LCD Soundsystem’s Shut Up and Play the Hits Release Party at Grand Central July 21
LCD Soundsystem’s Shut Up and Play the Hits Release Party at Grand Central July 21
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Identity Festival 2012’s Five Most Exciting Artists
See also “Identity Festival 2012 Announces Tour Schedule and Lineup, Tries Again in Miami.” Last year, the Identity Festival turned out to be a real tease. There was the threat of a hurricane. The party got canceled. And we here in Miami never even got the chance to get down…
The Who Announce Quadrophenia and Classics North American Tour, Kicking Off in SoFla
Is that the sound of a 68-year-old screaming to the tune of the CSI: Miami theme song? Well, yeah. And you know what that means … Legendary rock ‘n’ roll band The Who has just announced another arena road trip — The Quadrophenia and Classics tour — a two-leg, 36-show…
Portugal’s Buraka Som Sistema Brings Electro Ghetto Bangers to Grand Central Miami
In Angolan culture, the celebration of life is strongest at death. This ritual is called komba and it takes place seven days after a corpse has been buried. Instead of shedding tears of sorrow, the deceased’s friends and family dance wildly into the night, drinking heavily and eating the dead…
S.S. Coachella Cruise Causes Internet Uproar, Triggers Nazi Conspiracy Theories
See also “Coachella Music Cruise to Set Sail Out of Fort Lauderdale! See the Full 22-Act Lineup!” After announcing the inaugural S.S. Coachella cruise, festival organizers launched an official facebook.com/sscoachella page to further push the Coachella brand on giddy hipsters ready to drop anywhere between $500 and $9,000 on a…
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Detroit Techno Legend Kevin Saunderson Talks About His Top Five Classic Hits
Kevin Saunderson didn’t just invent Detroit techno as part of the legendary Belleville Three with Juan Atkins and Derrick May. He also perfected the techno hit, catapulting the seminal D-Town sound across the Atlantic and onto the dancefloors of Europe, where rave culture was about to explode in the late…
Pitbull Buys Plane Ticket to Walmart in Alaska: “Follow Me to Kodiak, Dale!“
See also “Internet Trolls Try to Exile Pitbull to a Walmart on ‘the Frozen Alaskan Island of Kodiak'” and “#KeepPitbull305 Fails to Save Mr. Worldwide.” By month’s end, Pitbull will likely become the first Cuban-American to ever willingly hop on a Kodiak, Alaska-bound flight for the sole purpose of visiting…
Who Wants Free Tickets for Dave Matthews Band’s 2012 Tour in West Palm Beach?
See also “Dave Matthews Band Announces Summer Tour, Crash Into Cruzan Amphitheater.” Dooby-dop-do-do-dee! Yeah, it’s DMB. And you gotta be free. So you don’t need shoes to jam out with the Dave Matthews Band at West Palm Beach’s Cruzan Amphitheathre this weekend. Just bring your bare feet. But, uh, according…
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Will “All of Me” by Tanlines Become the New Macarena?
When Tanlines’ Jesse Cohen and Eric Emm bring their catchy, danceable pop to Bardot on Thursday, it’s a given they’ll be playing latest single, “All of Me.” The song is an earworm and the video, directed by The Mighty Boosh’s Julian Barrett, has its own very odd dance. So does…
Coachella Music Cruise to Set Sail Out of Miami Fort Lauderdale! See the Full 22-Act Lineup!
