N.E.R.D. with some robots.We’ve been really curious about Pharrell Williams and N.E.R.D ever since we heard that the band’s latest single, “Hypnotize U,” was produced by Daft Punk. Are our favorite robots doing guest spots on the album? Will they make cameos at any N.E.R.D shows? We’re not sure, but we…
In the realm of supershort sets, the former reigning champs on the scene were those essentialist hardcore heads, whose performances boiled down to sweaty, shirtless 15-minute blasts of loud and sloppy 60-second songs. These days, however, the scepter of speed and economy has been passed to a generation of micro-show…
If there’s one thing Mexicans absolutely love, it’s their music. And particularly the ranchera variety. Okay, sure — you stereotyping sons of bitches –they like their tequila too. And burritos. But more than any of that, they love their ranchera. And the pinnacle, without question, is Vicente Fernandez. A troubadour…
View photos from LCD Soundsystem at the Fillmore Miami Beach here.LCD Soundsystem With Sleigh BellsWednesday, October 6, 2010The Fillmore Miami BeachBetter Than: A million of those disappointing “appearances” by dance band members who wind up only doing DJ sets.The Review:If James Murphy’s voice started giving out a little towards the…
NYC-based DJ, producer, label owner, and all-around renaissance man John Selway is easily the hardest-working dude in electronic dance music. Ground-breaking and career-making accolades like having co-produced the 1992 debut release by house superstars Deep Dish hardly begin to define Selway’s talent and innovative vision. He’s as likely to collaborate…
Despite his embrace of the sensitive-bearded-guy-with-a-guitar routine, Matt Pond’s music employs myriad subtle styles and colorful ornamentation paddling beneath the placid surface of his music. Since forming Matt Pond PA in 1998, this Pennsylvania native (duh) continues to use his eponymous band as a vehicle to harness a creative mix…
The Eagles at BankAtlantic Center
Rick Ross at Mansion
The Vibrators at Churchill’s Pub
Vicente Fernandez at American Airlines Arena
Most of us were introduced to the Bloody Beetroots thanks to the track “Warp,” an aural terrorism attack complete with explosive tick-tocking backbeat, a hook that consists only of the words “Whoop! Whoop!,” and punk rock shrieks courtesy of Steve Aoki. It wasn’t exactly groundbreaking, but the kids loved it,…
Reggaeton has pretty closely mimicked the rise to prominence of hip-hop. It started early in the streets of Puerto Rico, a rougher, edgier version of the club bouncers you hear today and it was known then simply as “underground.” But the mixtapes and guerrilla-style bootlegs of early pioneers has given…
View photos from Yeasayer at the Fillmore Miami Beach.YeasayerWith Awesome New Republic and Washed OutTuesday, October 5, 2010The Fillmore Miami BeachBetter Than: Staying in another night and downloading “witch haus” or whatever other new Internet-only genre threatens to supplant “chillwave”October is upon us, which means the rapid-fire onslaught of never-thought-they-would-happen-here…
In this week’s issue, we preview the Bloody Beetroots’ upcoming show at Mansion on October 13. In the pantheon of electro-house, the Italian duo seemed to have arrived a bit late to the game, but were still able to put their mark thanks in large part to the strength of…
Some bands just make music. But others like joyful tribe Bird Names are also expert makers of spiritual experiences, delicious snacks (see photo, right), and organic aroma-therapeutic soap. “It’s good soap. Only $5. People have come to our shows just to buy the soap,” says pitchman and guitarist David Lineal…
The Latin Grammys are right around the corner once again with this year’s big show set for Thursday, November 11 in Las Vegas. And while you might not make it out to Sin City for all that catch the action as Vegas fills up with nominees and top acts –…
See the full Anthrax, Megadeth, and Slayer slideshow. The Jagermeister Music Tour With Anthrax, Megadeth, and Slayer Sunday, October 3, 2010 Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Miami Better Than: Watching the admittedly great current Sunday night TV lineup — that’s what DVR and the Internet are for! It added a little bit…
Go see the 34-photo Full Bleed party slideshow.With Lil Daggers, Beings, Ticks, and Feathers Saturday, October 2, 2010 Bar Better than: A mouthful of asphalt and/or a complimentary Pabst. Typically, there’s no reason a Miami partier would ever arrive early for anything. (The 305 formula: Reported start + Two hours…
Indiana-born, Berlin-based DJ/producer Troy Pierce is one of the great dark horses of contemporary techno. “Dark horse” meaning his rise through the international ranks in the last decade has been surreptitious, but also “dark” in the sense that he boasts one of the gloomiest and murkiest sounds in EDM. Louderbach,…
Poplife’s Aramis Lorie does a courtyard DJ set. Last night, the Adrienne Arsht Center’s young patrons, Green Room Society, hosted a preview of the brand new (and inevitably very blue) Bombay Sapphire Lounge. It’s officially opening to the public on October 19, but those attending Arsht performances can sneak a peak…
View photos of Big Freedia at the Vagabond here.Big Freedia Thursday, September 30, 2010 Shake at the Vagabond, Miami Better Than: Spending the whole night dancing, bumping and grinding with a lady who turns out to be a guy.Straight outta NOLA, a crazy transgender named Big Freedia took over Shake…
Widespread PanicThursday, September 30, 2010The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason TheaterBetter Than: Anything else happening on the beach.Whether or not Jackie Gleason would approve of flowerchild revivalists and legitimate long hairs toking up in his parking lot will remain a mystery. Unless, of course, his comedic corpse rises…
