Snap on that studded leather thong, metalhead. ‘Cause the legendary Lemmy Kilmister and the “loudest band in the world” wanna cruise with you. That’s right … Mr. Kilmister and bandmates Phil “Wizzö” Campbell & Mikkey Dee are joining the ranks of Kid Rock, Kiss, and all the world’s ravers by…
Only five years ago, the Head and the Heart were playing the Seattle pub circuit. But within 12 months, founders Josiah Johnson, Jonathan Russell, and mates found themselves signed to legendary indie-rock label Sub Pop while being buzzed over by critics declaring H&H to be the Emerald City’s next big…
To say that Dave Seaman knows a thing or two about programming a DJ set would be a considerable understatement. The pioneering British DJ-producer’s had over two decades to hone his craft at countless arenas around the globe. He’s also behind a hefty catalog of mix compilation albums, including several…
We’ve waited four days, 96 hours, and 5,760 minutes for Friday to arrive, and now that it’s finally here, we can’t wait to slip on our party pants and get the weekend started. So call up your bros, roll up your Washington’s, and hit up the 305 for the ten…
Now better known as The Pyrvmids, 22-year-old producer Brandon Wilson has become one of the main sonic architects for Miami rappers and singers such as Denzel Curry, J. Nics, Bizzy Crook, and Sahri. Last year, the hype surrounding Wilson jumped up another few notches with the release of KYRO (Kill…
Party, party, party. That’s the mantra of the beat freaks, and the buzz of their chanting voices is already growing louder and higher and more frenzied with every passing day on the way to next month’s weeklong EDM freakout, otherwise known as Miami Music Week. Among the nightlifers contributing to…
Even if Wendy Davis loses her bid to be governor of Texas, she can be proud that her political career inspired a great song. Just as the Beatles wrote “Come Together” in honor of Timothy Leary’s campaign to be governor of California, the members of Bright Light Social Hour wrote…
Walking with zombies. And surviving the night of the vampire. As a pioneer of tripped-out rock ‘n’ roll and the frontman of quintessential 1960s psychedelic rock band 13th Floor Elevators, Roky Erickson — who emerged out of the wildness and weirdness of Austin, Texas — notched his spot among American…
There was a time when Sam Beam, the creative force behind Iron & Wine, was more famous as a film professor than a musician. His main gig was teaching students at a South Florida postsecondary institution about film history and cinematography. “Now it’s like the Art Institute of Everywhere,” Beam…
“We are heavy hearted,” writes DJ Mark Leventhal’s sister Amy in her most recent update for family, friends, fans, and fellow DJs. “Mark has been surrounded by love throughout this ordeal and passed away yesterday afternoon with his mom at his side. He brought love into the world and left…
“It’s acoustically different and it’s sonically different,” Israeli singer-songwriter Asaf Avidan notes, comparing his new debut solo album, Different Pulses, to his work with former band, The Mojos. “It has different sounds and touches on different genres of music and takes a different approach to making a record.” While Avidan…
Ever at home on a Tuesday night, sinking into the sofa, thinking, Damn, I really wish I was raving right now? Well, if you answered, “Hell yes,” then you’re in luck! And leave it to Miami’s own King’s Head Records — the electronic music label that boasts boss Ben Wash,…
It’s little wonder that any attempt to get Jim Lauderdale on the phone can become something of a challenge. After all, given the man’s propensity for extreme multi-tasking, any chance of catching him when he’s not in the studio would seem to require both expert timing and enormous luck. Indeed,…
The International Noise Conference has come and gone this year, leaving in its wake perforated eardrums, a melted motorcycle tire, and a missing flute. But noise as an accessory within other genres has become a very regular thing in recent years. Hell, even Kanye West has dabbled with harsh noise…
The sun is setting as Kaleem Muhammed, AKA Phresh James, sips a glass of Cabernet at an outdoor café near Little Haiti. Relaxing after dropping his kids home from school, the Carol City born rapper pauses to chat with two girls as they walk past. Keeping the conversation light yet…
“‘Sup, best boat party of your life?” That’s just a supercasual invite from prominent party boy Diplo to go cruisin’ aboard the Norwegian Pearl this November with Mad Decent family and friends. Sailing outta Miami for the Bahamas’ Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Mr. Dip and crew’s ocean-faring, ass-shaking ship…
Don’t call Chaz Bundick’s sound chillwave. The California-based producer might have found his Toro y Moi project pigeonholed as such during its early Internet-based breakout phase, but anyone following his sonic evolution should know he has decidedly shed that dubious classification. “I feel that my sound has changed so much…
South Beach may have a bad rep for towing resident cars from residential parking spots, selling overpriced drinks, and charging over-the-top covers, but you gotta admit SoBe attracts some pretty stellar talent to its sandy shores. That’s why we’re gonna make our way to the beach and hit up this…
“Happy Valentine’s Day from Hialeah’s Finest!” Over the weekend, we here at Crossfade celebrated the Western world’s grand tradition of courtly love by handing our beloved a greeting card and chocolates, then splitting for some lap dances with drag queens, chubby chongas, and a perv puppet in Wynwood. It was…
“We are giving it ALL away.” In typically over-the-top fashion, South Beach’s Mokai, one of Miami-based nightlife empire Opium Group’s party spots, just announced that it’s closing. Not next month. Or even next week. But tonight. Apparently, though, according to club reps, the shutdown is only temporary. UPDATE Mokai has…
Nine Mile Music Festival With Ms. Lauryn Hill, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley and others Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, Miami Saturday, February 15, 2014 Better Than: Staying home, eating discounted Valentine’s chocolates while listening to “One Love” over and over again. After last year’s Nine Mile Music Festival earned complaints for making…
Music is the fuel that keeps us going. That’s why the Magic City is filled with pretty good shows almost every night of the week, from trap star Lunice to hip-hop veteran Nas and reggaetonero Don Omar at the Soulfrito Urban Latin Music Festival. Just check out the five best…
