Email Author Jose D. Duran

2009 Stories by Jose D. Duran

• LMFAO Can't Say Away From the City That Inspired Their One Hit

  published Apr 29, 2009

  For more than a year, LMFAO (SMS shorthand for "laugh my fucking ass off") has been bastardizing the hipster-hop genre with their single "I'm In Miami, Bitch!" off their 2008 Party Rock EP. At one poi... More >>

• $15 Drinks Bring Peace to SoBe

  published April 30, 2009

  Several words can be used to describe South Beach, but serene definitely isn’t one of them. However, the Setai is trying to convince patrons... More >>

• On the List: Misfit, Flamingo Fridays, Gliss and Frankie Knuckles

  published Apr 24, 2009

  We are finally back! We know, it's been too long since our last post, but we had more important things on our agenda like WMC and a subsequent vacation. But now that we're all settled in we are ready ... More >>

• Overthrow Brings Misfit to Louis Tomorrow Night

  published Apr 23, 2009

  Okay, I'll admit: I like Louis -- a lot. It completely goes everything I believe a nightclub should be (drinks are too expensive and the door policy is frustrating), but dammit it's an awesome venue! ... More >>

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  Slideshow: Fall Out Boy at Pompano Beach Amphitheater

  published Apr 22, 2009

  Pete Wentz and company thankfully kept their (by "their" we mean more specifically Pete Wentz) wangs in their pants (link is totes NSFW) at last night's Fall Out Boy concert at Pompano Beach Amphithea... More >>

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  Slideshow: 4/20 BBQ Smokeout at PS14

  published Apr 21, 2009

  So why is 4/20 chosen as the day everyone feels the needs to get baked out of their mindsr There are 364 other days in the year that we're sure any cannabis connoisseur doesn't discriminate smoking on... More >>

• Celebrate National Record Store Day at Sweat Records and Radio-Active Records

  published Apr 17, 2009

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  Insider Account of the M/V Maersk Alabama

  published Apr 16, 2009

  Last week, the nation was captivated by the unfolding story of the M/V Maersk Alabama and the Somali pirates that held the ship's captian, Richard Phillips, hostage until the U.S. Navy took action fo... More >>

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  Slideshow: The Mausoleum's Gothic Beauty Pageant at Black Sheep Bar

  published Apr 16, 2009

  There is she, Ms. Gothic Beauty of... er, Americar Our cameras stopped by Black Sheep Bar last night to check out The Mausoleum's Gothic Beauty Pageant hosted by Notorious Nastie and Shelley Novak in ... More >>

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  Hold On to Holy Ghost! at LIV Wednesday

  published Apr 13, 2009

  It wasn't too long ago that Brooklyn duo Holy Ghost! was here. Much like their DFA lablemates Hercules & Love Affair and The Juan MacLean, they submerged themselves in the whole new disco revival... More >>

• Video: José El Rey "Ladies of the Night"

  published Apr 13, 2009

  Everyone's favorite Cuban electro/Miami bass/freestyle act -- and part-time Crossfade columnist -- Jose El Rey released a new music video for his track "Ladies of the Night." From the looks of it, it ... More >>

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  So Raw Festival Bringing Together Miami's Rawest Talent in June

  published Apr 02, 2009

  We love festivals, even the small ones. But while most of our local festivals give non-natives the limelight, So Raw Festival aims to showcase the city's local artists and musicians to finally prove o... More >>

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  Video: Miami Bass Warriors "Bro, That Chick's a Basser"

  published Apr 01, 2009

  Video is a few weeks old, but just in case you haven't checked it out, here is a video of the Miami Bass Warriors -- minus Otto Von Schirach who was in Germany during Calle Ocho -- performing their n... More >>

• WMC 2009: Ultra Music Festival in Pictures

  published Mar 30, 2009

  With two-days worth of performers, Ultra Music Festival is still to this day the show to attend during Winter Music Conference. Our cameras were out there in full-force to give an unprecedented visual... More >>

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  WMC 2009: Cut Copy at Ultra Music Festival

  published Mar 30, 2009

  Ultra Music Festival '09: Cut CopySaturday, March 28, 2009Bicentennial Park, MiamiBetter than: Listening to them on your iPod.Most of my encounters with Cut Copy have been while drunk at The Vagabond ... More >>

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  WMC 2009: Crystal Castles at Ultra Music Festival

  published Mar 29, 2009

  Ultra Music Festival '09: Crystal CastlesSaturday, March 28, 2009Bicentennial Park, MiamiBetter than: Everything else at Ultra -- seriously.The lights dimmed at the Bayfront Stage at Ultra Music Festi... More >>

• WMC 2009: The Prodigy Miss Flight, Ultra Performance in Jeopardy UPDATED

  published Mar 28, 2009

  Sources say that The Prodigy missed their flight to Miami and might not make it in time to perform tonight at Ultra Music Festival. With Calvin Harris and Bloc Party already AWOL this week, we are sta... More >>

• WMC 2009: Surprise Appearances by Busy P and Lil Jon Tonight

  published Mar 28, 2009

  My sources are buzzing tonight with some special surprise guest appearances at several parties. First, it's been confirmed  that Ed Banger Records head-honcho Busy P will be spinning at the Fool'... More >>

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  WMC 2009: Ultra Day 1 Dissapoints, Noizy Boys at Louis and Erol Alkan Tears Up The Vagabond

  published Mar 28, 2009

  Yes, I'm not going to be very popular by saying this, but Day 1 of Ultra Music Festival sucked. Perhaps it was the nerve of organizers scheduling Santigold for a 5 p.m. performance slot (WTFr), or Blo... More >>

• WMC 2009: La India to Make an Appearance the Shelborne This Afternoon

  published Mar 26, 2009

  For the Latin music lovers out there, WMC hasn't forgotten about you. Our sources at the Shelborne say salsa princess La India is slated to make a cameo some time this afternoon, er, which is basicall... More >>

• WMC 2009: Institubes Takes Over Louis, White Room Starts Out With a Bang! Bang!

  published Mar 26, 2009

  I must have spent the whole day at the Gansevoort South yesterday, because after attending A Party Worth Blogging About (debatable), I returned for an private Ultimat Vodka event at the hotel's roofto... More >>

• WMC 2009: A Party Worth Blogging Aboutr Not Really

  published Mar 25, 2009

  Just returned from the Gansevoort South. Music editor Arielle Castillo and I were at the A Party Worth Blogging About event by EatSkeet.com and HipsterRunoff.com. So in honor of HRO I'm going to ask ... More >>

• WMC 2009 Day One Re-cap: Calvin Harris Cancels, Major Hipster Party at Electric Pickle

  published Mar 25, 2009

  First night didn't go so well for me. After a few too many glass of champagne early in the day at the Gansevoort's rooftop pool, I had to go home to sleep off the buzz. Yes, I broke my rule of not dri... More >>

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  WMC 2009: Your Guide to Surviving Conference

  published Mar 23, 2009

  ZOMG, ya'll! Winter Music Conference is finally here. Hopefully, you've already picked up our kick-ass guide and checked out our listing online to plan your entire week. Still, there a few things you ... More >>

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  Miami Herald, Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

  published Mar 20, 2009

  Hanging around our newspaper shelf, where copies of every local publication for us to look through are kept, I picked up a copy of today's Miami Herald, because yes, I still enjoy reading things print... More >>