOT!. The temperatures rocket to the mid 90s will thousands of kids funneled into the Cruzan Ampitheater. The stale air made it a bit difficult to keep composure but we made the best of it. Big name bands such as Memphis May Fire and The Used swooned a sea of kids while local bands like Rescue Kid...

J. Cole Dollar & a Dream Tour   Words & Photography by Emil Garcia J.Cole, a name that is quickly recognized in the hip-hop world for being a lyrical genius. With 2 weeks until his sophomore debut (Born Sinner/Jun18th), Cole announced an 11 Stop tour, all at secret venues and all one dollar admission. The Stage Miami was the first stop on this tour and with an 11am release of the venue, a crowd quickly formed. Once the doors were opened the venue filled to capacity within minutes. 99 Jamz’s own DJ Nasty provided filler music and banter until the show began. Cole approached the stage in dramatic fashion, sporting a hoodie...

Vans Warped Tour ’12 Keep The Music Alive Photography & Words by Emil Garcia Vans Warped Tour is one of the biggest and longest running music festivals of our time. Warped Tour touches down in 41 cities over 41 days this year and the line -up of over 50 bands on any given date makes for a great time. Thousands of locals come out to the festival to enjoy their favorite bands. New Sensation bands like Pierce the Veil, Four Yours Strong and Blood on the Dance Floor played along side Warped Tour Veterans like Taking Back Sunday and New Found Glory to a sea of music lovers. Music Booth and Skate ramps are scattered across Cruzan...

Art Besel 2011 Miami’s Love Affair with Art Photography by Frank Leon This year marked the 10th edition of Art Basel Miami. For those that do not know what Art Basel is; it is an internatinl art festival that takes place in the heart of the greatlest place on earth, Miami. Every style of work is showcased in and on the streets of Miami. It originated as Art 43 Basel, established in Switzerland in 1970. Now it is the most prestigous show of Modern Contemporary Art with over 300 gallaries showcasing work from over 2500 artists. Here are some snaps from Wynwood and the Absolut Vodka event. Thanks for looking. ...

RedBull Emsee Do you See this EmSee Words and Photos by: Emil Garcia Car Culture is religion here at SoS. So when Red Bull, a company that has revamped car culture, does music, the staff here at SoS is on hand to witness it. Red Bull’s Emsee Tour made a stop in Miami this past Wednesday and it was an eargasm. The atmosphere was that of street corners and circle crowds where freestyle battles would subject your ears to a verbal onslaught of clever punch lines and euphemisms. The artists crowded the sidewalk early in the evening for a bit of banter and wordplay, warming up for the competition ahead of them. It was a call to arms for the...