Email Author Arielle Castillo

Awards

• 2010 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published February 17, 2009

  "Black Metal Titan Satyricon Plays Club Cinema"

• 2010 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ

  "Taking Back Screamo"

• 2010 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published May 28, 2009

  "Iggy Pop: King of the Dogs"

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2010 Stories by Arielle Castillo

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  The Bruise Cruise: The World's First-Ever Hipster Rock and Soul Musical Cruiser

  published Aug 06, 2010

  The beginning of the year marks the season of the increasingly popular and numerous music-themed cruises that depart from South Florida. They range from the obscure (cruises themed to singer-songwrite... More >>

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  Blue Martini Kendall Now Open, Some Live Shows Scheduled

  published Aug 04, 2010

  If you've been to any of the various Blue Martini bars throughout Florida (and elsewhere), then you know what to expect, more or less -- a decently upscale, but still pretty democratic, neighborhood b... More >>

• AJ the R&B General, New Times' Best R&B Singer, on 106 & Park Today

  published Aug 04, 2010

  The first time we heard AJ the R&B General perform live, we didn't know exactly how to react at first. Here was a guy amazing crooning voice with a flexible range, singing a sweet-sounding melody ... More >>

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  Massive Attack and Thievery Corporation Play Miami October 26 (Same Night as MGMT)

  published Aug 04, 2010

  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Was that enoughr Sure, sure, Thievery Corporation just played at the Fillmore not too long ago. But when was the la... More >>

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  Drake Adds Second Miami Show (First One is Sold Out)

  published Aug 03, 2010

  Need more proof that it's Drake's yearr The singer/rapper/actor is approaching Lady Gaga status -- just like that diva, he's been almost forced to add a second Miami show after the first sold out quic... More >>

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  T.I. and Tiny's Wedding: More Details; Ceremony Wasn't At Star Island

  published Aug 03, 2010

  Well, yesterday when we were busy spreading the gossip about rapper T.I.'s wedding to longtime girlfriend, singer/TV star Tiny, we were going off other supposed eyewitness reports. Turns out, everybod... More >>

• Wiz Khalifa Won't Sign to Maybach Music After All, Still Working With Rick Ross

  published Aug 02, 2010

  Sometimes, getting dropped by your label is a good thing.... Actually, it seems to be better and better these days. Going independent allows an artist to build up his or her fan base, release music wh... More >>

• Photo: Sasha Grey DJing at Louis, Before Her Happy Mondays Dancer

  published Aug 02, 2010

  Think whatever you will about Sasha Grey's acting/performance art/whatever, but music snobs everywhere lust after her even more thanks to her avowed awesome and obscure music taste. Take her stage nam... More >>

• T.I. and Tiny's Wedding Photos Leaked From Star Island Ceremony

  published Aug 02, 2010

  It warms our jaded hearts to see that there is, in fact, the possibility of love in the music industry. Rapper T.I., born Clifford Harris, married longtime girlfriend Tameka "Tiny" Cottle this past we... More >>

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  Fat Joe: Cool & Dre Inspired Direction of New Album Darkside, Vol. 1

  published Jul 29, 2010

  Fat Joe's new, 10th studio album, Darkside, Vol. 1, dropped just two days ago, but is already expected to debut in the Billboard 200. Why all the sales fuss over Jose's latestr Well, it's a return to ... More >>

• More Benefit News: Critically Massive Show For Michael Lum Tomorrow Night at Harvey's

  published Jul 29, 2010

  If you ever enjoy seeing the city from two wheels, there are two things you should do tomorrow evening. One, join the Friday-night 305 Critical Mass ride (not to be confused with the other monthly Mia... More >>

• MP3: Afrobeta - "Two Different Worlds"

  published Jul 29, 2010

  Afrobeta needs little introduction to Crossfade readers, but the band is finally and deservedly gaining some serious international traction. Of course, there was that performance at the massive Glasto... More >>

• Video: Kid Sister's "Big N Bad," Yet Another Miami Date on August 11 at Mansion

  published Jul 28, 2010

  Just in time for the dog days of summer, here's Kid Sister's new candy-colored ode to rollerskating and junk food (mmm.... Chicago-style hot dogs). While other songs from her debut album, Ultraviolet,... More >>

• Rick Ross' Teflon Don Sales Fail to Knock Eminem Out of Number-One Chart Slot

  published Jul 28, 2010

  Make no mistake, Rick Ross' Teflon Don is selling pretty briskly for a rap album that makes few pop concessions -- especially in the dismal 2010 buying climate. But last week, the first of the album's... More >>

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  Jonas Brothers, Creed, and Other Tickets Go For $10 Again Today

  published Jul 28, 2010

  Another Wednesday in the summer, another $10 Live Nation ticket deal. The bad news: This deal only adds one concert to the list of shows that were discounted last week. The good news: If you still hav... More >>

• Jersey Shore Star's Upcoming Single Yet Another Sign of the Pop Culture Apocalypse

  published Jul 27, 2010

  At least one member of every reality show has to come out with a token pop single after his or her 15 minutes are over. It's a rule. So cross this to-do off the Jersey Shore cast list with the latest ... More >>

• WTF-Worthy Video: Mumiy Troll's Furry- and Food-Sex-Filled "Polar Bear" (Miami Show in August)

  published Jul 27, 2010

  So, who the (@#*& is Mumiy Troll, you askr Oh, just Crossfade's favorite discovery since Monday. Here are some essential amazing things you need to know about this Russian foursome: They are ... More >>

• MP3: Rick Ross Remixes Nicki Minaj's "Your Love"

  published Jul 27, 2010

  How do you get rap gold at this very momentr Easy equation. Add Rick Ross, flying high onnew albumTeflon Don's critical claim and store-register success, to anything involving Nicki Minaj. Voila, the ... More >>

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  Win a Chance to Interview and Film Iggy Pop at All Tomorrow's Parties Festival in September

  published Jul 27, 2010

  All Tomorrow's Parties -- or rather, the American spinoff of the original English festival -- may get a little less hype than the other blockbuster summer festivals in this country, but it's one of th... More >>

• Sunset Music Festival

  published July 29, 2010

  Sprawling event space Soho Studios, in the heart of Wynwood's warehouse district, seems to be tailor-made for massive, all-night parties.... More >>

• Strange Days #3

  published July 29, 2010

  This Thursday's free show at Bar continues Roofless Records' ongoing series at the venue showcasing the best of, well, the strange. That's... More >>

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  Sunset Music Festival Tries Another Massive at Soho Studios This Saturday

  published Jul 26, 2010

  The sprawling event space Soho Studios, in the heart of Wynwood's warehouse district, seems to be just made for massive, all-night parties. Still, the venue is cavernous indeed, and few promoters have... More >>

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  Free Music: Strangers Family Band, Playing Roofless Records' Strange Days 3 at Bar on Thursday

  published Jul 26, 2010

  This Thursday's free show at Bar continues Roofless Records' ongoing series at the venue showcasing the best of, well, the strange. That's strangely good, though. No matter how left-field Roofless' pe... More >>

• La Roux Shows at Both Culture Room and Mansion Are Canceled

  published Jul 23, 2010

  It's been a banner year for La Roux, who has gone from hipster favorite stateside to somewhat unlikely mainstream crossover. (Really -- "Bulletproof" has been in heavy rotation on local pop station Y1... More >>

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  New Video From Agape Featuring Nadia Harris, CD Release Show at Florida Room Tonight!

  published Jul 22, 2010

  Nadia Harris, lead singer of the local band Agape, is without a doubt one of the city's best female vocalists. An effusive, instantly likeable live performer, Harris switches between a reggae croon, a... More >>