Minor quibble that Cee Lo Green’s reminder of the general loveliness ahead for today came so late in the afternoon, but otherwise hearing him open up his pipes on the Bill Withers classic “Lovely Day” is on point.The clip comes from the Gnarls Barkley/Goodie Mob vocalist’s ever-approaching special, Vh1 Storytellers:…
We’ve been following developments involving area jam hero Jimmy Pagano since his tragic death one month ago. Now we want to hear from the countless friends, followers, and fans who have lifetimes worth of memories to share regarding the fallen drummer.As his June 5 Memorial Tribute at America’s Backyard approaches,…
Crocodiles’ transition from a posthardcore past is complete. The San Diego duo of Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell still had a bit of the brute force of their old outfits, the Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower and Some Girls, bottled up their first record, 2009’s Summer of Hate…
Need a band for your special event? Might we recommend ANR (Awesome New Republic). As is apparent in the sparkling new clip for the title track off Stay Kids (streaming in full right here), Michael-John Hancock and Brian Robertson take entertaining the youngs seriously. Directed by Jorge Rubiera (Animal Tropical/Plains),…
Nick Cave will not abide by your inane rules of decency. If his satanic cartoon doppelganger wants to suck on one of several large breasts located in the bottom of a gigantic stomach, there’s absolutely nothing that’s going to stop him.Backed by the sinister-as-ever “Mickey Mouse & the Goodbye Man,”…
This week’s music section is daring you to match its intensity. Top of the heap is Girl Talk, who is taking over Fillmore Miami for two evenings of sweaty dancing and squirming. Sean Pajot got in Gregg Gillis’ ear to discuss how there really is a science to these frenzy-inducing…
Johnny Cash’s “I Still Miss Someone” has traveled plenty since it was first recorded as the b-side for the almost equally forlorn “Don’t Take Your Guns to Town” back in the late ’50s. The song about never getting over someone with blue eyes will forever be linked to Cash’s legacy,…
Cibo Matto’s brief, but charming run filled the world with the finest Japanese lounge pop about delightful edible creations. With only two full-length albums, 1996’s Viva! La Woman and 1999’s Stereo * Type A, Yuka Honda and Miho Hatori still managed to corner the enticing market before breaking up in…
Cherished local promoter and drummer Jimmy Pagano’s life will receive a long, heartfelt look during a memorial tribute event held at America’s Backyard on Sunday, June 5. Pagano, who died in mid-April in the aftermath of a violent altercation allegedly involving this man at Fishtales Bar & Grill in Fort…
Finally, a more-than-two-year thirst for official, new Bon Iver material can be quenched. “Calgary” is among many geography-related songs on his upcoming Bon Iver, Bon Iver record arriving June 21. (Here’s betting that “Minnesota, WI” — not an actual place — is even more wintry, winsome, and anthemic.)Calgary is the…
Crocodiles’ transition from a posthardcore past is complete. The San Diego duo of Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell still had a bit of the brute force of their old outfits, The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower and Some Girls, bottled up their first record, 2009’s Summer of Hate…
Fox News and other right-wing news pundits are certainly making a big deal out of Common visiting the White House for Michelle Obama’s poetry event this week — but for all the wrong reasons.Sean Hannity and Sarah Palin are fake-mortified because the rapper/actor, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, once performed a…
The massively anticipated Killing Joke original lineup reunion tour has been scrapped, according to reports from venues around the country gathered by Slicing Up Eyeballs.Last night, both San Diego’s the Casbah and the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco announced that the dates booked for late May are canceled…
Hooligans in Wondaland Tour”Bruno Mars and Janelle MonáeWith Plan BFillmore Miami, Miami BeachWednesday, May 11, 2011Better than: Watching the Heat, had they lost.It’s not surprising that Bruno Mars, a true voice for today’s America, had a great reception in South Florida. He’s from the same state of opportunity as President…
Those paying close attention to the upcoming concert listings at Revolution, Fort Lauderdale’s sizable downtown rock venue, will notice a sizable gap in programming for June. After May 28’s Face to Face show, nothing follows on the calendar until a Dirty South DJ gig on July 1. This is not…
From time to time, we have the uncontrollable urge to point out some fine opportunities for sensible living created within the hallowed New Times halls. In this particular case, today’s “Deal of the Day” presents local music-craving souls with the ability to obtain $20 worth of music merchandise at CD…
Even without the Black Lips, the 2012 edition of the Bruise Cruise is already shaping up to be a boat loaded with wild abandon. We recently unveiled an initial lineup featuring cruise newcomers the Soft Pack, the Dirtbombs, and comic Neil Hamburger, along with vets Thee Oh Sees, Quintron &…
Alec Baldwin reportedly has a “newly discovered medical condition” that could seriously hamper his ability to participate in the upcoming film adaptation of Broadway musical Rock of Ages. This is a sad development for the Fort Lauderdale acting community taking part in casting calls to get into the movie, which…
If Those Darlins isn’t your favorite female-fronted act already, then let’s talk. Jessi, Kelley, and Nikki Darlin are three badass country chicks who want so bad to be your bro that they’ve written two albums about it and have toured incessantly to get that point across all over the place…
The best journalists actually apply their years of reporting, research, and interviews to the ultimate beat: life. And one man who embodies that charge is our departing columnist, Bob Norman.I’ve been fortunate enough to discuss topics fit for the Daily Pulp with Bob, but he’s equally eager to shift the…
It took a while to get through the Weekly Standard’s lengthy piece about Luther Campbell’s run for Miami mayor, but it’s a fascinating read for a number of reasons. It’s a little tough to believe senior writer Matt Labash actually finds an impromptu bikini contest hosted by Uncle Luke to…
Among the many folks who attended Friday’s New Times Stage at the Green Room as part of SW 3rd Ave Music Festival was the Beached Miami crew. Helmed by the astute Jordan Melnick, the site provides keen observations on local music, culture, and hilarious Craigslist finds and has brightened up…
