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2012 Stories by Jose D. Duran

• Oh, Brother!

  published May 17, 2012

  Even if you’re not familiar with the music of the Martinez Brothers, you’re probably familiar with the sibling duo trying to... More >>

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  Louis Bar-Lounge Closing Tomorrow

  published May 21, 2012

  Party's over, folks. Louis Bar-Lounge's reign at the Perry South Beach ends for good tomorrow. According to Vanessa Menkes, senior vice president of communications for Opium Group, Louis's closing i... More >>

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  Five Other Disney Classics That Should Get the Broadway Treatment

  published May 15, 2012

  Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba!In case you've been living under a rock, the Broadway version of Disney's The Lion King starts its run at the Adrienne Arsht Center today. And while you might be tempted t... More >>

• Crosstown Rebel

  published May 10, 2012

  If Crosstown Rebels honcho Damian Lazarus is playing in Miami, it’s most likely taking place somewhere downtown. Probably at Electric... More >>

• Mexican Independence Day, or Something

  published May 3, 2012

  No matter what your drunk roommate says, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. In fact, it’s a small regional holiday... More >>

• Trance Gender

  published May 3, 2012

  Last month, Pictureplane (AKA Travis Egedy) left Denver, his home since 2003, for the big (um, bigger) city of New York. “I feel like... More >>

• Beta Byte

  published April 26, 2012

  Afrobeta has come a long way from the duo we first caught at venues such as Circa 28 and PS14. (Remember those?) After what seemed like... More >>

• Thug Luvin’

  published April 19, 2012

  A name like Thugfucker is bound to raise a few eyebrows. It’s also a risky moniker for a musician, being so provocative that it could... More >>

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  Brew at the Zoo: Map to Tomorrow's Sudsy Event

  published Apr 27, 2012

  Put your best drinkin' suit on, because tomorrow is the third annual Brew at the Zoo at Zoo Miami. The event features an array of hop-laden beverages ranging from mass-produced brands like Dos Equis a... More >>

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  Identity Festival 2012 Announces Tour Schedule and Lineup, Tries Again in Miami on August 4

  published Apr 24, 2012

  Perhaps the third time's the charmr When the Identity Festival set out on its inaugural summer tour across the United States last year, Miami was left out after the threat of a hurricane that never ... More >>

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  Video: Sweat Records' Lolo, Jsin, and Emile Talk Record Store Day 2012

  published Apr 20, 2012

  See Sweatstock 2012's full lineup and set times and our guide to rockin' out at Sweatstock 2012.Take a break from celebrating 4/20 and try to remember that tomorrow is Record Store Day! And of course,... More >>

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  Julio Cabrera of Sra. Martinez Wins Campari Aperitivo Cocktail Competition at The Corner (Photos)

  published Apr 03, 2012

  Last night, the Corner brought together some of Miami's best bartenders, er, mixologists for the first-ever Campari Best Aperitivo Cocktail Competition. Hosted by the United States Bartenders' Guild, ... More >>

• The Grind's Director Speaks Out: "We're Sorry and Have Learned From Our Mistakes"

  published Apr 01, 2012

  Everyone seems to be questioning the Grind's logic of having its burger battle event indoors. Obviously, grilling is done outdoors for a reason.But in an online statement, director Tony Albelo says mo... More >>

• Come Out of Musical Hibernation

  published March 15, 2012

  For the Winter Music Conference attendee who felt that six days of constant pounding beats wasn't enough to shake off the winter cold is in... More >>

• Electronic Dance Savings

  published March 22, 2012

  It’s Saturday night, meaning you’re on day nine of a ten-day Winter Music Conference. You’ve probably already spent most of your... More >>

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  M83 on Ruined Ultra Music Festival 2012 Performance: "Our Deepest Apologies"

  published Mar 26, 2012

  Read Crossfade's recap of M83's two-song set at Ultra 2012. Ultra Music Festival is over. But we're still wondering about one thing: Will M83 be returning to Miami to make up for a ridiculously short... More >>

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  Deadmau5 to Madonna: "Fuck Off, You Fucking Idiot"

  published Mar 26, 2012

  Read Crossfade's post about Madonna's Ultra Music Festival 2012 and watch the full six-minute and 52-second clip of Madonna's Ultra appearance. UPDATE See Madonna's response to the Mau5. It's a carto... More >>

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  Justice at Ultra Music Festival 2012: Prog Rock Takes Over Main Stage

  published Mar 25, 2012

  Can't say we're surprised that Justice's set at Ultra Music Festival was reminiscent of the duo's sophomore effort, Audio, Video, Disco, an album of which we aren't exactly a fan. And last night's per... More >>

• Metronomy Bring a Touch of English Class to Ultra Music Festival 2012

  published Mar 25, 2012

  As the sun was setting, we looked around Bayfront Park's Klipsch Amphitheater. And we got a little worried. It was only fifteen minutes till Metronomy was set to play Ultra Music Festival and the Li... More >>

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  M83 at Ultra Music Festival 2012: Technical Issues Ruin Live Performance

  published Mar 25, 2012

  Read M83's official comment on its ridiculously shortened two-song set. I'll admit, I was livid yesterday. But after having a chance to sleep on it, I've come to accept it. My hope of seeing M83 in c... More >>

• Video: Neon Indian at Ultra Music Festival 2012

  published Mar 24, 2012

  The collective celebration of electronic dance music (otherwise known as Ultra Music Festival) finally kicked off yesterday at Bayfront Park. And a few hiccups aside, everything seemed to go smoothly.... More >>

• Bromantic Wednesday Night: The Ultra Movie, Swedish House Mafia, and Getting Hard

  published Mar 22, 2012

  Even though Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week have turned into a nine days of EDM, we've keep it pretty low key. Until last night. First stop: The world premiere of Ultra Music Festival's... More >>

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  Music Loves Fashion Starts Today With Avicii, Tomorrow Skrillex

  published Mar 21, 2012

  Music Loves Fashion has been putting on events that combine music (duh!), fashion (duh!), beautiful people, celebrities, and great locations near Los Angeles and Montreal for a while now. It's best kn... More >>

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  Seth Browarnik Focuses His Lens on EDM With "Art of Night: The DJ Series"

  published Mar 21, 2012

  Flip through your favorite gossip rag or the pages of Ocean Drive magazine. If you see a photo of a celebrity smiling at some Miami hotspot, Seth Browarnik probably had something to do with it.As the ... More >>

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  Ultra Music Festival 2012 Set Times Available on Ultra App

  published Mar 21, 2012

  Check out the full lineup and set times for Ultra 2012. Normally, in year's past Ultra Music Festival's organizers send us a photo version of the artist set times the day before the festival takes pl... More >>