See Crossfade’s review of 305 Fest’s Day One and Day Two — plus interviews with Speedfreak Presents, Merchandise, Torche, Noothgrush, and Dropdead. 305 Fest 2012, Day Three With Shitstorm, House of Lightning, Iron Lung, Bastard Noise and othersChurchill’s Pub, MiamiSunday, July 8, 2012 Better Than: Chinese checkers in the dark…
Before 1982, network television after 2 a.m. was an absolute waste of valuable airtime. That’s about the time stations literally signed off until programming resumed later that morning. But 30 years ago, a dude named Frank Cannella convinced some networks to let him push hair-growth products in the wee hours,…
See also “Best Coast’s Guide to Local Eats Across America.” When Bobb Bruno and Bethany Cosentino bring their band Best Coast to Grand Central on Tuesday night, it’s entirely possible that Downtown Miami will break out into a riot. And if it does happen, count on Bobb to keep a…
See Crossfade’s review of 305 Fest’s Day One — plus interviews with Speedfreak Presents, Merchandise, Torche, Noothgrush, and Dropdead. 305 Fest 2012, Day Two With Floor, Dropdead, Noothgrush, Post-Teens, Rose Cross, Failure Face, and others Churchill’s Pub, Miami Saturday, July 7, 2012 Better Than: Day Two of 305 Fest 2005…
See Crossfade’s review of 305 Fest’s Day Two — plus interviews with Speedfreak Presents, Merchandise, Torche, Noothgrush, and Dropdead. 305 Fest 2012, Day One With Torche, Jacuzzi Boys, Merchandise, Black Mayonaise, Fistula, Gorilla Pussy, No Qualms, No Childen, Sure Charm, Baker Acted, and others Churchill’s Pub, Miami Friday, July 6,…
See also “Those Darlins to Scrap EP Plans, Record Full Album with R.E.M. Producer Scott Litt.” When Tennessee rock band Those Darlins opens for Best Coast at Grand Central on July 10, it’s a safe bet the trio is going to get loud enough to turn your ears into sour…
It’s quite appropriate that Berlin DJ-producer Alex Niggemann titled his debut long player Paranoid Funk. It’s a clever description of his sound, which can be dark and moody. Or anxious like a bout of drug-induced paranoia. But a Niggemann track is never lacking in proper floor-ready funk goodness. This sound…
See the full 48-photo slideshow of Audio Junkie Independence Day Bash at O Cinema. While Fourth of July celebrations all across our nation have been hijacked by hot dog-eating contests and superpotent fireworks displays that leave American suburbs buried under ash, the meaning of the holiday was not lost on…
Talib Kweli With DJ Fly Guy SET Nightclub Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Better Than: Going to sleep early and waking up for work after celebrating Fourth of July. You always have to wonder what it means when you see a rapper’s name on a flyer for any club in South…
DMX at Revolution Live July 6
Don McLean at Hard Rock Live July 5
Adrian Lux at LIV Nightclub July 7
Celebrando la Independencia de Colombia at La Covacha July 7
See also “When Those Darlins Play ‘Be His Bro or Stick It In,’ Mr. T Wins Every Time.” Those Darlins, the combustable Tennessee rock band led by non-sisters Jessi and Nikki Darlin, was expected to release an EP recorded with R.E.M. producer Scott Litt, later this year. “We’re not going…
See also “Best Coast Ranks Other Coasts, Survives Slayer Riot, Can’t Punch Out Glenn Danzig.” A growing band’s got to eat unless it wants to worry its mother sick. Fortunately, as Best Coast wiggles its way towards Grand Central on July 10, the duo is eating all sorts of strange…
See 305 Fest’s full lineup and set times — plus Crossfade’s interviews with Merchandise, Torche, Noothgrush, and Dropdead. “The thing I like most about festivals,” says Roger Forbes, half of live-music promotion powerhouse, Speedfreak Presents, “is that there’s always going to be some bands you don’t know.” In fact, Forbes…
In anticipation for America’s birthday, a giggly Waka Flocka Flame recently appeared on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! to discuss the dangers of fireworks. “Every Fourth of July, we have Roman Candle fights,” Flocka recalls from a gold throne. “One year, a friend of mine was sparking off candles and hit…
See the full 80-photo slideshow from the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. iHeartRadio Bleau Live Ultimate Pool Party A “special appearance” from Enrique Iglesias With performances by Flo Rida, Maroon 5, and Gym Class Heroes Fontainebleau Miami Beach Saturday, June 30, 2012 Better Than: A naked Flo…
See the full 36-photo slide show of Coldplay at American Airlines Arena. Coldplay With Robyn and Wolf Gang American Airlines Arena June 29, 2012 Better Than: The feeling you get from four hours of hot yoga and a good leeching I first learned of Coldplay two years ago while foraging for…
The geographical disadvantage that has historically plagued Miami’s live music scene is seemingly dissipating. Touring indie acts are traveling further south than ever before, logging the extra 250 miles from Orlando or Tampa to play shows in Miami-Dade. While venues like Bardot and Grand Central have helped tremendously in bringing…
After wasting another week flipping burgers, pumping gas, pouring drinks, pushing papers, writing blogs, or whatever, the whole world just wants to get smashed. Even the Bastard Lovechild of Rock ‘n’ Roll. And if this were next Friday, we might suggest buying up massive quantities of beer, booze, cigarettes, fireworks,…
The classic house revival is well underway, sweeping across the international dance music scene as young producers who weren’t even old enough to walk in the ’90s revel in that decade’s sound. Sadly, a lot of these kids are probably unaware that among the pioneers of that deep house sound…
