Taylor Swift: A Song Guide to the Country-Pop Princess’s Love Life

​Taylor Swift has been banging out big hits since she was just sweet 16. It all began with 2006’s “Tim McGraw,” a love song, not for superstar singer Tim McGraw, but her high-school sweetheart. And ever since, the 21-year-old country-pop princess has played the role of Little Miss Kiss-and-Tell, penning…

Architecture in Helsinki Takes Over Grand Central November 11

The architecture in Helsinki, Finland, is world-renowned. The city’s neoclassical structures and Art Nouveau buildings have been celebrated for their architecturally functional design and aesthetic appeal. Naturally, when the members of an indie outfit from Fitzroy, Australia, needed a name that would capture their collective brand of stylishly synthesized pop…

Oh Jack Halloween Party at Dream Hotel

Sucks when a perfectly good party is hampered by situations beyond its control. Perhaps Oh Jack at the Dream Hotel wasn’t the only Halloween bash that got its fair share of rain on Saturday night. But considering it was touted as a party on the hotel’s rooftop, the downpour played…

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists at Churchill’s Pub, October 30

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists With Deaf Poets and Pujol Churchill’s Pub Sunday, October 30, 2011 Better Than: Bobbing for apples in the rain It’s been a weird Halloween, right? And not the good kind of weird. Last Halloween, after an extended series of poor choices, a candy raver dominatrix…

Franki Chan Talks Iheartcomix, Party Plans, and How to Check Yo Ponytail

It is finally time to Check Yo Ponytail. For the last 11 days, Iheartcomix’s Franki Chan, Media Contender’s Danny Johnson, and Zane Landreth have been streaking across the country — L.A. to San Fran, San Diego, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, and NYC — with Spank Rock, Big Freedia, and Pictureplane…

Five Freaky Good Songs by Dead Musicians

Death is scary. It’s actually the scariest thing ever. It’s even more frightening than roaches or abject poverty. And what better way to to honor those who’ve already crossed over to the other side than enjoying their songs about the most horrifying holiday, Halloween. We’ve rounded up a handful of…

Guns N’ Roses at the American Airlines Arena, October 29

See the full 31-photo Guns N’ Roses at American Airlines Arena slideshow. Guns N’ Roses With Buckcherry American Airlines Arena Saturday, October 29, 2011 Saturday night’s Guns N’ Roses concert at the American Airlines Arena was the biggest group S&M experience we’ve ever had. And believe us, we’ve drooled on…

Steve Lawler Talks Raving, Ibiza, and VIVa MUSiC

​The title King of Space (as in the Ibiza dance mecca) is one of the highest accolades that an international EDM DJ can ever hope to earn. But let’s face it — being a megaclub resident doesn’t necessarily give you the old-school cred that comes with having been a mover…

Battles (and Nisennenmondai!) Blow Minds at Grand Central, October 27

Battles With Nisennenmondai Grand Central, Downtown Miami Thursday, October 27, 2011 Better Than: Approximately 95% of most live music events. Two tight bands, decently timed sets, booming sound. What else do you need? Last night, Battles blew our fucking mind. Sorry to indulge the most standard live music hyperbole. But…

Rola Music Festival Rafts Into Miami With Latin Music’s Heavy Hitters

What do you call a rowdy bunch of Latin Americans showing up in Miami to work for your dollars?The Rola Music Festival, a three-day concert event featuring some of the biggest music names in the world that end in Gonzalez.Representatives include Venezuela’s Patafunk, Spain’s Jarabe De Palo, Puerto Rico’s Jerry…

Ten Best Halloween Parties in Miami

Back when you were just a seven-year-old sugar junkie, Halloween was a pretty simple gig. It was all about dressin’ up like a murderer, hittin’ the streets after dark, and gettin’ that candy. But then you got too old to Trick or Treat. And that’s the moment when All Hallows’…

Penguin Prison Makes His Miami Debut Saturday at Oh Jack

When Chris Glover (AKA Penguin Prison) tells us that he’s never ever been to Miami, we are a bit shocked.Never?”Never.”Considering the 305’s unofficial status as the sixth borough, we tell him he’s probably the only New Yorker who’s never stepped foot in our swampy waters.”You are from Miami?” he asks…

Who Wants Free Tickets for Odd Future at the Fillmore Miami Beach?

Yesterday, Crossfade squealed, “We hate you, Odd Future.” And we meant it. In fact, we loathe Tyler and crew with the face-melting intensity of a meth lab explosion. And that’s why we bought six sale copies of Goblin, snatched up a shitload of official Odd Future tour merchandise (sticker set,…

Ten Best Music-Related Things to Do This Weekend Under $10

Y’all hear about the plan to move Halloween from October 31 to the last Saturday of the month? According to Connecticut State Representative Tim Larson, “Everyone looks forward to Halloween a little more when it falls on the weekend.” Unfortunately for us, Halloween falls on a Monday this year. But…

Occupy Miami Presents Occupalooza Music Festival This Saturday

Occupy Wall Street has been swarming with acoustic appearances by musicians like Tom Morello, Talib Kweli, and Jeff Mangum. But Occupy Miami still hasn’t drawn in Pitbull or Gloria Estefan. Guess that’s no big surprise. As the Occupiers round out a second week sleeping outside of Stephen P. Clark Government…