David Bowie

Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dead at 63

Disco is dead. Sure, this boogie music is experiencing a popular resurgence. But the woman whose voice characterized a movement and influenced artists like Duran Duran and David Bowie has sadly passed away. Donna Summer, queen of disco, was 63. She died this morning, here in Florida, after a battl ... More >>

Flock Of Seagulls' Mike Score Talks New Wave Hair and Aliens

Mike Score is the mastermind behind A Flock Of Seagulls. Inspired by Bowie and Alice Cooper, he combined science fiction, hairspray, girl pants, makeup, guitars, and synths to start his band in 1979. Then he led his Flock around the world. Crossfade asked the man himself about the journey in advanc ... More >>

It's 4/20! Top Ten Types of Weed Named After Rock, Pop, and Rap Songs

Today must be a holiday or something. When we woke up this morning, there was a present from our dealer on the doorstep, containing ten types of weed named after rock, pop, and rap songs. It's like the radio came to life and embedded itself in our bowls. So far, we've burned through a lil' bit of ... More >>

Nadia G's Bitchin' Christmas (Video)

Nadia G. FacebookIt's Christmas Time...show me your ding dong!​Everyone loves to get into the act for Christmas.  For some reason, snowmen and brightly lit trees make everyone want to record a song. Adam Sandler, Paul McCartney, and David Bowie among those who have felt the need to share the ... More >>

Chris Brown and Ron English's Fancy Toys and Necklaces at Wynwood Walls

Ron English with painting up in Wynwood. ​Artist Ron English is no stranger to iconic imagery. Creating paintings from a mishmash of familiar faces and images like Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Mouse is part of what he does. So it was no surprise that English joined forces with mega-superstar Chris Br ... More >>

Joan Jett Talks Rock 'n' Roll, Justin Bieber, and Girl Power

​If you ask us, there are icons and then there are legends. Icons are people we all admire. Legends are people who you, your mother, your grandmother, and your future children will totally love forever. And rocker Joan Jett is an effing legend. She founded one of the first all-girl bands, The ... More >>

Perez Hilton's New Site About Children May Actually Be Written By Children

​Miami-native turned internet scourge Perez Hilton will be back in town this weekend while hosting two different events to promote his new children's book. Apparently there are still people out there who want to meet Perez Hilton?Anyway, the Belen Jesuit grad also unleashed his latest website to t ... More >>

Best Music-Related Things to Do This Weekend Under $10

Photo by Alex Penney You can do Hunx and His Punx for free tonight at the Stage.​Miami's a city full of ballers. Poppin' bottles with celebs on South Beach, makin' it rain dolla, dolla bills at King of Diamonds, and dropping stacks of Benjamins just 'cause it's the motherfucking weekend. That's ho ... More >>

Life on Mars?

Photo by Alex Penney You can do Hunx and His Punx for free tonight at the Stage.​Miami's a city full of ballers. Poppin' bottles with celebs on South Beach, makin' it rain dolla, dolla bills at King of Diamonds, and dropping stacks of Benjamins just 'cause it's the motherfucking weekend. That's ho ... More >>

U2's 360° Tour Is the Super Bowl of Rock Spectacles!

Photo by Sayre Berman​See the full 32-photo U2 at Sun Life Stadium slideshow. U2's 360° Tour With Florence and the Machine Sun Life Stadium Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Better Than: The Black Eyed Peas at the 45th battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. On February 3, 2002, U2 played the Super Bowl ... More >>

My Chemical Romance at Revolution May 17

Photo by Sayre Berman​See the full 32-photo U2 at Sun Life Stadium slideshow. U2's 360° Tour With Florence and the Machine Sun Life Stadium Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Better Than: The Black Eyed Peas at the 45th battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. On February 3, 2002, U2 played the Super Bowl ... More >>

Da Da Da Da Da Da, Five Other Ditties We Take for Granted

​On Monday, we met Bobby Kent, former San Diego Chargers musical director, and the man who claims he's responsible for 'da da da da da da... CHARGE!' However on Wednesday, Tony Fox, director of the USC Trojan Marching Band, told us that former USC student Tommy Walker came up with the stadium ditt ... More >>

Meow Mix

​On Monday, we met Bobby Kent, former San Diego Chargers musical director, and the man who claims he's responsible for 'da da da da da da... CHARGE!' However on Wednesday, Tony Fox, director of the USC Trojan Marching Band, told us that former USC student Tommy Walker came up with the stadium ditt ... More >>

French Star DJ Joaquim Garraud Kicks Off the New Year at SET This Saturday

In 2010, SET was major purveyor of high-profile EDM bookings. So it makes sense that the club would kick-start the new year with French house heavyweight Joaquim Garraud. The chart-topping DJ-producer cut his teeth spinning on the '90s Parisian club scene. But his greatest accolades are as a studi ... More >>

Biba's House

In 2010, SET was major purveyor of high-profile EDM bookings. So it makes sense that the club would kick-start the new year with French house heavyweight Joaquim Garraud. The chart-topping DJ-producer cut his teeth spinning on the '90s Parisian club scene. But his greatest accolades are as a studi ... More >>

Jose Flores of the Getback Plays Solo Retrospective Gig Saturday at Sweat Records

