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…
DJ Craze is more than just a Miami legend, he’s an international beat-merkin’ icon. And when it comes to technicality, style, battling, whatever, Crazearoni’s the man. Tonight, he’s celebrating his happy birthday with an especially rowdy and festive edition of the free Slow Roast monthly at The Garret at Grand…
Everyone loves Wynwood, it’s not even a secret. Whether you’re looking to brush up on your culture, enjoy a few brews, gather with locals, hit the shops, whatever. It’s the home of a rad art scene, but it’s getting a party rep too. Some of the arty folks and business…
“Open up your thighs, and look inside for a deep surprise.” On any given night, hearing those words broadcast over the loud speaker of a club might be the cue to either get the fuck out or grab up your lose dollars and make it thunderstorm. But Sunday, November 10,…
Krewella With Seven Lions and Candyland Fillmore Miami Beach Friday, November 8, 2013 Better Than: A generation of fully clothed young women and their boyfriends getting drunk and starting fights at rock ‘n’ roll shows. Or a Krewella show without dad. EDM is getting old. For years now, dance music…
Ah, little Justin Bieber. He’s little no more. Our heart Biebz with joy every time he makes a headline, and these days, every headline is dirtier than the last. Because he’s a man, he can’t twerk his way into adulthood. He could probably get Terry Richardson to take his nudie…
Do you know good music when you hear it? Can you spot the next big thing to come out of Miami if given the chance? If you have well-cultivated taste and an appetite for good drinks, good tunes, and good times, you’re exactly the kind of audiophile the Magic City…
There is no effing way you haven’t heard of Krewella by now. The EDM trio’s song “Alive” is inescapable. And even in March, the group’s Jahan Yousaf, her sister Yasmine, and their homie Rain Man had Ultra Music Festival’s beat freaks begging to “get wet!” New Times caught up with…
Drake’s Would You Like A Tour? With Future, Miguel, and others American Airlines Arena, Miami Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Better Than: Any other damn rapper/singer/sexy motherfucker out there right now. Drake the type of dude to write so many chart-topping hits that you start to forget, then jump on stage…
As a self-respecting female with professional aspirations and a desire to be taken seriously as an individual, it’s become increasingly difficult to identify with American electronic dance music culture without feeling kind of irresponsible. Six or seven years ago, the playing field was pretty even. We went out to parties,…
Halloween is one of the biggest party nights of the year. So if you head out on All Hallow’s Eve in Miami, prepare yourself for all kinds of spooktacular sights. Are those zombies really zombies? Or have they just drunk themselves near death? The answer, dear partier, is yes and…
Happy Halloween, Miami! All of the city’s horny black cats are prowling the streets and dressed to the 9 lives. Long before tonight, the 305 has been raging in costumes glorious enough to make the professionals jealous. You guys really went all out this year. So we’ve compiled some of…
Calm down, party girl/boy. Before you go flaunting your shiz in the face of the selector, think about what you’re really getting yourself into. Sure, dating (or even just fucking) a DJ seems like it would be a perk-filled romp through Awesomeville’s romance district. Your new beau will not only…
You’ve been working hard, haven’t you? Don’t you think it’s time for a vacation? Well, if you’re looking for the perfect waterfront pad, and you have a month to kill and at least $30,000, not only are you a rich son of a bitch, but we’ve got the deal for…
Hear me now, Miami. Big ups to Red Bull for putting on one of the livest parties we’ve ever attended. We’ll drink our vodka and rum with nothing but your sweet rage juice if you promise to bring more Culture Clashes to the 305. The chance to see Slow Roast,…
Arcade Fire as the Reflektors Mekka, Miami Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Better Than: Catching your favorite indie-band-made-big in some giant auditorium. Arcade Fire first hit the scene, changing the sound of indie music forever, back in the early 2000s. Musical force Régine Chassagne is a first-generation Haitian emigrant, and apparently,…
Calling all body art enthusiasts and lowrider lovers: Miami has a trick up its quarter-sleeve you don’t want to miss. The inaugural Gathering of the Giants tattoo convention and lowrider car show will take over your weekend this Friday through Sunday at the Fair Expo Center (10901 Coral Way, Miami)…
When was the last time you opened your third eye while getting down to some groovy sounds and enjoying local cuisine? Chances are, not lately. So why not take advantage of the wondrous collection of stimuli and good times that the third Cashmere Kitties Music Festival has to offer? Organizers…
We used to go to raves to break out of the ordinary, to lose ourselves in a dark room, rubbing against sweaty bodies. To meet strangers from strange lands, each character more colorful and absurd than the last. We’re not sure if it’s just that we’ve been doing it for…
Everyone wants to talk about Drake and how the guy is sooo sad. But don’t worry about bruh. He is not sad. He’s livin’ the life, and he knows the key to livin’ the life is not being afraid to open up about your feelings. Drizzy also knows that you…
Basslights 2.0, Day One With Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Panty Raid, and SuperVision Kliptsch Ampitheater at Bayfront Park Friday, October 18, 2013 Better Than: Pretty Lights without full live percussion, a horn section, and keys, duh. Walking south on Biscayne Boulevard toward thumping bass and flashing lights at Bayfront Park was…
Have you ever been to a party that went so HAM, the hosts got effing evicted? We have, but it wasn’t just any damn Wynwood loft party. It was a beat-freaking Boiler Room, the locals-only III Points edition that went down after James Murphy’s Point Blank set. After a week…
