LCD Soundsystem at MOCA Art Basel Party, December 1

LCD SoundsystemMOCA Art Basel Party, the Raleigh Hotel, MiamiDecember 1, 2010Better than: Dancing Yrself Clean, even after rubbing elbows with filthy out-of-towner Baselites. It’s been almost two months since James Murphy and his dance-party pack combusted electro coitus all over the Fillmore Miami Beach. How could the return be quite…

Five Songs That Could Use a Turkey Cameo

Remixes are aplenty for the holiday season. Sort of like an early holiday present that has already been regifted, rarely do the reworking resonate as much as the original — until now. Throw the bird (not Birdman) on a sagging track, and it’s bound to get better. Now let’s get…

Zach Deputy’s One-Man Band Extravaganza at the Funky Buddha

South Carolina-born Zach Deputy, AKA the human amplifier of soul, croons his way down to South Florida to share his one-man show with curious new ears and enthused followers. At the Bamboo Stage at Boca’s Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery, his looped-out, beat-boxing dance party will take multitasking to unimaginable…

Concert Review: Holy Kimoto at White Room, January 8

Photo by Ben ThackerClick here to view photos from this event.Holy KimotoWith Kyle Hollingsworth, Michael Travis, Jason Hann, and Steve KimockWhite Room, MiamiFriday, January 8, 2010Better Than: The enticing, aromatic blend of kryppie, kind bud, and sour diesel wafting through the air.  The Review:The debut of Holy Kimoto this past…

Q&A With Holy Kimoto, Debuting at White Room This Friday

via glittergluproductions.com​South Florida is still recovering from a heavy dose of Phish-flavored jam. And, with the return of Jam Cruise after a six-day sea escape, bands will extend the tuneage back on land. While a number of highly anticipated shows happen over the weekend through Fort Lauderdale, supergroup Holy Kimoto…

Q&A With Sound Tribe Sector 9, Playing Revolution This Saturday

With the explosion of live music hitting South Florida this week (and next) comes Atlanta’s Sound Tribe Sector 9, complete with cult following and a new, tricked-out LED wall. The instrumental/experimental electro-jam band headlines Revolution in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, January 2, before setting sail on the Jam Cruise. New…

Q&A With Orchard Lounge, Playing Tonight at the Vagabond

​Miami prepares today for the Great Invasion of 2009, a.k.a. the Phish Comeback New Year’s Eve Concert Run. Along with the four arena shows by these road warriors comes a string of  local afterparties. One of the best kickoffs tonight is Orchard Lounge’s late night dance-a-thon at the Vagabond, curated…

Last Night: Boomkat at LIV

BoomkatWednesday, April 22, 2009LIV, Miami BeachWorse Than: Taryn Manning’s supporting role in Britney Spears’ Crossroads. Seriously. It’s hard to believe that an actress like Taryn Manning left her growing silver screen resume in Hollywood to pursue her dream of being a hot shot electro vocalist. Perhaps, the crafters over at…

Last Night: Joaquin Phoenix’s Trainwreck Performance at LIV

Tracy BlockJoaquin proved he’s the new Britney Spears last night at LIV.Joaquin Phoenix with Klever and CrazeWednesday, March 12, 2009LIV, Miami BeachJoaquin Phoenix, Worse Than: The stench of budussy on a Sunday morning.Oh, how the mighty tables do turn. Next stop on the mocumentary train: Miami Beach. A sea of…