Not sure how I missed the fact that Amanda Green finally finished her long-awaited album that was supposed to be finished two or three years ago. After a some stutter-steps and some botched studio experiences in Atlanta, TAPE/PARTY is finally done with a dose of production and shepherding from one…
The funky rock quintet Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes has been making its way south through Florida this week, and tonight will stop at Alligator Alley to deliver its gut-rockin’, brass-poppin’, blast of funk in the tradition of its hometown, New Orleans. Formed in 2001, all the bandmates met…
Has the Culture Room gone a little soft for your tastes this week? Plain White T’s, Boys Like Girls, and Drop Dead, Gorgeous are all on this week’s bill, but not to worry, true metal fans. Saturday is a new day, and Culture Room is opening the doors for a…
Rob Thomas, formerly of Tabitha’s Secret and currently of Matchbox 20, is touring solo in support of the soon to be released “SwanCradlesong”. He’s had about 30 huge radio hits, and like it or not he’s probably one of the preeminent faces of contemporary singer/songwriters. Other than that, it’s hard…
A number of rootsy rock bands from throughout Florida have banded together to carpool through the state, dubbing their rolling musical caravan the Citrus Circuit tour. It lands tonight in Miami at Tobacco Road, and Saturday at Propaganda; click here to read more about it.New Times recently spoke with Lauris…
On a Square is unapologetically old school, a band that seems to relish in hum-worthy melodies and feel-good sounds, even at the risk of appearing somewhat archaic. Truth be told, the group’s apparent reverence for the Beatles, Badfinger, and other 1960s pop pundits brings a freshness and finesse that’s been…
It would be enough of an accomplishment if 24-year-old DJ Chachi simply spun at Tenjune — after all, it is one of the Big Bad Apple’s hippest hot spots. But that’s not nearly enough for this go-getter, who also counts to his credit residencies at both Mur.Mur in the Borgata…
It’s nearly impossible to write a concise description of Juan Luis Guerra that sums up his accomplishments and accurately conveys just what he’s meant to not just the tropical genre. Especially within about 200 words — it’s a little like trying to dig a ditch with a spoon, or plugging…
Do thumping club tracks move better when they’re being pumped out by a couple of guys donning gold Jason Voorhees masks? Maybe. In the four years that Toronto duo MSTRKRFT has been supplying thick electro-house, the two producers have kept some impressive company. They’ve famously remixed everyone from the Yeah…
Hailing from Baranquilla, Colombia, this three-piece comprises lead singer Joe Carvajal, guitarist Eliuth Martinez, and keyboardist Johan Daccarett. They’re not exactly new to the game, but so far, their success has remained corralled in Latin America. It’s a shame, because their talent is legit. The trio delivers thoughtful lyrics via…
The redcoats are coming! British alterna-rockers Psychedelic Furs and Happy Mondays are hitting up Revolution Live on September 29. The Furs, who’ve had a slew of hit songs like Love my Way, Heartbreak Beat, and Pretty In Pink, have (not so) recently reunited and hit the road hoping to inspire…
Fred Everything (born Frédéric Blais in Quebec) got his moniker back in the rave days, when he was known as DJ Everything, because he’d spin everything from house and techno to drum ‘n’ bass. With a prolific career dating back to 1993, when he first opened for Sasha at Montreal’s…
There is nothing threatening about New York rock band RAPOSO. The bassist is a successful model, pictures of the band show a row of stainless white T-shirts, and their music teems with poppy guitar riffs, synth backdrops, and lyrics like “no more fear, time is on our side.” This band…
In a crass display of blatant commercialism, Patrick Walsh a.k.a. DJ PJ has posted his version of a Dubstep mix for free download. This genre is an outgrowth of the English rave and garage scene that takes some elements of UK garage blends it with Grime rhythms and some two…
Kingstonlogic Here’s a most excellent music video from Terry Lynn for her song “Kingstonlogic.” No stupid sets or greenscreens, just real reality from the streets of Jamaica and a tight edit.Catch Terry Lynn tonight with Johan Hugo and Wildlife for FREE at The Awarehouse in Wynwood with an Electric Pickle…
So Raw Festival’ISM Gallery and Upper Eastside Garden, MiamiJune 19 and 20, 2009Better Than: Packing into yet another dance club and emptying your wallet.The Review:I have only good things to say about the So Raw Festival, which celebrated its inaugural edition last weekend across Miami’s urban wilds. The scrappy, triumphant,…
Orishas is a Yoruban word referring to spirits or deities, which are essentially manifestations of the god Orun. It is also the name adopted by what is arguably one of the most significant and original offerings to the Latin genre in the past 10 years. Comprised of Roldan Gonzalez, Hiram…
Scion A/V Trouble & Bass CD Release Party with Drop the Lime, AC Slater, Star Eyes and The CaptainSunday, June 21, 2009Bella Rose, Miami BeachBetter than: Partying in a sauna.Electro-house is dead and New York-based label Trouble & Bass is making sure its never resurrected. And I don’t mean that…
With all the garbage pop punk polluting the airwaves these days, sometimes it’s hard to recall a time where pop punk was good, much less relevant. If the only punk you know is played on MTV3 or VH1, it’s high time you head out to Respectable Street and catch this…
Santa Barbara based band Rebelution (not to be confused with the Christian movement of the same name) are bringing even more feel good indie reggae to Culture Room on August 29. The formation of the band is typical: they met in college, started playing together, recorded an album, co-vocalist leaves…
Cosmic TwinsSaturday, June 20, 2009Eden Terrace Garden at Nocturnal, MiamiBetter than: anything Miami has had the privilege to hear since WMC and far more epic than anything we heard then. The Review: Amid concerns of rain over the weekend and fears that it might hamper Cosmic Twins, the preeminent techno show…
PL0T presents another installment in their continuing series of brilliant German minimal bookings, with a Miami debut performance by Frankfurt-based DJ/producer Robert Dietz at White Room this Friday night. A relative newcomer to the scene with a few releases on the Cécille and Deep Vibes labels, Dietz brings a refreshingly…
