British bands in the ’80’s had a strange sense of style. Of course, that’s a relative statement, but I was reminded of it when I came across the video from the Fine Young Cannibals and their international hit, “She Drives Me Crazy” from 1989. I don’t know what happened to…
Last Night: Caribou at the Culture Room Saturday, April 5th, Better Than: Making your own Tie-Dye Shirt. The Review: Pulling into the parking lot of the Culture Room, I felt a little bittersweet seeing all the available spaces. It’s rare when an indie band like Caribou decides to grace S.Florida…
Say Anything, Manchester Orchestra, Biffy Clyro, Weatherbox Friday, April 4, 2008 Revolution Live Better Than: Being spoon-fed dinner in a straight jacket Say Anything lead singer Max Bemis has got enough issues—enough to, well, write a 27-song double disc detailing those issues, which he did in the band’s 2007 sophomore…
Bartow, Fl rapper Riskay wrote one of the raunchiest, and funniest cheating songs of 2007. The tune is called, “Let Me Smell Yo Dick” and everybody from the New York Times to Perez Hilton caught wind of the song and wrote about it. She just got back from SXSW where…
A couple of months ago, we reported that Ali Campbell, long-time lead singer of British reggae band UB40 was leaving the group. They’d been together for nearly 30 years as a band and losing their lead singer was a major blow for UB40. One that could have sent them all…
So 2 Pac’s name has been in the news a lot lately. The L.A. Times goofed up a story regarding his assault at the Quad Studios in 1994 and even had to issue a retraction. And Puffy or P. Diddy, or whatever the hell he calls himself is doing everything…
With the First Annual Freestyle Awards just wrapping up in Miami last week, it seems right to give freestyle artists some love here at CrossFade. I personally watched Lil Suzy, Debbie Deb, Freestyle Evolution and other’s rip things up at the award show last Wednesday night. A lot of these…
By ANDY VIHSTADT D.C. Cab Death Cab for Cutie returns with Narrow Stairs on May 13. Listen to the first single “I Will Possess Your Heart” at the group’s MySpace page, and check out a live acoustic version of another new one below. Death Cab for Cutie: “Cath…(acoustic live)” MP3…
Handsome Furs, Violens Thursday, March 27, 2008 PS14 Better Than: Fighting the WMC crowds for a taste of something electronic. While the majority of Miami pulsed to the sounds of big name DJs at Winter Music Conference, a select group of indie-minded hipsters enjoyed the electronic-infused rock show by Montreal…
Just got an email from overseas about champion British soundclash veteran David Rodigan’s time in the studio with our own Walshy Fire from Black Chiney. A week and a half ago, Roddy was in town doing a show at Studio A and before he hit the club, he and Walshy…
The Moody Blues Tuesday, March 25 Hard Rock Live The Moody Blues created an indelible imprint in the annals of classic rock, having gained a generation’s eternal affection. After their initial incarnation as a blues band – and an early hit called “Go Now”– they morphed into the leading purveyors…
By ANDY VIHSTADT Friends of P Portishead returns after a decade for its Third on April 29. Click here to order the special edition before eBay scavengers deplete the supply. The box set includes a P-shaped USB card with the album and five films, as well as a double LP…
You know, I do agree with some of the readers who have been writing in saying that Jay-Z could have played a bunch of different tracks during his two night stint here in Miami that would have made the concerts better. I’ve got personal favorites that never game out but…
There’s some sad news out of England to report. According to this story from the AP, vocalist Corrine Bailey Rae’s huband, Jason Rae, was found dead over the weekend in the city of Leeds. Jason was a saxophone player in the band called the Haggis Horns. They’d just released an…
Jay-Z, Mary J Blige and Crew March, 22, 2008 American Airlines Arena Better Than: All of his competitors, hands down. Hip-hop impresario Jay-Z spent his second night of performing in Miami in top form once again as the Heart of the City tour got it’s official start at the American…
Last Night: George Thorogood and the Destroyers at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater Friday, March 21, 2008 Better Than: A refreshing pinch between the cheek and gum. The Review: George Thorogood got Bad to the Bone on Good Friday at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater. It’s possible he knew of the day’s…
Hip-hop’s smokiest DJ is back at it again with a fresh new podcast via the HVW8 crew that’s well worth listening to. DJ House Shoes has a bunch of hip-hop exclusives from cats like Kool G. Rap, J. Davey, Ta’Raach, Pete Rock, and of course, some solid J. Dilla material…
Well, now that Flo Rida’s album is officially out, it’ll be interesting to see how the album sells. His hit song, “Low” has been the number one song in the country for a long time, and despite the fact that we’re paying attention to him because he’s local, the entire…
Everyone knows about Jay-Z’s upcoming Heart of the City tour which kicks off in Miami this Saturday. For Jay, the 22 city tour is sure to make him a ton of money and most of the dates are sold out already. That’s pimpin’ but Jay-Z is known to take it…
The Cool Kids hanging with the next president. Well, it’s another HOT day in Texas and the music is as hot as the temperatures. Some parts of the metro area hit 96 degrees and Austin proper was at 93 degrees today. That’s a record for March 14th btw. Anyway, the…
Are the bomb! For numerous reasons. A) the singers are all talking in funny accents. Love it. And B) The food. OMG. British showcase. Hipsters and free bbq+brisket! Canadian showcase. Yup, Canunks and free brisket! Simple but appreciated. But the Spanish showcase…papo! Listen. Free San Miguel cerveza. Sangria. Paella. Chorizo…
The world has no clue how he pulled this off. I’m wide awake. Hungover. Woozy. But I can still see straight and that’s all that counts. Day one of SXSW went by like a blur. Canadian showcases with incredible Texas brisket were a personal favorite. Caught the Black Angels yesterday…
