At her tender young age, Inbal Lankry is already something of a scene veteran. At age 15, the Brooklyn native was promoting for legendary NYC clubs Limelight, Tunnel and Paladium, while helping out older brother DJ Baby Sean with his residencies at various hot spots all over the city. In…
Finalists in New Times’ 2009 Battle of the Bands, Miami group King Bee plays heavy alt-rock that feeds off a bluesy underbelly. The scruffy trio are masters of the subtle build-up, hitting their stride with wail-out sessions that creep up faster than you can say crescendo.I caught the last song…
On The Monkey Village’s website, it says that if you ask 10 people to define the name, you’ll get 10 different answers. Not to worry, though. It goes on to give the assurance that all of them would be correct. Well, what about that one drunk jerk who would invariably…
Check out this video of The Boss losing his balance at a recent performance in Manheim, Germany. Ouch! Rick Ross, our hearts go out to you, man. Hope that you are ok and that you can represent Miami throughout the world (he is currently on tour in Europe and Asia)…
Insanely talented musician, poet, cabaret act, and acquired taste Emilie Autumn is playing Culture Room November 26. You might have heard her playing with The Chelsea (an all female band fronted by Courtney Love) and Hole, or on Metalocalypse playing the violins for the London Philharmonic. Tickets for the show…
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 September 28 – October 3University of Miami- WVUM 90.5 FM, “The Voice”The voice is not your typical…
When Cameo opened in 2007, it marked Louis Puig’s first venture in South Beach. After success with Space in Miami’s Park West district, it only made sense that Puig would be able to do it again across the causeway. Well, that didn’t exactly turn out to be true as rumors…
Alice CooperPompano Beach Amphitheater, Pompano BeachSaturday, October 3, 2009Better Than: Watching some new jacks noodle boringly in the name of authenticity.The Review:This past Saturday marked a strange, rare occasion in which fans of shlock-gore-obsessed hard rock were faced with a difficult choice. At Revolution, there was GWAR, but further up…
Third Eye BlindFriday, October 2, 2009Revolution, Fort LauderdaleBetter Than: Reading your BFF’s diary. If you’re of a mind to do such a thing.The Review:Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins truly has no shame. Not that he has anything to be really shameful about, mind you; not that I know of, anyway…
By all accounts the Aquabooty 10th Anniversary party at Electric Pickle on Friday night was an epic good time. For those of you who missed out or didn’t get enough of those sultry deep house sounds and are still aching for more, Aqua-booty NY’s DJ Greg Cuoco (part of Friday’s…
The UK-born DJ Lee Burridge has become something of a semi-resident at the Vagabond, touching down in downtown Miami every couple months or so. Perhaps that’s because he recently relocated to New York. But also, the Vagabond’s cozy dancefloor and famously up-for-it Saturday crowd lends itself well to Burridge’s nuanced,…
B.O. and Gunline Entertainment rep Richmond Heights, Peerrine, South Dade, goon muzik, and tearin’ ya ass. Here’s what Big O had to say about his song “Tear My Ass,” after the jump…
New York and London battle it out over bragging rights as the definitive birthplace of punk rock. Southern California in general is acknowledged as the second cradle of the genre, home of all those amazing, sun-bleached ’80s bands. But people tend to forget about the flyover states’ place in the…
Those thirsting for some smooth, dulcet jazz tones of the highest caliber need not look far in Miami. Thankfully, Miami has a fantastic local scene. And those thirsting for some libations can readily quench that thirst for strong drink at any of the local spots providing said jazz. Whether the…
As the temperature keeps dropping, the events keep rolling into town. We aren’t complaining. We haven’t been this busy in a while. So here is what you missed over the weekend:Zombie Walk on Lincoln RoadThe dead awoke Saturday night to cause mayhem all over Lincoln Road. Tourists and locals alike…
Click here to view the full slideshow from this event.The Killers with ChairliftSaturday, October 3, 2009American Airlines Arena, MiamiBetter Than: Most Vegas lounge acts.When the Killers performed at Ultra Music Festival in 2006, they easily won me over with a confident stage presence and high-energy performance that was delivered in…
Despite having grown up in South Florida, Uffie hasn’t actually step foot in our swampy parts since 2006 when she made an appearance during Winter Music Conference. Still, South Florida’s influence on her style of music in undeniable. Hints of Miami booty bass, freestyle and crunk are all there mashed…
South Beach’s Rokbar (1905 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach) is sort of a misnomer for the lounge. It’s neither a rock ‘n’ roll club or bar. Instead the lounge focuses on bringing together beautiful people with a knack for bottle service and plenty of attitude.Still, the venue has always made a…
DJ Roc Raida Tribute and Benefit Show at Champion SoundElectric Pickle, Miami Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Better Than: Watching DJ routines on YouTubeFull Disclosure: I’m a resident DJ at this party, under the name Sire Esquire.The Review: Tribute events are not an easy task, as their themes often get sidetracked in the midst…
Breakbeat, Latin, progressive house and folkloric deconstruction are but a few of the terms used to describe LA-based electro outfit, Palenke Soultribe’s music. I like folkloric deconstruction best. It’s a description that bears razor-fine precision. And it reminds me of Top Chef, minus the foams and emulsions. The trio is…
To view a full slideshow of photos from this show, click here.MetallicaWith Gojira and Lamb of GodBankAtlantic Center, SunriseThursday, October 1Better Than: Pretty much every other big metal show I’ve seen this year including, possibly, Iron Maiden at the same venue. (Heresy, maybe, but I felt much more connected to…
Does bluegrass, punk, and southern rock with a gypsy twist sound interesting to you? If you answered no, move on to the next paragraph. If yes, you’ll want to head out to South Shores Tavern and Patio Bar tonight to check out Black Finger. Just watch the video below, and…
