Indie Rock Bowling takes place at 10 p.m. every Thursday at Holiday Bowling Center, 106 E. Pembroke Rd., Hallandale Beach. Call 954-458-3111, or visit www.holidaybowlingcenter.com.

Yup, the golden era of the mega-rave is pretty much over. Nowadays, the local scene is segmented, with each dance crew retreating to its respective corner, diligently (and somewhat silently) carrying on in small, controlled outbursts. Full On Productions, however, has taken a slightly different approach. The group, lead by…

Everyone likes to complain about the lack of interest in the local music scene. But how often does anyone, you know, do something about it? Well, when Tony Gonzalez saw that no one was offering the kind of events he wanted, he got his shit together, bought some equipment, and…

It’s no secret that the music industry loves a good tale of adversity — just look at mainstream hip-hop and its archetypal story of the American ghetto. But for Jamaican reggae artist Cham, growing up on the bloody streets of Kingston was all too real. While he struggled in the…

The hardest part about being an aspiring musician — aside from finding a garage to practice in — may be getting your start. Self-made local producer DJ Scoobz knows that as well as anyone. He’s spun his way into heavy rotation at a handful of clubs and started his own…

In case you haven’t noticed, Roxanne’s on Main is becoming quite the safe haven for all manner of underground music in Fort Lauderdale. A quick peek into the club’s weekly calendar yields the punked-out sounds of Attacked on Thursdays, the indie/avant/electro mesh of Phoenix on Fridays, and the dark-wave craze…

Labor Day’s always a good time to catch up on some much-needed R&R after a long, work-free (and party-heavy) weekend. And after this Friday’s Fluff Ball at Karma Lounge, you’ll need at least a day’s rest to get back in gear. Under the direction of local promotions gang Full On…

Remember the good ol’ house party days, when you filled up a living room with 50 of your closest friends, broke out the booze, and played DJ for the night on your parents’ turntable? Well, April French does. She’s co-owner of local music shop Karma Records (868 E. Oakland Park…

Everyone knows that kung fu and dance music go hand in hand. As early as 1974, disco balls were spinning to Carl Douglas’ timeless classic “Kung Fu Fighting,” and 30 years later, the Wu-Tang Clan is representing the Chinese delegation with its Shaolin style of hip-hop. Well, if you’ve had…

It’s become a familiar tale nowadays: An overlooked producer emerges from behind the console to craft hit music, propelling himself to well-deserved stardom. And in the case of Artificial Intelligence, the story rings twice as true. The London-born dance-beat duo of Glenn Herweijer and Zula Warner (producers, both) has been…

Fort Lauderdale’s club-lined Himmarshee area can be an exciting backdrop for a night of cocktails and cockteases. Staggering around the scantily clad females and bustling specimens of masculinity, one soon finds that there’s really one thing on everyone’s mind: sex. And what better day than Hump Day to let your…

He runs two record labels, tours feverishly, and has more side projects than you can shake a tail feather at. So what if Orlando’s DJ Icey is a busy man? He always makes time to venture down south to wax nostalgic for his anxious fans. After all, it’s where his…

The Miami Club scene has long stood as the premier hotbed of nightlife in the Southeast. Hell, it’s one of the hottest anywhere in the United States. With notorious dance destinations like Space and Crobar spawning a culture of plastic sex appeal and marathon parties, it’s a wonder that same…

Electronic dance music in Fort Lauderdale has endured a lot, but through its trials and tribulations, the scene has emerged more mature than ever. Gone are the salad days, full of nightlong adventures, candy-coated pills, and endless debauchery. Back are the restless beats and dance-party enthusiasms that built a diehard…