Neo-honky-tonker Wayne Hancock’s nickname is “The Train,” and though it might appear convenient to give the native Texan the moniker simply because of the Dr. Seuss-style rhyme one can play with his first name, Hancock has earned an allegiance with perhaps country music’s greatest symbol of both heartbreak and freedom…
As New York-based trio The Rub, DJs Eleven, Ayres, and Cosmo Baker have, over the past decade, proven themselves to be some of the most prolific turntablists on the planet. We’re not talking about just production credits and mixtape awards. There are also two monthly radio shows, a critically acclaimed…
I like an afterparty as much I like playing Ms. Pac-Man. But, just like Ms. Pac-Man, afterparties have no ending. I love Ms. Pac-Man, but level after level, ghost after ghost — they just keep on, until I die. Afterparties are cool, but hour after hour, smoke after smoke —…
Like the architecture degree he keeps sequestered, and the dizzying heights implied by his name, DJ Vertigo structures some truly classic nights on the town. Sure, the head spinner uses sound, rather than steel and concrete, to create what he envisions. But that doesn’t make the edifices any less enduring…
When Luca Venezia began his career as a musician, he dabbled mostly in experimental breakcore and drum ‘n’ bass, releasing music under Kid 606’s label Tigerbeat6. But later, under the moniker Drop the Lime, his fame grew as he embraced more popular styles such as electro-house and dubstep. But don’t…
Hardcore Pink Floyd fans are exactly that — deeply, sometimes scarily knowledgeable about their favorite band, and sticklers for accuracy and respect in reproducing its music. And from a concert that is Pink Floyd-related, these folks demand a show. The true Floyd experience, after all, is about more than just…
The Leeds-born house DJ Dave Seaman is by now a worldwide household name in electronic music, with countless mix albums and original releases, a record label (Audio Therapy), and a constant international touring schedule calibrated with military precision. But in the mid- to late ’90s, he was still relatively unknown…
It’s hard to believe that one of last year’s biggest hits almost didn’t make it to radio, let alone onto the album it highlights. But that’s the story behind Estelle’s soul-stirring smash “American Boy,” from her successful LP Shine. “We were just messing about,” says the newly minted British singing…
A number of really surprisingly awesome artists have already been announced for Langerado’s debut year in Miami. Today, the festival added four more: Modest Mouse, Deerhunter, the Gene Ween Band, and Alberta Cross. Click here to read the list of other artists announced so far…
The last Wednesday of every month, the Grand Groove crew takes over the upstairs at Jazid, playing a hip-hop, funk, and soul-heavy blend of classics and soon-to-be classics. Here’s the description from DJ Sire Esquire, who, full disclosure, occasionally writes about music for New Times: “Dope DJs, music & vibes…
If you’re a fan of today’s reggaeton, there’s a good chance you’re into the romantic crooners that populate the genre. And if you’re into that, there’s an even better chance you’ve heard “Te Quiero,” which dominated the airwaves of Latin radio and video channels in just about every format for…
The last time Fall Out Boy headlined in South Florida, it was for a gig with Gym Class Heroes and Plain White T’s at the Fillmore Miami Beach, on Halloween 2007. That theater seemed like a smallish venue for them then, and thanks to both Pete Wentz’ tabloid appearances, and…
The Hustle Holicz are the Dade County group behind the streets-to-radio hit “I’m So Throwed.” The song has a great ad lib and you’ll find it hard to get it out of your head. It’s a sound effect that sounds like a cross between Master P’s “uuhhhh,” Lil Jon’s “Yeeeeaayah”…
The Leeds-born house DJ Dave Seaman, is by now, is a worldwide household name in electronic music, with countless mix albums and original releases, a record label (Audio Therapy), and a constant international touring schedule calibrated with military precision. But in the mid- to late-Nineties, he was still relatively unknown…
Whether music snobs like it or not, the Mississippi-birthed, meat-and-potatoes rock act 3 Doors Down has survived — and thrived — for over a decade and a half now. Even those who can’t identify by name the staples of the “active rock radio” format can hum along with the band’s…
If you read Crossfade or New Times at all, you’ll know that John Hood is a regular contributor (and a regular man-about-town). But long ago, before I was his “boss” (although nobody is really the Hood’s boss), I happened upon one of his Thug Sinatra evenings, then at the old…
Each Wednesday night Soultech brings a more soulful side of techno and house music to Skybar at the Shore Club. Tonight they present a special DJ set by Luca Sabellico a.k.a. DJ 2much, hailed as one of the lounge music pioneers of South Beach. His mixing of nu jazz, downtempo,…
via www.myspace.com/themachinelive Hardcore Pink Floyd fans are exactly that — deeply, sometimes scarily knowledgeable about their favorite band, and sticklers for accuracy and respect in reproducing its music. And from a show that is at all Pink Floyd-related, these folks demand a show. The true Floyd experience, after all, is…
Kenneth Fee and company have set the date, time and place for the opening of the new all ages venue Goo. We blogged about this before and now it’s starting to gel. The first night a bunch of scene-type kids are going to watch the Fugazi documentary and also a film…
When Luca Venezia first started his career a musician, he dabbled mostly in experimental breakcore and drum’n’bass, releasing music under Kid 606’s label Tigerbeat6. But later, under the moniker Drop the Lime, his fame grew as he embraced more current popular styles like electro-house and dubstep. But don’t accuse him…
Mr. Oizo Lamb’s Anger (Ed Banger) “You are about to hear a collection of some recorded stuff. Some are good. Some are bad. Some are just okay,” admits the robotic vocals a minute into the opening track of Mr. Oizo’s Lambs Anger album, “Hun.” She doesn’t tell you which fall…
Everything’s cyclical. It’s the reason for a resurgence of skinny jeans and Keds — the 1980s were due for a comeback that started early in the New Millennium and steadily gained steam. And that trend wasn’t lost on Latin rock groups. Outfits like Belanova, The Pinker Tones, and Babasonicos began…
