Now based in British Columbia, of all places, singer-songwriter Alex Cuba is surely a long way from the homeland reflected in his stage name. Born in the town of Artemisa some 35 years ago, he grew up on the island with a guitar player father, Valentin Puentes, and took up…
The little “influences” box on a musician’s MySpace page is usually a repository for unfunny irony or complete BS. Shit Robot’s, however, is as sincere and accurate as this one-man-act’s moniker is not. Name-checked are early electronic heavyweights such as Carl Craig, Andrew Weatherall, Derrick May, and Juan Atkins. And…
In the post-hardcore pantheon, the New Jersey guys of Thursday are millennial gods. Led by the unapologetically erudite frontman Geoff Rickly, in the late ’90s and early ’00s, their early loud-soft aesthetic helped define what would later come to be known — often pejoratively — as screamo. That accomplishment has…
Few singer-songwriters are genuine trailblazers. Leonard Cohen is a poet pioneer rooted in the Dylan pantheon in terms of artistic influence and resilience. But while Cohen’s ’60s songwriting brethren aimed for catharsis, his songs have always been knitted with deep concerns. Over the years, the author and singer has addressed…
That would be one of the most interesting double billings in history. For now, the concert promoters are keeping these two shows separate. The Zac Brown Band is coming first, on November 14 to be exact, to the Sunset Cove Amphitheater. The Academy of Country Music Award winning group are…
The Dexter Romweber Duo and Ben PrestagePropaganda, Lake WorthFriday, October 9, 2009Better Than: Sharing corn whiskey with a friendThe Review:Last Friday at Propaganda was an evening of sweaty, unabashed musical revival. Both acts on the evening’s bill, the Dexter Romweber Duo and Ben Prestage, masterfully resurrected styles of music popular…
Victoria’s Secret Model SearchA few weeks ago, Victoria’s Secret announced it would be doing a nationwide search for its next Runway Angel. Saturday, hundreds of hopefuls lined outside the Ganvesoort South Hotel in Miami Beach for the chance to be chosen. Click here to view the full slideshow.Visionary Expo at…
It is always tempting to announce for the good people of SoFla yet another opportunity to enjoy some quality cubaneo. But somehow, The Baboons music doesn’t quite fit that mold, the description lacking accuracy, any attempt at precision hopelessly devastated. Sure, the Afro-Cuban vibe is there, about as obvious as…
Mixx 96, the underground Caribbean station on Dade County airwaves did a killer live broadcast of the International Flag Party at Space on Friday that we tuned somewhere around 4 a.m. on Saturday morning.This is the station that gave DJ Khaled his start, and is also the recipient of three of…
Miami’s techno heads can’t complain about having nothing to do this Saturday night, with club Space featuring an all-night groove extravaganza that includes DJ sets by international sensations Mark Knight, Alexi Delano and Paul Ritch. Bestselling DJ/producer Mark Knight has gained substantial commercial success in the late 2000s through residencies…
Queen Latifah, star of the mid-’90s Fox show Living Single, a.k.a. the greatest sitcom ever, is coming to Fillmore Miami Beach on November 17. Unfortunately, she’s not taking Synclaire, Maxine, Regina, and Overton with her to do live Living Single theater. No, instead she’ll be banking on her musical talent…
Jose Luis Perales is what you might call a living legend. The title seems fitting. Perhaps you don’t think you’re familiar with his work, but if you have parents from Spain or Latin America then rest assured you most certainly do. And if perhaps you yourself are a died-in-the-wool grownup…
The bluesy, punkabilly Dex Romweber Duo is a must-see for any roots rocker. Fronted by Dexter Romweber, the brother/sister pair (or at least Dex, who played in the iconic underground group Flat Duo Jets) has been cited as a major influence by numerous artists such as Cat Power, Neko Case,…
When a newly reformed legendary Brazilian psychedelic band calls upon you to open up for its national tour, it’s probably best to simply say yes. Of course, leave it to those wacky Os Mutantes to go ahead and dig up the only group that describes their sound as “Spanish-Jewish indie…
Dutch guy Han Bennink is an awesome fucking drummer. He performs in a three man group called Third Man Trio. He plays drums while Michael Moore plays reeds, and Will Holshauser plays accordion.Tigertail, Florida’s pioneer of innovative arts & culture, now in their 30th year of existence present Third Man…
Do you think David Ellefson might miss playing for Megadeth? He left the band in 2002, and declined to rejoin the band when Dave Mustaine tried to get them back together in 2004. In fairness, every other original member of Megadeth declined to rejoin Mustain, save guitarist Chris Poland. But…
In the post-hardcore pantheon, the New Jersey guys of Thursday are millennial gods. Led by the unapologetically erudite frontman Geoff Rickly, in the late ’90s and early ’00s, their early loud-soft aesthetic helped define what would later come to be known — often pejoratively — as “screamo.” That accomplishment has…
That little “influences” box on a musician’s MySpace page is usually a repository for not-funny irony or complete bullshit. Shit Robot’s, however, is as sincere and accurate as this single-man-act’s name is not — name-checked here are early electronic heavyweights like Carl Craig, Andrew Weatherall, Derrick May, and Juan Atkins…
New York and London battle over bragging rights as the definitive birthplace of punk rock. Southern California is acknowledged as the second cradle of the genre, home to all of those amazing, sun-bleached ’80s bands. But people tend to forget about the flyover states’ place in the punk pantheon. Sure,…
UK DJ Lee Burridge has become something of a semi-resident at the Vagabond, landing in downtown Miami every couple months or so. Perhaps it’s because he recently relocated to New York. But also, the Vagabond’s cozy dance floor and famously up-for-it Saturday crowd lend themselves well to Burridge’s nuanced, slowly…
These days, everyone likes to pretend they didn’t like electroclash at the turn of the millennium and that it’s a blight on the illustrious hipster recent past. (Give it another couple of years and it’ll be time for an electroclash “revival.”) But for all of that little flash in the…
Laura Pausini possesses arguably one of the most powerful female voices in Latin pop. The Italian-born songstress, who has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, boasts a blessed set of pipes. Evidence? Her vocal work on hit singles such as “Inolvidable,” off 1996’s Las Cosas Que Vives; her duet…
