HR of the Bad Brains to Play Churchill’s August 30

I got a random email last week stating that H.R. of the Bad Brains is going to be in Miami this Saturday at Churchill’s. I haven’t heard dick for promotion on this and Churchill’s doesn’t even have the show listed on their website. But random emails and word on the…

Last Night: Matisyahu at the Florida Room

Matisyahu and local beatboxer Komakozie going in. Matisyahu Wednesday, August 20, 2008 The Florida Room Better Than: Listening to the Klezmatics at a nightclub The Review: There’s something about catching a show at the Florida Room, the laid-back, SoBe speakeasy, that reminds you of a bar from the 40s or…

Boston

When thinking of bands that defined the 1970s classic-rock sound, it’s hard to understand why more people don’t consider Boston. The band had a number of chart-topping hits during its early years, and “More Than a Feeling,” perhaps its best-known song, is a staple on hard-rock compilations from that era…

Lovers’ Rock Giant

Within reggae, few people could argue that Beres Hammond is revered as one of the greatest balladeers to ever live — if not the best. His honey-coated voice and soul-jarring lyrics have united lovers for years, and he practically redefined the lovers’ rock subgenre with his classic albums Love From…

LeRoi Moore of the Dave Matthews Band Dies

Versatile saxophone player, LeRoi Moore, of the Dave Matthews Band died yesterday at a hospital in California. He was just 46-years-old. He’d been in the hospital for several weeks suffering from complications he suffered on June 30th when he was thrown from his all-terrain-vehicle on his farm in Charlottesville, VA…

Is DMX the Dumbest Rapper Alive?

In light of his most recent arrest–at a Wal-Mart–in South Florida this past Thursday, the question deserves to be asked: is DMX the dumbest rapper alive? The former rap star who once put out widely revered albums like, It’s Dark and Hell is Hot and Flesh of my Flesh, Blood…

Rick Ross’ Credibility Takes a Bullet

When gunfire erupted outside Carol City Park last Wednesday during Rick Ross’ Second Annual Be Out Day, it turned what was billed as a positive charity event for the community into a negative feeding frenzy about Ross himself. Although nobody on the scene was hit with any bullets (at least…

Rebel Rockers

There’s a tough balancing act that comes with being an active reggae band in South Florida. Groups that are serious about their craft typically promote spirituality and consciousness in their music — but the venues where they perform often do not. If a band wants steady gigs, it means it…

The Craven Release Their new “Starchild Lover” Video

So here’s a new erotic banger from Ft. Lauderdale’s genre-defying songwriter Timb and his electro partner, Danny Ae called “Starchild Lover.” Both of those artists make music individually, but when they combine as the Craven, they sound even better. I’m not sure how old the song is but the video…

Throwback Tuesdays–Isaac Hayes “Walk on By”

I’m keeping this one short and sweet this morning. Since Isaac Hayes passed away over the weekend, it’s only fitting to kick off this Throwback Tuesday with my favorite song of his–“Walk on By.” To me, it’s the best song he ever sang, even though I know it’s originally a…

Common and N.E.R.D. Concert Pushed Back to Oct. 10

Earlier this week, we announced that Common and N.E.R.D. were slated to perform at the Fillmore Miami Beach on September 5th. As of today, that show is officially pushed back to October 10th. I’m sure it was a scheduling issue but there was no reason given for the show being…

Rick Ross Speaks About Shooting at his Annual Be Out Day

Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson, Rick Ross, and State Representative Oscar Braynon II. To confirm our breaking news report (which we had up before any other news outlet in the country), the 2nd Annual Rick Ross Be Out Day was in fact interrupted and tainted by gunfire yesterday. By now,…

Trent Cantrelle

There’s something about listening to the sultry sounds of an L.A. club DJ that makes a person feel like he’s really partying. Although it’s hard to put your finger on it, there’s an aura of confidence and swagger in that city’s electronic scene unlike any other. If you’re not familiar…

Palm Beach Radio Gets a Music Lesson

It’s Thursday afternoon, and I’m sitting at home looking for some new tunes. The play­list on my computer is played out, and surfing MySpace isn’t doing it. Then it dawns on me that well-known reggae personality Luther Mack recently started a new radio show on WDJA-AM (1420). Once I tune…

Making It Do What It Does

An eclectic crowd gathers inside Hollywood’s Club Bluster to hear spoken-word poets talk about love, sex, politics, revolution, or anything else that comes to mind. They’re here for a weekly event, titled Mellow Mondays, that’s been going strong for the past four months. The musical glue that holds everything together…

WDJA-AM 1420 Switches to a Caribbean Format

If you’re a lover of reggae music, you’ll be happy to know that local station WDJA-AM 1420 (Based out of Delray Beach, has recently switched it’s format to 95% Caribbean music. The station, which previously existed as a banking and financial talk radio is under new management and they’re giving…

Throwback Tuesdays: N.O.R.E.–“Oye Mi Canto”

Did anybody see N.O.R.E. this past weekend at the Rock the Bell’s concert over the weekend? Dude needs to lay off all that mofongo and pollo a la plancha!! Naw, I’m kidding. Although N.O.R.E. definitely looked way heavier than he needed to be, he definitely came out and rocked it…

The Cool Kids Latest EP Brings ’88 Back

The Cool Kids The Bake Sale EP (Chocolate Industries) With frivolous brag lines and clean, minimal beats, the Cool Kids urinate willfully all over the idea of crack narratives and trigger-happy posturing, and are relishing every step of the way. At the pace of a pregnant snail, these two Chicago…