Dig yourself some Latin powerpop ballads? Well, if you like deep and soulful tunes delivered with mournful aplomb, get ready to dampen more than your cheeks. The reigning kings of tugging at heartstrings, Camila, have just announced a US tour, kicking off in September and running through October. The 10…
There’s much mystery surrounding the Miami band Pool Party. Who are they? What are they doin’? And why don’t they ever play shows? According to one of the band’s frontmen, Creep Guirdo, not only are they shrouded in mystery, but also hyperbole. He dramatically states, “Like a warrior. That’s how…
Selena Gomez at Mizner Park Amphitheatre July 28
Tech N9ne at Culture Room July 29
Seun Kuti and Egypt ’80 at Manuel Artime Theater July 29
Stokeswood at the Stage July 30
Kings of Leon at Cruzan Amphitheatre August 3
Danish rockers Volbeat try to squeeze every single kind of rock music — from American roots to the universal snarl of aggro rock — into each of its bewildering three- to four-minute compositions. Metal and punk have been bedfellows for a while now. And punk has definitely found another more-than-suitable friend…
And the live show announcements just keep pouring in. Early yesterday, Sweat Records announced that Ted Leo and the Pharmacists will be performing at Churchill’s Pub. And word on the street is the Junior Boys will be making their first stop in the Magic City since they played the Vagabond…
Over the last few days, the personal twittersphere of Canadian synth-pop duo Junior Boys has been ablaze with titillatingly cryptic little messages about “big news,” “a zillion shows,” and “a good chance we are coming to a town near you.” Thankfully, the Boys’ Jeremy Greenspan and Matt Didemus weren’t just…
This past year has been a whirlwind for Dutch electronic music producer and techno-house DJ Afrojack, AKA Van de Wall. In addition to endlessly touring the US and sitting on a treasure trove of unreleased tracks, including collaborations with Tiesto, Steve Aoki, and Omarion, the international party maestro has landed…
Are you too cool to watch E!’s Ice Loves Coco? No effing way. Firstly, Ice T is motherfuckin’ awesome and Coco’s body is banging. Secondly, the rapper, metalhead, and Law & Order badass proves to be a superinteresting guy, both at home and under the big lights. Thirdly, Coco is…
See the full 40-photo Britney Spears & Nicki Minaj at American Airlines Arena slideshow. Britney Spears’s Femme Fatale Tour With Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys, and Nervo American Airlines Arena Friday, July 22, 2011 Better Than: A cherry Blow Pop. Forget Britney Spears for a second. Just for…
Estelle brought class and style to Santo Live last night for A Night with Estelle. Hosted by 99 Jamz and Grey Goose, the vodka was flowing and the place was packed. Everyone was dressed to the nines since the flyer specified summer chic attire and no athletic gear. It was…
Marcelo D2 at the Fillmore Miami Beach July 22
Chest Pain and Mindless at Churchill’s Pub July 26
Troy Kurtz at Arkadia July 22
Space Between Words at the Stage July 23
Soul Clap at the Electric Pickle July 23
Sure, there are guys who dutifully follow in their father’s footsteps. They might take on the family business, become scientists, doctors, or lawyers just like the old man. Or they might even take the deadbeat route and follow dad to the local Stop ‘N’ Shop for a fresh six-pack before…
Yeah, we livin’ in the era of ringtone rap. But a few days ago, we here at Crossfade got word that the Rock the Bells Festival Series will be bringing Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and Mobb Deep to Miami Beach. So we started getting all nostalgic about that “Golden Age of…
t first, we thought our ears were deceiving us yesterday morning. Surely, no one in their right mind would give this man, Pepe Billete, a job. Yet it turns out that in the Magic City — and specifically the offices of El Zol 95 — anything is possible. But then again,…
