Photo by Xavier MartinNo Iggy Pop at SunFest tonight, sorryIn spite of what some commenters told us earlier today, Iggy Pop will not be making a surprise appearance at SunFest tonight to replace the Flaming Lips.SunFest media rep Melissa Sullivan says regarding the flamboyant Miami resident, who theoretically could be…
Photo by Ian WitlenIf the big, gorgeous shot of Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo in front of an 80-foot “=w=” didn’t already get your attention, feast your eyes on two of SunFest’s most passionate fans featured in Ian Witlen’s colorful slideshow detailing everything that went on during Wednesday’s New Music Night.A few…
“Good morning NYLON TV, we’re Surfer Blood.” This clip is mostly amusing because singer JP Pitts is wearing one of those bomber hats with the huge, fuzzy earflaps.But there’s also that slightly awkward moment when the guys say they “enjoy their own company” and then show us what they mean…
Andrew Haagen/CorbisThis still is a really gorgeous cover, no?Following yesterday’s announcement that the Flaming Lips will not perform at SunFest today, the band has announced that it will also miss a May 1 stop at the 2010 Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis.We already were aware that Flaming Lips’ multi-instrumentalist…
UPDATE: The Flaming Lips will not perform Thursday at SunFest due to the hospitalization of Steven Drozd. Click here for more. Few bands embody the festival atmosphere quite like the Flaming Lips, especially effervescent frontman Wayne Coyne. For uninitiated SunFest revelers, the Flaming Lips performance Thursday evening could very well…
Smitty and the Pink Robots just doesn’t have the same ring to itIt’s strange enough that the Flaming Lips will not perform tomorrow evening at SunFest due to an unknown medical emergency involving their guitarist. Follow that up with the revelation that a Buzz 103 morning DJ is the last-minute…
Photo by Sean MurphySunFest hopefully won’t get dirty for WeezerDue to our “production schedule” and “editorial standards,” Alex Rendon’s amazing article about SunFest’s New Music Night ran in last week’s print edition. Somehow, dude scored interviews with musicians set to play tonight at SunFest: Weezer guitarist Brian Bell and We…
© Andrew Haagen/CorbisSadly, the Flaming Lips SunFest performance has been dousedA heartbreaking development just crossed our desk: New Times cover stars the Flaming Lips will not perform Thursday at SunFest due to the hospitalization of Steven Drozd. As we had reported in this week’s cover story, the Lips were expected…
Law enforcement advisory: Jonas Brothers coming to South FloridaThe Jonas Brothers aren’t currently sparking unrest in New Zealand like Justin Bieber, but you never know what sort of turmoil might follow these young heartthrobs when they hit hit the road at the end of July. Added teen tumult comes along…
Just a quick reminder to get your entries in for a chance to win tickets to see Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba perform on Friday, April 30 at Lynn University in Boca Raton.Two events are planned for Friday, April 30. The first is a VIP affair at 6 p.m. featuring Carrabba…
Photo and styling by Jessie GilmartinThe 1921 club (1921 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale) decor might remind some of an opium den, but we’re just gonna call the spot a den of social stimulants — a place where so much is happening that blinking is a highly risky behavior. Come…
Photo by Sarah LawThese United States’ Jesse Elliott is the guy with the second-least amount of facial hairSunFest 2010 — AKA a five-day injection of live music, food, art, and maybe a few beverages — begins today at the West Palm Beach waterfront. New Times will be there all week,…
Axe and the Oak’s Record Store Day 2010 release was created with love (and gold foil)In our Moving Units column, Mike Ramirez at Fort Lauderdale’s Radio-Active Records graciously keeps us up-to-date and comments on the current releases flying out of his store each week.Just when you thought it was safe…
Ontario prog-punks Alexisonfire leads an aggressive bill at West Palm Beach’s Ground Control (122 N. Military Trail) this evening. According to On Fire Booking, the doors open at 5 p.m.Also on the bill: Sacramento’s hardcore pummelers Trash Talk, aggro-punks La Dispute from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Boston post-hardcore outfit Therefore I…
Poster created by Iron Forge PressThis Coheed and Cambria poster is pretty flyFort Lauderdale-based Iron Forge Press creates some of the most eye-popping rock posters we’ve ever seen. Whenever possible, we’ll share their designs right here on Crossfade.Just last week, we got a retro eyeful courtesy of Iron Forge Press’…
Her Madgesty might (not) be moving to WellingtonOur bosom buddies over at the Juice have a nectar-filled tidbite regarding Madonna, and her latest real estate overture that would place her home address in the 33414 zip code, and might necessitate a gym membership at Ultima Fitness.In an entry titled “The…
Judging by how many vehement Danny Gokey supporters spoke out when they found out that his Culture Room show was nixed, hopefully we can bring some American Idol-fueled joy into the world with the following: Jordin Sparks will perform at Revolution on June 22. That’s right. Idol season six winner…
Photo by Jered ScottThe Rocket Summer has better hair than you doBest to show up early at Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale tonight to catch two local acts prior to Dallas/Fort Worth product the Rocket Summer’s headlining set. Aside from the fact that a gaggle of fans will already be…
Photo by Ian WitlenIt’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday (and Stonefox)No matter what happens Saturday at Poor House (110 Nugent Avenue, Fort Lauderdale) on Saturday evening, the results will probably warrant another blog posting.Thanks to a tip from New Times shutterbug Ian Witlen, we discover an intriguing Facebook…
M.I.A.’s “Born Free” is angrier than you can imagineAnyone expecting M.I.A. to ease her way back into public consciousness gradually obviously doesn’t remember that her biggest hit of all time features some gunshots as part of the chorus. With “Born Free,” Maya Arulpragasam manages to find a far more intense,…
Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo, after knocking out Chris Cornell in four roundsNow Crossfade isn’t taking any steps to become Sunfade for the week, but there’s going to be a lot of SunFest coverage. The lineup, which includes Weezer, the Flaming Lips, Nas, among many others, is strong to say the least…
Photo by Ian WitlenSurfer Blood’s TJ Schwarz flying the friendly Bal Harbour skiesSurfer Blood headlined the Ten-in-One Music Festival on Thursday evening at the posh Village of Bal Harbour in Miami, and shooter Ian Witlen was there to take lots of photographs of the guys wearing shorts and not sleeping…
