Looking for some live music in Broward and Palm Beach this weekend? Here are a few of the highlights.Tonight, Surfer Blood is releasing their CD at Propaganda. SB is picking up a whole lot of heat, so this could be the beginning of something huge. If you’re looking check out…
You know who’s really got their shit together when it comes to having a good time? Brazilians. I mean think about it. Carnaval, caipirinhas, Brazilian steakhouses, those Brazilian bikinis, Brazilian waxing…ok, maybe that last one is only fun in the post stages. But you get my drift.Now offering you yet…
Pitbull’s new album, Rebelution, officially came out yesterday, though in these parts we’ve been hearing lead singles “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” and “Hotel Room Service” (and even “Krazy”) for what seems like forever already. And because Pitbull seems like such a Miami phenomenon, it’s almsot hard to…
New Times Broward-Palm Beach is excited to announce our newly-established Amplitude Academy of Musical Arts MasterMind awards! We’re giving away $1,000 to four local artists. Fashion designers, filmmakers, visual artists, performance artists, tattoo artists, and more are invited to apply. Alternately, individuals can nominate an artist whose work they admire…
Want to go see the Pet Shop Boys, Blink 182, and REO Speedwagon for $30? It’s possible if you buy your tickets today. Until 11:59 p.m., Live Nation is offering $10 all inclusive tickets to all shows at the Pompano Beach and Cruzan Amphitheaters and the Fillmore Miami Beach Theater…
If you aren’t already aware, Depeche Mode is rolling into town this week bringing along with it Swedish trio Peter Björn and John as its opening act. The indie-rock outfit has enjoyed a fair amount of success, particularly with its 2006 single “Young Folks” — you know, that song that…
In case you missed the film La Mala when it played in Miami-Dade College’s Muestra de Cine Cubano in May, the opportunity presents itself once again to catch this flick. The movie is based on the life of legendary Cuban singer, La Lupe, played by singer-songwriter and pianist, Lena. For…
I just came across this thanks to Rob Elba of the Holy Terrors. He seems to be orchestrating this project dedicated to the life and times of Rat Bastard, AKA Frank Falestra, the longtime noise artist, studio owner, producer, performer, promoter, and all-around impresario. Rat’s been making waves in the…
Dialed In is a weekly column on Crossfade tracking the top-ten lists on South Florida’s campus radio stations. Click here to view the top tracks from previous weeks.Top Ten Albums for the week of August 23 – 28University of Miami- WVUM 90.5 FM, “The Voice” The voice is not your…
Chris “Ludacris” Bridges has his own, new, Cognac brand called Conjure. Here’s a video of Ludacris at Ft. Lauderdale’s J & L Liquor Store (3875 NW 19th St.) promoting the bottle, taking pictures, and signing autographs. The real star of the video, though, is the J&L Liquor Store theme song…
What’s shakin’ party people? If you’re planning on heading to Transit this weekend, the answer to that question is a simple one: your asses. Because that’s what happens without fail whenever one of Miami’s local favorites, Suenalo!, takes the stage for their frequent appearances around the city. The eight-piece band,…
Miami rapper Pitbull is releasing his fourth album Rebelution Monday. Some of the singles have already made it on the charts like “Krazy,” which features Lil Jon, and “I Know You Want Me,” which made it to number 1 in France, according to Billboard magazine. Pitbull was in town last Thursday for…
The first artists’ on Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group imprint, the Carol City Cartel aka Triple C’s, are slated to release their debut album, Custom Cars and Cycles in 2010 and last week Ross, Gunplay, Torch and Young’n Breed took over Euro Motor Sport to shoot the album art. The…
You want some music in Broward and Palm Beach this weekend? Here are some of the highlights:Local reggae and dub fans should check out Spred the Dub at Kahuna Bar & Grill tonight starting at 9.Tomorrow night, you can either check out Hot Tuna at Revolution Live, O.A.R. at Pompano…
Friday, August 28*For something a little more sophisticated — and earlier — check out the Hot Nights, Cool Jazz event at the Bass Museum in South Beach. Admission is $10 and includes an open bar. Click here for full details. *Boy-girl electro-pop duo — and Crossfade favorites! — BFGF play…
Here’s a video of Iceberg aka Ice Billion Berg’s from Dunk Ryder’s new “Nigga U Did Dat” song getting broken by a club DJ at Miami Nights deep down in South Dade in Naranja.The song features Trick Daddy and Fella and is featured on the new Trick mixtape called The…
The end of the millennium has been pretty rough on the Carver Ranches-birthed R&B group Pretty Ricky. First, last year original Pleasure P quit the group to pursue a solo career. His single “Boyfriend #2” peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 — a higher position than any…
¡Mayday! The Thinnest Line (Self-released)maydayonline.com This five-track EP is rife with sexy rhythm and blues, with elements of funky hip-hop and solid live instrumentation behind it. It gives an overall lounge feeling for the casual cool cat that dresses well and knows how to order a drink right. The collective…
Check out this new video from the Renegades of Noise. They are The Adjective Noun and Fuck w/ Audio performing together in what they call an “off the grid noise concert in the woods of Fort Lauderdale Broward County, Florida 0% carbon emissions / zero carbon footprint.”Warning, mute the audio…
So the ominous wording of the press release a few weeks ago wasn’t signaling the end of Live Nation’s Wednesday deals after all. This week, the boys and girls at America’s favorite ticket merchant are once again offering one price tickets for all shows at Cruzan Amphitheater. All day today,…
Almost right after this year’s edition of Art Basel Miami Beach — which everyone knows is largely about the satellite parties and concerts, anyways — comes a new shebang. The first annual Miami Music Festival is scheduled for December 10 to 12. Well, Basel goes from Dec. 3 to 6…
Ryan Smith a.k.a. Induce! and Sven Barth, collectively known as Casual Sax and the Saxual Revolution’s hotly, in some circles, anticipated full length album will finally be hitting record store shelves tomorrow morning! Ever since they dropped “Baby I’m Black (But Only from the waist down)” back in 2007, they…
