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    March 25, 2012

    Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week 2012: A Daily Party Guide

    ​Check out today's top WMC and MMW parties -- plus Crossfade's fifteen best parties. Honestly, if you're gonna survive 96 hours of Winter Music Conference, Miami Music Week, and Ultra Music Festival, then your emergency EDM supply kit will need to include a gas mask, goggles, a bikini and/or bana ... More >>

  • Music

    February 16, 2012

    GTA's Van Toth talks ghetto tech house, bedroom studios, and Laidback Luke

    ​Check out today's top WMC and MMW parties -- plus Crossfade's fifteen best parties. Honestly, if you're gonna survive 96 hours of Winter Music Conference, Miami Music Week, and Ultra Music Festival, then your emergency EDM supply kit will need to include a gas mask, goggles, a bikini and/or bana ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    GTA's Van Toth Talks Ghetto Tech House, Bedroom Studios, and Laidback Luke

    ​Every musician dreams of making it big. Of course, it doesn't usually work out that way -- unless you're Miami-based electro duo GTA. Matthew Toth and Julio Mejia, AKA Van Toth and JWLS respectively, have been working together for only about a year and half. But already, their work has been fea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Fashion Freakouts Aboard the Holy Ship! Electronic Music Cruise

    ​Check out Crossfade's fifteen photo highlights from Holy Ship! "Modern neon hippy," "kooky candy raver," and "almost naked" seemed to be the looks du jour aboard HARD's Holy Ship! electronic music cruise. On Monday, the three-day rager landed ashore in South Florida, a ship of fools with sea- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2012

    Ultra Music Festival 2012 Sold Out With 73 Days Until Start

    ​That's it, folks! According to its website, Ultra Music Festival 2012 is officially sold out with 73 days remaining until the first day of the festival. This breaks last year's record, when tix sold out on February 18 with a full 34 days left before the fest.Of course, Ultra's 2012 lineup, feat ... More >>

  • Music

    January 5, 2012

    Hard's Gary Richards on Holy Ship! Electronic Music Cruise January 6 to 9

    ​That's it, folks! According to its website, Ultra Music Festival 2012 is officially sold out with 73 days remaining until the first day of the festival. This breaks last year's record, when tix sold out on February 18 with a full 34 days left before the fest.Of course, Ultra's 2012 lineup, feat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    Who Wants Free Tickets for HARD's Holy Ship! Kickoff Party? Plus Bromance Records Swag!

    Get intimate with Bromance Records' Brodinski and Gesaffelstein.​What's a bromance? Well, according to the t-shirts worn and tote bags toted by gentleman DJs Brodinski and Gesaffelstein, it's "a close but non-sexual relationship between two (or more) men, a form of homosocial intimacy." And jus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2011

    Ultra Music Festival 2012 Announces Lineup: Avicii, Tiësto, David Guetta, and 89 Others

    Avicii: Ultra 2012's Saturday night headliner.​Big news, beat freaks. After months of teases, hype, and promises that it "will be bigger than last year," there's finally been a major development in the ongoing saga of Ultra Music Festival's 2012 lineup. Of course, we here at Crossfade have spe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    New Year's Eve 2012: Miami's Guide to Partying Too Hard and Drinking Too Much

    Photo by JipsySeize New Year's Eve!​Wanna know the truth about New Year's Eve? Well, it ain't the kickoff to a fresh, 365-day fiesta full of fun and promise. Quite the opposite -- this end-of-year holiday is your absolute last chance to overspend and overindulge before suppressing your natural ur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2011

    Hard's Holy Ship Cruise Announces Final Lineup and Full Music Schedule

    ​Get Hard 'cause it's almost time to cruise. Nine months ago, Crossfade reported that the Los Angeles party posse, electronic music festival, and touring club event run by Gary Richards (AKA Destructo) was planning to take its electro steez to the high seas aboard the MSC Poesia, sailing out of P ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 8, 2011

