See also “Chris Isaak on New Album: ‘We Did It Like the ’50s, No Overdubbing, That’s Cheating.'” Chris Isaak The Fillmore Miami Beach Friday, September 14, 2012 Better Than: Any other professional show biz showcase. Chris Isaak is at his best when he’s going back to basics. Of course, that’s…
See also “Fiona Apple Announces Concert at Fillmore Miami Beach on September 30.” Even if every penny of your savings from that mid-’90s stint as a Lilith Fair roadie has run out, there’s still no reason for all you Fiona Apple superfans to stay at home alone, scream-singing “Criminal” till…
Face it … We’re a society obsessed with celebrity wealth. Whether it’s the 20 Richest Rappers, Ten Richest DJs, Eight Richest Musicians in their Teens and 20s, or the Five Richest Celebs in the Music Business, you can count on Crossfade to narrow down the ridiculously long, arbitrary lists published…
See also “Swedish House Mafia Announce Breakup, Last Show in Sweden on November 24.” Swedish House Mafia is arguably the biggest, most beloved and bloated DJ group in the entire EDM world. From the moment Ingrosso, Axwell, and Angello’s music hit the air, fans have been obscenely loyal, driving nearly…
Black makeup, platform shoes, and leather pants are seldom worn on the high seas. But once a year, the KISS Navy throws a bash aboard a luxury vessel and encourages folks to dress like their favorite 1970s rock stars. Skippered by Admiral Gene Simmons and Co-Commanding Officer Paul Stanley, KISS…
See also “M83 at Ultra Music Festival 2012: Technical Issues Ruin Live Performance” and “M83 on Ruined Ultra Performance: Our Deepest Apologies.'” When M83 was announced as part of 2012’s Ultra Music Festival, it wasn’t unexpected. The band, led by Frenchman Anthony Gonzalez, was coming off a stellar year with…
See also “Juvenile Arrested in Miami Beach” and “Juvenile’s Miami Beach Arrest Report: An Extremely Detailed Breakdown.” Cocky and Confident, just like the title of his 2009 LP, Juvenile (or his lead counsel) pled not guilty to a disorderly conduct charge racked up last month in Miami Beach, according to…
Hey, kid. No more waiting for the man. The time has finally come. UR1 Festival tickets are on sale! Right effing now! The ambitious first-time art and music festival will be making a big splash during Art Basel Miami Beach weekend. And it’s gonna be your chance to catch some…
See also “Snoop Doggy Dogg Lion and Six Other Musicians’ Midcareer Name-Changes.” During a recent trip to Toronto, hip-hop elder statesman and born-again reggae artist Snoop Lion (formerly Snoop Dogg) was asked about the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Snoop was in Canada promoting Reincarnated, a new documentary detailing the MC’s…
Finley Quaye Ricochet, Miami Wednesday, September 13, 2012 Better Than: Shopping for overpriced fedoras. At a little after 11 p.m., amid smoke and buzz, Scottish reggae guy Finley Quaye took to Ricochet’s stage and started crooning, no unnecessary fanfare or wild shout outs. It was a mellow start to his…
Even though their raging bromance seems to be fizzling, 50 Cent recently told radio jock Rickey Smiley that he and Floyd Mayweather were “always [going to] be cool.” And until this morning, we believed him. But then Fiddy turned his back on Money and ventured into enemy territory with the…
NOTE Matt Tolfrey and a number of other shows have been moved from the Electric Pickle to Villa 221, because of a temporary club closure. In an Internet-era dance music market oversaturated with labels and releases, London’s Leftroom Records has emerged as a veritable touchstone for quality tech-house. With international…
Sorry, Eminem. There’s a new Mr. Just Don’t Give A Fuck. And he ain’t passin’ out no shits neither. Who is famous enough to have the scene on fire? But not famous enough for anyone to know who he is? Who has the balls to pretend to be the richest…
And the nominees are … Kanye West, a handful of other MCs, and seven websites. During 106 and Park last night, actor-comedian Mike Epps announced that he’d be reprising his role as host of BET’s annual Hip-Hop Awards, airing October 9, and revealed some of this year’s nominees. Yeezy was…
Who is the funk-nastiest Kentucky gentleman you’ve ever met? Doesn’t matter ’cause Caleb Cornett takes the cake. Better known as Amtrac, you may have seen Mr. Cornett around Miami, because he splits his time between the rolling hills of Louisville and our own city of skin and sin. He just…
Tears, they’re not often shed in the rap game. But during an appearance on MTV’s RapFix Live yesterday, DMX dropped his tough-guy persona and let the waterworks flow. X was talking about his mom when he choked up, detailing the painful past that the two share and their counseling session…
Chris Isaak at the Fillmore Miami Beach September 14
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Top Ten Female Rappers, From Trina to Lauryn Hill
Toby Keith at Cruzan Amphitheatre September 15
Conquer the Mic: Freestyle Battle at Green Room September 19
County Grind Live, With Boils and Goyles, the Cost, and Jellyfish Brothers, at Green Room September 15
