Danny Tenaglia is the ultimate head spinner, the platonic DJ form of which other DJs are but pale shadows. His roots can be traced all the way back to the legendary Paradise Garage in New York, where he witnessed the pioneering work of Larry Levan. Tenaglia’s style is wide open,…
One would think that a DJ who boasts a residency every night of the week would have neither the time nor the inclination to add to that roster. But if you were thinking about longtime South Beach fixture J Felix, you’d be wrong. See, this Miami native believes there’s no…
And Then There Was You And Then There Was You (Indianola Records) myspace.com/attwy Powerful, melody-driven three-and-a-half-minute ditties propel this album above and beyond the muck of what has sadly become the post-punk/hardcore scene. The extremely adept rhythm section of Alex De Renzis (drums) and Steven Vasquez (bass) ably sets up…
Dubstep, the London-gestated UK garage mutation, has been dropping the pressure for a decade. Yet it feels equally fresh with each new release. Ever-increasingly, overseas labels are setting the bass-line baseline by drawing the intimate connections between a ten-year gap of genres, from tech-step to tech-house, from inebriated ambient to…
“It’s not full of sunshine.” Fixing his gaze out the window, Carlos Oni could very well be referring to the weather; the streets outside the Gables Diner are still slick and damp from the early-morning downpour. But in fact, he is attempting to describe the music he and Ramiro Jeancarlo,…
North Miami’s Zillion Dolla Man says, “I’m the 1,008 gram boy, I’m really from the street. I’m really still doin’ it, just trying to make my music so I can leave it all behind. They requesting me all the time on 90.7; that’s an underground station. My first record I…
Next Wednesday, LIV is hosting the 10,000-LB Hamburger Tour featuring A-Trak, Rye Rye and Treasure Fingers. But before everyone shakes it to the ground at Dirty Hairy, we’ve been told that Rye Rye will be making an appearance at Just Add Water Sunday at Blade at the Fontainebleau. The party…
Having booked EDM giants the likes of Laurent Garnier, Darren Emerson, and Dave Seaman in the recent past, the folks at Shine certainly seem keen on presenting Miami clubgoers with the crème de la crème of international dance music. This Friday they continue the trend with a night of sounds…
It’s the beginning of the month, and you’ve just been paid. Hopefully. Sounds like it’s time to spend some of that hard earned cash on live music, and Live Nation is letting you do that without any of the service fees. Better yet, they’re discounting four and six packs of…
Don’t spend this Fourth of July in a drunken (and perhaps drug-addled) haze. You’ve been doing that and sitting in the back of your friend’s hatchback going oooh and aaah to the fireworks for far too long. Why not try something different, with just as much wow factor. Like what?…
HA HA Help! is doing a little patriotic party thing over at PS 14 this coming Saturday Thursday. The eccentric, frequently pantsless and often interesting experimental noise outfit from here in the swamp state haven’t been playing out all that much lately. Here is a chance to celebrate as well…
While I’m not exactly a fan of their new album, Fist of God, I’m still glad electro-house pioneers MSTRKRFT are returning to Miami in order to give LIV’s sound system a workout. The Toronto duo is undeniably talented and really do know how to immerse the crowd into all-out sonic…
You might want to go ahead and grab your credit card now because this deal won’t last long. A while back, we announced the July 15 show featuring Gavin DeGraw and Collective Soul at Revolution Live. Now there’s even better news for those of you who haven’t picked up tickets…
And Then There Was YouAnd Then There Was You (Indianola Records)www.myspace.com/ATTWY Powerful, melody-driven three – and – a – half – minute ditties propel this album above and beyond the muck of what has sadly become of the post-punk/hardcore scene. The extremely adept rhythm section of Alex De Renzis (drums)…
Once upon a time, Jacki-O and Trina were the big contenders for the title of queen of the south. (Khia, perhaps, was a contender, but … last the public at large really heard from her, she was getting kicked off VH1’s Miss Rap Supreme). Then poor Jacki-O had a number…
Isaac HayesHot Buttered Soul (Stax)Forget “Chef,” “South Park,” and all that Scientology bullshit. Isaac Hayes died last summer. If we’re to remember him for just one thing, let it be Hot Buttered Soul.The landmark 1969 LP has been remastered and gussied up with bonus tracks. There are also new liner…
Florida? Yeah! A New Start, Boise Bob and His Backyard Band, Fleez, and The BikesThe PoorhouseSaturday, June 27, 2009 Better Than: Anything going on in any other bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale The Review: For at least 10 years, Garo Gallo has worked zealously to keep the fabric of Fort…
Nothing about the Fourth of July exactly screams “clanging, experimental electronic noise” — but then again, the elusive, quasi-legendary Miami duo Phoenecia doesn’t appear live too often, either. So for fans of the loosely labeled genre known, unfortunately, as IDM (“intelligent dance music”), this show adds a little luster to…
San Francisco DJ/producer and Dirtybird label co-owner Justin Martin burned up the White Room dancefloor during his mind-blowing performance last January, not to mention various slots around town during WMC in March. Now the man is back to make new converts at the Electric Pickle this Friday night and the…
Don Chambers is playing a solo show (meaning he’s without his band Goat) with Viva Le Vox at Propaganda on July 11. Chambers is an Athens Georga based singer songwriter in the Tom Waits/Nick Cave mold who’s latest album, Zebulon, was produced by Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers fame. His…
Poison the Well, the best metal/hardcore band of 2009 (as voted by Miami New Times) is playing a hometown-ish gig on August 22 at Culture Room. This date should be extra special, not only because of the whole homecoming after a brutal tour thing, but it’s also the last show…
University of Miami- WVUM 90.5 FM, “The Voice”The Voice is dedicated to playing alternative music that most commercial stations exclude from their broadcasts. To visit WVUM’s new website and blog, click here.1. You Need Pony Pony Run Run, Pony Pony Run Run2. Wave If You’re Really There, Wave Machines3. Miike Snow, Miike Snow4…
