What does it take to be classic? It’s not just about age but also about making an impact — leaving your mark. Decades after the golden era of ’70s rock ’n’ roll, the artists and albums that shaped musical history continue to inspire and breathe life into coming generations —…
The art community loves exclusivity, and the rest of the world loves drooling over things they will never experience. Well, we here at Crossfade are bringing these worlds together in this totally tantalizing list of Art Basel Miami Beach week parties that you’re not invited to. We know, it seems…
Anyone who says they want to see Kanye West and not hear a rant is a straight-up liar. Rants are part of the package, and we ain’t about getting stiffed. That being said, Kanye’s words are always being taken out of context. And we want to make sure you get…
Yeezus Tour Kanye West With Kendrick Lamar American Airlines Arena, Miami Friday, November 29, 2013 Better Than: Church, and all that Catholic guilt. It’s been five years since Kanye West’s last solo headlining tour. But in that half-decade, he’s gone from simple hip-hop prophet to full-on god. Last night’s Yeezus…
If there’s one thing Miami doesn’t lack, it’s flashy, expensive parties. So Eyal Agai, AKA Pirate Stereo, and his Slap & Tickle crew are taking a cue from the gritty underground. “I used to go to a bodega in Boston that sold high-end sneakers out the back,” Agai says. “This…
Exactly 150 years ago, President Abraham Lincoln delivered an address unto the American people (although it’s historically accepted that Secretary of State William H. Seward wrote it) calling upon the citizens of the United States to take the last Thursday of every November as a day of reflection and gratitude…
Face it: You’re addicted to wax, and Sweat Records (5505 NE Second Ave., Miami) is gearing up to give you one sweet fix. Come Black Friday weekend, while the rest of America clamors at the crack of dawn for deals on LED TV sets and PlayStations, you’ll be in line…
Most people at raves are just looking to party. But one woman is on a mission to spread higher consciousness through beauty, beads, and bass: Miami’s colorful, creative Lady Casa. Outside the costume, she’s an entertainer for the Opium Group, but once she dons her brilliant headdresses and miles of…
They say you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone, and we think some people are underappreciating Kanye West. That’s right — it’s not a popular opinion, but we actually believe Yeezus has done more for hip-hop than any other living artist, and possibly even any rapper of all…
Art Basel is about art, and the art scene is all about sexy, exclusive gatherings and cultural mayhem. If we accept this as truth, then the annual, mysterious, seductive Le Baron is the height of Art Basel extracurricular activity. Last year, the crowd favorite turned tradition upside down and broke…
They say you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone, and we think some people are underappreciating Kanye West. That’s right — it’s not a popular opinion, but we actually believe Yeezus has done more for hip-hop than any other living artist, and possibly even any rapper of all…
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis With Big K.R.I.T. and Talib Kweli American Airlines Arena, Miami Sunday, November 24, 2013 Better Than: We could have ever expected. A great man once said, “If you want to be an active participant in hip-hop culture, you have to get off the couch, go to…
Some people feel bad for the music industry, but we don’t. There may be more illegal downloads than ever. But there are still plenty of super-rich musicians sitting on golden thrones, dining on the hopes and dreams of others and little sandwiches with no crust. OK, just because they’re wealthy,…
They say James Brown was the “hardest working man in show business,” but German house producer Thomas Gold can probably relate. He’s been on the road pretty much constantly throughout 2013. Whenever he’s not rocking parties from here to the Grecian islands, Asia, or Tomorrowland, he’s snuggled up with his…
Have you ever gotten drunk and thought, “Man, burrrp, I wish I could go back to prom and do it all over again. I would really, hiccup, show them.” Well, if you sobered up, you might realize going back to your real prom is a horrible idea, but taking part…
We didn’t know we liked our rock ’n’ roll soaked in PBR until we heard the Deaf Poets. Aw hell, yes we did, but we fell in love with that in-your-face attitude all over again when we read that precise description in the local duo’s bio. It’s an apt description…
When Macklemore and Ryan Lewis began recording their collaborative debut, they didn’t set out to make a record that would change their lives, shock the industry, or shape the future of hip-hop. They were just two independent musicians doing what they loved with people they cared about. “That’s what made…
When was the last time you went to the movies with Tiesto? How does Hardwell take his popcorn? Alright Afrojack, you can have some of our snowcaps, as long as you promise not to eat them all this time. Oops. You caught us fantasizing about our in-theater Dutch Influence experience…
“All these megastar house DJ/producers seem to come from Holland. Is it something in the water?” We can finally put that tired-ass question to bed, because an entire documentary has been dedicated to the incredible significance and domination of Dutch artists in dance music. Dutch Influence takes an inside look…
What pairs well with bananas? If your answer is anything but champagne, raucous electro-rage bangers, and two wild and crazy guys from Sweden, then you definitely don’t know about that Dada Life. The duo brings a certain rock’n’roll-meets-Dali atmosphere to their live performances, and by that, we mean the energy…
You know that feel when you’re at the rave get-down all by yourself and everyone around you has a spirit-hooded cuddle buddy? Big room drops just aren’t the same without someone to love, but never fear, edm-date.com is here! The sweet kandi gods of love did smile upon thee with…
Music and art enthusiasts! Get out those calendars, those red and black pens, and put them to work for you. The upcoming Art Basel 2013 schedule of events is thickening, and even now, we’ve got some serious news you want to hear. We’re more than stoked to say Kendrick Lamar…
