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Holy Ship!!! 2014 Announces Lineup: Skrillex, Duck Sauce, Diplo, 43 Others

Ahoy, beat freaks!!! The bad news: Holy Ship!!! 2014 is sold out. The slightly less bad news: You can join a waiting list, just in case some weak-ass cruiser cops out and cancels his trip. And now the good news: Everyone's favorite uhntz-uhtnz-ing high seas adventure has just announced a 45-act l ... More >>

Blackbird Ordinary, Electric Pickle Named Among 50 Best Concert Venues in America

Gettin' down in the Pickle's upstairs party room. Well, the world has spoken. And Miami's great for music. Rather, the English young men's lifestyle brand Complex Magazine has spoken, and it thinks Blackbird Ordinary and the Electric Pickle are two of the best concert venues in the whole United S ... More >>

SAFE Miami Releases Mini-Doc, Diego Martinelli: "I'm Not Going Anywhere Anytime Soon"

Stepping into the Electric Pickle is like stepping into a whirlwind of world-class dance music in which Ritchie Hawtin, Audiofly, and Radioslave, to name a few, blow your ass onto the dance floor. The promoters and DJs of SAFE Miami have been providing the soundtrack for the drunken shenanigans th ... More >>

Hard Miami, Day Two: Boys Noize and Skream Surprise Sets, Grand Central Gets Destructo-ed

A really great party is like science. If things go well, you've got to repeat the experiment. Hard's Gary Richards (AKA Destructo) knows this to be true. So he's brought three editions of his HARD Miami shindigs for Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week 2013. And last night, Destructo swit ... More >>

Dirtybird Players BBQ With Claude VonStroke, De La Soul, Justin Martin at Villa 221 March 21

Twenty Best Club Parties During Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week 2013

Who will survive Ultra Music Festival, Winter Music Conference, and Miami Music Week 2013? With UMF becoming a two-weekend behemoth and WMC/MMW turning into a ten-day smackdown, the month of March in the MIA has officially become an insane EDM endurance test. And here is the most important rule: Do ... More >>

Snoop Lion Headlining Bamboo Miami Beach's WMC and Miami Music Week 2013 Lineup

With the kickoff of Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week just a little over seven days away, our anxiety has reached an all-time high. Only Election Day voting lines throughout South Florida, it seems, are longer than our WMC Party Guides, and that's becoming increasingly difficult to handle ... More >>

Dirtybird, Claude VonStroke, and Dita Von Teese Warmed Up For WMC at Story Nightclub

Birds of a feather rock together. And that was certainly true for this past weekend's pre-WMC/MMW Dirtybird mini-showcase at Story Nightclub. It was headmaster Claude VonStroke, leading lady J. Phlip and Tallahassee's fresh-out-the-egg new guy Mark Starr bringing the serious jams. To be honest, it ... More >>

Dirtybird Players BBQ WMC 2013 Lineup: Claude VonStroke, Justin Martin, Special Guests De La Soul, and More

These days, Dirtybird Records is almost as famous for its grilled meats as its ass-clapping beats. Blame a successful ten-year run of the San Francisco crew's infamous renegade Golden Gate BBQ parties, not to mention last year's inaugural WMC installment which broke the party concept to Dirtybird's ... More >>

Destructo, Drinks, and Dirty Grooves Killed It at His & Hers at the Garret

Saturday night is for him. It's also for her. Thanks to Poplife, it's for everyone, because the non-gender-specific get-down His and Hers is in full-swing at Grand Central's upstairs Garret. This weekend brought EDM mastermind, composer, and connoisseur Destructo to the loft for its second installm ... More >>

Hard Miami Announces Pool Party Lineup: Felix Da Housecat, Baauer, 13 Others

Y'all ready to get your HARD on? It's beginning to look a lot like springtime. And as such, electro bangers will soon drown out every other noise Miami generates in a 24-hour period -- construction, traffic, chusmeria -- as part of the March tradition known as Winter Music Conference and Miami Mu ... More >>

