While stations like 99 Jamz and Power 96 got all the shine in the urban/rhythmic/party music broadcasting wars, contender 103.5 the Beat quietly cultivated its own devoted following. The station’s slogan for a time was “Grown and Sexy … And Loving It!” and its programming and on-air banter reflected this…
”Tuesdays at Monterey Club” should not be kept a secret. South Floridians, it would be hard to stumble upon another joint that offers such great tunes every week. Location: The Monterey Club is deserted in the middle of nowhere — AKA South Federal Highway on the way to the Fort…
This year at Artopia we awarded Gustavo Matamoros of subtropics.org a Mastermind Award for his audio experimentations.This Sunday, May 23, explore the meaning of sound at Emergency Radio Battery-Check Nightime Event, a “performative installation” that asks you to bring your own radio, tune it to 1610 AM, and walk around…
It seems like just yesterday Crossfade was hanging out at the Miami Light Project, basking in the feel-good glow of P.A.T.H., the annual hip-hop summer camp spearheaded by Brimstone127 and Amit Regev. In a throwaway culture saturated with negativity, and in a world of “hip-hop” populated by the likes of…
Since some of us actually like the idea of live music on South Beach, it’s without extra gravitas that week three of KCC Productions and Jazid spearheading a jazz revival on the Washington strip that I’m pleased to go a little apeshit on Miami’s own LeNard Rutledge dropping the smooth…
Hollywood HoltWe promise we’ll stop writing about Grand Central when their bookings start to suck — which doesn’t seem to be happening any time soon. This weekend the downtown venue is packing another wallop of dance music.Friday, Green Velvet, AKA Cajmere, will be returning to Miami hopefully bringing the “Shake…
Photo by Ben ThackerClick here to view all the photos from this event.Agnostic Front, with VietNom, Outbreak, Nobody’s Hero, and Trust No OneChurchill’s Pub, MiamiFriday, May 14, 2010 Better Than: Next morning, mosh pit ward at Mount Sinai The Review: Utter madness prevailed at Churchill’s Friday night, as NYC hardcore…
Keith Richards has lived long enough to talk some smack to Lee ZimmermanMusic vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, a cutting remark from Keith Richards during a chance encounter with the Rolling…
For a particular breed of rabid, morbid fan of Joy Division (and as one myself, I don’t think there are any other types of fans of the band), there have been a lot of macabre little anniversaries to celebrate in recent months. Last year, of course, marked the 30-year anniversary…
Coming hot on the heels of Fort Lauderdale’s last successful battle, Grind Time’s Broward Beatdown, is Street Wars 5, a Miami-based competition sponsored by the good folks at Vice City Cypher and hosted by longtime MC and battle vet H2O. It takes place Saturday, May 22 at the Jamyard, Fort…
The PL0T crew has nothing short of a musical extravaganza in store for us this weekend with a triple showcase at the Electric Pickle featuring Ryan Elliott and Lee Foss on Friday night and Soul Clap during a special Sunday afternoon session. DJ Ryan Eliott, whose new compilation record we…
Run to the Ribs!Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is hitting the road with his band at the end of the month, and so the restaurant he co-owns, Rock ‘n’ Roll Ribs, is throwing a Memorial Day Weekend bash on May 30. Broward-Palm Beach Food editor John Linn has more details…
If you’re either a) one of those that were bummed to have missed Enrique Bunbury, formerly of Heroes del Silencio, at The Fillmore yesterday, or b) were in fact at the Fillmore on said night, catching one of Spanish rock’s old schoolers, than this show on Wednesday at the same…
We’re going to make this quick: if you fancy yourself a Little Monster, the floodgates open at 10 a.m. today for Lady GaGa tickets. The Monster Ball Tour is coming to South Florida next year on April 12 at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and April 13 at American Airlines Arena…
Photo by Ian WitlenSkerrit Bwoy and Mimi taking the lead for Major Lazer.Click here to view all the photos from this event.Major LazerGrand Central, MiamiSaturday, May 15, 2010Better than: Dealing with TSA at Miami International Airport in order to actually catch a flight to Jamaica.It was almost two months ago…
Everyone dying to hear the XX’s “Islands” performed live in South Florida this fall can likely get their wish by attending one of Shakira’s two concerts in the area: September 25 at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, and September 27 at American Airlines Arena in Miami. You see, as several folks…
Photo by Reed FischerThe Jameses in the midst of not holding back at Propaganda on FridayThe JamesesWith Chill Pillars/Cop City, Nervous Systems, Guy HarveyPropaganda, Lake WorthFriday, May 14, 2010The Jameses’ “Gobi Desert” is nearly seven minutes of revivalist lo-fi rock built with a guitar riff every bit as seductive as…
Those of you that miss your weekly dose of acoustic bliss no longer have to fret. Sweat Records is bringing Miami’s beloved “Can You Rock a Little Softer” back. Bands slated to perform on Thursday include Rachel Goodrich, Animal Tropical, and surprise guests–and of course it’s hosted by Raffa &…
Two local concerts of note for those making important Friday night decisions include a slate of fabulous local indie rock talent at Propaganda in Lake Worth led by West Palm Beach’s the Jameses, and a spiffy pair of guys called Two Man Gentleman Band (“a fusion of vaudeville, early jazz,…
Photograph taken by Danny ClinchCage the Elephant’s self-titled debut album has held steady on the Billboard 200 chart for 52 consecutive weeks already, and their first single “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” has a catchy chorus that talks about societal flaws while still showing off their youthful energy. With…
Real Genius also refers to the folks who booked Tears for Fears at Broward CenterAfter conducting several highly scientific polls at downtown Fort Lauderdale watering holes, we are convinced that Tears for Fears’ August 31 concert at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts will be…
Ice Billion Berg is the young Trick Daddy protege on a trajectory to becoming a major name in the rap game. He has over 12,000 twitter followers, a dedicated fan base around the world thanks to the web, and Dunk Ryder Records behind him. Ever since “Fuck The Other Side,”…
