There was so much rumba coming from the BankUnited Center last night, the roof almost collapsed. Los cantantes set the stage on fire (literally) y la gente were going wild con la música. Marc Anthony dominated the night by winning ten Billboard Latin awards, including Artist of the Year, while…
Young overhyped producers are a dime a dozen in the electronic dance music capital of Berlin, not to speak of the wider global dance music scene. Far more rare are seasoned production veterans like Alex Krüger, who has stood the test of time and stayed ahead of the curve for…
Cris Cab was a 15-year-old troubadour who liked to chill on the beach, fish with friends, and do the general Miami teenager thing. But then Pharrell was passed his music by a mutual family friend and took note of the kid’s talent. Fast-forward six years and Cris is a 21-one-year…
Say goodbye to your grey cubicle, messy desk, piles of papers … And shout hello to the weekend! Starting tonight, you’re gonna ditch the monkey suit for club duds, and party till you drop. The best part, you won’t have to blow all that hard-earned cash on music and booze…
Felicidades to Marc Anthony. Last night, the Nuyorican superstar stocked up on Billboard Latins, winning ten crystal statuettes, including Artist of the Year and Hot Latin Song, Digital Song, and Latin Airplay Song of the Year for his salsa scorcher “Vivir Mi Vida,” Other notable premios recipients: The late Jenni…
The Ultra ban has failed. After delaying the issue at its April 10 meeting, the Miami City Commission finally discussed, considered, and voted on the future of the EDM fest. The result was 4-1 in favor of Ultra returning to Miami and Bayfront Park for 2015. See also: In Defense…
The Vagabond is gone. After six years, the NE 14th Street nightspot will be shuttered. And the closing isn’t next year, next month, or next week. The club is closing today, according to co-owner Carmel Ophir. See also: The Vagabond Miami: Five Classic Memories From the Fifth Anniversary Party…
Goblin are out for blood. They’re gonna gut you, and string your entrails from the rafters. Guts will explode, heads will crack, leg bones will snap under the weight of their monstrous sound. They started in Italy in 1975, scored some of the scariest horror movies of all time, and…
The Scottish post-rock outfit Mogwai’s been releasing albums for the past 20 years. The band is now on its eighth full-length, Rave Tapes, if you do not count its two noteworthy soundtracks. In 2013, the group released the score for acclaimed French television mini-series Les Revenants, about zombies who want…
There aren’t many musicians who inspire serious scholarship, but Bruce Springsteen is one of them. The New Jersey native has sold more than 120 million albums over his four-decade-plus career. Although many acts that started in the 1960s or ’70s still sell out arenas, most of these musicians (without naming…
There will always be a place for the brand of vulnerable indie folk that Seattle’s Head and the Heart have been perfecting since 2009. At the moment, the band is still riding high on critically lauded sophomore album, Let’s Be Still, playing through dust storms at Coachella, and slowly putting…
“Don’t leave your flags at home!” That’s an important tip from the Best of the Best folks. ‘Cause this year’s Memorial Day Weekend concert in Miami is a “100% Caribbean show,” just like the last few editions, swapping the Ricky Rozays and DJ Khaleds for steady shots of straight reggae,…
As a two-time Grammy-winning artist and ganador of 20 Latin Grammy Awards, Colombian rockero Juanes knows a thing or two about the music biz. That’s why he was the talk of the Billboard Latin Music Conference’s Digital Superstar Q&A session this week, and why he’s headlining tomorrow’s Billboard Latin Music…
Miami has gotten that much spicier as Latin acts from around the globe convene to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards. Perhaps the only man in the world who can pull off a head of bouncy curls, David Bisbal, will be in town to…
Photo by Timothy Norris Billie Joe Armstrong Joins The Replacements Early in The Replacement’s Friday night set, Paul Westerberg welcomed Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong as their honorary member. Armstrong, matching the rest of the band in plaid suits, seemed beyond giddy to be onstage with his idols, joking “Dreams…
It is believed a certain, as-yet-undiscovered infrasonic frequency just might exist that would cause humans to lose control of their bowels due to resonance. To date, though, the most effective tuneage for making a music fan crap his or her pants (usually with musical astonishment and primal fear) are spooky…
The conversation didn’t start well when I asked singer Matisyahu to comment on his new album, Akeda. “Have you heard it?” he replied. Since it’s not out until June 3, I told him the truth, that I had not. “Listen to these songs,” he said, “and call me back.” See…
Trash While you were busy basking in the Coachella sun, the festival’s fleet of custodians — many of whom looked to be in their teens — were running around the grounds, soaked in sweat, picking up your trash. We talked to a few, and not only do these guys get…
When you’re in the rap biz, it’s all about the Benjamins. No matter how many shiny awards are stacked somewhere in that multimillion-dollar mansion, you’ve only truly made it when you rank among Forbes’ wealthiest hip-hop artists. More than just lyrical worth, the worth of these rap moguls was calculated…
Sweatstock 2014 Sweat Records and Churchill’s Pub, Miami Saturday, April 19, 2014 Once again, Sweatstock showed Miami how to truly celebrate Record Store Day — with free ice cream, good people, and great bands. Oh yeah, and tons of records. For its fifth annual anniversary party and RSD blowout, Sweat…
It’s never easy to see our hometown South Florida heroes venture off in search of greater glories. Of course, we’re happy for them — just look at the successes achieved by the Mavericks, Marilyn Manson, and Johnny Depp after they took their talents to a national stage. Still, it was…
Ever wished you could make stop time before Monday arrives? Well, you’re not alone. Miami may be called the Magic City, but that doesn’t mean the 305 never sees the first day of the work week. At least there’s some pretty good music comin’ up, from John Legend’s acoustic vibes…