Shelborne's WMC 2013 Pool Parties: Murk, Erick Morillo, Victor Calderone, and Others

Beware the Ides of March. No, not because someone's planning to stab you in the back a la Brutus. But rather because this year's Winter Music Conference kicks off on March 15, meaning you only have about three weeks of fake tanning sessions, CrossFit classes, and detoxing left until you're rolling ... More >>

Flying Circus Announces WMC 2013 Lineup: Lee Curtiss, Azari & III, Tiefschwarz, 19 Others

Now going on its sixth year, Flying Circus has emerged as one of the foremost mid-week Winter Music Conference parties. Back in 2011, Luca Saporito of UK DJ-production duo Audiofly reminisced with Crossfade about the fateful day in 2008 when he teamed up with SAFE Miami to launch the party last-mi ... More >>

Robbie Rivera's Juicy Beach 2013 Phase Two Lineup: Mord Fustang, Hot Mouth, 16 Others

Two weeks ago, Robbie Rivera kicked off the beat-freaking season by revealing the nine-act Phase One lineup for Juicy Beach 2013. The roster was already loaded with Mr. Rivera, Bob Sinclar, Cosmic Gate ... But the Juicy crew still promised more "all star talent to be announced in the coming weeks." ... More >>

Last Resort Announces WMC 2013 Lineup: Maceo Plex, Tale of Us, Soul Clap, 17 Others

With Made Event's longstanding Sunday School party going kaput before Winter Music Conference 2012, revelers were deprived of a properly epic closing party. But then SAFE Miami, Embrace Miami, and Liaison Artists came to the rescue with their first annual installment of Last Resort at Villa 221, th ... More >>

Holy Ship!!! 2014 Announced, Pre-Book a Cabin Aboard the Cruise on March 5

Just count the exclamation points ... With every passing year, Hard Events' electronic dance music cruise only gets more epic. And Crossfade can vouch for that fact 'cause we've been aboard the MSC Poesia for each and every edition of this EDM rager at sea since 2011. Now prepping its third uhntz ... More >>

Sydney Blu, Boris, and Darude's Predictions for Epicness Aboard Groove Cruise 2013

"What happens on the ship stays on the ship!" Those are the rules of Groove Cruise, according to founder Jason Beukema. And today, for the ninth straight year, electronic dance music fanatics and so-called "exotic destination experience junkies" will be sailing out to sea in pursuit of EDM epicn ... More >>

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

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 Benassi, Dirty South, Dog Blood (Boys Noize & Skrillex), Eric Prydz, Fedde Le Grand, Hardwell, Loco D ... More >>

Hard Miami 2013 Announces Two-Day Lineup: Borgore, Claude VonStroke, 13 Others

Go Hard. That's right ... Destructo (AKA Los Angeles DJ, producer, and superpromoter Gary Richards) is comin' back to the 305 for Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week with another absolutely epic edition of Hard Miami. Just like last year, Destructo and crew will be unloading two consecuti ... More >>

Dirtybird and Freaks Flocked to Grand Central Miami for an Ass-Clapping NYE 2013

Dirtybird NYE 2013 With Claude VonStroke, Justin Martin, J. Phlip, Kill Frenzy, and Mark Starr Grand Central, Miami Monday, December 31, 2012 Better Than: Any party that doesn't let you load up on free drinks for the first four hours. San Francisco's Dirtybird Records isn't the fanciest label arou ... More >>

Dirtybird's Mark Starr on Being a "Rood Boy," 808s and EDM, and NYE in Miami

Mark Starr was born with a name that other DJ might make up. But ironically, he is one of the more humble guys in EDM. He's been a big part of the Tallahassee dance scene for six years, but it was this year the San Francisco's Dirtybird Records crew reached out to him and began releasing his tracks ... More >>

Dirtybird NYE at Grand Central Miami: Claude VonStroke, Justin Martin, J. Phlip, Kill Frenzy

