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…
Deadmau5 Ice Palace Studios, Miami Saturday, February 15, 2014 Better Than: Sitting at home realizing you definitely can’t afford to go to Ultra this year, thinking up futile ways to try and sneak in. Yep, we did it guys. We’ve finally earned cranky old Joel Zimmerman’s respect. As you may…
The Chocó region of Colombia sits in the South American nation’s northwestern countryside. Bordered by the mountains of neighboring Panama and the waters of both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, this small, rural locality is one of the poorest places in the entire country. Yet it is culturally rich. And…
Valentine’s Day is all about sex, bass, and croquetas. Like Tina Turner says, “What’s love got to do with it.” And like Tio Pepe says, “It’s a variety show, pipo, not a gang bang.” We here at Crossfade caught up with Cuban puppet Pepe Billete ahead of the 305PLP ruckus…
Love makes you do crazy things, like go buck wild on dark chocolate and red roses for your lover on Valentine’s Day, or buy mojitos for Ms. Little Black Dress sitting at the bar in hopes of finding love for the night. No matter how you spend the holiday, chances…
Ever dream about drinkin’ a brew with Kid Rock in Redneck Paradise? Well, wake the hell up. Because that’s a real place, where golden sands, bikini-less babes, tatted-up dudes, and treasure chests of American Badass-brand beer await. So if you wanna party on a boat with the U.S. of A’s…
Let us pray that the Pope of Mope does not fall ill again. Because, dear devoted, intelligent fans, the beloved Steven Patrick Morrissey has just announced a 2014 U.S. tour. And blessed be us … He’s actually coming to Miami. Last year, Morrissey was forced to cancel a bunch of…
In just a few weeks time, the annual Carnaval on the Mile will return to the streets of Coral Gables for another year of arts and music. Celebrating its 16th anniversary, the two-day event will host over 150 visual artists and some 30 musical groups this March 1 and 2…
George Martinez In Churchill’s Pub, Dave Daniels established and maintained a safe space for musical and artistic expression, the watching of international soccer games, and drinking heavily in the heart of Little Haiti for 35 years. But, at 74, Daniels tells us: “It’s time for me to move on.” An…
