Valentine’s doesn’t come around on a Saturday very often, making this year’s an ideal reason for EDM lovers to consummate their love on a dancefloor somewhere (as if we needed an excuse on Saturday nights anyways.) Here’s a lowdown of some choice shows happening around town that night, which should…
The peeps from Safe have hit the ground running this new year it seems, what with them booking international techno magnate Konrad Black for Valentine’s at Glass, in addition to Sammy Dee this Friday night at the same venue. Hailing from Berlin (big surprise) Mr. Dee is a scene veteran…
Miami is in for a special techno lovers’ treat this Valentine’s — esteemed Berlin-based producer, DJ, and Wagon Repair label owner Konrad Black, will be throwing down at Glass at The Forge on the night of February 14. This exclusive performance comes on the first leg of Black’s debut 2009…
Launched in 2007, Leggo My Demo is a Miami Beach-based demo competition aiming to expose and promote distinguished new electronic music productions from around the world. Each month they select new demo submissions, providing winners with network exposure and a feature at their monthly events in Miami Beach. Leggo My…
The folks from Gooshie House Promotions are now hosting the exciting new “House 101” night every Sunday at Black Sheep music lounge in Miami Beach. Each night features 3 select DJs from the South Florida house music scene, in an innovative format that encourages participating DJs and producers to collaborate…
Each Wednesday night Soultech brings a more soulful side of techno and house music to Skybar at the Shore Club. Tonight they present a special DJ set by Luca Sabellico a.k.a. DJ 2much, hailed as one of the lounge music pioneers of South Beach. His mixing of nu jazz, downtempo,…
WVUM 90.5 radio’s DJs MGA and Spinzinn are launching a new weekly party called Static at White Room Fridays. DJ sets and special guest performances will be broadcast live over the airwaves once a month. Patrons can expect both the usual downtown hipster dosage of disco house and indie electro,…
Justin MartinFriday, January 23, 2009White Room, MiamiBetter than: Anything I have heard live in quite a while.Given the inordinately low temperatures in Miami last week, Friday turned out to be a fairly adequate night for clubbing alfresco in the White Room patio. By 11 p.m. you could hear the deep…
PL0T resident DJ and downtown scenester Mansur Arevalo will be hitting the decks tonight at White Room in support of Justin Martin and some of his local musical consorts. While you wait for the sun to drop, here is a teaser mixtape by Mansur with plenty of deep and soulful…
San Francisco DJ/producer Justin Martin has enjoyed increasing success since co-founding the auspicious Dirtybird label with Claude VonStroke in 2005. Despite his international acclaim and A-list accolades, he keeps both feet firmly planted in the underground scene, where his edgy yet melodic brand of techno has gained loyal following. This…
SP Global Radio is a weekly show on www.miamibeatz.com hosted by local DJs JD and Rob Solomon. With over 40,000 iTunes podcast downloads per month worldwide, they are now hitting the airwaves with their eclectic mix of underground EDM. Tune in for their exclusive weekly broadcasts where you will hear…
Nomadic veteran DJ and producer St. Marc, who now operates his studio out of Miami Beach, currently hosts South Florida’s local weekly broadcast for Montreal-based Techno.FM online radio. The show features St. Marc’s top five techno picks of the week, including unreleased tracks, and live mixes from special guest DJs/producers…
Canadian electro duo AutoErotique have remained somewhat under theradar since first appearing in the scene in 2007, when they were known as VNDLSM. Stylistic consonant-welding doppelgangers of fellow Canucks MSTRKRFT, they boast a similar punk rock attitude, abrasive electro sound, and a penchant for giving cheesy pop vocalists a hardcore…
Sébastien Léger Saturday, January 10, 2009Mansion, Miami BeachBetter than: Anything else going on in the MIA electronic music scene that night.Club Mansion was considerably empty for what was probably the most stellar international DJ set they’ve hosted in recent times. While he has yet to attain the ubiquitous presence and…
Now in its fifth consecutive year, Miami’s Groove Cruise has provided terminally-chic partiers with their own floating dance club and a spring-break-for-adults type of hedonistic experience. Past cruises have showcased alot of dime a dozen unknown DJs, but this year patrons are in for quite a treat. The infinitely in-demand…
The peeps from PL0T were pretty busy in 2008 providing Fridays at the White Room with a classy selection of hot international techno acts. There were intimate performances by Lee Curtiss, Seth Troxler, and Bill Patrick, among others. And there was that sleek visual ambiance courtesy of the multimedia collective…
This prolific French producer and DJ has been making waves in Europe for nearly a decade, and his original and eclectic forays into progressive-yet-funky tech house are gaining more and more worldwide praise. He’s remixed the likes of Daft Punk, Justin Timberlake, and Duran Duran, and delivered outstanding DJ performances…
What’s left to be said about Deadmau5 that hasn’t already been said? Virtually unknown in 2007, the young Toronto prodigy skyrocketed to international stardom by word of mouth, internet exposure, and blessings from commercial giants like Pete Tong, Tiësto, and Armin van Buuren. Saturday’s much-anticipated performance at Mansion came on…
Ivon David RojasDeadmau5Saturday, December 27, 2008Mansion, Miami BeachBetter than: Hip-hop Fridays at Mansion, maybe.What’s left to be said about Deadmau5 that hasn’t already been said? Virtually unknown in 2007, the young Toronto prodigy skyrocketed to sudden international stardom and relentless hype by word of mouth, Internet exposure and blessings from…
Touane with Punisher, DJ NovaSaturday, December 20, 2008Blue, Miami BeachBetter than: your average DJ set in a favorable venue. Minimal techno is a bit of an acquired taste, much like straight liquor. Verse and chorus are the requisite ice and soda mixer most social drinkers need in their music cocktail, chords…
Holy Ghost Saturday, December 13, 2008 The Vagabond, Miami Better than: 100% of the godless ultra-commercial dance crap polluting the Beach. It’s past midnight and I’m at the Vagabond sipping my whiskey straight and waiting for Holy Ghost! to start their DJ set in the main room. It’s my first…
