Digable Planets, those purveyors of feel-good, wordy Nineties-era hip-hop, were scheduled to play several dates around South Florida in April. The first gig was set for April 15 at City Limits, followed by one at the Vagabond the day after, and another at Crobar that Friday.We’ve just gotten word that…
Good news for people who are big Matt & Kim fans, but didn’t want to forfeit a night of WMC stuff to check them out…. But bad news for people who are running on standard Miami time.Sweat Records wants you to know this show is early — it starts at…
For those of you unfamiliar with dubstep, its sound first originated in London in the early 2000’s and is a close relative of both UK garage and drum ‘n’ bass. Rooted in the sparse yet effects-laden production stylings of dub reggae, one of dubstep’s best qualities is its versatility in…
As you all know by now, Winter Music Conference is here, but if electronic/dance music isn’t your thing, fret not because there are plenty of other acts to check out this weekend. On Friday, Culture Room plays host to As Tall As Lions, Revolution Live has the North Mississippi Allstars…
Artimus Pyle is the Kentucky born double-bass drum monster that rocked with a Jacksonville band by the name of Lynyrd Skynyrd until their plane fell out of the sky killing singer/songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, the heart and soul of the band. Artimus Pyle survived and was lauded as a hero…
Sung to the tune of “Jack and Diane”: “A little ditty about Matt and Kim/Two American kids making music in Brooklyn/Matt plays keys, sings snotty and cute/Kim bashes out drumbeats and sings a bit, too/Oh yeah, life goes on/Long after the hype of their debut is gone/Oh, yeah, life goes…
It seems Alkaline Trio visits South Florida every couple of months. Now that’s not a bad thing at all, especially since they’re one of the best poppy/dark punk bands still making music. But the big news here is Saves the Day is coming with them, and it seems like a…
Every year, without exception, WMC showcases the biggest commercial names in electronic dance music at Miami’s myriad world-class nightclubs and posh beachside hotels. With all the hype going to the top dogs, it’s easy to overlook some of the smaller gems on the Conference’s highly-anticipated itinerary. A shame, considering the…
It’s almost that time again. The Best Of The Best Concert has quickly become a premier annual event for Bicentennial Park drawing crowds and talent from around the world. If you’re into airhorns blaring, spray cans shooting fire, heavy bass, food, crafts, and top billed talent performing for massive, highly…
In the early 1990s, this bridge and tunnel boy from Long Island — yours truly — would wander over to the Tony Touch stand in the city to purchase his mixtapes that had the latest tracks mixed, scratched, and jacked for beats with different MCs rapping over instrumentals. 50 MCs…
The international dance floor domination of the German electro-house duo Booka Shade, as well as that of the record label they co-founded, Get Physical, came serendipitously. “The plan was not to have a plan,” says Arno Kammermeier, half of the twosome, of Get Physical’s heady early days. It was around…
It seems Alkaline Trio visits South Florida every couple of months. Now that’s not a bad thing at all, especially since they’re one of the best poppy-gothy punk bands still making music. But the big news here is Saves the Day is coming with them, and it seems like a…
In case you’ve missed the last 38 chances this year to see Motley Crüe, don’t fret. The band has announced plans for the second Crüe Fest on August 27 at Cruzan Amphitheater. Nikki Six and pals will be bringing Godsmack, Theory of A Deadman, Drowning Pool, and Charm City Devils…
With Bob Marley at the helm, in the late 1970s, the Wailers re-engineered the reggae blueprint on Exodus by embracing pop, funk, and R&B, and by teasing out multiple layers of riffs, melodies, and harmonies on each song. But even following Marley’s death, the band continued in various forms over…
The Weston-based indie up-and-comers Old Wives’ Tale are nothing if not professional — the band’s entire existence argues further for the end of record labels. Its website and debut disc are snappily designed and art-directed by the band itself, with a high-gloss New Wave style much like the band’s music…
As an ace jazz guitarist with a husky syncopated voice, George Benson straddled the line between Quiet Storm R&B and adult contemporary during the mid-1970s and early 1980s. His singles from that era sound both of the time and utterly ageless: “Turn Your Love Around” predated the Police’s “Roxanne,” with…
With his soaring voice and arena-rock fluency, Todd Rundgren seemed destined for hit-after-hit superstardom when he released his third album, the entirely self-recorded Something/Anything, in 1972. Looking back, though, it was clear that Rundgren had too many experimental itches to scratch — and the progression of his career has arguably…
Even if you’re neither Cuban nor into Cuban music, you’ve no doubt heard of the Buena Vista Social Club, originally a members club where musicians would meet in Cuba during the 40’s, but better known for the rediscovery in the 90’s, championed in large part by American guitarist/producer Ry Cooder. …
There has been an obscene amount of concert announcements over the last couple weeks and there a trend has been developing. Huge name acts are deciding that South Florida (more specifically West Palm Beach’s Cruzan Amphitheater) is the place to start their massive U.S. tours, and that’s fantastic news.The latest…
EDM Productions and Gooshie House (from House 101 Sundays) will be hosting the 5th annual Locals Only! show at Black Sheep Bar on Sunday, March 22. This special pre-Conference gathering will feature a dozen-plus local DJs in an impressive 15-hour spinning marathon, and includes an exclusive live performance by soulful…
Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like an English rock band and a Pennsylvania based grunge act. Bad Company (yeah, the Bad Company that rocked the 70’s) and Live (think Lightning Crashes) are banding together and hoping enough green beer is consumed that the crowd will literally feel like they’ve been…
Andy Butler, the cunning mind behind Hercules and Love Affair, is a champion of saucy, sweaty disco and house, and his DJ sets reflect this focused style. The group’s self-titled record was easily one of the biggest exclamation points in dance music’s lexicon last year. Alongside singers Nomi and Kim…
