This is what happens when you unleash a cover considered so vile by many. We have pushed a lot of buttons in the past, but who knew a picture of man French-kissing (natch) a dog would irk so many people? So it was only a matter of time before the…
Photo via BlackBookAramis Lorie, Barbara Basti and Jake Jefferson.We definitely take pride any time locals get national attention. So after BlackBook sat down with Aramis Lorie, Barbara Basti and Jake Jefferson — better known as the people behind the Poplife brand — we definitely feel like we’re standing a bit…
In a city that has the attention span of a 5-year-old, it’s surprising when anything lasts more than one year, let alone ten. So when Poplife celebrated its decade-old milestone this past July, Miami took notice. Of all the hipsterati dance parties that emerged at the turn of the millennium,…
If you aren’t already aware, Depeche Mode is rolling into town this week bringing along with it Swedish trio Peter Björn and John as its opening act. The indie-rock outfit has enjoyed a fair amount of success, particularly with its 2006 single “Young Folks” — you know, that song that…
Summer is soon coming to close. The end of the season means more than just saying goodbye to the infernal heat, it also means things tend to liven up again as more and more events start happening around South Florida. So while we start anticipating things to come, here is…
What to say about local DJ Danny Daze that hasn’t been said before? Daze has been one of the most in demand DJs around the country for the last few years and he keeps busy with side projects like DiscoTech and Señor Stereo. Is it any surprise we picked him…
via MySpaceN.E.R.DIt seemed for a while that Miami could play host to multiple music festivals. But after the rapid demise of Bang! (we hardly knew ye) and the sudden cancellation of Langerado, it seems like nobody will be able to match the success of Ultra, so far the city’s only…
via MySpaceSkreamDubstep DJ/producer Skream is no stranger to Miami. He played at Laundry Bar late last year and made several appearances at this year’s WMC. But something clicked in the Magic City earlier this year that has it enamored with the dubstep genre. It’s not entirely surprising since Miami bass…
With three storms whirling around us, it reminds us that we are the midst of hurricane season. So from here on out we need to remember a storm-free weekend is a blessing. Let’s hope this upcoming weekend remains quiet.Anyway, here is what happened during over the (storm-free) weekend:Woodstock 40th Anniversary…
One of the most anticipated announcements of Miami’s nightlife scene has been where Saturday night indie-dance staple Poplife would be moving to. We heard rumors of the party moving to the partially Poplife-owned Ecco Restaurant & Lounge in downtown, as well as talk that the party was abandoning its mainland…
South Florida artists — with the exception of Rick Ross — continue to get high marks on the notoriously difficult-to-please music site Pitchfork. This time it is The Postmarks who manage to snag a 7.6 rating from reviewer Matthew Solarski. In the review for their latest album, Memoirs at the…
Ch-ch-ch-changes are happening and everyone’s favorite over the weekend recap has moved from its home at Riptide 2.0 over to Crossfade. Why? Well, it seemed appropriate and better yet, now we can focus on all the things happening across South Florida and between both the Miami New Times and the…
via Sweat RecordsWhat’s a helpless independent record store to do when it needs to raise money for a new AC unit? Get some star power, of course.For months, it seems Sweat Records has lived up to its name, forcing owners Lauren “Lolo” Reskin and Jason Jimenez to amend store hours…
Remember when indie-dance parties were low-key affairs? Cheap drinks, lax door policy, and great music? Luckily for us, there are people out there looking to bring that back. Nightdrive started out at the New Lounge, but never seem to gain the popularity it deserved. Here was a Thursday night party…
Vegans beware: Fort Lauderdale’s Chima Brazilian Steakhouse is perhaps your worst nightmare. But for those who enjoy copious amounts of meat carved table-side, you will find Chima to be practically food porn. That’s why this week our cameras dropped by the restaurant to check out why we picked it as…
Photo by Jose D. DuranPoplife founders Barbara Basti and Aramis Lorie.Poplife has never really been a faithful lover, so White Room should have seen this coming from a mile away. We heard the rumors weeks ago, but we were told it was off the record. However, today we received word…
Philly may be far away, but that doesn’t stop Big Al’s Steak from serving authentic cheese-steak sandwiches to South Floridians. With locations in Coconut Creek and Delray Beach, the sandwiches are done so authentically that they even include the Cheese Whiz and include a simple ordering process to make sure…
If you haven’t been to Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton, we don’t blame you. It’s not exactly the place most people can afford to go regularly, especially in this economy. Maybe that’s why it was our Best Of Broward-Palm Beach 2007 pick for “Best Restaurant When Someone Else Is…
Steve AokiIf anyone embodies the indie-dance phenomenon the best its Dim Mak founder Steve Aoki. The hipsterati mogul is notorious for crowd surfing, pouring endless bottles of Grey Goose into open mouths, and hyping the crowd to the brink of insanity. His music on the other hand isn’t exactly blowing…
We interrupt your daily snarky news intake for a special announcement: New Times Broward-Palm Beach has a Flickr photo pool! What does this mean? Local photographers (amateurs, professionals, and everything in between) are welcome to submit photos of local South Florida events and occurrences. Once the community is active enough,…
Last time we posted it was in May. Why? Because you’re boring us Miami! Same shit every weekend over and over again. We thought the economic crisis would force clubs and promoters to get creative — obviously, they don’t care they are hemorrhaging money. Whatever, Miami can use one or…
Miami’s isn’t shy about it’s love of bass. Big-booty bass so fat that when the room shakes you could almost mistake it for an earthquake. So it’s no surprise that the dubstep genre has finally boiled over from the underground. It’s natural evolution from electro-house – think dirty, choppy beats…
