We’re pretty sure if you take a “walk around the lake” to ease your mind of all of your troubles, you probably won’t be doing it with a seven-piece folk orchestra by your side. But that’s okay. That’s what Lost in the Trees is for. Pithy vocals, simple acoustic plucks,…
The now-defunct South Florida rock adventurers Blond Fuzz graced our pages and blogosphere pretty regularly in the past. But for the new year, the three-piece has reincarnated as a poppy, dream-hazed concoction called Young Circles — possibly as an homage to a notable landmark in Hollywood. By the way, the…
Our gut reaction to San Francisco-based hardcore punks the Dead Kennedys making a stop in South Florida was this: Yes. Then we remembered former frontman Jello Biafra (born Eric Reed Boucher) is just that, a former frontman. He called it quits with the band in ’87 to pursue “greener” pastures…
Sure, January is only a few days away, technically. But that’s still a lot of partying and show-going before we ring in 2011 and start going to so many shows that our ears start to bleed. There are so many punk shows headed to our neck of the woods next…
If you just got an iPad for the holidays and are trying to figure out what to download on it, you might want to peep Gorillaz’s new album, The Fall. Or you can just stream it from their website. Whatever.Our favorite cartoon characters turned musicians claim all tracks were written…
Lewis Black is that grumpy uncle we wish we had. We were really looking forward to complaining about Christmas and watching someone else vent all of their frustrations concerning the holidays and politics. We were planning on reciting I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas in unison when Lewis Black came…
Cotton candy, funnel cake, amusement rides, and the judging of sheep and other assorted farm animals just makes us downright happy. We’re not entirely sure why, but walking through hay to reach a Ferris wheel makes us wish we were raised in the real suburbs, you know, where milking cows…
Ahhh, Jeff Daniels. What a perfect conglomeration of artistic talent, musical ability, and comical prowess. Wait, you didn’t know he’s been playing guitar for the past 30 years? Did you completely forget about movie gems like Dumb & Dumber hidden behind way-too-family-friendly films like Because of Winn-Dixie and 101 Dalmations?…
We’ve all been there: There are a dozen good concerts taking place in the same month, each with a hefty $50+ price tag, and you’re not balling enough to pay for all of them. Unless you’re a music writer that rarely gets to review shows for concert tickets, that turns…
Port St. Lucie/St. Petersburg pop-punk act VersaEmerge just released its first full-length album, Fixed at Zero, this summer. “I’m still young at heart and in my head — we all are,” singer Sierra Kusterbeck says of the self-reflecting album about going through so much at a young age. “Half the…
Fountain Art Fair’s Opening Night ReceptionWith the Band in Heaven and No Ageat Fountain Art Fair, MiamiFriday, December 3, 2010Better than: Getting crushed by a bunch of 20-year-olds trying to mosh. The Review:Fountain Art Fair’s opening party on Friday featured local favorites the Band in Heaven open for No Age…
View a slideshow from the concert here.The Buzz 103.1’s 15th Annual Buzz Bake Sale with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Chevelle, the Dirty Heads, Anberlin, and more at Cruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach Saturday, December 4, 2010Better than: Anything we could’ve expected. The review:So I’m a bit ashamed to admit this,…
This week has had us doing a lot of commuting down to the 305. For those of us caught in the Art Basel whirlwind down south in Miami, you can only enjoy so many sleepless nights fueled by incessant art viewings, late-night concerts, and after parties before it all starts…
If you’ve been at any Art Basel shows this week, you’ve noticed a strikingly large amount of live Miami bands representin’ the 305 like nobody’s business at openings and after parties. But what about us?Well now, Broward and Palm Beach residents, rejoice! There’s a little piece of our hometown commuting…
With a band name like Tokyo Police Club, you’d think they had at least one thing to back it up. You know, like they’re club hoppers or something. But no member is from Tokyo, none are former police officers, and their music is far from fit for the club. Their…
We’ve all been there: You hear about a great show lineup, but once you look up the venue, it’s at least a half hour away in Miami, and you still have to pay for tickets. Pffft. Well, this time it’s Art Basel week, and we’ve come up with the five…
View a slideshow from the concert here. Dashboard ConfessionalWith John Lefler and Cory BrananRevolution, Fort LauderdaleSaturday, November 27, 2010Better than: Listening to The Swiss Army Romance repeatedly on CD in your room when you were a teenager. The Review: Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carrabba had his work cut out for him…
It has already been a decade since Chris Carrabba began his solo side project separate from seminal emo-rock band Further Seems Forever. At first, Dashboard Confessional was simply private venting for the Boca Raton-based singer/songwriter. But his first full-length collection, The Swiss Army Romance, became a coveted item after the…
Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carrabba has done his fair share of wooing behind his guitar. Lauded as one of the poster boys of the emo indie-rock movement, he’s challenged other competitors to be just as charming and sincere with their lyrics as he is — and they’ve all failed in…
Vivian Girls frontwoman Cassie Ramone is resolutely down-to-earth. Despite her band’s success, including prime opening slots for Sonic Youth and Jay Reatard, she still remembers her friends. A headlining spot for Tom Tom Magazine’s Miami Music Festival showcase on Saturday was a given even though she knew they weren’t getting…
Don’t expect a PG-rated stand-up act from Doug Stanhope. He’ll drink, he’ll smoke, and he’ll curse, and if you push his buttons, you’ll be next on his chopping block. He’s not sweet. He’s unapologetic. And that’s why his fans love him. “They put up with me,” Stanhope says, laughing. “They…
Just the thought of the Beach Boys brings back childhood memories of sitting in the sun and mentally mapping out the exact location of “Kokomo” (Is it near the Keys? Aruba? Jamaica?). Their songs remind us of simpler times when fun, fun, fun was all that mattered — and we’re…
