While all of you are waiting breathlessly for a mediocre dance-pop album from your favorite glitter-and-Cheeto-dusted “starlet,” none of you seem to care that the world’s first right-wing screamo-metal album just hit the shelves. I finagled an advance copy of the new self-titled Avenged Sevenfold record. No, it wasn’t from…
Long before blue-eyed soul singers like Robin Thicke and Justin Timberlake took over the airwaves with hints of black vocal stylings, St. Louis-born crooner Michael McDonald was the master of that territory. The sultry baritone and five-time Grammy Award winner composed soul-inflected songs that Americans ate up with fervor 30…
Dog the Bounty Hunter must not read the obituaries: Al Sharpton and the NAACP buried the n word months ago. Still, Dog might end up receiving some work from Sharpton if the permed one catches wind of the latest album from North Carolina-based hip-hop duo Little Brother. “They talk about…
On John Lee Hooker Jr.’s 2006 release, Cold as Ice, the well-traveled bluesman belts out the simple refrain, “I was raised up, on Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, and black eyed peas.” Minus the line about his favorite legumes, it was quite the preview for two stellar blues releases dropping…
Swig Bartini 1744 Main St. Weston 954-349-2102 On the corner of the Disney-like maze of uniformity that is Weston’s — er — downtown district, stands Swig Bartini. If you’re in the neighborhood already, you probably won’t have a problem with the $5 cover charge ($10 on special occasions), and you’re…
For a lot of hip-hoppers today, having the hottest and latest production equipment seems like a sure-fire path to success. Although that method works for some, other insatiable groups like Detroit’s Black Reign and Ohkang recognize the value in lo-fi glory. The duo specializes in taking stripped-down soul samples, coupling…
One reason some Americans claim they’re not into “world music” — aside from crummy mainstream radio — is that folks either feel put off by non-English singing or think one would have to be an ethnomusicologist to appreciate it. As to the first concern, there are plenty of songs sung…
After six years of relentless touring, Malian guitarist Habib Koité’s latest recording again draws upon his native roots. Opener “Namania,” an ode to a dark-skinned girl who triggers Koité’s memories of times gone by, perfectly syncs up the call-and-response vocals with Koité’s fluent guitar. “Barra” is a percussion-rich tune with…
Though fans must have been happy to see the Ramones finally get the biopic treatment in the 2003 documentary End of the Century, the film arguably left its audience wanting more, particularly in the live-footage department. If you’ve been waiting patiently for the opportunity to scrutinize some of the live…
You’re probably excited this week to accumulate more fat cells in places you don’t want them to be. But on November 23rd, the boys from the Autonomous Bassheads, in conjunction with Voodoo lounge and Culture Productions, will be presenting the 2nd Battle of the Bass showdown against Dade County and…
Compared with other holidays, Thanksgiving hasn’t inspired bards overmuch. There are no traditional hymns, no instantly identifiable music associated with the day save possibly various football broadcast bumpers. Nevertheless, here and there we find certain songs that — in lyric or in spirit — fit the theme of the day…
Don’t ask. So we at CrossFade just got hip to the fact that beatboxer extraordinaire and hip-hop jokester Biz Markie is coming to town for a couple of shows. He’ll be DJing for free at 11 pm at Nectar Lounge in Seminole Casino Coconut Creek this Wednesday, Nov 21. So…
Various Artists Tango Around the World Putumayo Although the roots and tradition of Tango hails from the streets and concert halls of Buenos Aires, its influence has been felt throughout the world thanks to the dedicated efforts of musicians like Astor Piazzola, who developed the genre and conquered audiences wherever…
Piano Girl Tori Amos revisits her entire catalog, taking a look back at the women who sang her songs. Tori Amos Goes Schizo | Entries | CrossFade – Broward | Movable Type Enterprise” value=”transparent”> Tori Amos is now on tour supporting American Doll Posse, her best CD in years. It’s…
By ANDY VIHSTADT Back to the Futureheads The UK postpunk act has since started its own label and wrapped up LP3, which the band claims will be “punkier” than the last one. Here’s the first song from the yet-to-be-titled album, due sometime early next year, thanks to Indie Blog Heaven…
Some people love DJ Khaled. The brash Palestinian-American DJ represents Miami to the fullest in whatever he does. He’s worked alongside some of our city’s grimiest, grittiest, most talented rappers to successfully put our city on the musical map with his all-star collaborations. Some people can’t stand DJ Khaled –…
Youssou N’Dour November 16, 2007 Gusman Theater Better Than: Being at S.O.B.’s in the Eighties The Review: If it makes sense that Youssou N’Dour kicked-off his current North American tour in the polyglot melting pot that is Miami, it makes even more sense that he did it at the behest…
Bonnie Raitt Thursday, Nov 13 Hard Rock Live The people who show up at Bonnie Raitt shows these days are white, married, and between the ages of 40 and 60. The only teenagers I saw were two blond chicks that sat next to me and left after the third song…
That1Guy Thursday November 15th 2007 Dada, Delray Beach Better Than: Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas The Review: I had no idea what to expect out of this performance. It turns out that nothing really could have prepared me for what was about to happen. It started out with That1Guy bringing…
Tegan and Sara November 13, 2007 The Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale Better Than: An aimless drive – but not by much. The Review:I didn’t wanna dig Tegan and Sara’s Culture Room show Tuesday night – I expected to. In fact, I’d never even considered anything otherwise. I mean, I dug…
Nightwish November 14, 2007 Culture Room Better Than: Staring at the cleavage of a hot European rocker chick stuffed into a tight, leather corset. Okay, so maybe that’s not so bad. When the lights went down and the guitars came up in the Culture Room last night, Nightwish, the melodic…
We can all easily think of 25 reasons Vanilla Ice should stop making music. After his song “Ice Ice Baby” came out in 1990, the first hip-hop single to hit number one on the pop charts, he became the butt of a million jokes. America took back its love with…
