Beat The Beat Up

Calling all aggressive beat-seekers: Italy’s Nari and Milani are coming to Miami. They’re in the running for DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs of 2012, and you can catch them dropping only the best in deep and thumping techno this Sunday at Set (320 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach). These two have…

Dutch House Mafia

If there were a Dutch version of Swedish House Mafia, it would be Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano. That’s quite a lofty statement, but when it comes from SHM’s Axwell after he played with the duo in Ibiza, you take notice. It must feel fantastic to be these guys. Just…

Fake Blood Massacres Grand Central Miami, August 11

See the full 36-photo slideshow of Fake Blood at Grand Central. Fake Blood With Damaged Goods and Mike Deuce Grand Central, Miami Saturday, August 11, 2012 Better Than: Parties with the Manson family. Not everything that’s hard is dubstep. And just because it’s dark, doesn’t mean it can’t be funky…

25 Diplo-Certified Ways to “Express Yourself”

See also “Diplo, ‘Mr. Express Yourself,’ Announces Expression Session Party at LIV Miami.” So, as you should know, Diplo will be coming to LIV for a special expression session on Wednesday, October 3. But what exactly is expressing yourself? Does Diplo want you to write an epic poem about love…

You Are Legend

Are you ready to make hip-hop history? Don’t worry — it’s a lot easier than you think. No need to struggle over a dope mixtape, because you can Make Hip Hop History Wednesday nights at Set (320 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach). Featuring the hottest hip-hop hits blended masterfully by your…

Beat Culture

The British are coming! Quick, put on your dancing shoes and head to South Beach! The UK’s Alex Metric hits the scene Friday at Mansion (1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach), where he’ll deliver his hip brand of house, electro, and funky synths to one of Miami’s most fabulous dance floors…

Seven Least Punk Rock Moments in Punk Rock History

See also “Ten Raging Punks (And Other Rockers) Who Crashed the Daytime Talk Show Circuit.” Punk rock is more than just a genre of music. It’s an attitude, a lifestyle, a way of carrying oneself in the face of life’s silly bullshit and tired assholes. But if we can define…

Fashion Freakouts at Identity Festival 2012 in Miami

See also Crossfade’s concert review of Identity Festival 2012 in Miami. We’re getting used to ravers dressed like candy-coated, rainbow-drenched, half-naked furries. Still, the crowd at Bayfront Park’s Klipsch Amphitheater for Identity Festival really upped the ante. While some stuck to the old rave faves, some brazen girls and guys…

Snoop Doggy Dogg Lion and Six Other Musicians’ Midcareer Name-Changes

If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. Unless you’re a millionaire musician with a megasuccessful career. And then fuck it, change your name completely. We’re pretty sure that’s how the old adage goes, and that’s what you’d be led to believe by Crossfade’s little list of moniker madness. When an…