Kris Thomas was raised in the birthplace of rock n roll, Memphis, Tennessee. The music flowing through that city — from the churches to Stax Music Academy — helped Thomas build a personal vocal foundation. It later earned him national recognition as a contestant on the fourth season of the…
South Florida’s local music community is still reeling from the change of guard at Churchill’s Pub — the first since the revered punk-rock establishment opened its doors in 1979 — and the most unexpected closing of the Talent Farm in Pembroke Pines. Although the two may seem unrelated on the…
At the time of his death, in May 1981, Bob Marley was 36 years old, reggae’s biggest star, and the father of at least 11 children. He was not, however, a big seller. For Dave Robinson, this presented an opportunity. Two years after Marley’s passing, Chris Blackwell, the founder of…
Right before we spoke, Jacques de Beaufort had just read the popular, amusing, and somewhat accurate phrase: “D.C. is L.A. for ugly people.” This particularly struck a chord with the brains and brawn behind Lake Worth’s art and music space Unit 1. Starting out in the District, he came to…
When I first looked up Thought Coalition on Facebook, I wasn’t sure what the group did. It almost sounded like some kind of secret, Fight Club society for the brain (Rule number 1: You do not talk about Thought Coalition). But after speaking with founder Gregory Dirr, I learned that…
You know what’s better than one guy doing standup? Two guys. And when those guys are twins, it’s kind of mind-blowing. Randy and Jason Sklar have been major players in the comedy scene since the late-1990s and have grown along with the trends to truly embrace new forms of comedy…
Crank up the bass and party like you’re smack in the heart of the Caribbean at Island Bass Saturdays at PRL Euro Lounge. The monthly fête is a “fusion and celebration of the global bass movement” where DJs Juan Luv, Jared Cole, Mello T, and surprise guests spin serious hits…
Today, as I walked through a grocery store deep in the forsaken guts of suburbia, ‘Til Tuesday’s sole major hit, “Voices Carry,” gently wafted down from the speakers dangling off of the exposed girders overhead. A nearly forgotten jam from yesteryear that most listeners gloss over with ease in such…
We all know Hillary Rodham Clinton is running for prez again no matter what she isn’t saying. This weekend, someone totally showed me a pic of Katy Perry and HillC on Instagram, I thought, “Well, that makes sense.” Perry’s a dem who once told GQ she won Wisconsin for the…
These sweaty summer gay Pride days are the actualization of Rainbow Brite’s outfit: fully colorful and original yet classic. While the sun is still shining and folks in floats are throwing Mardi Gras beads at outstretched hands, swinging their ass cheeks side to side, times are good. You know, before…
By Dennis Romero What’s it like partying with 134,000 of your closest friends? After a fourth year covering Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, the size and scope of America’s largest electronic dance music festival (and, really, one of the country’s largest music events, period) still just leaves us breathless…
Anyone who whines about the fact that South Florida has no change of season ought to bear one thing in mind: We do have at least two seasons — and sometimes, even three. The first extends six months, from June 1 to November 30 — an ungodly long portion of…
By Dennis Romero The Clark County coroner is investigating the death of a 24-year-old who collapsed outside Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas on Saturday morning. An autopsy was being conducted this weekend, but results aren’t yet available to the media, an official at the coroner’s office told us. If…
The World Cup might bring the world together once every four years, but Askultura does it every day. The soccer-crazed gang of nine punk rockers describes itself as “globally-sourced.” What makes this Miami-based band so different from their ska friends is their diversity and the ability to create music that…
Though Chloe Dolandis is a Boca native who continues to live and make music in her hometown, we first were alerted to her talents while in conversation at the absurdly delicious food counter at Miami’s Honey Tree. After a Wiki search, it became clear Dolandis is someone worth following up…
Less than a month after Jay Z and Beyoncé did not attend Kayne West’s wedding to Kim Kardashian, rap fans have put forward a theory that Yeezus is articulating his indignation by censoring Jay Z’s name from his recent live performances. But weep not; they were not even the biggest…
Summer in South Florida – it sounds picturesque but honestly, it can kind of be a sticky, sweaty bummer. Venues stop booking, snowbirds hit the road, and it’s the only time of the year you don’t have relatives clamoring to sleep on your floor. For the most part, we’re forced…
Before the option of typing the name of any song into Google, the surest way to hear the hits of the day was on Sunday mornings. You would simply turn the radio station to American Top 40 and Casey Kasem would count the best tunes down from numbers 40 to…
Eco-friendly artist Jade Masters’ former pop-up gallery and lounge had a focus on both LGBTQ art and manifesting inner peace. The 36-year-old Florida native is planning an upcoming event with the same ethos — Mind, Body, & Soul — but at a different spot in Wilton Manors, the Train Station…
6. Flaunt Presents Gravel Kings 10 p.m., Thursday, June 19. Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 21and older. No cover. Visit Facebook. With it being Best of season around here, it’s good to note the continuing success of some of our past winners. You can start this weekend…
Russell Mofsky is a true student of the guitar whose story has been told, thus far, via the strings of his guitars. The Miami-bred guitarist and composer’s life has been motivated by the beck and call of the six-stringed muse. From his early days performing with the unsung Miami punk…
Game on! We did it! Best of Broward-Palm Beach 2014 is complete! Places to eat, places to meet people, places to go pee in public… This annual issue has got it all. Of course, though, New Times’ music department is most hyped to discuss the counties’ top tuneage and party…
