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Daft Punk

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2012

    T.G.I. Friday's Rips Off LCD Soundsystem and Five Other Awful Commercial Cons

    Sell out ... The words no respectable rock 'n' roller ever wants to hear and the bane of forward-thinking ad agencies across the country. Of course, dance-rock geniuses LCD Soundsystem would never sell out their silver sound. So when T.G.I. Friday's needed a song like "Daft Punk Is Playing at My H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2012

    Fool's Gold Miami: A-Trak Ignores Exclusivity Contracts, Rocks Semi-Secret Set at Grand Central

    ​​All week, Grand Central's been home to some kickass Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week parties. On Wednesday, there was Hard Miami and Mad Decent's Moombahton Massive. The next night, you had Hard's Main Event with Busy P and Boys Noize. And Saturday night featuring the Fool's Gold ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Com Truise Brings His Retro-Futurist Synth-Funk to Bardot This Saturday

    ​You may have noticed a recent wave of electronic music producers with "spoonerisms" for monikers -- silly twists on famous musicians' names, like Joy Orbison, Jichael Mackson and Wevie Stonder. Well, New Jersey-based producer Seth Haley didn't choose to toy with the name of an influential pop st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2012

    Chemical Brothers' Don't Think Movie Opens With Miami Screenings at Four Theaters

    ​For EDM fans, there are only a handful of live experiences worth hundreds of dollars. And while we wait patiently for Daft Punk to announce a new tour, the Chemical Brothers reign supreme as old-school dance masters we just gotta see. Luckily, Miamians are about to get the chance to knock this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2011

    Fred Falke Talks French Touch, Chic, and His Debut Album

    ​You can't really talk about house music without mentioning "French touch," the sample-delic filter-heavy style of Gallic producers like Daft Punk, Cassius, and Etienne de Crécy that ruled international airwaves all through the late '90s to early '00s. Now Fred Falke may not be the best known o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2011

    A Skrillex Christmas and Ten Other Outrageous Light Displays Synched With Crappy Music

    ​For Crossfade, Holiday spirit consists of little more than a pair of reindeer boxer shorts and a couple of gag gifts. Decorating? That's an upper-middle class game, the type of shit you find in gated communities 'round suburbia. It's for people with way too much free time on their hands and a h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    Fashion Freakouts at Ke$ha's Get $leazy Tour

    Photo by George Martinez​​No doubt there was plenty of $leaziness going on at the Ke$ha show last night. We're talking drunk dudes, wasted moms pulling down their tube tops, people with crunchy hair booty dancing on their seated friends. It was a little bit of a shit show. The way that people w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Shit Robot Serves Up a Steaming Pile of Awesomeness at Grand Central August 13

    Photo by Sean Dack​You wouldn't wanna expect too much from a guy named Shit Robot? But has DFA ever wronged you? The label has spawned stellar dance-rock acts like LCD Soundsystem, the Juan MacLean, and YACHT. And it has rarely, if ever, released at dud. In fact, the Irish-born, New York-based D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    Rokbar Closes After Seven Years

    Photo by Ivon David Rojas​An anomaly among nightclubs and lounges in South Beach, Rokbar was a favorite among locals and downtowners who wanted something a bit more authentic than what the area usually afforded. Unfortunately, effective immediately, Rokbar has closed its doors for good."I came onb ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 3, 2011

    Art-Thentic Culture

    Photo by Ivon David Rojas​An anomaly among nightclubs and lounges in South Beach, Rokbar was a favorite among locals and downtowners who wanted something a bit more authentic than what the area usually afforded. Unfortunately, effective immediately, Rokbar has closed its doors for good."I came onb ... More >>

  • Music

    November 25, 2010

    Steve Angello at Space November 27

    Photo by Ivon David Rojas​An anomaly among nightclubs and lounges in South Beach, Rokbar was a favorite among locals and downtowners who wanted something a bit more authentic than what the area usually afforded. Unfortunately, effective immediately, Rokbar has closed its doors for good."I came onb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Phoenix and Wavves at the Fillmore Miami Beach, October 27

    Photo by Ian Witlen​Check out the full 30-photo Phoenix slideshow.PhoenixWith WavvesWednesday, October 27, 2010The Fillmore Miami BeachMiami used to suffer from one of the worst geographical disadvantages in the country. Touring bands on tight budgets often skipped the drive, resulting in only hug ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2010

    Ten Worst Cover Songs: From Vanilla Ice vs. Public Enemy to All Time Low on Rihanna

