“My mom and dad don’t like dance music, but they like mine,” Nora En Pure tell us. Mom and dad might like their daughter’s music if she was scraping forks on a chalkboard, but point taken. Nora En Pure went on to add that other non-ravers and PLUR-types typically appreciate her…
For Miamians, many things come to mind at the mention of Overtown. But what’s often overlooked is the neighborhood’s rich history, a past when it was commonly referred to as the “Harlem of the South” or “Miami’s Little Broadway.” Those who were there to see that Overtown paint a picture…
In 2012, dance music lover Justin Salit was frustrated. He was sick and tired of scanning email lists, Facebook invites, venue websites, and online calendars. So he took matters into his own hands. “I’m essentially a fan, and there was no way for me to find out what’s going on…
In the 2002 song “Without Me,” Eminem told Moby: “You’re too old, let go, it’s over/Nobody listens to techno!” He was wrong, of course. And in a cruel twist of fate, techno ended up outlasting Slim Shady himself. The Detroit native wasn’t oblivious to techno (a genre his hometown played…
Who’s ready to get wet and sticky? Life in Color’s flagship Miami festival is officially back. Last year, the locally-based international dance music experience brought Kaskade, Diplo, Carnage, Madeon, and 20,000-plus gallons of neon, water-based paint to more than 50,000 screaming fans. This year, It’s back to a one-day format…
They might be fans of Baywatch, but the three members of local rock group Bleeth did not name their band after one of that show’s stars, Yasmine Bleeth. “We wanted something that when you heard it, you didn’t have anything to relate it to or have some preconceived idea of,”…
Splish. Splash. Boom. That’s how our founding fathers partied it up on the Delaware River in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the 13 colonies autonomous over the British Empire. While America has observed July 4 as a national holiday for the past 239…
Upon entering Story, it’s easy to see why the mega club is one of SoBe’s biggest draws. Little sister to LIV, the club immediately captivates with long lines of pretty girls in their tightest dresses, bordered by tan gentlemen in shiny button ups. The whole scene — riddled with superstar…
Haochi. With DJ Sweetswirl. Presented by Ladies Night. Wednesday, July 1, 10 p.m. Kill Your Idol, 222 Española Way, Miami Beach; 305-534-1009; facebook.com/killyouridolmiami.com. Admission is free. Ages 21 and up. Unleash your inner “Peggy” — who, as drummer Juan Oña explained in an interview with New Times last year, “lives inside of all of…
If you are a literalist and head to Trade tonight expecting to hear Pachanga music, you will be sorely disappointed. If, however, you wish to dance the extended night away to a medley of electronic waves and beats, The Pachanga Boys will not let you down. Made up of native…
Last Friday, on June 19, Jon Ranellone was biking home in South Beach. As he reached the intersection of 14th Street and Alton Road, he was struck by a car and thrown from his bike. Authorities came to the scene and found that Ranellone’s injuries weren’t critical. As he got up to drag…
Charlie Megira. With the Gun Hoes, Rick Guerre, DJs Mikey, and Benton. Presented by Death to the Sun. Friday, June 26, 10 p.m. Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-699-2669; gramps.com. Admission costs $5. Charlie Megira, the “surf ghost crooner from the bays of Israel, suit drenched in watered guitars and hallway howls” is taking…
In the world of house music, Berlin-based producer Till Von Sein stands a little off kilter. He’s not big on self-promotion and in fact he spends half his time working as a booking agent for Wolf + Lamb, Soul Clap, or others. He’s a bit of a jokester or a…
Does Miami get enough credit as a hip hop city? Probably not. Sure, rappers are always giving shout outs to our strippers and neon nightclubs, but where’s the appreciation of our talent? We’ve given the world Uncle Luke, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, and Trina, but people still like to overlook…
Mike Diaz – better known by his stage name, Millionyoung – has always championed for Miami. Though he travels for shows regularly, The Magic City will always be home for the chillwave solo artist. “Miami is somewhat undefined right now, which is exciting,” he told us. “It feels like a…
Two weeks after being busted for misdemeanor possession of marijuana in Fayette County, Georgia, Rick Ross was again picked up by authorities in Fayette County, but this time for a much more serious charge. Authorities arrested Ross early this morning at his home in Fayette County (formerly owned by Evander…
For 15 years, Space has ruled Miami’s afterhours circuit. And while we’re huge fans of dancing till the sun comes up on the terrace, there’s one thing that the downtown megaclub is missing: moonshine. And maybe a ball pit. And free massages would be nice too. Okay, so a few…
Advertising a performance as a burlesque show will surely draw some people looking to ogle scantily clad women, but Diana Lozano, director of Circ X, is quick to explain that the root of the word “burlesque” is derived from a Latin phrase that means “to make fun of.” “Burlesque is…
Over the past 20 years, the electronic music scene has exploded and evolved. It has left the sweaty warehouses and basement clubs and leaped into the spotlight via megastar producers and events such as Ultra Music Festival. One man who has witnessed the peaks and valleys of it all is…
Even Lori Garrote’s day job involves rock ‘n’ roll. On a recent afternoon, she juggles questions not only from New Times but also from her co-workers at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The onetime singer of the New and AKA is now concentrating on a solo…
Fans of 1980s Captain America comic books might remember the Bar With No Name. In the superhero realm, it was a dive establishment where colorfully costumed villains could shoot pool, drink beer, plan evil schemes, and talk about that one time they almost kicked Iron Man’s metal-plated keister. Sadly, the…
It’s not fair to say DJ Whoo Kid was a DJ before it was cool, because — let’s face it— it’s always been cool. But at the very least, he was a DJ before the only requirements were a laptop, an index finger, and a palmful of hair gel. The…
