MP3: Rachel Goodrich “Light Bulb” (ANR Remix)

Which is more jarring? Pairing a song like Rachel Goodrich’s sweet ukulele number “Light Bulb” with a bunch of gun-toting gangstas for a video, or subtracting the ukulele altogether? Well, the second scenario happens when the ex-Miami songstress gets the remix treatment from South Florida electro-pop specialists ANR.The track loses…

Exclusive: Lady Gaga Performance Photos From 2008

Amazingly, this date at Bill’s Filling Station still shows up on Lady Gaga’s website, which keeps a little part of her pre-Fame past alive. Back in 2008, the pop singer was just as hungry for domination as she is today, but she was still working her way up.With her South…

In Print: Lady Gaga, the Radiators, & More

Perhaps you’ve heard of Lady Gaga. And it shouldn’t be surprising that she’s coming to South Florida for a pair of shows (one in Sunrise, one in Miami) likely to draw a cross-section of big and little monsters.But what is less known is her history down here prior to the…

Live: Lil Wayne’s “I Am Music II Tour” at BankAtlantic Center, April 5

“I Am Music II Tour”With Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, and Travis BarkerBankAtlantic Center, SunriseTuesday, April 5, 2011View a 49-picture slide show of the concert here.Better than: Charlie Sheen’s “Violent Torpedo of Truth””I am your helluva motherfucking time,” Lil Wayne declared outright amid a four-hour-plus hip-hop revue dubbed the…

The Bubble Celebrates Second Anniversary on April 30

Doesn’t it feel like just a year ago that the the Bubble (IWAN Concept Production Facility) was celebrating its first anniversary at its 4th Avenue digs in Fort Lauderdale? Right. That’s actually when it happened. And our esteemed reporter Erica K. Landau penned a fascinating look at this local artist…

Stream: TV on the Radio’s Nine Types of Light

At the moment, it’s coming in from England like it’s dial-up, but at some point today, it’ll likely be possible to stream TV on the Radio’s new album, Nine Types of Light, at the Guardian’s website.The description here suggests that this record is “more relaxed” than Dear Science and attributes…

Video: Christian Rappers DC Talk Chopped, Screwed, and Saved

“You like soul? Grow an Afro.” This and many more jaw-dropping moments come together as part of pal Rich Juzwiak’s latest clip-mé·lange dedicated to DC Talk at his FourFour blog. Anyone who grew up with Focus on the Family paraphernalia sitting on the coffee table probably thinks he knows where…

Radio-Active Records Stars in Kim Drake’s “Modest Man” Clip

What better way to find new love than to reach for the same Serge Gainsbourg record as your potential mate? Until iTunes’ Ping social networking (this does exist) really catches on, the hunt for the perfect music boo still must happen in spots like Fort Lauderdale’s Radio-Active Records.Miami singer/songwriter Kim…

Video: ANR’s “Big Problem” is Gory, Grisly and NSFW

Former Florida State Senator Jimmy Winger is on the loose following some ecological improprieties and he’s dangerous! That’s the premise of ANR’s new video for “Big Problem,” an unbelievably catchy track off Stay Kids that was released as a 7-inch recently via Discosoma.According to Stereogum, where the video had its…

Carnival’s Bruise Cruise Lets Loose 400 Garage Rock Fans Onto a Cruise Ship

By Reed Fischer Spitting distance from several massive, gleaming-white ships docked in Nassau, a couple of hundred people squeeze inside Señor Frog’s Bahamas. The tourist bar is covered with neon-lettered signs like “Rehab Is for Quitters” and “Divorce: Future Tense of Marriage” and barstools that resemble ample women’s behinds. It’s…

Read Our Bruise Cruise Cover Story… in the Jacuzzi With a Mai-Tai

Back in 1978, this sort of story would be no big deal. According to (possibly heavily revisionist) history, the music business used to be a sea of indulgence, hot tubs and all-you-can eat soft serve. Today, rock journalists can only experience such debauchery (and water slides) alongside retirees and young…

Enrique Iglesias NOT Opening for Britney Spears’ 2011 Tour

Well that was quick. TMZ.com dropped a bombshell this morning that Enrique Iglesias’ monster-sized ego is too enormous to handle second-billing to even Britney Spears. And, the joint tour announced yesterday — including July 22 in Miami — will not feature Iglesias anymore.To many Americans, this is probably a little…

Further Seems Forever Announces South Florida Reunion Date

Starting last year, South Florida emo legends Further Seems Forever slowly let details of the original lineup’s reunion slip out. Frontman Chris Carrabba and drummer Steve Kleisath spoke to New Times about the pending unification, but now things are officially taking shape.As announced and promoted by TheHoneycomb.com, on Thursday, April…

New Times’ Beerfest 2011 Moved to November 12

New Times Broward-Palm Beach’s celebration of suds and rock hits downtown Fort Lauderdale has been moved to Saturday, November 12. And Sister Hazel is the headliner! Read our Q&A here. Get all of the details at the Beerfest site.As we have said before, now in its 14th year, the festival…

Britney Spears 2011 Tour Dates With Enrique Iglesias Announced

After breaking the news last week that Chris Brown is still a maniac, Good Morning America has another scoop: Britney Spears will tour in support of new album Femme Fatale this summer with Enrique Iglesias as her opening act. The tour opens in Sacramento June 17, and wraps around the…

MP3: Chris Horgan Covers Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Boxer”

Probably no one knows just how prolific Sweet Bronco frontman (and New Times pal) Chris Horgan is — and that likely includes Horgan himself. With so many projects of the Fort Lauderdale songcrafter’s own, and a constant stream of assists for other musicians in the bi-county area, how can one…

Ultra Day 1: Duran Duran and Erasure, March 25

Duran Duran and ErasureUltra Music FestivalBicentennial Park, MiamiFriday, March 25, 2011Better than: ’80s night at an Irish pub.In another time and place, seeing Duran Duran and Erasure grace the same stage back to back would be magical. On this evening, which comes following nearly six combined decades between the two…

Benefit for Japan Tonight and Saturday at Collide Factory

New Fort Lauderdale warehouse venue the Collide Factory is opening up its space this evening for the Art = Aid benefit, which kicks off a weekly beer garden event at the space. This time, it’s in conjuction with the Miami and Tokyo Beer Tour events.The event, which continues Saturday, is…