Epic uhntz-uhntz on demand via the Internet. This is the Ultra media empire’s newest expansion plan. Adding to an already sprawling portfolio of EDM entertainment assets (obviously including the original Ultra Music Festival in Miami as well as a six-country, four-continent tour, officially dubbed UMF Worldwide), this imperial party-time megapower…
See also “Lights Out Festival Promises ‘a Jaw-Dropping Experience.'” Ever tried to achieve a state of PLUR-y ecstasy without the aid of entactogenic drugs? Well, neither has Crossfade. But if we were about to attempt such a thing, Dementia Events’ Lights Out Festival at Soho Studios on July 21 seems…
See also “Internet Trolls Try to Exile Pitbull to a Walmart on ‘the Frozen Alaskan Island of Kodiak.'” Thirteen days ago, the trolls at SomethingAwful.com attempted to hijack an online Walmart and Energy Sheets® promo campaign “offer[ing] customers the chance to win a visit by Mr. Worldwide.” Their evil plan:…
See also “Kaskade on EDM Critics: ‘Anytime Something’s on Top, People Will Be Ripping It Down'” and “Kaskade on EDM’s Future and Freaks of Nature: ‘Summer of 2012 Could Go Down as Best Ever.'” Fist-pumping, crowd-surfing, ecstatic screaming … Those are all perfectly reasonable (though undeniably freaky) responses to the…
See also “A Timeline of Steven Tyler’s Transition From Sex Symbol to 63-Year-Old Grandma” and “Charlie Sheen May Join American Idol as Judge: Cigarettes, Sloppy Kisses, Other Predictions.” Whoa … Is it possible that Charlie Sheen might actually get hired as an American Idol judge? Well, we here at Crossfade…
See also “Who Wants Tickets for Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature Afterparty at LIV Miami?” and “Kaskade on EDM Critics: ‘Anytime Something’s on Top, People Will Be Ripping It Down.'” Keep it PLUR, kids. Peace, Love, Unity, Respect … That’s the totally upbeat vibe that seems to motivate each and every…
Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature Tour at Bayfront Park’s Klipsch Amphitheater July 14
See also “Who Wants Tickets for Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature Afterparty at LIV Miami?” and “Kaskade on EDM’s Future and Freaks of Nature: ‘Summer of 2012 Could Go Down as Best Ever.'” Oh, yes, America. The freaks are living (and dancing) among us. Ever since EDM went massive in 2011,…
See Crossfade’s interviews with Speedfreak Presents, Merchandise, Torche, Noothgrush, and Dropdead. Punks, metalheads, and experimental noise enthusiasts … Are you ready for 305 Fest? This three-day heavy music marathon at Churchill’s Pub will be packed with almost limitless awesomeness, i.e. Torche and Floor, Merchandise, Dropdead, Noothgrush, and 42 other bands…
See also “DJ Laz Returns to Miami Radio” and “DJ Laz Talks Returning to Miami Radio: ‘I’m Still Split 50/50, But My Girl Miami’s Gettin’ a Little Extra at Bedtime.'” Despite the fact that every Fourth of July since 1776 has been set aside for the celebration of America’s independence…
Yeah, son. A ticket to a DMX show is a license to “Bouce to this motherfucker/Freak to this motherfucker … Get it on the floor.” And luckily, the Abebe Lewis Group, Revolution Live, and Crossfade are hooking up two pairs of free tix to this Friday’s show in Fort Lauderdale…
See also “Horse Meat Disco at Electric Pickle: Five Reasons to Love the Queer Disco Party, Even If You’re Straight.” In far-off exotic lands like Paris, France, or Miami’s C-9 basin, horse meat is an always delicious, sometimes illegal culinary treat. But in places like London, England, or Midtown’s Electric…
It’s been a fortnight, motherfucker. But Chris Brown and Drake still be beefing. Even though Lil Wayne and Birdman asked very nicely that both parties squash that shit. On June 14, Breezy and Drizzy got into a bottle-throwing fight, allegedly sparked by a dispute over Barbadian pop star Rihanna. And…
See also “#KeepPitbull305 Fails to Save Mr. Worldwide From #ExilePitbull Trolls and Kodiak, Alaska.” We know he’s straight off la esquina. So Dat Lil’ Chico could crash on Crossfade’s couch any day of the motherfucking week. But apparently, the rest of the country doesn’t exactly feel that way. Because right…
See also “Fourth of July Declared DJ Laz Day by Hialeah Gardens” and “DJ Laz Returns to Miami Radio, Romance 106.7 Becomes Spanglish Party Station.” Where the #!@% is DJ Laz? Well, last night, the Pimp With the Limp and his current employer, Spanish Broadcasting System, held a press conference…
Break out the EBT, homie. ‘Cause tonight at Eve, Miami rapper and Get That Paper Son label boss Lex One will be launching Phood Stamps, a new party that he describes as a “recession-themed event celebrating public assistance.” And “just like food stamps, this will be a monthly thing.” “It’s…
After wasting another week flipping burgers, pumping gas, pouring drinks, pushing papers, writing blogs, or whatever, the whole world just wants to get smashed. Even the Bastard Lovechild of Rock ‘n’ Roll. And if this were next Friday, we might suggest buying up massive quantities of beer, booze, cigarettes, fireworks,…
See also “iHeartRadio Pool Party: A Lusty Five-Part Guide With Enrique Iglesias, Calvin Harris, and More!” Tonight (or at least this Saturday evening), he’ll be specially appearing for you. We here at Crossfade have already euphorically oohhh-ed and aahhh-ed about this weekend’s iHeartRadio Bleau Live Ultimate Pool Party — a…
Life with Miami indie crew Plains is just a big bag of giggles and kibble. Proof: The band’s new music video for single “Stains,” a short cinematic road diary that shows the guys having pillow fights in hotel rooms, hanging out in the woods with wild dogs, and playing music…
Are you a rabid devotee of pezcore ska punk with a “Johnny Quest Thinks We’re Sellouts” tattoo on your ass, a whole case of limited-edition Less Than Jake cereal boxes in the garage, and a part-time job delivering pepperoni pies for the local Rock-n-Roll Pizzeria? Well, dude, you are gonna…
See Crossfade’s feature interview with SGP about his new album Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles of SpaceGhostPurrp and “Fightin’ Fake Motherf$&#ers.” After waking up this morning, shaking off them trippy-ass nightmares, and dragging himself outta bed, SpaceGhostPurrp fired up his butane torch and laptop, then sent out urgent instructions to all…
To quote a wise man named Meek Mill, “Dreamchasing is an occupation.” As opposed to a simple hobby or some shit, the act of hustling after one’s essential needs and wildest wishes (e.g. “tryna fix the roof leak,” “tryna keep the house warm,” “tryna touch a million dollars”) should consume…
