Leonard Cohen

Few singer-songwriters are genuine trailblazers. Leonard Cohen is a poet pioneer rooted in the Dylan pantheon in terms of artistic influence and resilience. But while Cohen’s ’60s songwriting brethren aimed for catharsis, his songs have always been knitted with deep concerns. Over the years, the author and singer has addressed…

What’s the Mystery Behind Bardot in Wynwood?

If you haven’t already heard — you probably haven’t — there is a new lounge/bar/we-aren’t-entirely-too-sure opening up in Wynwood. We first heard about Bardot thanks to daily email site UrbanDaddy, but that still raised more questions than answers.This is what we do know: Amir Ben-Zion — the man behind Buck…

Mastiksoul at Karu & Y Friday

Miami’s Latin house crowd has found a new Friday night to call their own (as if they needed another one) at Karu & Y nightclub in downtown Miami. This new night hosted by Benjamin Acero — the ubiquitous young promoter responsible for so many of the big-room EDM parties downtown…

AFI, Dashboard Confessional, Dethklok Two-For-One Ticket Deals

We know you’ve got at least one friend. Now’s the time to hit that friend up for a little cash so you can pick up tickets to some of the biggest shows coming to local amphitheaters on the cheap.Until midnight tonight, tickets for shows like AFI, Dashboard Confessional, and Dethklok…

Dialed In: Last Week’s Top Ten From Nova Radio “Radio X”

Dialed In is a weekly column on Crossfade tracking the top-ten lists on South Florida’s campus radio stations. Click here to view the top tracks from previous weeks. Top Albums for the week of October 4 – 10 Nova Southeastern University- WNSU 88.5 FM, “Radio X”Radio X broadcasts local bands, alternative music…

Tiesto Cancels Saturday’s NSU Arena Show

Sorry Broward trance fans, Tiesto has nixed his show at University Center Arena at Nova Southeastern University. The show, scheduled for this Saturday, is rumored to have suffered from poor ticket sales, although the “official” excuse being given is scheduling conflicts.The only conflict they could be talking about is Tiesto’s…

Alex Cuba Plays a Free Show on Lincoln Road This Thursday

 Now based in British Columbia, of all places, the singer-songwriter Alex Cuba is surely a long way from the homeland reflected in his stage name. Born in the town of Artemisa some 35 years ago, he grew up on the island with a guitar player father, Valentin Puentes, and took…

Head Spins: Damaged Goods (With an Exclusive MP3 of the Day!)

​For a cat who claims he’d play whatever it takes to get folks out on the dancefloor, DJ Damaged Goods sure has a rather rarefied playlist. A pairing of Soulja Boy’s “Turn My Swag On” with La Roux’s “In for the Kill?” MGMT’s “Kids” with Ellie Goulding’s “Starry Eyed?” That’s…

Concert Review: Dexter Romweber Duo and Ben Prestage at Propaganda

​The Dexter Romweber Duo and Ben PrestagePropaganda, Lake WorthFriday, October 9, 2009Better Than: Sharing corn whiskey with a friendThe Review:Last Friday at Propaganda was an evening of sweaty, unabashed musical revival. Both acts on the evening’s bill, the Dexter Romweber Duo and Ben Prestage, masterfully resurrected styles of music popular…

DJ Seasunz Charged in the Murder of 18-Year-Old Jaclyn Torrealba

A well-known Miami DJ Juan Carlos Portieles, known professionally as DJ Seasunz, turned himself in yesterday afternoon after driving around with the dead body of his 18-year-old girlfriend, Jaclyn Torrealba. Police are charging the 30 year-old Portieles with second degree murder.  The arrest affidavit can be read here. Police say the couple became involved in a…

Dance for a Cause with DJ Bill Patrick this Friday at Electric Pickle

Musical Missionary’s last Dance for a Cause party in August managed to raise a whopping $950 in one night, which were donated to SoBe Institute of the Arts.The lucky recipient of these scholarship funds is a little 10-year-old named Aurora, whose hard-working single mother couldn’t afford paying for the flute…

The Baboons, Live at the Hollywood Beach Bandshell

It is always tempting to announce for the good people of SoFla yet another opportunity to enjoy some quality cubaneo. But somehow, The Baboons music doesn’t quite fit that mold, the description lacking accuracy, any attempt at precision hopelessly devastated. Sure, the Afro-Cuban vibe is there, about as obvious as…