​To get full disclosure out of the way: Jose Flores is an occasional contributor to Crossfade. Miami's music community is small so it's kind of hard to avoid that incestuousness. You'll probably better recognize, though, the alter ego for which he became best known around town in recent years: Jos ... More >>

Dressing David Bowie

​To get full disclosure out of the way: Jose Flores is an occasional contributor to Crossfade. Miami's music community is small so it's kind of hard to avoid that incestuousness. You'll probably better recognize, though, the alter ego for which he became best known around town in recent years: Jos ... More >>

My Chemical Romance

​To get full disclosure out of the way: Jose Flores is an occasional contributor to Crossfade. Miami's music community is small so it's kind of hard to avoid that incestuousness. You'll probably better recognize, though, the alter ego for which he became best known around town in recent years: Jos ... More >>

Benjamin Curtis of School of Seven Bells Talks Claudia Deheza's Departure and New Members

The original School of Seven Bells trio, in all of their dreamy glory.​Bad news: Claudia Deheza may have quit School of Seven Bells. Like you, we were a bit distraught when we heard there may be trouble in paradise. But during our conversation with guitarist Benjamin Curtis on Tuesday, he gave no ... More >>

Space Oddity

The original School of Seven Bells trio, in all of their dreamy glory.​Bad news: Claudia Deheza may have quit School of Seven Bells. Like you, we were a bit distraught when we heard there may be trouble in paradise. But during our conversation with guitarist Benjamin Curtis on Tuesday, he gave no ... More >>

Idol Chatter

Say you wanted to kill someone you admire -- not that we're advocatin'.

Pretty in Punk

Say you wanted to kill someone you admire -- not that we're advocatin'.

WTF Florida: Orlando's Split Pants and Glitter Shine on American Idol, Real Life Batman Arrested

​There's more than enough weird things that happen here in Miami-Dade, but sometimes it seems we're downright sane compared to the rest of Florida. WTF Florida is our new weekly survey of all the weirdness our Peninsula has to offer. American Idol Comes to Mickey Mouse LandAmerican Idol skipped ov ... More >>

Around the World in 80 Decibels: Bermudas to Berlin, Otto Brings the Bass

Otto von Schirach in Berlin​ The year is 1945 and Berlin falls to the allied troops as World War II comes to an end. Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun have one last glass of apple juice as they depart for the big ol' Deutschland in the sky. I wonder what our old Führer would make of his dear belov ... More >>

The Hangover: Brian Antoni and Nick D'Annunzio's Totally '80s Birthday at Club 50

Photo by Jipsy​Rewind your Walkman to Friday's totally '80s birthday party for aged-to-perfection Brian Antoni and Nick D'Annunzio at the The Viceroy at Club 50. This duo teamed up on a mission to resurrect their '80s glory days. One of the headline names was enough to drag me across the bridge ∠... More >>

Friday Night: Nine Inch Nails and Jane's Addiction at the Cruzan Amphitheatre

photo by Ian WitlenTrent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails performing at the Cruzan Amphitheatre Friday night. Click here to view the full slideshow.Nine Inch Nails and Jane's AddictionWith Street Sweeper Social ClubFriday, May 8, 2009Cruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm BeachBetter Than: Sex.The Review:Friday ni ... More >>

Aterciopelados

photo by Ian WitlenTrent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails performing at the Cruzan Amphitheatre Friday night. Click here to view the full slideshow.Nine Inch Nails and Jane's AddictionWith Street Sweeper Social ClubFriday, May 8, 2009Cruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm BeachBetter Than: Sex.The Review:Friday ni ... More >>

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 >>

Lady Gaga Brings Pop to Revolution

She idolizes Warhol, but her pop nostalgia is far from factory-made.

Cool Credos

We offer the presidential contenders our own picks for theme songs.

Peter Murphy

We offer the presidential contenders our own picks for theme songs.

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

We offer the presidential contenders our own picks for theme songs.

Put on Your Yarmulke

Hypothetical Hanukkahs with some of our favorite stars.

Always the Champion

Hypothetical Hanukkahs with some of our favorite stars.

Diego Jinkus and Electronic Miel

Hypothetical Hanukkahs with some of our favorite stars.

Jessi Colter

"Starman" (Shout! Factory)

Buddy Miles

"Starman" (Shout! Factory)

Out of Africa

Female forms that tell a tale of torture

Night&Day

Female forms that tell a tale of torture

Lambchop

Aw Cmon/No You Cmon Merge

Rotations

Aw Cmon/No You Cmon Merge

School Daze

A rare interview with a young and hungry pre-stardom Phish

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Strokes Is For Dopes

Curious Hair

Look Ahead

D.A. Pennebaker doesn't make history, but he's captured so much of it

Rotations

D.A. Pennebaker doesn't make history, but he's captured so much of it

It Only Hurts When They Sing

D.A. Pennebaker doesn't make history, but he's captured so much of it

Into the Night

D.A. Pennebaker doesn't make history, but he's captured so much of it

Rotations

D.A. Pennebaker doesn't make history, but he's captured so much of it

Mustang Sally

How to turn your trivia knowledge into fabulous prizes

Fear and Loathing on South Beach

Miami Rocks takes the fifth, but people are talking anyway