Neither the dot-com bubble or the more recently burst housing bubble have got shit on the compact disc bubble of the ’90s. And the reasons are precisely why the recording industry is preparing to officially announce the death of the CD. CDs are supercheap to make, way cheaper than either…
See the full 19-photo Odd Future at Fillmore Miami Beach slideshow. Odd Future The Fillmore Miami Beach Monday, October 31, 2011 Better Than: Biting into an apple and finding a rusty, AIDS-infested razor blade. Or getting an SLR slapped out of your hand by Odd Future’s Left Brain. About 350-or-so…
Taylor Swift has been banging out big hits since she was just sweet 16. It all began with 2006’s “Tim McGraw,” a love song, not for superstar singer Tim McGraw, but her high-school sweetheart. And ever since, the 21-year-old country-pop princess has played the role of Little Miss Kiss-and-Tell, penning…
The architecture in Helsinki, Finland, is world-renowned. The city’s neoclassical structures and Art Nouveau buildings have been celebrated for their architecturally functional design and aesthetic appeal. Naturally, when the members of an indie outfit from Fitzroy, Australia, needed a name that would capture their collective brand of stylishly synthesized pop…
A wise man once said, “All music is shit to God.” Crossfade is not that wise, but we have to agree. And let’s face facts, humanity: Ever since we all got kicked out of the Garden of Eden, music has sucked.You wanna know why? ‘Cause everyone knows the freer you…
Sucks when a perfectly good party is hampered by situations beyond its control. Perhaps Oh Jack at the Dream Hotel wasn’t the only Halloween bash that got its fair share of rain on Saturday night. But considering it was touted as a party on the hotel’s rooftop, the downpour played…
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists With Deaf Poets and Pujol Churchill’s Pub Sunday, October 30, 2011 Better Than: Bobbing for apples in the rain It’s been a weird Halloween, right? And not the good kind of weird. Last Halloween, after an extended series of poor choices, a candy raver dominatrix…
When the Electrik Circus pitched its tent at Grand Central in June, the place was packed with cotton candy, crytozoological balloon animals, and sad, sexy twin nymphs. This time, though, it was Halloween weekend and the Circus was freaking haunted. Sure, there was still plenty of partial nudity. But you…
It is finally time to Check Yo Ponytail. For the last 11 days, Iheartcomix’s Franki Chan, Media Contender’s Danny Johnson, and Zane Landreth have been streaking across the country — L.A. to San Fran, San Diego, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, and NYC — with Spank Rock, Big Freedia, and Pictureplane…
Death is scary. It’s actually the scariest thing ever. It’s even more frightening than roaches or abject poverty. And what better way to to honor those who’ve already crossed over to the other side than enjoying their songs about the most horrifying holiday, Halloween. We’ve rounded up a handful of…
See the full 31-photo Guns N’ Roses at American Airlines Arena slideshow. Guns N’ Roses With Buckcherry American Airlines Arena Saturday, October 29, 2011 Saturday night’s Guns N’ Roses concert at the American Airlines Arena was the biggest group S&M experience we’ve ever had. And believe us, we’ve drooled on…
The title King of Space (as in the Ibiza dance mecca) is one of the highest accolades that an international EDM DJ can ever hope to earn. But let’s face it — being a megaclub resident doesn’t necessarily give you the old-school cred that comes with having been a mover…
Battles With Nisennenmondai Grand Central, Downtown Miami Thursday, October 27, 2011 Better Than: Approximately 95% of most live music events. Two tight bands, decently timed sets, booming sound. What else do you need? Last night, Battles blew our fucking mind. Sorry to indulge the most standard live music hyperbole. But…
Do you ever wish you could be in two places at once? Better yet, how about 50 places at once? Sometimes we here at Crossfade get really pissed about the fact that we’re stuck in our cubicle and not traveling to India to write about vegetarianism and Lady Gaga. Or,…
What do you call a rowdy bunch of Latin Americans showing up in Miami to work for your dollars?The Rola Music Festival, a three-day concert event featuring some of the biggest music names in the world that end in Gonzalez.Representatives include Venezuela’s Patafunk, Spain’s Jarabe De Palo, Puerto Rico’s Jerry…
Back when you were just a seven-year-old sugar junkie, Halloween was a pretty simple gig. It was all about dressin’ up like a murderer, hittin’ the streets after dark, and gettin’ that candy. But then you got too old to Trick or Treat. And that’s the moment when All Hallows’…
When Chris Glover (AKA Penguin Prison) tells us that he’s never ever been to Miami, we are a bit shocked.Never?”Never.”Considering the 305’s unofficial status as the sixth borough, we tell him he’s probably the only New Yorker who’s never stepped foot in our swampy waters.”You are from Miami?” he asks…
Yesterday, Crossfade squealed, “We hate you, Odd Future.” And we meant it. In fact, we loathe Tyler and crew with the face-melting intensity of a meth lab explosion. And that’s why we bought six sale copies of Goblin, snatched up a shitload of official Odd Future tour merchandise (sticker set,…
Y’all hear about the plan to move Halloween from October 31 to the last Saturday of the month? According to Connecticut State Representative Tim Larson, “Everyone looks forward to Halloween a little more when it falls on the weekend.” Unfortunately for us, Halloween falls on a Monday this year. But…
Signs that the world is coming to end continue to pour in through our Google Alert, the latest involving a totally twisted collaboration between two hip-hop heavyweights and a Canadian minor. Kanye West and Drake are teaming up with Justin Bieber for his forthcoming record Believe. The 17-year-old pop star…
If you or I were gonna hit the beach, we’d probably just pull on a pair of board shorts or a bikini, slather on some sunscreen, and go swimming. But we’re not rich, sexy, and blessed with entirely all-natural assets like singer, model, and Pitbull protegee Nayer. So when this…
Arguably one of the best parties last year and Best One-Nighter winner for this year’s Best of Miami, Basel Castle returns for another night of awesome music and kickass art at Overthrow Castle. The Overthrow, which seems to have been a little quiet lately, has amassed a lineup that includes…
