What do you get when you cross elements from Cuba’s classic musical styles like son, guaracha, cha-cha-chá and rumba with more contemporary flavors, ranging from funk to ska to reggae and good ole’ noisy hard rock? If you guessed Ricky Ricardo on a bender with Brad Nowell circa 1996, right…
Grind Time battles are no holds barred rap competitions that take place in a nationwide league made up of regional divisions. Raps are often heavily researched for ultimate brutality and self referential to the Grind Time universe. Miami rapper/party promoter Parable has a Grind Time history, but the battle presented…
The local progressive/rock/whatever trio Jacob’s Ladder just does not stop. The last time we checked in with these 23-year-olds, just this past May, they were debuting some new tracks and setting off on a national tour through New England and the South. Well, one national summer tour is not enough…
Here’s a rough trailer for Invisible Bands, an in-the-works documentary of Miami’s late ’70s/early ’80s rock scene by a guy who lived it: Greg McLaughlin. Back in those days, McLaughlin was the lead man for the Front, an amazing local post-punk/new wave act that took a few pages from the…
The Summer Spin Series (hosted by Gryphon Nightclub and New Times) kicked off on July 24 with DJ Maximus 3000, DJ Alej Varez, and DJ Igi squaring off in an open format competition for a chance to play at the finals on October 16. DJ Alej Varez took home top…
Dialed In is a weekly column on Crossfade tracking the most-played albums on South Florida’s campus radio stations. To view previous week’s lists, click here.Top-Tens from the week of July 20-24:University of Miami- WVUM 90.5 FM, “The Voice”The Voice proudly introduces new and innovative music to the Miami area by…
Here’s a brand new upload from local guitar virtuoso Fernando Perdomo’s own band, Dreaming in Stereo. (You might recognize him as Paulina Rubio’s axe man.) The video is for the song called, um, “Steal This Song,” off Dreaming in Stereo’s new full-length album. It was filmed at the Gibson Showroom…
David Hudson, a Miami-via-Atlanta TK Records recording artist, had a smash hit back in the day with a song called “Honey Honey.” You’ll probably recognize the chorus — “‘Til you reach over and hold me tight/I reach over and turn out the light/We’re gonna (make love) in the middle of…
Yep, you read correctly — this week it was announced that Black Sheep Bar has officially been sold to new owners and its last hurrah will be this Saturday night. Far from being a cause for concern to loyal patrons, however, current owner and resident DJ/tastemaker Juan “BassHead” Loumiet assures…
So the Miami Herald finally got a YouTube channel. They’ve had a talented team putting out high-quality, award-winning videos for a while now (big up Chuck Fadely) but somebody oughtta tell corporate that with sites like keepvid.com all their content can now be downloaded with the click of a button…
Jennings and KellerAs The Universe Unfoldsjenningsandkeller.comAs the owner and proprietor of Homestead’s late, lamented Main Street Café, Laurie Jennings (uh, the musician, not the anchor lady) was adept at entertaining her guests with covers of well-worn classics from the Americana songbook. Now, paired with partner and veteran session whiz Dana…
Here’s the video for a new song from Chaos of Grind Mode, the group that gave the streets such hits as “I’m So High,” and “Ecstasy Floating.” This track is less on the party bullshit and more on the benefits of a positive mental attitude, encouraging people to do something…
Nova Southeastern University- WNSU 88.5 FM, “Radio X”Radio X broadcasts local bands, alternative music and newscasts from their newly renovated office on the Fort Lauderdale campus.1. Loser, A New Start2. Jericho Rocks, Mission Veo3. Out of Touch, Robots & Butterflies4. For Years, End of May5. Paradise Fire, Fallen From The…
Planning on hitting up a show at the Cruzan or Bayfront Park Amphitheaters soon? Today is the day to pick up your tickets. Live Nation’s Wednesday deal of the day is buy one lawn ticket get one free. Sure you’ll still have to pay service and parking fees (unlike previous…
I kid you not. The multi-million-record-selling, Grammy-toting Nuyorican salsa singer announced in a press conference yesterday that he has bought a stake in Miami’s beloved Fins. The deal places Anthony alongside fellow Latin music royalty, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, who gave new meaning to the title ‘minority owners’ when they…
File this one under: Some of the worst news you’ll hear today. The Beastie Boys concert, scheduled for October 8 at Bayfront Park Ampthitheater, has been canceled. Adam Yauch, aka “MCA” was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland, which requires immediate treatment. The Beastie Boys have canceled…
PPR101 is a rap industry conference and showcase that tours the country giving paying entrants an opportunity to ask questions of music industry professionals from DJ’s to PR experts, to print and web based media representatives. Registered artists also get the opportunity to perform in front of the panel. PPR101…
Hearkening back to the days of Riki Rachtman and staying up late drinking warmish Bud Dry in a friend’s basement, Torche’s new video for the single “Healer” debuted on MTV2’s Headbanger’s Ball last Saturday at 2 a.m. EST. Steve Brooks, Rick Smith, and Jonathan Nunez are continuing their push to…
Matt Cleer has a few new cuts ready for perusal that he has been generous enough to share with us. The Margate native and lead singer of the self proclaimed “bulldozer-core” act Consular has had his thumbs in a few musical pot pies for a while including IMtheDEVIL and mouthsewnshut…
DJ R&R “The Visual Sinister” brings you this video via his Gas Face Films production company. The track is produced by Hala-X and performed by “The Apex,” UB the Underboss.Log on to GasFaceFilms.com for more info and “real political hip-hop.”…
Looks like West Palm Beach street punk band the Clockouts have a new CD out called Toxic,and I am listening to it. It’s a grittier step away from the more pop-punk projects that three of the four members usually pump out under the guise of the Ridicules. And yes, that…
In this video, CNN’s Larry King interviews James Brown and they talk about Henry Stone, the man who made Miami a global musical force. Stone was the first person to sign James Brown, and among the first people to record Ray Charles. As a major distributor of black music in…
