At 53 years old, Afrika Bambaataa has truly earned the title “Grandfather/Godfather Of Hip-Hop”. With a body of work spanning nearly 4 decades, this former Bronx street gang warlord and founder of the Zulu Nation is one of three recognized originators of break-beat djing and among the first performers to…
If Wiz Khalifa were stuck on a deserted island and could only bring two things with him I’m guessing they would be kush (AKA cannabis) and orange juice, although on his brand spanking release, Kush and Orange Juice, he makes a much stronger case for the first.The hype worthy release…
Evan Rowe is a local songwriter and performer best known as Catalonia, a professor of political science and history at Broward College, and a small-d democratic strategist with no party affiliation. Each week, we surrender our space for his thoughts on the music industry and how they relate to our…
Aside from checking out how Nonpoint’s packaging for new album Miracle unfolds, fans and foes of the band should read Nicholas L. Hall’s feature about the Fort Lauderdale act that appears in the print edition of New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Below is Hall’s assessment of Miracle. Miracle starts off…
The Heavy Pets Record Release PartyCulture Room, Fort LauderdaleSaturday, May 8, 2010The Heavy Pets returned to South Florida on Saturday night for the launch of their new self-titled album. Greeted by an enthused Culture Room crowd anticipating what was to be the most professional presentation of their material yet, both…
Real People Real Hip-Hop Emcee BattleStage 84, DavieSaturday, May 8, 2010Not quite as geographically challenged as say the Talent Farm, Stage 84 (formerly the Chocolate Moose Cafe) is still positioned pretty far west for a venue hosting hip-hop acts predominantly from Miami and East Broward. Located in the entertainment nerve…
These four shows in the Broward-Palm Beach area slated for Friday evening appeal to four drastically different demographics, and none would be characterized as casual.Erica K. Landau on drum and bass legend Roni Size:”Mirroring the dark, smoky, sweaty underbelly of ravers’ paradise, Size’s music contains what sounds like a lot…
Local jam outfit the Heavy Pets have a CD release party set for Saturday evening at the Culture Room. The gig celebrates the band’s second full-length album, a self-titled affair. Download the album at their site, and get out and groove with them tomorrow. Keyboardist Jim Wuest is understandably pumped…
Evan Rowe is a local songwriter and performer best known as Catalonia, a professor of political science and history at Broward College, and a small-d democratic strategist with no party affiliation. Each week, we surrender our space for his thoughts on the music industry and how they relate to our…
Evan Rowe is a local songwriter and performer best known as Catalonia, a professor of political science and history at Broward College, and a small democratic strategist with no party affiliation. From time to time, we will surrender our space for his thoughts on the music industry and how they…
TopSpot USA’s Sean Russell, a local music industry player and subject of a recent New Times Broward-Palm Beach profile, tracks down the latest news and adds insight from the front row of local concerts. On Monday, Russell attended the Rocket Summer’s performance at Culture Room featuring South Florida acts Easton…
For this concert review, Sammy Gonzalez, bassist of Miami’s Jacobs Ladder, weighs in on a show this past Sunday by some of his favorite bands. Local musicians, if you’d like to contribute a review of a show by some of your favorites or influences, e-mail me. Torche, Circa Survive, and Coheed &…
My first memory of Gang Starr, the legendary duo of MC Guru and DJ Premier, comes from mid- to late 1992. I was living in Colombia and had a friend with a satellite TV who recorded hip-hop videos from BET’s Rap City. I’ll never forget the first one I saw,…
The Funky MetersWith King BeeRevolution Live, Fort LauderdaleFriday, April 16, 2010There was something in the air outside Revolution Live on Friday night. A steady drizzle mixed with the aroma of boiled crawfish provided by Fort Lauderdale’s Shuck ‘n Dive reminding me that the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is…
Among drummers, Kenny Aronoff is a name synonymous with talent, power, reliability and innovation. During the ’80s and ’90s, Aronoff toured with John Cougar Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Smashing Pumpkins, Melissa Etheridge and John Fogerty, and has recorded with Elton John, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, B.B. King, Meatloaf, Eddie Money, Alanis…
If you’re reading this blog, it’s because you appreciate music. The music, whatever it is you listen to, makes you feel something — it lifts your spirits, or comforts you when you’re down. In other words, all that mumbo-jumbo people try to feed you about the power of music is…
Animal Tropical is one of Miami’s most well known local bands. They’ve been playing shows together for quite a while (even under different band names like Pygmy, Down Home Southernaires), but what many fans don’t know is that the band now commutes between Miami and New York City. Last summer the…
Click here to view photos from this event.Of MontrealFriday, April 9, 2010The Filmore, Miami BeachOf Montreal took over the stage at the Filmore on Saturday, putting on a whimsical and musically captivating performance. Opening with “For Our Elegant Castle,” Kevin Barnes clad in what appeared to be Never Nude-approved cut-off…
The jam-friendly sounds of local combo Cypress lead a benefit concert for Haiti relief this Saturday in Boca Raton. The party, presented by Aura Music Events, begins at noon at the North Dixie Shopping Center (500 East Spanish River Blvd.), and runs until 8 p.m., with live music also by…
Cinema Sounds No. 6The Tower Theater, MiamiSaturday, April 3, 2010 Better Than: A regular night at the moviesThe review: Walking down the street in a bustling Little Havana neighborhood on Saturday night, it was clear I was well off the city’s usual nightlife track. I found myself passing aptly named “I…
Fans of Joan Jett and Cherie Currie (and even fans of Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning) don’t have to wait until Friday to get a peek at what it must have been like to be a part of one of the most infamous girl bands of the ’70s. Tomorrow night,…
Ben Robinson was 13 years old when he first played on The Late Show with David Letterman. That was 10 years ago, and now, at age 23, this one-time child prodigy has turned into one of the best undiscovered bluesmen of the 21st century. These days, Robinson boasts a new…