Bass, bass and more fucking bass. If your main erogenous zone is that spot in your solar plexus that gets pummeled by low-end sonic frequencies, inciting your gluteus maximus muscles to start gyrating of their own accord, then look no further than Dirtybird's label showcase at Grand Central for New ... More >>

Miami's 13 Best New Year's Eve Parties

Miami's 13 Best New Year's Eve 2013 Parties

When Miami throws an end-of-year blowout, it's guaranteed that everyone is going home broke. And drunk. And accompanied by some creepy-sexy stranger who'll ask for money in the morning. So if you wanna wake up in 2013 with empty pockets, a booze-damaged brain, and a bed full of hot mess, check out ... More >>

Holy Ship!! 2013 Announces Set Times and Full Cruise Schedule

Holy Fucking Ship!! The three-day activities and music schedule for the most massive EDM cruise was just released. And now our pants are a little heavier. There are some returning favorites, like A-Trak's DJ lessons and Dillon Francis's mini-golf tournament. There will be wet-dream back-to-back s ... More >>

J. Phlip Talks Dirtybird, Ghettotech, and Partying Worldwide

Dirtybird might just be the most fun-loving collective in electronic dance music with its BBQ parties, ass-clapping bass music, and lively gang of artist pals who are always down for laughs. But among the Dirtybird boys -- Justin and Christian Martin, Claude VonStroke, Worthy, etc. -- one character ... More >>

Labor Day 2012: Ten Best EDM Parties From Miami to South Beach

See also "Labor Day 2012: Nine Best Rap Parties, From Timbaland to Trick Daddy and Strippers." It's Labor Day weekend, y'all. You could spend your free time maxin' and relaxin' by the pool. Or you could spend it getting white-boy wasted, fist-pumping your way into blackout oblivion. We think tha ... More >>

SAFE Miami's Fifth Anniversary Parties: Maya Jane Coles, Claude VonStroke, James Holden

SAFE Miami is turning five years old this month. Now that may mean something to you if you're a regular Crossfade reader, because we've been following the electronic dance music tastemakers and promotions veterans since the beginning. And it'll definitely mean something to you if you're a regular ... More >>

Justin Martin at Electric Pickle June 22

Hard's Holy Ship!! 2013 Lineup Announced: Justice, Boys Noize, Diplo, and 33 Others

Toss a couple Dramamines into your party-time pill pack. On January 4, 2013, the second annual edition of Hard's Holy Ship!! electronic music cruise will set sail from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades for three nights of brain-busting beats. Tickets sold out in only 28 hours and now the hotly anti ... More >>

Dirtybird BBQ at Villa 221 March 22

WMC 2012: Claude Von Stroke and Justin Martin Headline Dirtybird BBQ Party at Villa 221

What do bass and barbecue sauce have in common? Well, they're the main ingredients of Dirtybird's infamous Golden Gate BBQ parties. Of course, Dirtybird is the beloved label of San Francisco DJ-producers Claude Von Stroke and Justin Martin. And it's home to some of the most sleazetastic, fun-lovin ... More >>

Justin Martin Talks Renegade Parties, Dirtybird, and Ghetto Booty

​If you ain't a Justin Martin fan, then you ain't living. The San Francisco wunderkind is easily one of the most beloved DJ-producers on the international scene. There's no party he can't get started with his energetic, fun-loving approach to dance music.And as co-owner of the esteemed Dirtybird i ... More >>

Zombie Disco Squad Brings Baile Funk and Baltimore Club to the Electric Pickle

​It's not easy cooking up a melting pot of exotic world sounds while still nailing a savvy dancefloor-ready formula. But that's exactly how Zombie Disco Squad operates. The forward-thinking UK production duo of Lucas Hunter and Nat Self is breaking the house music mold by crossbreeding styles as ... More >>

