Email Author Jose D. Duran

2013 Stories by Jose D. Duran

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  Digitalism on EDM in America: "Las Vegas Is Getting Bigger Than Ibiza, It's Supercool"

  published May 10, 2013

  Before David Guetta had everyone singing "Sexy Bitch" and Swedish House Mafia soothed with "Don't You Worry Child," there was Digitalism. Circa 2006 and '07, this German duo of Jens "Jence" Moelle a... More >>

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  Fred Falke on Daft Punk's Return: "An Adrenaline Shot Into Mainstream EDM"

  published May 08, 2013

  If any label has best harnessed the international hipster appeal of electronic music and indie rock, it's definitely been Paris's Kitsune. Founded in 2002 as both a record and fashion label by Gil... More >>

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  Ultra 2013: Hot Chip "Do It, Do It, Do It" for a Disappointingly Small Crowd

  published Mar 25, 2013

  We're starting to sound like a broken record. (Pun not intended. Every DJ uses Ableton these days anyway.) Hot Chip is easily one of the most influential electronic (or dance rock or indie electro ... More >>

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  Win Free Passes to Exclusive Motorola Music Lounge and Party With EDM VIPs UPDATED

  published Mar 20, 2013

  Sure, Ultra Music Festival is happening this weekend. But why party with everyone else, when you can party with the electronic dance music VIPsr The Motorola Music Lounge, presented by Sol Republic a... More >>

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  Chris Liebing on EDM in America: "It'd Be Cool if People Got Into More Underground Styles"

  published Mar 20, 2013

  There is EDM and then there is electronic dance music. What's the differencer The former has been co-opted by the U.S. media to describe any electronic music that's popular these days -- from Swedish... More >>

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  Ultra 2013: Major Lazer Sets Off a Strip Sesh

  published Mar 18, 2013

  Diplo is undeniably a superstar now. He is well known beyond the confines of EDM. He is producing music for pop stars. And he's got a face that brands want to use to hawk products. So, as expected, h... More >>

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  Daft Punk Billboard Spotted in Downtown Miami: Secret Ultra 2013 Gigr

  published Mar 18, 2013

  All we know is that in 2013 Daft Punk has promised the world a new album. It will be their first studio since 2005's Human After All -- a superb experiment in robotic mass consumerism. And after hav... More >>

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  Ultra 2013: Boys Noize, Crystal Castles, and Nicolas Jaar Live!

  published Mar 16, 2013

  We're going to be honest with you. When Ultra Music Festival announced its entire 2013 live stage lineup, we were underwhelmed. The scope of the roster was perfect, but it seemed to lack the kind of... More >>

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  Carl Cox on the Rise of Ultra Music Festival: "There's No Other Event of Its Kind"

  published Mar 15, 2013

  Back when most of us were only concerned with what kind of Underoos we were going to wear that day, Carl Cox was already peddling dance music. And while DJs today enjoy playing atop enormous stages wi... More >>

• Tiesto at Ultra Music Festival 2013

  published March 14, 2013

  Tiesto at Ultra Music Festival 2013 More >>

• Ten Most Exciting Acts at Ultra Music Festival 2013

  published March 14, 2013

  Ten Most Exciting Acts at Ultra Music Festival 2013 More >>

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  How Russell Faibisch Built Ultra Music Festival -- and Whom He's Battled Along the Way

  published March 14, 2013

  How Russell Faibisch Built Ultra Music Festival -- and Whom He's Battled Along the Way More >>

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  Tiesto on Ultra: "It's Been Very Good to My Career"

  published Mar 08, 2013

  It's easy for EDM snobs to hate on Tiesto. The Dutch DJ/producer's house and trance records are nuggets of music easily consumed by the masses. They aren't always risky or forward-thinking, but they ... More >>

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  Ultra Music Festival 2013: Ten Acts We're Excited to See

  published Feb 13, 2013

  In almost month, Ultra Music Festival will kick off its six-day marathon of EDM madness in Bayfront Park and with it bring a slew of electronic acts to Miami, some of which you can catch pretty often ... More >>

• His and Hers, Every Saturday at Grand Central's the Garret

  published February 7, 2013

  His and Hers, Every Saturday at Grand Central's the Garret More >>

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  Gramps Grand Opening Week: Dance Contest, No Name, Jacuzzi Boys, and More

  published Jan 30, 2013

  Last Friday, The New York Times published a piece called "South Beach Without the Beach," touting the area's "underground" spots. If Crossfade had edited the piece, we would have given it the headline... More >>

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  His & Hers: Poplife and Off the Radar Launch a New Saturday Party at The Garret

  published Jan 25, 2013

  Miami's nightlife scene is moribund. It's hard to argue otherwise, especially if you witnessed its growth during the last decade. What happened was originality and vitality got replaced by velvet rop... More >>

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  Ultra Music Festival 2013 Phase 2 Lineup: Alesso, Eric Prydz, Snoop Dogg, Tons More

  published Jan 24, 2013

  Just when you thought the party couldn't get any better, Ultra Music Festival has announced its Phase 2 lineup. So let's not bother with the formalities. Here's who's been added: Alesso, Benny Benas... More >>

• SL Miami at the James Royal Palm Hotel Adding to South Beach's Intimate Nightlife Trend

  published Jan 24, 2013

  Does South Beach need another hotel ultra-lounger Probably not. That's not stopping the EMM Group, the company behind hotspots like Tenjune and Catch Roof in New York, from trying.SL Miami, the South ... More >>

• Miami New Times Partnering with Foursquare, Badge Included

  published Jan 22, 2013

  Are you a fan our Best of Miami issue, rightr Of course you are! You're still holding on to last year's issue crossing off the places you've visit and are eagerly awaiting until June comes along for a... More >>

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  SET Miami Closing For Renovations, Returning in March as an "Intimate Nightclub Experience"

  published Jan 11, 2013

  Mansion and Cameo may grab all the headlines, but the Opium Group's other megaclub SET was always about providing ultra-exclusivity and privacy to its VIP clientele. Like any other South Beach beau... More >>

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  Ultra Music Festival 2013: Miami Commissioners Approve Second Weekend

  published Jan 10, 2013

  After all the drama about canceling the second weekend of Ultra Music Festival, the festival will not be "contained" or cut back to just one week. In the end, with tickets already sold and acts bein... More >>

• Gov. Rick Scott Stops By City of Miami Commission Meeting to Tell Everyone They're Doing a "Great Job"

  published Jan 10, 2013

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  Marc Sarnoff's Spokesperson: Commissioner Doesn't Want to "Shut Down" Ultra

  published Jan 09, 2013

  We here at Crossfade have been trying to get Miami commissioner Marc Sarnoff's side of the Ultra Music Festival story for approximately 48 hours. Today, we finally got a chance to talk to his spokes... More >>

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  Ultra 2013: Organizers Willing to Work With City on Downtown Traffic, Security Concerns

  published Jan 09, 2013

  Marc Sarnoff still hasn't returned repeated calls to Crossfade about his anti-Ultra Music Festival stance. But considering Tommie Sunshine's push to get EDM fans to call and email him, we're pretty ... More >>