Congrats to our favorite Cubanita. Miami Beach’s Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame has revealed its second annual list of inductees. And our own Gloria Estefan es la más fabulosa of the 2014 class. Set to be enshrined in the LSHOF during October’s La Musa Awards ceremony, the pop queen and…
Sorry, kids. Local punk landmark Churchill’s Pub, a longtime haven for 18-and-up shows, will no longer be letting anybody except drinking-age adults through the door. It’s been only three weeks since founder and owner Dave Daniels completed the pub’s sale. And many Miami promoters, scene figures, and band members are…
In December 2011, Crossfade first wrote about the impending arrival of House, a nightclub concept from Living Room veteran Mark Lowe. Months and eventually years went by with no word on the fate of House. We’ll admit, we just thought it was going to join Miami’s long history of never-materialized…
Marino Maali lounges in the backyard of his friend’s house. His arms are covered with tattoos of Psalm 23, a coy fish, the name of his hometown, Windsor Castle, and the footprints of his son. His non-stop smile bridges the space between his ears. Behind his left ear, a hearing…
Felicidades to Marc Anthony. Last night, the Nuyorican superstar stocked up on Billboard Latins, winning ten crystal statuettes, including Artist of the Year and Hot Latin Song, Digital Song, and Latin Airplay Song of the Year for his salsa scorcher “Vivir Mi Vida,” Other notable premios recipients: The late Jenni…
The Ultra ban has failed. After delaying the issue at its April 10 meeting, the Miami City Commission finally discussed, considered, and voted on the future of the EDM fest. The result was 4-1 in favor of Ultra returning to Miami and Bayfront Park for 2015. See also: In Defense…
The Vagabond is gone. After six years, the NE 14th Street nightspot will be shuttered. And the closing isn’t next year, next month, or next week. The club is closing today, according to co-owner Carmel Ophir. See also: The Vagabond Miami: Five Classic Memories From the Fifth Anniversary Party…
When you’re in the rap biz, it’s all about the Benjamins. No matter how many shiny awards are stacked somewhere in that multimillion-dollar mansion, you’ve only truly made it when you rank among Forbes’ wealthiest hip-hop artists. More than just lyrical worth, the worth of these rap moguls was calculated…
Miami’s newest record label, Space Tapes, is set to launch. Founded by three of the creative minds — David Sinopoli, Jason Odio, and N.E.R.D.’s Shay Haley — behind many of the Miami music scene’s most interesting recent goings-on, Space Tapes seeks to help build a better infrastructure for the 305’s…
In this city of sun, sand, and fast money, the average life expectancy of most megaclubs is, like, a year, two months, and 56 seconds. So Space Miami reaching its 14th anniversary is about as close to nightlife immortality as it gets in the 305. And quite appropriately, the legendary…
Before Cash Money Records, there were the Cash Money Brothers, a group of fictional New York City drug dealers whose criminal ascension during the ’80s crack epidemic was masterminded by their leader, Nino Brown. The New Jack City character, played by Wesley Snipes, has become an iconic rags-to-riches story in…
There was a time when the cynics believed that record stores were doomed to go the way of Blockbuster video rental joints: abandoned and forgotten by the masses who once flocked to their doors. But the resurging popularity of vinyl has created a new niche market in which local music…
Since 2007, every third Saturday in April has been set aside for the observance of Record Store Day, when vinyl lovers and music fans show love and appreciation to the their local shops. In Miami, though brick-and-mortar music retailers like Spec’s, Virgin Megastore, and F.Y.E. are certainly a thing of…
Ultra is safe … For now. During yesterday’s Miami City Commission meeting, Mayor Tomás Regalado and Commissioner Marc Sarnoff backed off on their most recent blitz to ban the EDM Festival from Miami. At about 12:45 p.m., the mayor and commissioner announced a surprise withdrawal of their resolution “prohibiting the…
What happened with the Ultra ban? Well, we won’t find out for another two weeks, because the Miami City Commission has just delayed the issue till its next meeting on April 24. Originally scheduled to be discussed, considered, and voted upon today, the resolution was withdrawn by both sponsors, Mayor…
Ultra Music Festival has issued a “call to action.” Responding to Mayor Tomás Regalado and Commissioner Marc Sarnoff’s proposed ban, the EDM fest has launched a petition to “Keep UMF in Miami.” “In order to stay at Bayfront Park,” Ultra writes, “we need your support now.” And at the time…
Where’s Molly? Wrong question, party people. It’s a ridiculous myth that any drug purchased on the street advertised as “real molly” is ecstasy in its purest form. That tab’s more likely to be some mystery pill that could kill you. So follow the advice of Miami’s TestSure and try asking:…
In a galaxy not so far away, Telekinetic Walrus and the Pride of Ions is captivating audiences with a fusion of electronic booty-bouncing hip-hop and fantastic folk. After a two-year hiatus spent recording music and building the Walrus Cave, this team of intergalactic superheroes returned to the Miami music scene…
Chaos. Gatecrashing. Drug use. Graffiti. Crime. In the wake of Ultra Music Festival 2014, Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado and Commissioner Marc Sarnoff have hyperbolically enumerated the evils of the EDM fest in pursuit of a city-wide ban. There were two undeniable tragedies at this year’s fest: the trampling of security…
Speakeasy. Whorehouse. Music landmark. For the last 101 years, Tobacco Road has stood at 626 S. Miami Avenue, serving a clientele of locals, drifters, and legends in need of booze, good times, rhythm, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll. This tavern survived Prohibition. It lasted through the lawless coke-addled days of…
It’s done. According to Churchill’s Pub founder and owner Dave Daniels, the sale of the legendary Little Haiti boozing establishment and live-music venue has been finalized. “Yes, it is,” Daniels tells Crossfade. “I am meeting with the buyer tomorrow. There will be further details then.” See also: Churchill’s Pub Owner…
Two years after the release of their last mixtape, Wig Party, Cuci Amador and Tony Smurphio of Miami indie-dance sensation Afobeta are eager to unleash some new music on the world. But even though they’ve been recently performing new material at shows, an official EP or full-length release appears unlikely…
