Good news for people who are big Matt & Kim fans, but didn’t want to forfeit a night of WMC stuff to check them out…. But bad news for people who are running on standard Miami time.Sweat Records wants you to know this show is early — it starts at…
ZOMG, ya’ll! Winter Music Conference is finally here. Hopefully, you’ve already picked up our kick-ass guide and checked out our listing online to plan your entire week. Still, there a few things you should keep in mind if you are going to come out of this weekend alive. So here…
For those of you unfamiliar with dubstep, its sound first originated in London in the early 2000’s and is a close relative of both UK garage and drum ‘n’ bass. Rooted in the sparse yet effects-laden production stylings of dub reggae, one of dubstep’s best qualities is its versatility in…
As you all know by now, Winter Music Conference is here, but if electronic/dance music isn’t your thing, fret not because there are plenty of other acts to check out this weekend. On Friday, Culture Room plays host to As Tall As Lions, Revolution Live has the North Mississippi Allstars…
Fans of Latin music, the time has come once again for artists and industry folk alike to descend upon the city for a whirlwind of performances, parties, glitz, glamor, bling, and enough media ops to get ravenous media whores Heidi and Spencer drooling like Lindsay Lohan in the Miami-Dade evidence…
Artimus Pyle is the Kentucky born double-bass drum monster that rocked with a Jacksonville band by the name of Lynyrd Skynyrd until their plane fell out of the sky killing singer/songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, the heart and soul of the band. Artimus Pyle survived and was lauded as a hero…
Sung to the tune of “Jack and Diane”: “A little ditty about Matt and Kim/Two American kids making music in Brooklyn/Matt plays keys, sings snotty and cute/Kim bashes out drumbeats and sings a bit, too/Oh yeah, life goes on/Long after the hype of their debut is gone/Oh, yeah, life goes…
It seems Alkaline Trio visits South Florida every couple of months. Now that’s not a bad thing at all, especially since they’re one of the best poppy/dark punk bands still making music. But the big news here is Saves the Day is coming with them, and it seems like a…
Every year, without exception, WMC showcases the biggest commercial names in electronic dance music at Miami’s myriad world-class nightclubs and posh beachside hotels. With all the hype going to the top dogs, it’s easy to overlook some of the smaller gems on the Conference’s highly-anticipated itinerary. A shame, considering the…
Usually, the week before conference is pretty dead, but for some odd reason or another parties are still going strong. Last night alone, Electric Pickle opened in the former Circa 28 space and electroclash duo Fischerspooner spun at LIV’s Dirty Hairy party. Our cameras were at both places to catch…
It’s almost that time again. The Best Of The Best Concert has quickly become a premier annual event for Bicentennial Park drawing crowds and talent from around the world. If you’re into airhorns blaring, spray cans shooting fire, heavy bass, food, crafts, and top billed talent performing for massive, highly…
In the early 1990s, this bridge and tunnel boy from Long Island — yours truly — would wander over to the Tony Touch stand in the city to purchase his mixtapes that had the latest tracks mixed, scratched, and jacked for beats with different MCs rapping over instrumentals. 50 MCs…
The international dance floor domination of the German electro-house duo Booka Shade, as well as that of the record label they co-founded, Get Physical, came serendipitously. “The plan was not to have a plan,” says Arno Kammermeier, half of the twosome, of Get Physical’s heady early days. It was around…
Compared to most DJs, Benoit Heitz, better known as Surkin, is a relatively young to be so far ahead of the game. Yet, the 23-year-old proves he has plenty of maturity when it comes to laying down the beats. Tracks likes “Ghetto Obsession” and “White Knight Two” are regularly played…
When we heard that the “blog worth blogging about” Hipster Runoff was hosting a party during Winter Music Conference, we admittedly thought WTF. Not because it’s a bad thing, but because this means we might be able to meet the man (or woman, we aren’t sure) behind the site. He…
It seems Alkaline Trio visits South Florida every couple of months. Now that’s not a bad thing at all, especially since they’re one of the best poppy-gothy punk bands still making music. But the big news here is Saves the Day is coming with them, and it seems like a…
In case you’ve missed the last 38 chances this year to see Motley Crüe, don’t fret. The band has announced plans for the second Crüe Fest on August 27 at Cruzan Amphitheater. Nikki Six and pals will be bringing Godsmack, Theory of A Deadman, Drowning Pool, and Charm City Devils…
Yes, Ultra Music Festival was born of and remains true to the best and the brightest in DJ culture. But the fest’s preeminence goes well above and beyond two turntables and Serato. According to UMF codirector Russell Faibisch, this year’s lineup numbers nearly 260 artists and runs from the Satellite…
Of all the kickass DJs represented by DJ Irie’s Artist Related agency (and there are many ass-kickers on the roster), those who cite both Kings of Leon and Lil Jon on their hit lists have gotta be few and far between. Add The Ting Tings to the genre mixup, and…
“Miami According to Brooklyn” appears occasionally here in print and every Wednesday on CrossFade, New Times’ South Florida music blog. To read past installments, click blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade. This week I want to talk about Ecco Lounge, the brand-new restaurant/lounge put together by Aramis Lorie and Brian Basti (of Poplife and PS14,…
With Bob Marley at the helm, in the late 1970s, the Wailers re-engineered the reggae blueprint on Exodus by embracing pop, funk, and R&B, and by teasing out multiple layers of riffs, melodies, and harmonies on each song. But even following Marley’s death, the band continued in various forms over…
Things are tough all over — and that’s not just the name of a Cheech and Chong flick. And while the U.S. economy continues to freefall, the talking heads on the 24-hour news network of your choice barrage viewers with an unrelenting shitstorm of news so abysmal it makes drinking…