    Rob Van Winkle is no Chuck D.​All great imitation, even when it's parody, respects the original source. The covers that disappoint fail to do this. Notably missing from Crossfade's list are the pain-inducing covers that have been discussed to death. Examples: Celine Dion's cover of AC/DC's "You S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    LCD Soundsystem and Sleigh Bells at the Fillmore Miami Beach, October 6

    Photo by Ian Witlen​View photos from LCD Soundsystem at the Fillmore Miami Beach here.LCD Soundsystem With Sleigh BellsWednesday, October 6, 2010The Fillmore Miami BeachBetter Than: A million of those disappointing "appearances" by dance band members who wind up only doing DJ sets.The Review:If Ja ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2010

    Top Five Remixes by The Twelves, Spinning at Vagabond Saturday

    Photo by Felipe FontecillaThe Twelves​Rio de Janeiro's the Twelves have been called Brazil's answer to Daft Punk. That assertion might be a little too far fetched, but there is no denying they are a talented duo both behind the decks and in the studio. As remixers, they instantly got everyone's at ... More >>

  • Music

    May 20, 2010

    Yves LaRock mixes it up at Mynt

    Photo by Felipe FontecillaThe Twelves​Rio de Janeiro's the Twelves have been called Brazil's answer to Daft Punk. That assertion might be a little too far fetched, but there is no denying they are a talented duo both behind the decks and in the studio. As remixers, they instantly got everyone's at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2010

    YouTube Turns Five, and We Celebrate with Funny Videos

    YouTube turned five yesterday. And while we can blame the site for spawning endless fodder for the workroom and further catapulting the careers of tween heartthrobs like Justin Bieber, we decided to go another route with our top five favorite YouTube videos. We're not putting up Miley, the Jo Bros o ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2010

    Plays Well With Others

    YouTube turned five yesterday. And while we can blame the site for spawning endless fodder for the workroom and further catapulting the careers of tween heartthrobs like Justin Bieber, we decided to go another route with our top five favorite YouTube videos. We're not putting up Miley, the Jo Bros o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    Daft Punk, Naomi Campbell, Cat Power Offer Goods to Help Haiti

    ​Just because there are some shady allegations about Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti foundation doesn't mean all celeb-assisted Haiti-relief efforts aren't to be trusted. And just because the devastation in the nearby nation has been out of the news recently doesn't mean you should stop giving.Crafts for ... More >>

  • Music

    January 7, 2010

    Bob Sinclar

    ​Just because there are some shady allegations about Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti foundation doesn't mean all celeb-assisted Haiti-relief efforts aren't to be trusted. And just because the devastation in the nearby nation has been out of the news recently doesn't mean you should stop giving.Crafts for ... More >>

  • Music

    November 26, 2009

    David Guetta

    ​Just because there are some shady allegations about Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti foundation doesn't mean all celeb-assisted Haiti-relief efforts aren't to be trusted. And just because the devastation in the nearby nation has been out of the news recently doesn't mean you should stop giving.Crafts for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Flyer of the Week: Steve Aoki at Mansion November 25

    ​Why does aging Cali club kid Steve Aoki always seem to be everywhere all the time? He's like some kind of superhuman funhouse mirror, multiplying his slick indie-slouch image a million and one times throughout the mediated universe. It's kinda creepy ... Wherever I look (music mags, dark alleys, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2009

    South Florida's Uffie Re-releases "Pop the Glock" with Video, Full LP in 2010

    Despite having grown up in South Florida, Uffie hasn't actually step foot in our swampy parts since 2006 when she made an appearance during Winter Music Conference. Still, South Florida's influence on her style of music in undeniable. Hints of Miami booty bass, freestyle and crunk are all there mash ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2009

    The Conchords: The Geekiest Rock Stars Ever

    Last Night: Flight of the ConchordsBetter Than: All the YouTube videos fit to click.By now, fans of HBO's off-kilter, musical comedy series Flight of the Conchords know that its number is up. The Conchords themselves, the duo of Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, walking a nearly-flawless tightrope ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2009

    Random Abum Review: MSTRKRFT - Fist Of God

    MSTRKRFTFist Of God(Dim Mak)Three words: Worst. Album. Ever. MSTRKRFT should be glad we don't have a rating system here on Crossfade, because if we did, they would rightfully receive a zero-star rating from us. Honestly, we really wanted to like this album, but there is just no getting around how bi ... More >>

  • Music

    January 8, 2009

    Panic Bomber

    MSTRKRFTFist Of God(Dim Mak)Three words: Worst. Album. Ever. MSTRKRFT should be glad we don't have a rating system here on Crossfade, because if we did, they would rightfully receive a zero-star rating from us. Honestly, we really wanted to like this album, but there is just no getting around how bi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2009

