What does an Indian yogi and the Spanish-language version of the The Jetsons have to do with Argentinean rock ‘n’ roll? For Babasónicos, it’s all in the name. Over 20 years ago, a group of Argentines borrowed Baba from Indian guru and Hindu saint Sai Baba of Shirdi and sónicos…
Good, Friday’s here. For some folks, April 6, 2012 is a Friday like any other. If you’re a practicing Christian, however, and buy into the whole canonical gospels–particularly John 19:42–thing, you know that today marks the 1,977th anniversary of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. While you may rot in hell for eating…
Who’s feeling overdue for some grown-and-sexy chillwave romance? Wait no longer, lonely dance-floor hearts! ‘Cause MillionYoung will be at The Vagabond for an intimate performance on Friday, April 13. This South Florida native is sure to help you shake it down with his under-the-radar hooks and sentimental melodies, backed by…
Earlier this week, Crossfade reported on Khia — the rapping stripper from Tampa, Florida — and the naked picture she Tweeted on Sunday. Khia’s stated motivation for leaking her own nudes was to celebrate the ten year anniversary of “My Neck, My Back,” the MCs super explicit, lone hit single…
The New York Times ran a piece today titled, “Electronic Dance Genre Tempts Investors,” as though everybody didn’t already know that there is good money in booze and titties. The article cites the rise of the dance music megabashes – Electric Daisy, Hard and, of course, Ultra Music Festival -…
Last November, local aspiring rapper Alex “Rube” Rubin released a song blaming the NBA’s “corrupt policeman” of a commissioner David Stern for the lockout.Now he’s turned his white boy wrath on the Miami Heat, a move he admits is akin to wearing a “I (Heart) George Zimmerman” t-shirt to a…
Yep, it’s official. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are doing it, and they’re in love. Or at least that’s what West said on his new track, “Theraflu,” produced by Miami’s own DJ Khaled (We da best!). But that’s not all the contro rapper revealed in his new spot. He also…
Not Demi, but Justin. “Backwoods” country singer Justin Moore thinks Ashton Kutcher was out of line by showing up at the American Country Music Awards this past weekend dressed like a rodeo clown, rocking a goofy cowboy hat and even goofier red suit. After Sunday night’s ACM Awards, Moore suckered…
Electronic dance music is officially in love with its own sonic past. All across the international scene, you can hear the recycling of classic styles from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Now hate all you want, but the fact remains: Some of the golden oldies truly nailed a timeless formula…
WWLD–What Would Laz Do? We’ve been asking ourselves that question since DJ Laz severed ties with Power 96, a radio station he helped build into what it is today, Miami’s true party station… if you’re party’s in Kendall or Hialeah. Nevertheless, Lazaro Mendez’s voice will be sorely missed. So again,…
Yes, Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week are over. But that doesn’t mean the uhntz-uhntz is dead and gone. On Friday, April 13, Mansion is bringing the party back with Flosstradamus. If you didn’t catch J2K and Autobot at last month’s Fool’s Gold showcase, don’t miss this chance to…
Paco de Lucia at Fillmore Miami Beach April 5
Van Halen at BankAtlantic Center April 10
Scraping Teeth’s Worst Band in America 2012 Tour Kickoff at Churchill’s Pub April 10
Stalley at Eve Miami April 6
Dragonette at Mansion Miami April 6
The Juan MacLean at Bardot April 7
Andrew W.K. at Revolution Live April 7
Professional hip hop lyricist Parable MC only spent three months out of the last year in Miami. The rest of the time he was working events across America as an MC for hire. He was on a side stage at the Superbowl, and working at a Lil Wayne concert too.But…
Like so many others, this publication is guilty of milking the Rihanna vs. Chris Brown cow. But for the amount of drama it produces, you can’t really blame us. Rolling Stone is reporting that RiRi recently opened up about the public’s reaction to her February collaboration with Chris Brown. In…
See also “Best Coast’s Guide to Local Eats Across America” and “Best Coast Ranks Other Coasts, Survives Slayer Riot, Can’t Punch Out Glenn Danzig.” We failed you, Miami. We’re sorry. News that Bethany Consentino’s Best Coast would hit the road later this year in support of their upcoming LP, The…
Read our original report on DJ Laz’s departure from WPOW — plus Uncle Luke’s comments on talking to DJ Laz about quitting Power 96. Former radio impresario and longtime Power 96 DJ Lazaro Mendez never returned our calls. The “pimp with the limp” did, however, sit down with NBC 6…