    Luke Makes House His Home

    ​Get Hard 'cause it's almost time to cruise. Nine months ago, Crossfade reported that the Los Angeles party posse, electronic music festival, and touring club event run by Gary Richards (AKA Destructo) was planning to take its electro steez to the high seas aboard the MSC Poesia, sailing out of P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    Top Ten Guilty Pleasures of '90s Dance

    Haddaway: If it's wrong to love him, we don't want to be right.​If you're a clubland regular, then you've probably noticed what a major comeback the classic '90s dance sound has made in the last couple years. You can hear it from the jacking house revival of underground acts like Hercules & Lo ... More >>

  • Music

    June 30, 2011

    Steve Aoki at Mansion July 2

    Haddaway: If it's wrong to love him, we don't want to be right.​If you're a clubland regular, then you've probably noticed what a major comeback the classic '90s dance sound has made in the last couple years. You can hear it from the jacking house revival of underground acts like Hercules & Lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    Miami's Five Best Parties for Fourth of July 2011

    ​Once upon a time in America, the British Empire thought they could tell us what to do, and make us pay them for the privilege. Then we kicked their ass in front of everybody, made Britain our royal bitch, and threw a big-ass party to celebrate. Ever since, we have marked the Fourth of July by b ... More >>

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    June 23, 2011

    Get Fingered

    ​Once upon a time in America, the British Empire thought they could tell us what to do, and make us pay them for the privilege. Then we kicked their ass in front of everybody, made Britain our royal bitch, and threw a big-ass party to celebrate. Ever since, we have marked the Fourth of July by b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    Pure Party Tracks and Free Vodka Shots With Steve Aoki at Mansion July 2

    via steveaoki.com​Down here in the Magic City, if there's one thing we really love, it's a good show. So even if you're not crazy about Steve Aoki's mixes, at least you can expect a night of instantly recognizable party tracks, crowdsurfing, stage-diving, The Lion King theme music, and free vodka ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2011

    Fatboy Slim, Laidback Luke, Rusko, Steve Aoki Setting Sail Aboard Hard Cruise 2012

    Fatboy Slim, your electronic music captain.​There is finally a lineup for the upcoming Hard Cruise -- now cleverly named Holy Ship! -- departing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2012 and returning on January 9. The four-day cruise will travel Port Lucaya in the Bahamas and a p ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2011

    Afros Are In

    Fatboy Slim, your electronic music captain.​There is finally a lineup for the upcoming Hard Cruise -- now cleverly named Holy Ship! -- departing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2012 and returning on January 9. The four-day cruise will travel Port Lucaya in the Bahamas and a p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2011

    Laidback Luke's Super You & Me at LIV Brought Out Superhero Babes and SoBe Barbarians

    Photo by Lex HernandezThe very rare SoBe barbarian.​Yeah, it's easy to feel like a freaking superhero when you're rolling fast, hard, and free. You might even look pretty awesome. But just wait till the next morning. Last night, Dutch DJ and crazy rave-y ringmaster Laidback Luke brought his Supe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2011

    Junior Sanchez Talks New Albums and Pop Projects

    ​World-renowned DJ-producer Junior Sanchez hardly needs an introduction. Like his homies Erick Morillo and Harry "Choo Choo" Romero, Sanchez was bred in New Jersey's seminal '90s Latin house scene. He would cut his teeth spinning at legendary NYC hotspots like Limelight and the Shelter. As a me ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 27, 2010

    Jack Your Party

    ​World-renowned DJ-producer Junior Sanchez hardly needs an introduction. Like his homies Erick Morillo and Harry "Choo Choo" Romero, Sanchez was bred in New Jersey's seminal '90s Latin house scene. He would cut his teeth spinning at legendary NYC hotspots like Limelight and the Shelter. As a me ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Diplo, Dan Black, Calvin Harris Confirmed for Dirty Hairy at LIV's Winter Schedule

    Calvin Harris performs at LIV Febrary 24.​We've been a little quiet lately on LIV's Wednesday night party Dirty Hairy. Partly because the acts that have been booked lately are more gimmicky than actually, er, talented. Nothing wrong with gimmick -- a mega-club of LIV's size needs to make money -- ... More >>

