Marcel Everett, AKA XXYYXX, is just like any other teenager on the planet. He hated high school. He’s mourning some broken young love. Oh, and he’s toured Europe a few times. No big deal. Everett stumbled onto the path of success with a self-titled release that he produced almost as…
Tampa may be a small town compared to Miami. But thanks to local resident DJ Three, his longstanding Snatch club night, and his esteemed Hallucination Limited label, T-Town definitely holds its own when it comes to underground electronic dance music. One of the talented acts to come up under the…
Beyonce is the Queen Bey of strong, independent ladies the world over. But that doesn’t stop haters from throwing shade when she proudly represents her famous hubby. Right now, Beyonce’s feeling pretty stoked on her personal life. The woman just had her first child and she’s happily wed to hip-hop…
Come summer, most Miamians will either practically live on the beach or find a way to escape the scorching heat. But with endless nights of debauchery and uhntz-uhntz from Calvin Harris, Arty, and other superstar DJs, you’ll probably find yourself hitting up SoBe more than usual, with make-up melting down…
A spotty, Spotified copy of Juanes: MTV Unplugged streams on an iPhone as Crossfade travels 70mph down an unassuming stretch of I-75 near Resaca, Georgia. It’s the Monday after Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, and we are relying on the same 4G network that’s playing the music to sustain a…
Yay! Summer’s here! That means endless beach days packed with beer, sun, and perfectly chiseled bods. And because it’s the summer and we live in Miami, that means cool, endless nights filled with music from EDM to indie rock to tropipop that’ll keep you partying till the sun comes up…
Seven. That’s how many NBA Final games it takes for you to get broke. That’s seven nights of endless beer, chicken wings, and even more beer. And although it was all worth it, you’re left with no money to party like an NBA champ. Lucky for you, there are plenty…
Techno may have been born in late-’80s Detroit, but its seeds sprouted all over the planet. In Spain, techno took hold of a young Paco Osuna, who would go on to become one of his country’s foremost ambassadors. It helps that by his early 20s, Osuna was already a resident…
DJ Irie (or Ian Grocher, as he’s known to his family back in St. Croix, Virgin Islands) is possibly the hardest working man in the Miami music biz. Rarely seen anywhere but behind the decks, he has been the official DJ to the Miami Heat for 13 years. Off season,…
What makes a man with about 20 years of success on the dance music scene change his name, his label, and nearly everything about his brand. Well, sometimes, you’ve just go to challenge yourself to make life more interesting. That’s the story behind Matt “Bushwacka” Benajmin’s new identity, Just Be…
Way before Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync, One Direction, and The Wanted, there was New Kids on the Block. And OMG, did these Hangin’ Tough boys start somethin’. For almost a decade, Donnie, Danny, Jordan, Jonathan, and Joey had the world’s teenage female population obsessed with their smooth “Step By Step”…
To most Floridians, Orlando may seem like nothing other than a toll-road tourist trap. But it’s also the home of one of the Sunshine State’s youngest and most promising musicians — though he wouldn’t tell you that himself. Marcel Everett is 17, shy, humble and soulful beyond his years. He’s…
Grizzly Bear With Majical Cloudz Fillmore Miami Beach Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Better Than: A real bear attack on the beach. Nope … The Grizzly Bear isn’t native to South Florida. Maybe that’s why, as the Brooklyn band admits: “It’s been seven years since we played Florida. And this is…
In the whole world of EDM, there might not be a more fun-loving DJ-producer than Francesco “Phra” Barbaglia, AKA Crookers. Like, what kind of mind does it take to make a song called “Ghetto Guetta”? Clearly, Phra has the kind of brain that’s always racing to test new waters. Speaking…
Suit up for the second annual iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party and catch some rays at the world-famous, anything-but-subtle Fontainebleau Miami Beach. It’s all going down this weekend. And because this wet ‘n’ wild bash is Clear Channel’s baby, we’ll be gettin’ a poptastic lineup loaded with superstars and megahits. So…
There’s something about Brazil that exudes sexiness. Maybe it’s the way the tongue rolls when speaking the language. Or the beautiful, modelesque women who live there. Or samba. Whatever it is, we can all agree the place is an exotic wonderland. Luckily, you don’t have to understand Portuguese to fall…
The weekend may come to an end but when you’re in the Magic City, the party never stops. On any given night of the week, you’re bound to find superstar DJs or A-list celebrities throwing it down at LIV, Mansion, and the other mega SoBe clubs. Gotta love Miami! Check…
As Drizzy Drake himself likes to brag: “Started from the bottom, now we’re here.” Just a year and a half ago (even after the radio rap glory of his sophomore album, Take Care, and massive singles like “The Motto”), the YMCMB member was still “drinkin’ with his people” in mid-sized…
True, Miami may have some of the worst drivers, rudest people, and corrupt politicians in the whole country. But hey, we still live in one of the best cities ever! I mean, where else can you find some of the world’s best beaches, the greatest NBA team in the nation…
Summer officially begins this week, which means it’s time to take a vacation from partying only pretty hard. So load up the station wagon with ice, naked people, and flavored sonogram gel because Miami’s not stopping until September. And to kick off your road trip to oblivion, Nashville electro-pop duo…
Most of the club rats getting down to electro and booty bass these days are too young to remember the scene’s old-school pioneers like Egyptian Lover, AKA Greg Broussard. After all, most of us were still learning how to crawl (or hadn’t even been born yet) when Broussard was already…
Three decades ago, Afrika Bambaataa found the perfect beat when he made the “Planet Rock.” And it was that beat-breaking track that bridged the gap between hip-hop and electronic music. But there’s more to the Godfather of Hip-Hop than “Planet Rock:” Bam is credited for coining the term hip-hop because…
