Over the past year, Formspring has become the latest social media craze for getting to know people. Someone posts a question for you (usually anonymously), and you reply with your honest answer. Can you think of a better way to ask probing questions without sounding like a stalker or a…
If you were watching the exhibition game, True Blood, or the tons of other TV competition, the 2010 Emmys were also last night. Jimmy Fallon hosted, there were a lot of navy dresses on the red carpet, and George Clooney was there. Yadda, yadda, yadda.But we have a hunch that’s…
Ahhh, the Libertines. Most people first heard about the English rockers — which formed in 1997 — because of their co-frontman Pete Doherty’s bouts with drugs, rehab, messing around with Amy Winehouse, his relationship with Kate Moss, stint in jail… did we miss anything?Unfortunately the band’s lead guitarist and co-frontman,…
I’m a big fan of Netflix. Something about being able to rent movies in my pajamas without actually leaving the house just appeals to me. And though my laptop screen (13.5 inches) doesn’t really compare to a flat screen, sometimes you just can’t wait for that little red envelope to…
In all of our efforts to track down the best in local music, sometimes we just land upon little gems that hardly have anything to do with Miami, but we still can’t help but share. Granted, Miami Horror is not from Miami — nowhere near it, actually, as the disco-infused…
We all know how hard it is to quit an addiction. You know, like that daily ice cream indulgence mid-afternoon (that used to be mine), or that nasty pack-a-day habit. But can social media giant Twitter really help with that? The New York Times seems to think so. Earlier this…
The illustrious Fashion’s Night Out was created by the original devil wearing Prada, Anna Wintour. The Editrix-in-Chief, who sports the best bob in the business, knows exactly how to ease a shopping lull during a recession: Add sales incentives with celebrity sightings, and stir in a little booze. Keep adding…
Local hip-hop artist Serum has been making waves with his debut album Brainstorm Troopah. But the 305-reppin’ emcee isn’t stopping at constant mentions of “Vice City” when it comes to his Miami love. The music video for the album’s title track has just been released, and there are enough local…
Kanye West has been busy lately. Of course there was the day he released his video for his first single “Power” the same night as Eminem’s “Love the Way You Lie,” his impromptu performances, and his infamous new Twitter account. Now comes his most recent announcement: He’s releasing a new song every…
As much as I love new technology, I’m never one to purchase anything the moment it comes out. I figure it’s probably best to let the fanatics have their turn, let all the obligatory first-in-a-series kinks get worked out, and the dust settle. That was not the case this time…
Sometimes we like to think of how much nicer life would be if we viewed everything through rose-colored glasses — or through the Golden Filter. The aptly named electronic duo got their start under the name Lismore, and while some of the synth-heavy beats continue to power on through their…
Whether or not you’d like to think about it, school starts for most high schools and universities on Monday. It’s not easy getting back into the campus routine. But don’t go crying into your favorite bottle of alcohol and proclaiming that summer was too short just yet. We’re here to…
VV Brown doesn’t take anything lying down. The alternative pop songstress started her career in the music business when she was 18, but abruptly quit when she realized she wasn’t getting things done her way. Cue two years later, and she’s singing about heartbreaks and bad breakups with the same…
Last night at the Wolfsonian, we arrived fashionably early to hear a book talk by Pamela Golbin, the Louvre’s very own chief curator of Fashion and Textiles. She was in town to discuss her book Madeline Vionnet. The talk began 30 minutes late — thanks in large part to President…
When thinking of Grammy-Award winning pop sensations Maroon 5, most draw their attention toward stylish and sexy frontman, Adam Levine. But there is more to them than him; take their guitarist James Valentine, for instance.The tall and slender native Nebraskan got his big break stepping in for Aaron Barrett of…
You have only two people “following” you in common with your dream guy or gal, and you have a humble Twifficiency rating of 17 percent, compared to their 37 percent. Face it — you’re just not as Twitter-popular as your other half, but does that alone mean it’s time to…
Not all pets are cute and cuddly — we get that. But we’ve never seen a “pet” as ugly as the one in Yeasayer’s just-released video for “Madder Red.”The creature in the video looks like a big wad of someone’s insides, equipped with a bruised eye, bloody mouth, and it…
All of fashion’s elite — Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior — hail from France, so it’s only natural they were all inspired by legendary French dressmaker Madeleine Vionnet. You’ve probably never heard of her, but the “queen of the bias cut” is the reason we ladies no longer…
You probably know what a Facebook box is: those little profile decorations that announce what books you’re reading, reviews of movies you’ve just watched, recent tweets, and other related info. Well, as of next Monday, August 23, they’ll be wiped from your Facebook profile and newsfeeds for good. Facebook subtly…
Guy HarveyWith the JamesesAugust 13, 2010The Vagabond, MiamiBetter Than: Having to schlep all the way to Lake Worth for a show. Seriously, how often do Miami kids do that?The Review:I’ll start this review with the following disclaimer: I’ve never been to a Guy Harvey or The Jameses show. No, seriously…
We’re pretty sure most of you are at least somewhat hyped about Vampire Weekend coming to the Fillmore on October 14 with Beach House. But the Columbia-bred indie darlings aren’t necessarily everyone’s cup of tea. Though you’ll likely hear their jams everywhere from the radio and TV commercials to your…
You probably don’t recognize his name, but you know who Spike Jonze is. He slowly made his way into movies by directing music videos for the likes of Fatboy Slim, Beastie Boys, Weezer, Sonic Youth, Kanye West, and most recently, LCD Soundsystem’s “Drunk Girls.” He directed a few feature films,…
