As much as we love pigging out and receiving gifts, a no-holds-barred, take-no-prisoners, survival-of-the-fittest, all-you-can-grab shopping marathon is truly our favorite time of the holidays. And it’s not because we haven’t experienced our very own Black Friday trauma. We’ve been pushed. We’ve been shoved. Hey, we’ve even gotten in “I…
We bet you’ve been a little worried about how you’d be able to track down some skull accent pieces now that Alexander McQueen’s line has been taken over by Sarah Burton. And if you’re like us, you probably like your kitsch right where you can see it: On your wrist…
Over here at Crossfade, we have a soft spot for local band releases. So when ANR told us they were pushing the release of Stay Kids back from October to November, we were a little sad. But we waited, somewhat patiently. Now November’s come and still no release. What gives,…
We bet you’ve been a little worried about how you’d be able to track down some skull accent pieces now that Alexander McQueen’s line has been taken over by Sarah Burton. And if you’re like us, you probably like your kitsch right where you can see it: On your wrist.You’re…
We kind of wish we weren’t so young in the ’80s. Sure, we got to watch the amazing cartoons and play with those kick-ass toys (Teddy Ruxpin and Kid Sister), but that’s all we actually remember. We missed the fashion. We weren’t old enough to really enjoy the music. And…
Greil Marcus and Alex Rossat the Miami Book FairSaturday, November 20, 2010Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, MiamiBetter than: Watching an Almost Famous meets Ray meets I’m Not There hybrid. Unless you’re an avid, anal-retentive reader, you’re probably not familiar with Greil Marcus and Alex Ross. The music critics — Marcus…
There’s been a lot of talk about what’s going to happen now that Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival are taking place on two different weekends in March. When will all the good DJs be here? When will all of the amazing after parties happen? Well, you don’t need…
JavelinWith EntresolThe Awarehouse, MiamiSaturday, November 13, 2010Better than: Playing Skip-It while having 1980s cartoon flashbacks.OK, so there were a lot of shows to see last night. Between Vivian Girls, Social Distortion, Paul Oakenfold, Miami Film Festival, the Art Walk, and Nitzer Ebb, among others, South Floridians had way too many…
We’re not really sure what inspires reality TV cast members to think that a little airtime means they’re qualified to belt it out for the masses. But we don’t like it. They usually have no training, no stage presence and — what’s worse — no talent.Rumors began to spread this…
When we try to think up talented chick drummers, the first name that pops up is Meg White, obviously, and then we kind of draw a blank. Can you blame us? As cool as they are, drummers are always hiding behind their massive kits, and never really get the attention…
Paul Oakenfold’s Facelift Tour at LIV November 13
We’re not big fans of having to drive to venues. Quite frankly, looking and paying for parking downtown, the Design District, or anywhere in Miami, really, is a big pain in the ass. So when we heard about the Rock the Bus Tour happening every Thursday during Miami Live Music…
come right out and say it: We hold a special place in our hearts for any band that proudly displays a synthy floating through space with a furry cat at the keys. And that’s just what Javelin is all about: Amazingly vivid imagery, word creatin’, and body shakin’. Over the…
Nothing would please us more than seeing some dancing robots on stage with Phoenix tonight. And we’re not talking soon-to-take-over-the-world wonders of mechanical prowess. We want Daft Punk.Yes, Phoenix is a great band and that’s why we insisted on purchasing tickets the moment a pre-sale code was released. But once…
Okay, so MGMT is sold out. It sucks. But there’s no use crying over spilled PBRs. We here at Crossfade are all about seeing a can half-full, anyway. There are plenty of tickets still available for Massive Attack and Thievery Corporation at Bayfront Park Amphitheater tonight. Why should you spring…
We’re a little embarrassed. When we see the words fox and house in the same sentence, we immediately think of the snarky TV dramedy House. But now, there’s a Miami connection, and it has nothing to do with a sarcastic doctor who loves poppin’ his pills. My Fox House is…
In addition to orchestrating alternative pop epics, Awesome New Republic also makes jokes, constantly reminding us that “we’re humans, not furniture.” And so, when we call ANR’s John Hancock, he immediately starts riffing. “You’re calling from Miami New Times? Miami’s home for information, culture, and events?” A few weeks ago, the band opened for…
Check out New Times’ 24-photo Caribou slideshow.CaribouWith ARPGrand Central, MiamiTuesday, October 19, 2010Better than: Going to the club with a bunch of tweens and teens. Okay, so we’re a little biased. We had way too much fun at last night’s Caribou show. Blame the crowd…
Carol City-raised rapper Rick Ross has been keeping real busy lately. Whenever we hear a fresh new track from a hip-hop heavy hitter or an up-and-comer, there’s a 87-percent chance he’s the one we can thank for it. Does he get lured into these collaborations because deep down he’s really…
View photos from School of Seven Bells at Grand Central.School of Seven BellsWith Active ChildGrand Central, MiamiSaturday, October 16, 2010Better than: Floating on cloud nine. When we arrived at Grand Central last night, one thing really stuck out to us: The crowd was mostly dudes. Were they all there to…
If you’re as big of a fan of emcees and battles as we are, you’ve probably realized one big flaw in the hip-hop chain: Most of these battles take place midday in the sweltering outdoor heat. We get the whole sweat-while-you-spit-rhymes mentality, but wouldn’t you rather enjoy the game at…
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 direct mention of Claudia’s potential departure from the band. However,…