  • Music

    September 24, 2009

    Lil Jon talks Crunk Rock, Pitbull, and fine wine

    Calvin Harris performs at LIV Febrary 24.​We've been a little quiet lately on LIV's Wednesday night party Dirty Hairy. Partly because the acts that have been booked lately are more gimmicky than actually, er, talented. Nothing wrong with gimmick -- a mega-club of LIV's size needs to make money -- ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2009

    Luke Goes Boom on the Ones and Twos

    Calvin Harris performs at LIV Febrary 24.​We've been a little quiet lately on LIV's Wednesday night party Dirty Hairy. Partly because the acts that have been booked lately are more gimmicky than actually, er, talented. Nothing wrong with gimmick -- a mega-club of LIV's size needs to make money -- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    Q&A: Lil Jon Talks Crunk Rock, Pitbull, and Fine Wine With New Times

    ​No one gets to the top of the pop charts by being a complete idiot. Well, of course it happens for some folks once or twice. But besides a knack for hooks, it takes some serious sharp thinking to stay there. So don't make the mistake of thinking the rapper/producer/all-around svengali Lil Jon is ... More >>

  • Music

    July 23, 2009

    Head Spins: DJ Omi

    New York's loss is South Florida's gain.

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    March 26, 2009

    Winter Music Conference Event Listings

    Find all the best parties taking place March 25-29.

  • Music

    March 19, 2009

    Recession Partying

    Tightening your belt? These topnotch parties are cheap!

  • Music

    March 19, 2009

    Winter Music Conference Event Listings

    Find all the best parties taking place March 24-29.

  • Music

    March 19, 2009

    Head Spins: DJ Midas

    This DJ's got that golden touch.

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    February 19, 2009
  • Blogs

    February 18, 2009

    Steve Angello Plays Mansion's Five-Year Anniversary Party This Saturday

    Naming his label Size Records, DJ/producer Steve Angello set himself up for criticism if he couldn't lay down the magnitude of tracks necessary to command a room like Mansion, where he will help commemorate the club's fifth birthday on Saturday. Luckily, Angello's brand of breezy, big room progressi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2009

    Opium Group Releases WMC Lineup: Boys Noize, Benny Benassi, Bob Sinclar, Calvin Harris and More

    Boys NoizeNow that Ultra's lineup has finally been unveiled, it's time to move on the what the local clubs will be putting on. There are certain things we are concerned about for this year's Winter Music Conference: Are there going to be enough people in town this year to support all the events that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    On the List - Heir to the Throne, DJ Mom Jeans and Stealth

    Earlier this week, we wrote how Opium Group's newest lounge Louis is opening this weekend. Well according to our sources, it's a maybe. Why? Not sure, but the anticipation is killing us. Work faster Opium Group! Still, there is plenty to check out this weekend and look for our special On the List ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2008

    Q&A with Treasure Fingers

    Earlier this week, we wrote how Opium Group's newest lounge Louis is opening this weekend. Well according to our sources, it's a maybe. Why? Not sure, but the anticipation is killing us. Work faster Opium Group! Still, there is plenty to check out this weekend and look for our special On the List ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2008

    Scion A/V Tour Returns October 21 at White Room with Nick Catchdubs, Treasure Fingers

    Earlier this week, we wrote how Opium Group's newest lounge Louis is opening this weekend. Well according to our sources, it's a maybe. Why? Not sure, but the anticipation is killing us. Work faster Opium Group! Still, there is plenty to check out this weekend and look for our special On the List ... More >>

  • Music

    June 26, 2008

    Stealth Records presents Laidback Luke

    Earlier this week, we wrote how Opium Group's newest lounge Louis is opening this weekend. Well according to our sources, it's a maybe. Why? Not sure, but the anticipation is killing us. Work faster Opium Group! Still, there is plenty to check out this weekend and look for our special On the List ... More >>

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    March 4, 2004

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