A couple months ago, I would have called watching Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance a guilty pleasure. Now, after watching poetry in motion for more than half a season, the guilty part is gone and it’s exciting to see the top 12 contestants from this season will be…
photo by Nick Lucchesi, Riverfront TimesThe Flaming Lips. Who else?This past weekend, Nick Lucchesi, a correspondent from New Times’ St. Louis sister paper, the Riverfront Times, headed to the Pitchfork Festival in Chicago. In a nutshell, here’s what he found:*David Yow of the Jesus Lizard has still got it at…
File this one under: Some of the worst news you’ll hear today. The Beastie Boys concert, scheduled for October 8 at Bayfront Park Ampthitheater, has been canceled. Adam Yauch, aka “MCA” was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland, which requires immediate treatment. The Beastie Boys have canceled…
photo by Ben ThackerJahfeClick here to view a full slideshow of photos from the event.JahfeThe Clevelander, Miami BeachSunday, July 19, 2009 Better Than: Actually being in Cleveland The Review: Miami’s hottest roots reggae/Haitian culture band Jahfe officially released (again) its long-awaited album, The Solution, Sunday night with an early evening poolside performance…
photo by Ian WitlenRadio-Active’s punk selection is serious.Click here to view a full slideshow of photos from the event.Radio-Active Records’ Eighth Anniversary Party With Beings, Jose El Rey, and the ShakersRadio-Active Records, Fort LauderdaleJuly 18, 2009Better Than: Stumbling upon a rare 12″ original vinyl of the Stooge’s Fun House in…
The OffspringThe Offspring/Sum 41July 18, 2009Pompano Peach AmphitheatreBetter Than: Sha Na NaThe Review:When I was a wee, wee lad, there was a series on the boob tube called Sha Na Na. The show, which featured the singing and hijinks of the same-named group, was an exercise in rock and roll…
All Access Music ConferenceAttention all unsigned hip-hop artists, producers, and songwriters: your big break is finally here. Maybe.The All Access Music Conference will come on the weekend of August 8 to the Eden Roc Hotel (4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach). This two-day event will allow Miami’s unsung heroes to showcase…
PPR101 is a rap industry conference and showcase that tours the country giving paying entrants an opportunity to ask questions of music industry professionals from DJ’s to PR experts, to print and web based media representatives. Registered artists also get the opportunity to perform in front of the panel. PPR101…
New Times’ winner for Best Music Venue, the Talent Farm, is hosting the X&Y Fest on September 26 and 27, and they’re looking to add some bands to the stage. There is no charge to submit your band (all genres, shapes, and sizes will be considered). The only catch is…
Industrial rockers RevCo a.k.a. the Revolting Cocks are coming to Revolution Live on October 22, and they most certainly are not gay. They take special care on their new album Sex-O Olympic-O to point that out about 40 times during their six minute “I’m Not Gay” track. It’s obviously an…
Cat Shell Local musical luminary Diane Ward will play the Girls with Guitars songwriter series on Tuesday, July 21 at the Van Dyke on South Beach. She’ll appear alongside some of South Florida’s finest singer-songwriters of the XX-chromosomed variety — actually, one is XY — including Daphna Rose, Sarah Packiam, and Cat Shell. If you’re…
Though some may consider J Lo’s attempt at juggling music, acting and varied entrepreneurial endeavors to be noteworthy, let’s face facts. Nine out of ten people either snicker at the mention of her music, chuckle at the reference to her acting, or both (…much as I want to poke fun of…
Who better to follow up Ida Engberg’s superb performance at Space last Saturday night than esteemed fellow DJ dominatrix Mistress Barbara? Sicilian-born Montrealer Barbara Bonfiglio has been a staple of the international techno scene for well over a decade, boasting a distinctive DJing style and compelling repertoire of original releases…
Tom Wilco Nabedi Osorio (left) and Steph Taylor of The State OfSno Cones, The State Of, AfrobetaFriday, July 17, 2009Propaganda, Lake Worth Better Than: The metal show I saw later Saturday night at the Poorhouse. The Review: XX-chromosomes and some serious musical variety ruled the night Friday at Lake Worth’s…
DJ R&R “The Visual Sinister” brings you this video via his Gas Face Films production company. The track is produced by Hala-X and performed by “The Apex,” UB the Underboss.Log on to GasFaceFilms.com for more info and “real political hip-hop.”…
The Culture Room’s website is stating bass playing demi-god Victor Wooten is coming with drummer JD Blair to the Culture Room, but doesn’t have an exact date. Still, there’s plenty of reason to get excited for this show. Victor Wooten is, quite simply, one of the finest bass players playing…
Skankers of the world unite! Orlando ska legends The Supervillains are coming back to Culture room on September 19. Dom, Skart, Dan, Smally, and Cardo are also scheduled to play at Arts Park in Hollywood on September 5 with the English Beat, Reel Big Fish, and a slew of reggae…
Swedish DJ/producer Ida Engberg is one of the fastest-rising female stars in the male-studded world of techno. A resident at Stockholm’s legendary Cocktail Club, her career was kicked off auspiciously in the mid-2000s and headed right to the top, where she’s shared the decks with some of the biggest names in…
Pardon the cheesy pun, but Bomba Estereo is blowing shit up! The Colombian outfit has made quite a name for themselves internationally since forming in Bogota. After letting the creative juices simmer abroad, 2009 is the year they finally take over the States, winning over fans with their unique blend…
Tom Wilco Nabedi Osorio (left) and Steph Taylor of the State OfShows this weekend by local artists, or concerts that are otherwise under-the radar in Broward and Palm Beach. Friday:Piano and drums mixed with vocals that are simultaneously haunting and tough define the sound of The State Of, the female…
via myspace.com/mickeyavalonGutter-glam rapper Mickey Avalon plays SetThe Miami date of the Blazed and Confused Tour, originally scheduled August 1, was officially canceled a few days ago, but there was a lot of confusion in the aftermath. (This previous Crossfade post about it definitely devolved into a mess of strike-throughs.)So here’s…
via myspace.com/theclockoutsLooks like West Palm Beach street punk band the Clockouts have a new CD out called Toxic,and I am listening to it. It’s a grittier step away from the more pop-punk projects that three of the four members usually pump out under the guise of the Ridicules. And yes,…
