The Audio Junkie concept is simple: “a journal that captures a culture immersed and obsessed with audio.” But it’s also complex enough to keep the project’s masterminds, Greg and Eddy Alvarez, talking at the same time. And when not finishing one another’s statements, they tap into nearly identical sentiments, like…
It’s what steampunk might sound like if it were milked through Henry Cow after the beast had been ridden by a minotaur through a labyrinth constructed on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. It’s what Brian Eno could have created had he been crossbred with Martin Denny and blueprinted by…
Do the IndepenDance. For the last decade, it has been Miami’s Fourth of July party pioneer. And the tradition continues this holiday weekend with seven beach, pool, and club bashes. Obviously, we here at Crossfade are most excited to celebrate the U.S.A. and the 10th anniversary of IndepenDance with hometown…
A few months ago, we got the heartbreaking news that one of Miami’s most beloved nightclubs, The Vagabond, was no more. The closing, which pretty much happened overnight, left downtown Miami’s hipsters and cool cats looking for a new place to party. Meanwhile, many people feared that the end of…
Party patriots! Toss on a star-spangled sequin bustier! American flag bikini! Red-white-and-blue banana hammock! Uncle Sam-style floppy top hat! Or all-American, all-beef hot dog suit! It’s true … Independence Day is only a few days away. And the club bashes are all booked. Here is Miami’s Fourth of July 2014…
Living in Miami, one thing is glaringly obvious — the rich are very rich; the poor are very poor. “I used to live downtown, right across the street from the arena, on Ninth and Biscayne,” says Mandon Lovett, a documentary director who just moved to L.A. after five years in…
Phantogram With Bad Things Saturday, June 28, 2014 Grand Central, Miami Better Than: A mouthful of diamonds. Remember chillwave, the insufferable genre term coined and popularized by Pitchfork? It was a poor way to justify crappy production as a lo-fi aesthetic. They weren’t fooling anybody, and after a year, everyone…
It’s Fourth of July week, y’all! That means a four-day work week for most of us working citizens! So show off your red, white, and blue pride, bring out those stars and stripes, and celebrate 218 years of freedom with the five best concerts going down this week, from Katy…
Jennifer Lopez, Neon Trees, Magic! and Nick Cannon iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party Fontainebleau Miami Beach Saturday, June 28, 2014 Fun Fact: iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party is short for “The Jennifer Lopez Hour.” Well, there it was. The end of iHeart Radio Ultimate Pool Party weekend. No one thought it could…
Iggy Azalea, Ariana Grande, Tiësto, Nick Cannon, and Lil Jon iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party, Day One Fontainebleau Miami Beach Friday, June 27, 2014 Better Than: The fact that the phrase “Turn Down For What” will never get old. Yes, we said so. “Turn Down For What” came into our lives…
Party on a boat! Again!!!! For the fourth consecutive year, the Holy Ship! electronic dance music cruise will be sailing outta South Florida for the Bahamas with dozens of big-name DJs and thousands of beat freaks all aboard a sweet MSC supership. Unlike previous years, HS! will be taking two…
By Chris Kornelis At the time of his death, in May 1981, Bob Marley was 36 years old, reggae’s biggest star, and the father of at least 11 children. He was not, however, a big seller. For Dave Robinson, this presented an opportunity. Two years after Marley’s passing, Chris Blackwell,…
Musically, it’s been a sometimes erratic ride for the last 40-plus years, but Miami has remained at the forefront of Latin rock in the U.S.
Las Vegas, Nevada, where you can show up to the bar at 5 a.m. with ten bucks in your pocket and leave with $50,000. It’s a hustler’s paradise, and the name Sin City doesn’t come cheap. But if you appreciate good weed, fine women, 24-hour parties, and infinite bass, it…
We know what you’re thinking: Does Miami even have five music venues for local acts? The answer, our skeptical friend, is yes. It was actually hard for us to narrow this list to only five places. Because, while it may come as a surprise to the average club hopper, Miami’s…
Alex Caso has been a man of different names in South Florida’s music and DJ scenes. Alternately known as DJ Cookieheadz and/or Sad Tiger, he was the synth/keys player in the Waterford Landing and one of the early figures of Pop Life’s success. A man with an enviable collection of…
While your wallet may be a little on the broke side this weekend, that’s no excuse to spend your Saturday night stuck at home, doing laundry in your Superman undies. You live in the Magic City! That means no matter how penniless you may be, there’s always an abundant supply…
Jay Z and Beyoncé On the Run Tour Sun Life Stadium, Miami Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Better Than: Any power couple in the history of the world. We were somewhere around NW 175th Street, on the edge of victory and madness, when the traffic kicked in. Suddenly, a light burst…
DJ Qu (AKA Ramon Lisandro Quezada) didn’t start releasing music until the mid-2000s, but the New Jersey native already commands the sort of respect from underground house heads reserved for legends who have been doing it for decades. That’s partly to do with the fact that Qu is by no…
At the time of his death, in May 1981, Bob Marley was 36 years old, reggae’s biggest star, and the father of at least 11 children. He was not, however, a big seller. For Dave Robinson, this presented an opportunity. Two years after Marley’s passing, Chris Blackwell, the founder of…
Florida has always been associated with the vibrant metal scene of the ’80s, thanks to recording studios like Morrisound, as well as bands like Death and Morbid Angel, which catapulted this wasteland into international consciousness. There have been metal outfits formed in every corner of the FLA. Some have gone…
It doesn’t get much more one-dimensional than the modern popular music scene. Blame the Internet, marketers, the apathy or distraction of a generation, but things aren’t like they used to be. “Back in the day, people were more into exploring things,” says Guy Gerber, an Israeli electronic producer more likely…
