For the past decade, Too Much Love has been dedicated to curating and showcasing Miami’s alternative cultural scene. Starting out as an online publication, TML has evolved into a multi-faceted project that includes a radio show and now, a special-edition zine. Throughout the years, TML has remained committed to highlighting the city’s vibrant underground artists and musicians.

In honor of our ten-year milestone, we’re releasing a special-edition zine and hosting a release party at the new Dale Zine store in Miami’s Design District on Friday, March 22. Not only will attendees have the opportunity to celebrate alongside the TML team, but they will also have the chance to snag a copy of the limited-edition zine and listen to a live chat with David Sinopoli. After the interview, stick around for a DJ set by Richie Hell and enjoy complimentary drinks from Casalú and beer from Tripping Animals. 

With a mix of digital, radio, and print media, TML continues to remain true to our mission – shining a light on Miami’s diverse local talent while bringing together individuals who share a common love for art and creativity. Join us as we celebrate ten years. FREE WITH RSVP

To delve deeper into TML’s journey and gain insight into their latest venture, we interviewed Flor Frances, founder of TML Magazine and co-host of TML Radio, along with Celia Almeida, co-host of TML Radio. These remarkable women shared their thoughts on ten years of hard work and success with us, along with their vision for capturing Miami’s creative energy in their new zine.

Too Much Love is marking a decade of documenting Miami’s alternative cultural scene. Congratulations on that! When you first started the magazine, did you envision it becoming such a fixture in the scene? What are you most proud of achieving in these 10 years?

Flor: Lasting this long! It’s a project that started mostly as a creative outlet while I was working a more structured job. I always felt the need to document what goes on around me — I started writing for my town’s local newspaper when I was 13 or so, so creating TML 10 years ago felt somehow natural but exciting at the time. 

How has Too Much Love itself evolved over the past ten years to keep pace with the changing scene?

Flor: TML started as an online publication/blog. Shortly after, we started our radio show on Jolt Radio, back when Jolt had its studios in Wynwood. Radio is something I’ve always been passionate about, and we were lucky that trends started to shift and then everyone got into podcasting, and consuming content via audio. So when the trends shifted, we were pretty ready and familiar with the format.

Celia: I started coming on TML as a guest host in 2017, and Flor casually asked me (during a livestream, while we were off-air) to join as a permanent host a couple of years later. Our tastes run the gamut, and they’re very different. I think that’s helped TML expand to cover a wider breadth of art and music scenes in Miami and beyond.

The Zine seems like a fantastic way to celebrate the magazine’s 10th anniversary. What inspired the decision to create a special-edition zine, and how does it complement the existing magazine and radio show?

Flor: Both Celia and I love print publications, but I feel that not many people read the full thing nowadays and many others don’t find a full-size magazine practical to carry… So we thought that a small but content-rich zine could be a good representation of the TML spirit. And honestly, a zine format allowed way better with our budget and our alternative spirit. As far as content goes, I think the zine covers a big chunk of what we usually cover on our radio show and online.

Celia: So much of media these days is ephemeral. We wanted a physical, tangible representation of the work we’ve done over the years — work that celebrates our unique Miami scene and the many people who keep it going. Most of the artists featured in the zine will be familiar to frequent TML readers and listeners, but there are some surprises, too.

The Zine features interviews with a diverse group of artists, from more established names like Arthur Baker to rising local acts like Las Nubes. What criteria did you use to choose the artists featured, and how do they represent the heart of Miami’s alternative scene?

Flor: We wanted to feature a wide variety of artists, from different backgrounds, styles, and mediums. I think the selection we came up with represents the kind of stuff we have been covering throughout the years. 

Celia: We wanted to focus on artists we’ve supported on TML over the years, especially those who are actively creating new art and music that continue to enrich Miami’s scene in the present day. But TML also covers nationally recognized artists, so we’re showcasing that as well.

How do the contents of the Zine capture the essence of Miami’s alternative cultural scene?

Celia: I love that the zine captures how collaborative Miami is. Flor shot the cover photo of Francisca Oyhanarte long before the zine was planned, simply because she likes Francisca’s work. Las Nubes talks about how Iggy Pop and Thurston Moore have supported their work. Maureen Roxanny’s photo essay is a celebration of Churchill’s in its prime. I’m really proud of the way the zine captures Miami as a living, breathing artistic ecosystem.

Flor: Celia said it perfectly!

You will also have a release party that will take place during Miami Music Week. How will the party capture the energy of the week while still focusing on celebrating the Zine launch?

Flor: I like the fact that the party starts early, with a live radio show featuring David Sinopoli, who is the man behind over 50 events happening this week. After the interview, there will be a DJ set by Richie Hell, who is the music director for the Faena. And people will be able to sip some drinks and read the zine or some other great books and magazines that are available at Dale Zine.

Celia: The party is going to be Miami Music Week done TML-style. If you’re headed out to the late-night parties, come pregame with a DJ set by Richie Hell and drinks by Casalú and Tripping Animals.

NOW LET’S PLAY MIAMI TALKS WITH FLOR FRANCES AND CELIA ALMEIDA:

– Specialty coffee or colada to start the day?
Flor: Specialty coffee, I like a good single-origin drip coffee. (They also tend to have more caffeine!)
Celia: I don’t drink much coffee (surprised my Cuban card hasn’t been revoked…) but when I do, I love a café con leche from Rico Bakery in Little Havana. (It’s called Sebastian’s Bakery now, but I’ll never call it that.)

– Favorite spot to take family when visiting:
Flor: Vizcaya. I think it’s such a magical place, and it has it all, a good bay view, beautiful gardens, a museum, and coffee shop.
Celia: The Everglades. A lot of people don’t appreciate the swamp or the miles and miles of flatness, but I love the stillness. The wildlife is the highlight and there’s quite literally no other place on Earth like it, so visitors should see it.

– What are the things you miss the most about Miami when you’re not in the city:
Flor: The multicultural aspect of it, and the views.
Celia: Spanglish.

– Favorite event season in Miami:
Flor: Art Basel (Without the traffic part!)
Celia: The holiday season. The Miracle Christmas bar, ‘80s prom at Gramps, Record Store Day, and Basel.

– For you, Miami tastes like…
Flor: Mangos.
Celia: Croquetas.

– Culinary hidden gem:
Flor: Sur Empanadas.
Celia: Coral House. It’s an unassuming spot on Coral Way near my place, and as the name suggests it’s become a second home for me and my girlfriends. The staff is sick of me ordering the same thing every time: the mushroom pappardelle.

– What record do you think is the perfect soundtrack for Miami:
Flor: I think Millionyoung is an artist whose sound represents very well the essence of Miami. His music features both synths and analog instruments and always has a nostalgic aftertaste. It’s hard to choose just one record, but I would say Ocean View.
Celia: It’s impossible to choose just one, so I’ll stick with Kali’s Isolation because it has a full-on Miami theme song, and it’s got a song for every mood.

CELIA ALMEIDA | FLOR FRANCES