“I’m just,” Andrew W.K. says, “shocked!” For 21 nights this summer, W.K.’s gonna be the opening act for Black Sabbath’s reunion tour. But according to the official hype, he won’t be playing any of his nose-bloodying party hits, such as “Party Hard,” “It’s Time to Party,” or “Party Til You…
The Jacuzzi Boys just turned six. And they’re celebrating with a big new batch of awesomely fuzzy jangle punk ditties. “We came together in early 2007,” the Jacuzzis’ drummer, Diego Monasterios, once told Crossfade, “when my and Gabriel’s other shitty band wasn’t working out.” Now, after 2,000-plus days together, two…
What’s good? This summer, the ATL’s Cee-Lo Green, Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp — otherwise known as Goodie Mob — are getting back together for an 11-city, coast-to-coast road trip in support of their reunion slab, Age Against the Machine, slated to drop on August 27. Now, the Mob hasn’t…
Remember when Miley Cyrus was just a lil’ buck-toothed, aw-shucks, Southern-fried Disney princess? Well, erase that shit from your mind. ‘Cause Hannah Montana has been dead since 2011. And Ms. Cyrus has grown up into a twerking, penis cake-loving, side boob-flashing, porn star-smooching, 20-year-old Glamazon from some not-so-distant NC17-rated future…
Who needs the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater? Definitely not the Miami Beach Planning Board, a seven-member group that’s recommended city commissioners consider demolishing Miami’s best midsized live music venue to clear space for the new convention center. Oh, and more condos. After all, “the Jackie Gleason…
Big homie is the Bawse. Except when it comes to geography. Yesterday, Rick Ross boarded a jet plane with his manager Gucci Pucci, bound for the land where mankind was born. And upon arrival, the pair “discuss[ed] how far we’ve come,obstacles,victories and new $ to get as the sun rise…
Grizzly Bear With Majical Cloudz Fillmore Miami Beach Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Better Than: A real bear attack on the beach. Nope … The Grizzly Bear isn’t native to South Florida. Maybe that’s why, as the Brooklyn band admits: “It’s been seven years since we played Florida. And this is…
As Drizzy Drake himself likes to brag: “Started from the bottom, now we’re here.” Just a year and a half ago (even after the radio rap glory of his sophomore album, Take Care, and massive singles like “The Motto”), the YMCMB member was still “drinkin’ with his people” in mid-sized…
Egyptian Lover is “bringing back the old school.” So just “be ready to dance.” As a foundational figure in Uncle Jamm’s Army during the ’80s, the Electro Pharaoh (born Greg Broussard) helped erect the pyramids of L.A. hip-hop. And three decades later, he’s still engineering “all-new electro/old-school collectors’ item[s],” like…
Just get up and dance. That’s the Electrofunky philosophy of Afrika Bambaataa, AKA the Godfather of Hip-Hop. And for the last four decades, Bam’s been fighting for the right to “Peace, Unity, Love and Having Fun.” He reinvented hip-hop with “Planet Rock.” He founded the Universal Zulu Nation to combat…
Black Flag flies again. Originally formed in 1976 by guitarist and eventual SST Records boss Greg Ginn, this California hardcore punk crew played hard, fast, and loud for ten years. Then the band broke up for good. Or at least a few decades … Because Ginn, along with late-’70s lead…
Maybe the Biebz is terrified of photographers. Or maybe he’s just a douchebag. In the last week, Justin Bieber has flipped out on three different people in Miami who’ve tried to take his picture: (1) a fan using an iPhone after Monday’s Heat game; (2) a paparazzo who became the…
Ahoy, beat freaks!!! The bad news: Holy Ship!!! 2014 is sold out. The slightly less bad news: You can join a waiting list, just in case some weak-ass cruiser cops out and cancels his trip. And now the good news: Everyone’s favorite uhntz-uhtnz-ing high seas adventure has just announced a…
Nine Inch Nails lives! In 2009, NIN founder Trent Reznor retired his legendary industrial rock crew from the concert stage. But since we all know that reunion tours are inevitable, it was no surprise when Reznor revealed that “I’ve been less than honest about what I’ve really been up to…
Justin Bieber is a thug. Well … At least lil’ homie’s trying his hardest. Lately, the Biebz has been publicly beefing with ex-NFL superstar Keyshawn Johnson. He’s been the subject of multiple reckless driving investigations by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. And he even allegedly spit in a neighbor’s face…
“Never break the chain!” Sadly, though, after we here at Crossfade implored you to “cancel whatever plans you’ve already made for Saturday, June 8, 2013, because Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks are getting the band back together” … Fleetwood Mac has gone and canceled on us…
Each and every year, beat freaks become enraged when Ultra Music Festival’s early-bird tickets sell out. Like, instantly. This year, it took a whole 240 seconds. “With over 200,000 hopefuls waiting in the online queue,” Ultra organizers boasted in a post-sale press release, “it’s no surprise that the incredible value…
Much to learn we still have. That’s why New Times and Crossfade are seeking your help in the Sunshine Wars. So many questions! And strong in you the force is! Who is Miami’s best band? DJ? Dance club? Latin club? Rock club? Radio station? Lend your wisdom to Best of…
Everyone’s ’bout to get long-weekend wild. It’s almost Memorial Day in Miami. There are way too many megaclub and nudie bar parties. But “yeah, yeah, uh,” we’re still gonna attend ’em all. As Mr. Trinidad says: “Got new shoes, got new clothes … We got bad bitches and a ton…
Each and every year, we here at Crossfade spend Memorial Day honoring those brave men and women who’ve sacrifices their lives in service and defense of these United States of America. Then the sun goes down. The bricks of dolla dolla bills come out. And we hit up our favorite…
Pop the Dom. Buss that wallet open. Hit the ATM. Repeat. If you’ve never done Memorial Day in Miami, here’s a warning: It’s going to get expensive. The bottles aren’t cheap. And neither are the hookups. But if you wanna party (or, you know, remember the men and women who…
Over a half-century ago, Mack Emerman created Criteria Studios in North Miami. In 1959, it was a modest single-room studio setup. But after forming a partnership with legendary Miami-bred producer Tom Dowd, Criteria became the headquarters for Atlantic Records South, blooming into a massive (and moneyed) operation that produced dozens…
