Magical things happen when Berlin DJ-producers Hauke Freer and Matthias Reiling surrender to the disco gods and channel those cosmic funk-soul frequencies. “Session Victim refers to the way we jam in the studio,” Freer tells Crossfade, explaining the duo’s unique choice of moniker. “We don’t aim to write a particular…
What do bass music, a pig, and Miami have in common? Why, Slow Roast Records, of course! Now, you may know that Slow Roast was spawned by the 305’s own three-time DMC world champ, DJ Craze, and studio-junky producer Kill the Noise. And you may have heard how their artist…
The Soul Rebels are a mighty force from New Orleans that’s rocked with Metallica, covered Jay Z, and marched with instruments across the London Bridge for the BBC. Now this eight-piece brass band is coming to Miami’s favorite 24-hour liquor, food, pool, and sports center, Will Call. And founding drummer…
Holy Ship!!! Are you prepared? Whether you’re a first-time shipper or a seasoned mate, navigating this electronic dance music cruise’s lineup is tricky. With so many established and emerging artists, spread out across so many stages, it’s easy to miss something totally life-changing. And that’s why we at New Times…
From his electroclash heyday in the early 2000s to his more recent house and techno forays, Montreal DJ-producer and Turbo Recordings boss Tiga has always managed to stay ahead of the curve stylistically. One decade, he’s putting out sleazy electro reinterpretations of guilty pop pleasures, like Corey Hart’s “Sunglasses at…
When it comes to musicians with compelling personal histories, John “Bloodclot” Joseph’s story is a tough one to beat. Though we recommend his first book, Evolution of a Cro-Mag, for the full story, the man’s journey has seen him go from an early life spent quite literally on the streets…
Mere days after Deadmau5 declared, “I won’t be playing any more Miami clubs,” he is considering the possibility of playing a Miami club. However, unlike the Mau5 man’s usual flip-flops (e.g. bitching about Ultra Music Festival 2012, then headlining UMF 2013), this latest 180-degree turnabout might not be so bad…
“It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.” That’s the latest ultra-confident boast from E11even, the new $40-million-dollar club that’s set to launch this month at NE 29 NE 11th Street (AKA the site of the former Goldrush strip joint) in Downtown Miami. Another sign of the development team’s supreme self-assurance …..
The MSC Divina is one gorgeous white lady. The newest in the Italian fleet, she’s named in honor of the equally stunning actress Sophia Loren. She can carry up to 3,959 passengers with a crew of 1,325. This weekend, she’s going to be packed to the brim, but not with…
Even 25 years later, echoes of Miami freestyle’s powerful influence can still be heard on the radio, in the clubs, and in the electronic dance music that’s dominating today’s music industry. During the mid ’80s and early ’90s, freestyle boomed from Miami’s wildly creative and prolific scene. But thanks to…
Nothing stops us from partying in the Magic City, not even a little chilly weather. All we have to do is slip on our faux fur coats and knee-high stiletto boots, and we’re ready for a night of hardcore uhntz-uhntz and smooth Jameson to keep us warm. Here are the…
People, get ready. For the past 20 years, Miami’s most reggaefied folks have gathered to praise Jah, sing along, smoke some herb, do good, and spread love. And in just five weeks, the Nine Mile Music Festival (formerly known as Marley Fest) will march into the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds for…
Lundi Dis Moi Oui. That’s le mode d’entrée into the new Monday-night disco fête, launching tonight at the Garret. “Lundi Dis Moi Oui was a party I used to DJ in Paris at [the now-defunct nightclub] Le Palace,” explains Rico Poulous, the man behind the bash and co-owner of Grand…
Ira Sullivan is a true jazz legend. He goes back so far that he was snapping fingers with the cool cats in Chicago for the birth of Bebop. By the time he turned 18, he was playing trumpet, sax, flute, and flugelhorn alongside some of the best in the business…
Feeling pumped up this morning? Well you should be … It’s the first full week of 2014! And to be sure you music junkies start the new year off on the right foot, we’ve provided you with the best shows to check out this week, from Rock and Roll Hall…
If, as the Rick Ross says, “Every day, [he’s] hustlin'” … Why did it take three full years to sue LMFAO’s Redfoo and SkyBlu (plus Kobalt Music Publishing America and Kia Motors America Inc.) for profiting off that famous, Bawsely lyrical phrase? Maybe he was too busy battling (and beating)…
Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll go together so well that people just wear t-shirts that say, “Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll.” But what about pop music? It turns out drugs and pop music go together like money and excess. But in the pop music world, being a substance…
Jay Z’s Magna Carter World Tour BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida Thursday, January 2, 2014 Better Than: Another night of solo ass-shaking to The Hits Collection. “Broward County! West Palm Beach County! Dade County! “I fuck with y’all so much,” Jay Z told the 20,000-strong crowd at last night’s South Florida…
Deadmau5 rants again. Two years ago, he denounced Ultra Music Festival over its ticket prices and exclusivity contracts. And last year, he slandered UMF as “the same fucking thing every year.” But then he coheadlined Ultra 2013. He’s also bitched about “EDM” just being an acronym for “Event-Driven Marketing,” not…
“Why are we underground right now, sir? Why can’t we be out in the open?” asks Private Miller while sitting in a smoky interrogation room during the opening scene of the 2008 movie Pineapple Express. “Why aren’t we in a square right now? Why aren’t we talkin’ to people, lettin’…
It’s the first weekend of 2014! If you haven’t made a New Year’s resolution yet, here’s one for you: party more, pay less. To help you fulfill this promise, we’ve laid all the ground work to provide you with the best bashes to crash this weekend that won’t leave a…
It’s only been a couple of years since two Dutch boys with a mutual love for the old Motown sound dropped their first collaborative release as Detroit Swindle. But that’s all the time Maarten Smeets and Lars Dales have needed to grow into a veritable international deep house institution. And…