    Sebastien Leger Hits Mansion This Saturday

    This prolific French producer and DJ has been making waves in Europe for nearly a decade, and his original and eclectic forays into progressive-yet-funky tech house are gaining more and more worldwide praise. He's remixed the likes of Daft Punk, Justin Timberlake, and Duran Duran, and delivered out ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2009

    Disgruntled Musician Panic Bomber Brings His Dancefloor Manifesto to the Vagabond on Friday

    Retro video game nerds, don't get too excited. Friday's guest act at the Vagabond has nothing to do with the mostly forgotten Nineties Nintendo game, but rather has appropriated the moniker, a la Crystal Castles, to broadcast a fascination with retro bleeps and bloops. The multicolor, 8-bit style gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2008

    Top 10 Songs That Warned Us About the Recession

    Retro video game nerds, don't get too excited. Friday's guest act at the Vagabond has nothing to do with the mostly forgotten Nineties Nintendo game, but rather has appropriated the moniker, a la Crystal Castles, to broadcast a fascination with retro bleeps and bloops. The multicolor, 8-bit style gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2008

    Last Night: Designer Drugs at White Room

    Retro video game nerds, don't get too excited. Friday's guest act at the Vagabond has nothing to do with the mostly forgotten Nineties Nintendo game, but rather has appropriated the moniker, a la Crystal Castles, to broadcast a fascination with retro bleeps and bloops. The multicolor, 8-bit style gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2008

    Craze and Dave Nada at The Vagabond August 14

    Retro video game nerds, don't get too excited. Friday's guest act at the Vagabond has nothing to do with the mostly forgotten Nineties Nintendo game, but rather has appropriated the moniker, a la Crystal Castles, to broadcast a fascination with retro bleeps and bloops. The multicolor, 8-bit style gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2008

    On the List - Armin Van Burren, Kill The Noise, Miami Horror and Drunken Spelling Bee

    Retro video game nerds, don't get too excited. Friday's guest act at the Vagabond has nothing to do with the mostly forgotten Nineties Nintendo game, but rather has appropriated the moniker, a la Crystal Castles, to broadcast a fascination with retro bleeps and bloops. The multicolor, 8-bit style gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2008

    On the List - Urban Beach Week, Boris and Dirtybird

    Retro video game nerds, don't get too excited. Friday's guest act at the Vagabond has nothing to do with the mostly forgotten Nineties Nintendo game, but rather has appropriated the moniker, a la Crystal Castles, to broadcast a fascination with retro bleeps and bloops. The multicolor, 8-bit style gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2008

    Last Night: Bonde Do Rolê at Studio A

    Retro video game nerds, don't get too excited. Friday's guest act at the Vagabond has nothing to do with the mostly forgotten Nineties Nintendo game, but rather has appropriated the moniker, a la Crystal Castles, to broadcast a fascination with retro bleeps and bloops. The multicolor, 8-bit style gr ... More >>

  • Music

    April 17, 2008

    The Pinker Tones

    Wild Animals (Nacional Records)

  • Music

    April 10, 2008

    A Wizard Among Us

    Todd Rundgren's space-age power-pop culture crash.

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2008

    WMC Preview: Interview with M.A.N.D.Y.!

    Todd Rundgren's space-age power-pop culture crash.

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2008

    Monday Afternoon Music Fix: New Kanye Video Free Mp3's

    Todd Rundgren's space-age power-pop culture crash.

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2007

    Tuesday Morning Music Fix: OutKast, the Kills, Animal Collective, J Dilla and more

    Todd Rundgren's space-age power-pop culture crash.

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2007

    Monday Afternoon Music Fix: Cat Power, Radiohead, Lupe and more

    Todd Rundgren's space-age power-pop culture crash.

  • Culture

    November 30, 2006

    Stage Capsules

    Current shows

  • Music

    November 24, 2005

    Perennial Wallflowers

    For dance-punk group VHS or Beta, it's lonely being in the lead

  • Music

    March 17, 2005

    Daft Punk

    Human After All Virgin

  • Music

    November 20, 2003

    Virtuosity

    Two local directors film the world through Miami eyes

  • Music

    February 27, 2003

    Breathe Easy

    French electronic prodigies Télépopmusik play with genre

  • Music

    June 27, 2002

    Kentucky Disco Ball

    VHS or Beta puts the fun back in Le Funk

  • Music

    April 4, 2002

    Glitch Maestro

    Nobukazu Takemura is the freaky nerd the Nineties promised us

  • Music

    December 7, 2000

    Plastilina Mosh

    Juan Manuel (Tombola!/Astralwerks)

  • Music

    March 11, 1999

    Electric Avenues

    Juan Manuel (Tombola!/Astralwerks)

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