These days, people like to pretend they didn’t like electroclash at the turn of the millennium and that it’s in general a blight on the illustrious hipster recent past. (Give it another couple of years and it’ll be time for an electroclash “revival.”) But for all that little flash in…
Miami Carnival time is here. If you’re not familiar with the festival, just know this: They don’t stop. It’s not a party, or even a series of parties — it’s a party marathon. If Miami Carnival was a U.S. president it would be called Drinkard Fillmore. Check out this slick…
photo from kingbeehive.comFinalists in New Times’ 2009 Battle of the Bands, Miami group King Bee plays heavy alt-rock that feeds off a bluesy underbelly. The scruffy trio are masters of the subtle build-up, hitting their stride with wail-out sessions that creep up faster than you can say crescendo.I caught the…
On The Monkey Village’s website, it says that if you ask 10 people to define the name, you’ll get 10 different answers. Not to worry, though. It goes on to give the assurance that all of them would be correct. Well, what about that one drunk jerk who would invariably…
Insanely talented musician, poet, cabaret act, and acquired taste Emilie Autumn is playing Culture Room November 26. You might have heard her playing with The Chelsea (an all female band fronted by Courtney Love) and Hole, or on Metalocalypse playing the violins for the London Philharmonic. Tickets for the show…
photo by Arielle CastilloAlice CooperPompano Beach Amphitheater, Pompano BeachSaturday, October 3, 2009Better Than: Watching some new jacks noodle boringly in the name of authenticity.The Review:This past Saturday marked a strange, rare occasion in which fans of shlock-gore-obsessed hard rock were faced with a difficult choice. At Revolution, there was GWAR,…
Photo by Rene RigauThird Eye BlindFriday, October 2, 2009Revolution, Fort LauderdaleBetter Than: Reading your BFF’s diary. If you’re of a mind to do such a thing.The Review:Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins truly has no shame. Not that he has anything to be really shameful about, mind you; not that I…
By all accounts the Aquabooty 10th Anniversary party at Electric Pickle on Friday night was an epic good time. For those of you who missed out or didn’t get enough of those sultry deep house sounds and are still aching for more, Aqua-booty NY’s DJ Greg Cuoco (part of Friday’s…
B.O. and Gunline Entertainment rep Richmond Heights, Peerrine, South Dade, goon muzik, and tearin’ ya ass. Here’s what Big O had to say about his song “Tear My Ass,” after the jump…
Those thirsting for some smooth, dulcet jazz tones of the highest caliber need not look far in Miami. Thankfully, Miami has a fantastic local scene. And those thirsting for some libations can readily quench that thirst for strong drink at any of the local spots providing said jazz. Whether the…
Photo by Sayre BermanClick here to view the full slideshow from this event.The Killers with ChairliftSaturday, October 3, 2009American Airlines Arena, MiamiBetter Than: Most Vegas lounge acts.When the Killers performed at Ultra Music Festival in 2006, they easily won me over with a confident stage presence and high-energy performance that…
photo by Bernard HackerDJ Roc Raida Tribute and Benefit Show at Champion SoundElectric Pickle, Miami Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Better Than: Watching DJ routines on YouTubeFull Disclosure: I’m a resident DJ at this party, under the name Sire Esquire.The Review: Tribute events are not an easy task, as their themes often get sidetracked…
Breakbeat, Latin, progressive house and folkloric deconstruction are but a few of the terms used to describe LA-based electro outfit, Palenke Soultribe’s music. I like folkloric deconstruction best. It’s a description that bears razor-fine precision. And it reminds me of Top Chef, minus the foams and emulsions. The trio is…
photo by Sayre BermanTo view a full slideshow of photos from this show, click here.MetallicaWith Gojira and Lamb of GodBankAtlantic Center, SunriseThursday, October 1Better Than: Pretty much every other big metal show I’ve seen this year including, possibly, Iron Maiden at the same venue. (Heresy, maybe, but I felt much…
Does bluegrass, punk, and southern rock with a gypsy twist sound interesting to you? If you answered no, move on to the next paragraph. If yes, you’ll want to head out to South Shores Tavern and Patio Bar tonight to check out Black Finger. Just watch the video below, and…
The Broward Folk Club will ring in another year of membership Sunday at Cinema Paradiso. Never heard of the Broward Folk Club? It’s a non-profit dedicated to promoting folk and acoustic music, and it holds open mics throughout the year as well as “jam in the park” events. The group will…
Formed in 2005 by DJ/producers Anja Schneider and Ralf Kollmann, Mobilee Records is one of the most forward-thinking and internationally-acclaimed boutique imprints to emerge out of Berlin in recent years. With a roster that includes some of the most exciting and cutting-edge artists of the contemporary European minimal scene, like…
Photo by Sarah MeadowsAll that glitters is gold in YACHT’s universe.If anyone has had an amazing year, its definitely been the quirky electronic duo from Portland YACHT. After being relegated to relative obscurity since its inception in 2003, their breakthrough came after Claire Evans joined Jona Bechtolt in 2008 transforming…
Lotus House Thrift (203 NW 36th St., Miami) is a Wynwood extension of Overtown’s Lotus House Women’s Shelter. It is a thrift shop that specializes in selling clothes, furniture, electronics, and household goods to help fund shelter meals, housing, health services, job training, and more. I bought a Sony amp…
Courtesy of Sweat RecordsNo more “sweaty” jokes people, Sweat Records finally got that much needed AC. The independent record store in Little Haiti announced today that it would be resuming its normal hours of operation: noon to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday, starting Monday.The record store hasn’t had a history…
Who doesn’t like arroz con leche? It’s rice, condensed milk, and lots of sugar, sometimes with cinnamon sprinkled on top, served either hot or cold. As such it’s a dessert meant for the gods (or cheap foodies like myself). But enough of the actual food. Why not try out Arroz…
This evening’s Metallica performance at the BankAtlantic Center will surely attract a tumultuous sea of testosterone covered in black T-shirts and ripped jeans — and maybe even a few women. This all-ages army of metal maniacs will bang their heads, stomp their boots, throw the devil horns and look for…