Moby Coming to Ultra Music Festival 2011; Phase Two Acts Will Be Announced Soon

Moby​It's been a while since the Phase One acts for Ultra Music Festival 2011 were announced. So, what's taking so long? Well, the wait will soon be over, as our sources tell us to expect something next week. We aren't entirely sure who will be on the Phase Two lineup since Ultra's organizers se ... More >>

Ultra Music Festival 2011 Phase One Lineup: Simian Mobile Disco, Empire of the Sun, Erasure, David Guetta, and More (UPDATE)

Simian Mobile Disco​Ultra Music Festival revealed its Phase One lineup announcement early this morning via Facebook. The lineup really shows an ambitious mix of live indie-dance bands, usual crop of house DJs, and more experimental electronic musicians. Really, it's one of the best lineups for the ... More >>

Photos: Labor Day Weekend at Louis, Grand Central, Electric Pickle, Mokai, and More

Photo by Daniel De Las CasasSteve Aoki at Mansion Wednesday night.​If you aren't checking out Clubchaser.com, New Times' slutty alter-ego, you are missing out on the regular documentation of Miami's nightlife. Over the Labor Day weekend, our photographers caught all the action on both sides of the ... More >>

Q&A With Dirtybird Label's Claude VonStroke, Playing Electric Pickle with Dixon on Friday

​For any electronic dance music lover in the know,  DJ/producer Claude VonStroke and his esteemed Dirtybird and Mothership labels have become synonymous with some of the most forward-thinking and fun-loving sounds coming out of the American EDM scene in the new millennium. A Detroit native wi ... More >>

Electric Zoo Festival: Full Final Lineup Announced

​The Electric Zoo festival, which launched just last year, is New York City's somewhat latecoming answer to Detroit's Movement Electronic Music Festival and Miami's own Ultra -- better late than never, right? 2009's successful inaugural event at Randall's Island Park in Manhattan summoned over 26, ... More >>

Justin Martin Plays Electric Pickle on Friday

​Miami loves Justin Martin! The San Francisco-based DJ/producer and Dirtybird label co-owner burned up the dancefloors at White Room and Electric Pickle in 2009, cementing his reputation as one of the most crowd-pleasing and oft-anticipated American EDM acts we've hosted in recent years. Martin ma ... More >>

Jesse Rose headlines a Made to Play showcase at Rokbar in Miami Beach Sunday

Christian Martin Plays White Room this Friday

​Like his brother Justin (by now a Miami favorite) DJ/producer Christian Martin boasts a highly energetic take on tripped-out melodic tech house which epitomizes everything that is fresh, imaginative and fun about contemporary electronic dance music. Schooled in Southern California's legendary Moo ... More >>

Heidi

Relive WMC (A Little) This Saturday: Heidi (Get Physical) Spins at the Vagabond

via physical-music.com​Let's just get this out of the way first: Heidi absolutely, never, ever fails to straight-up kill it on the dancefloor. As one of the leading lights of the Get Physical label stable -- home of M.A.N.D.Y., Booka Shade, et. al. - she was also their first female signing. This B ... More >>

Tim, Not Tom

WMC Preview: Q&A With Booka Shade

The international dance floor domination of the German electro-house duo Booka Shade, as well as that of the record label they co-founded, Get Physical, came serendipitously. "The plan was not to have a plan," says Arno Kammermeier, half of the twosome, of Get Physical's heady early days. It was aro ... More >>

Friday Night: Justin Martin at White Room

Justin MartinFriday, January 23, 2009White Room, MiamiBetter than: Anything I have heard live in quite a while.Given the inordinately low temperatures in Miami last week, Friday turned out to be a fairly adequate night for clubbing alfresco in the White Room patio. By 11 p.m. you could hear the deep ... More >>

Friday: Justin Martin at White Room

San Francisco DJ/producer Justin Martin has enjoyed increasing success since co-founding the auspicious Dirtybird label with Claude VonStroke in 2005. Despite his international acclaim and A-list accolades, he keeps both feet firmly planted in the underground scene, where his edgy yet melodic brand ... More >>

Justin and Christian Martin Present A Dirtybird Wedding

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