See also “S.S. Coachella Cruise Causes Internet Uproar, Triggers Nazi Conspiracy Theories.” If a South Florida music fan wants three days of festival-quality indie rock, hip-hop, and other eclectic tuneage, does he or she have any other option besides buying a ticket aboard a cruise ship headed for international waters?…
Amirali on New Crosstown Rebels Album: “I’m Letting the Listener Take a Peek at My Soul”
Beyond all the hype, there’s a reason the UK’s Crosstown Rebels is currently the most lauded underground electronic dance music label in the world — number one on Resident Advisor’s prestigious poll. The label takes chances on artists of substance, with authentic voices and stories to tell — timeless music…
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O Rappa’s Brazilian Reggae, Funk, Rock, and Dub at Fillmore Miami Beach on August 5
In 1980, Bob Marley traveled to Brazil on a scouting mission with Island Records’ Chris Blackwell and the Wailers’ Junior Marvin, in preparation of a world tour. A year later, he was dead. But even though Marley never got to play Rio or São Paulo, the reggae man’s musical influence…
Tiesto and Guess to Launch Exclusive EDM-Inspired Clothing Line
Just last year, Dutch electronic dance music superstar Tiësto was spinning tracks at South Beach’s Armani Exchange store. Last night, however, Tiësto seemingly abandoned the A|X partnership boat and jumped aboard the Guess train. According to Billboard, the EDM giant and designer denim brand have teamed up to create a…
Ultra Music Festival’s Russell Faibisch on UMF TV Launch: “This Is Just the Beginning!”
Epic uhntz-uhntz on demand via the Internet. This is the Ultra media empire’s newest expansion plan. Adding to an already sprawling portfolio of EDM entertainment assets (obviously including the original Ultra Music Festival in Miami as well as a six-country, four-continent tour, officially dubbed UMF Worldwide), this imperial party-time megapower…
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Madonna’s Midlife Crisis on Video: An Extremely Detailed Breakdown
No, Madonna. No. The 53-year-old pop star’s new video for “Turn Up the Radio” is terrifying. And this has nothing to do with some outmoded idea that women shouldn’t be sexual when they, like Madonna, are only a couple months younger than Alaska’s statehood. No. What’s wrong with this video…
LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy Talks Shut Up and Play the Hits Movie
See the screening details for LCD Soundsystem’s Shut Up and Play the Hits in Miami — plus LCD Soundsystem’s movie release party at Grand Central. “When we started the band, suddenly we were, like, New York famous. We could get into anyplace, but you know — I was never recognized…
Passion Pit Cancels Summer Tour Dates, Still Playing South Florida on October 23
Two weeks of tour dates have just been canceled by Passion Pit. And the reason: Frontman Michael Angelakos needs “to take the time to work on improving [his] mental health.” So far, most of the tour remains intact, including Passion Pit’s South Florida show at the Hollywood ArtsPark on October…
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Fashion Freakouts at Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature Tour in Miami
See Crossfade’s concert review of Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature tour in Miami — plus the full 50-photo slideshow. Fashionistas the world over flock to America’s EDM scene seeking inspiration and insight into new trends and hip styles. Paris, London, and Harajuku hold their breath to see what our nation’s young…
Sweden’s Rebecca and Fiona on I Love You, Man and EDM’s Gender Bias: “We’re Often Called ‘Female DJs,’ But We’re Just DJs”
When American socialites start DJing, it’s never pretty. But when Swedish duo Rebecca and Fiona hit the studio, the rest of the world takes notice for all the right reasons. These fashionistas are more than just pretty faces, they’re masters of the modern synth-pop sound. That’s why Kaskade tapped them…
Bardot Miami Hosts Cooper Avenue Lounge and Restaurant Sneak Peek Starring Florida Kilos
See also “Cooper Avenue Arriving at New World Garage Space This Summer.” Bardot loves its clientele, almost as much as it loves great food and music. The Midtown venue, owner Amir Ben-Zion, and crew are all about the finer things in life. So last Thursday, they showed their appreciation by…
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Teepee Explains His Two-Year Disappearance, Eats Ten Bananas for Breakfast Every Day
Two years ago, Teepee mastermind Erix S. Laurent was poised for a breakthrough. He took his critically acclaimed 2009 LP, Morals, on a national tour while aslo being heralded back home as a true Miami original. Laurent had been renowned for his intense solo performances. He’d sing, play guitar, control…