Want to see Lady Gaga on NYE? It’s going to cost you — a lot.Let’s just put this out there first: Lady Gaga is a hack who thinks she’s doing the world a favor by making an “artistic statement.” Sorry, her music and performances are about as artistic as something…
Rye Rye ready to come back with a bang.All the best things in life are free. So wouldn’t it be nice if there were a free New Year’s Eve event to go to? Wait, there is! Thanks to Giant Step — the same people who brought Kid Sister to the…
Simian Mobile DiscoIs it Winter Music Conference yet? No? How odd. Because that seems to be the only time British electro-house duo Simian Mobile Disco ever make it down to Miami. Not that we are complaining. When we heard they were on the bill for Shore Club’s New Year’s Eve…
Rachel GoodrichIn this week’s issue, we previewed Rachel Goodrich’s appearance with Awesome New Republic at the Awarehouse on Saturday. Unfortunately — or fortunately, depending on what way you look at it — American Apparel will be hosting a rummage sale all weekend long at the Wynwood venue so the show…
If you aren’t aware yet, it’s the holiday season, which means the advertisements on television are focusing heavily on toys kids don’t really need and will probably forget about a month after unwrapping. Still, that didn’t stop Crayola from brainwashing children into thinking they need a silly contraption called a…
Pitchfork’s love affair with West Palm Beach’s Surfer Blood continued this week when the online music site picked “Swim” as the one of the top singles of 2009. It came in at number 37 out of 100. Pitchfork says, “Any self-respecting ‘pop craftsman’ would’ve whittled away at that ‘Needles in…
Actual conversation over iChat:”Are you going to Chelley tomorrow?”Who the fuck is Chelley?”Here.”Oh, THAT SONG!”So, are you coming tomorrow?”What’s in it for me?”A really bad performance for you to publicly hate.”Check out, Chelley tomorrow at LIV for its Dirty Hairy party. For more information, visit livnightclub.com or call 305-674-4680…
Rusko: The face of dubstep.If dubstep was a kingdom, then Rusko would surely be its king. The British born, L.A. transplant has been damaging speakers worldwide with his hard hitting beats. But limiting him to the genre of dubstep would be underestimating the 23-year-old. He easily mixes electro, hip-hop, and…
The holiday season is already in full swing which means events around South Florida aren’t hard to come by. So in case you were out shopping for ungrateful relatives, here is what you missed over the weekend:Y100 Jingle Ball 2009 at BankAtlantic CenterPhoto by Sayre BermanShakira, Jordin Sparks, Flo Rida…
If you’ve hit up the downtown/Wynwood nightlife scene, you most likely are familiar with LA DJ duo Classixx, even if you aren’t aware of it. They are partly responsible for turning tracks into dancefloor gold through the art of remixing, including Phoenix’s “Lisztomania” and the Ting Tings’ “Shut Up and…
Photo by Luciana Val & Franco MussoAirWhen Air’s Moon Safari came out in 1998, I was 15 years old and still in my teenage ska/punk phase. But here was an album with lush electronic soundscapes and minimal beats that really spoke to me. Air is responsible for introducing me to…
Rachel GoodrichIf you aren’t aware yet, it’s the holiday season, which means the advertisements on television are focusing heavily on toys kids don’t really need and will probably forget about a month after unwrapping. Still, that didn’t stop Crayola from brainwashing children into thinking they need a silly contraption called…
Oh, you thought the slideshows we posted up yesterday was the end of our Art Basel Miami Beach coverage? Hahaha! Oh, sweet Jesus! Absolutely not. Seriously, we could close out the month of December and still not cover everything we saw and did last week.So here are a few bonus…
Somehow, someway we survived Art Basel week. We are exhausted to say the least, so no witty comments. Here is what you missed over the weekend:Justice at MansionPhoto by Lex HernandezElectrohouse icons Justice made a long overdue Magic City appearance Friday night at Mansion. Their banger-filled set brought the house…
Miami New Times, the Southeast’s top alternative news weekly, is giving away $4,000 in awards to local artists. As part of our annual Artopia® celebration, artists of all stripes — filmmakers, fashion designers, visual artists, performance artists, writers – can apply for a MasterMind Award. It’s easy to enter: Applicants…
The long weekend may be over but the busy season is just getting started. With Art Basel Miami Beach starting this weekend, you’ll be lucky if you’re alive come Sunday. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves — here is what you missed over the weekend: ’80s Prom at the…
Hipster girls flashing their tits and a DJ with a French touch — what could be better? Well, the fact that it’s happening during the week of Art Basel is a bonus. And it’s all going down at Louis (2325 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach) December 4.If you aren’t familiar with…
Photo by JipsyWhat makes a party America’s Best Party? We’re not entirely sure, but if you have a strong desire to give show some hometown love, Miami’s own Poplife is nominated for the title in Paper Magazine’s Fifth Annual Nightlife Awards. The uber-hipster publication has pitted the party against other…
We were more excited this weekend about the upcoming long weekend plus all the Basel fun that will follow. Still there were a few things that caught our attention. So here is what you missed over the weekend:Vivid Video Porn Star Ball at CameoPhoto by Logan FazioVivid Video sure gets…
Photo by Aki Pekka StilinoskiAnnieMark this as a must: Annie, who is best known for her tracks “Chewing Gum” and “I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me,” will be making a quick stop at LIV in Miami Beach November 25 for a DJ set alongside Ross One and Contra. We’d really…
Photo by Ian WitlenMiami, she goes hard. Santigold performing at the Paris Theatre in Miami Beach.Click here to view more photos from this show.Diesel U:Music Tour with Santigold, Kid Cudi, Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt, Jemina Pearl and DJ Mom JeansTuesday, November 17, 2009Paris Theatre, Miami BeachBetter Than: Well, some were…
OK Go in Moritz Waldemeyer-designed LED jackets.We’re just going to come out and say it: The only reason OK Go has enjoyed any kind of popularity is because of that darn “quirky” music video. Their songs are okay at best, so we’re a little shocked that they’ve been tapped by…
