DJ Craze Announces New Friday Residency at Mansion Miami

DJ Craze ain’t like those other DJs. A repeat offender on our Best of Miami lists and six-time DMC champion, he was even recognized by Time Magazine as America’s Best DJ in 2001. Basically, Miami is lucky as fuck to have him, and you should never, ever sleep on one…

Ellie Goulding at Fillmore Miami Beach January 16

Ellie Goulding is a sweet-voiced crooner cooking up hits on the other side of the Atlantic. And she’s hitting the stage at the Fillmore Miami Beach this Wednesday. But what do you really know about her anyway? Sure, you know all the lyrics to her hit song “Lights.” Well, you…

GTA’s Matt Toth and Julio Mejia Talk Trap, Moombahton, and EDM

There’s a loud, all-up-in-your-face sound coming out of Miami that’s making waves in clubs across America. It’s got a hip-hop lean and a tropical vibe. It’s dirty, sexy, and full of hype. And it’s coming from a converted dorm across the street from Miami Dade College in Kendall. Matt Toth,…

Fashion Freakouts Aboard Holy Ship!!

Holy Ship!! It’s been mere days since that rager returned to Port Everglades, but we can’t get the memories to stop looping through our heads. What an ass-clapping good time … All the great DJs, the run-ins with our idols, the slutty girls walking around with almost nothing on besides…

Folk Secrets Revealed

In a world full of throwaway pop divas and prepackaged emotional messages, heartfelt and talented singer-songwriters are few and far between. But leave it to the good people of Books & Books (265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables) to find one of the music world’s sincerest up-and-comers, just for you thoughtful…

Jersey Shore Producers Invite Assholes on New EDM Competition Reality TV Show

When your scene decides to find its “next superstar” on a reality television show produced by the same people behind Jersey Shore, then your scene probably needs a life raft, ’cause it’s drowning. Edmcasting.com is a website where all “producer-DJs” are invited to “start honing your skills” and apply for…

Badklaat Brings the Real Bass to The Vagabond on January 10

Are you mad bro? It’s understandable. Have you seen the state of dubstep lately? It’s all big drops and wobble sirens and buff dudes in silly tank tops. But it’s OK ’cause The Vagabond and its Get Low crew are going to make all the bad feelings go away. They’ll…

Festival of Laser Lights

Looking for a fun way to let loose, enjoy some classic tunes, and get trippy? Want to learn a little something at the same time? Sounds like you’re ready for the epic, colorful madness that is the annual Laser Fest Weekend at Miami Science Museum (3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami)…

Dumbest Shit in Music 2012!

Let’s face it. The world of music is a really dumb place, and we should know. Here at Crossfade, we spend the majority of our time sifting through the deserted wasteland of pop culture, and it ain’t lookin’ too good out there. This year felt like a particularly dumb year…

Holy Ship!! Survival Guide: From Condoms to Shades

Can you hear that tropical drum? It’s just our beat-freaking hearts pounding in feverish excitement for the official embarkation of Hard’s Holy Ship!! electronic music cruise. Like, have you seen the artist and activity schedule? It’s going to be three amazing days on the high seas. And when we say…