Last time indie-electro outfit Junior Boys played in the Magic City it was during Winter Music Conference 2007 at Poplife’s awkward temporary venue Post, a restaurant/lounge located on the edge of Brickell directly on Coral Way. The duo was no stranger to the city’s indie set after it had easily…
We aren’t ones to brag about hanging out with quasi-famous people, but on Halloween 2006, the Sounds played a secret show at the now-defunct Studio A. Afterward, they spun at the Redroom at Skybar located inside the Shore Club. There couldn’t have been more than 50 people there, and we…
South Florida is officially back in full swing. So many events are happening every weekend we almost can’t keep up. So here is just a few of the things you might have missed over the weekend:The Postelles at Club 50New York City garage rock bank The Postelles performed for the…
Despite us bashing PETA for its excessive use of sex to sell its point, we admit we were a bit intrigued that the group was planning to stage a “lie-in” at Bayfront Park while posing as “naked fish.” Can’t blame us for getting excited about any kind of disturbance in…
Everybody’s favorite (ironic?) Miami bass/freestyle/electro quartet Miami Bass Warriors are finally getting around to celebrating the release of their 12″ EP. The record was released back in July and features staple cuts “Going Back to Calle Ocho” and “Bro, That Chick’s a Basser,” as well as a new track, “Breakfire.”Now…
Dutch DJ/producer Laidback Luke cut his teeth on the European house scene in the mid-’90s, and since then, he’s been one of the world’s top DJs. The guy holds the number 46 position on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list. It’s easy to see why he’s achieved such accolades by…
Dylan Eiland, better known as Le Castle Vania, is a product of the mid-decade electro-house scene — or blog-house — which produced superstars like Justice, MSTRKRFT and Steve Aoki. While many proclaimed the genre was here to stay, it didn’t last. Instead, it evolved and quickly replaced by nu-disco, progressive…
Humidity still weighs over South Florida heavily, but the temperature is starting to cool down. We can’t wait until fall officially gets here because with it comes back a slew of events. We are already seeing plenty of things happening every weekend. So here is what you missed over the…
Skream and BengaWednesday, September 16, 2009White Room, MiamiBetter Than: Staying home on a Wednesday night.Dubstep has arrived. Sort of.Wednesday, White Room hosted two of the genre’s biggest icons, Skream and Benga. The British DJs have achieved almost cult status in the States. They aren’t necessarily bringing the crowds Tiësto pulls…
We skipped out last night on Adam 12’s (of She Wants Revenge) DJ set at LIV’s Wednesday night party Dirty Hairy in favor of catching Skream and Benga at White Room. But after reading Adam’s Twitter, we sort of wish we had. At some point last night, Adam tweeted: “Fuck…
She might be weathered and worn, but Purdy Lounge still looks good to many locals who check her out on a weekly basis. She lures them with the promise of cheap drinks and a hassle-free door policy — if you’re of legal drinking age. On Tuesdays, Laidback & Local doesn’t…
Last night, New Times held the pre-chef challenge for its Iron Fork event at La Cuisine Gourmet in Coral Gables. Four chefs competed: executive chef Maria Manso of the Blue Door at the Delano, executive chef John Critchley of Area 31, executive chef Sean Brasel of Meat Market, and executive…
The weekend was definitely a busy one. And while the skies poured over South Florida Saturday and Sunday, things didn’t seem to slow down. But in case the deluge kept you away from the action, here is what you missed over the weekend:Glass Candy at the VagabondIt seems like all…
If you’re planning to stop by the Vagabond tonight to check out Portland duo Glass Candy, you are definitely in for a disco-laced treat. But if your knowledge on the pair is pretty much equivalent to your knowledge of quantum physics, let us give you the cliff notes on Glass…
If you haven’t heard of Casual Sax & The Saxual Revolution, you’ve probably been in some kind of soap operatic coma for the last few years. Induce and Sven Barth compromise the duo that found viral success after Perez Hilton featured their video for “Baby I’m Black (From the Waist…
If there is one thing Headliner Market Group is known for, it’s having parties packed with celebrities. And we’re not talking about reality-show rejects and D-listers (yes, you, Brooke Hogan); we’re referring to real celebrities: Kanye West, Amber Rose, Michael Jordan, Lil Wayne, Flo Rida, Dwyane Wade, Ludacris — a…
Dubstep DJ/producer Skream is no stranger to Miami. He played at Laundry Bar late last year and made several appearances at this past WMC. But something clicked in the Magic City earlier this year that has it enamored with the dubstep genre. It’s not entirely surprising because Miami bass and…
It seemed for a while that Miami would be home to multiple music festivals. But after the rapid demise of Bang! (we hardly knew ye) and the sudden cancellation of Langerado, it seems like none can match the success of Ultra, so far the city’s only music festival that has…
While we suspected that the rain would dampen the long weekend, it wasn’t the case. There was still of plenty of sun and fun to be had. So in case you were holed up in your place, here is what you missed over the weekend:DubFest 2009 at Hollywood ArtsParkBunny Wailer,…
Ready for the weekend? Well, you might think you are, but not until you download this DJ mix by local mix-master Sean Drake, also known as Mister Drake. Formerly a resident DJ at Pawn Shop Lounge, Drake has been away from the music game for a while. He made his…
This news comes to us as quite a shock: After only 16 months, Bella Rose is closing it doors at its 16th Street and Washington Avenue space in Miami Beach. Owners Alfred Spellman and Keith Paciello broke the news early this morning via bellarosemiami.com.But there is good news. They say…
We definitely take pride any time locals get national attention. So after BlackBook sat down with Aramis Lorie, Barbara Basti and Jake Jefferson — better known as the people behind the Poplife brand — we definitely feel like we’re standing a bit taller.The Q&A, written by freelancer John Hood (who…
