As the internet demonstrates on a daily basis, Popular Culture beats the horse down to its elegant skeleton better than anyone. So to make mention of common discourses as redundant is more redundant than your average trend or meme or hit or whatever. In other words, how the fuck (in…
My name is Matthew. And I am a hoarder. Some chose to remain in fervent denial. “I’m an archivist,” they’ll Tweet @ you. Or maybe the stuff-obsessed subject at hand refers to his stuff as a “collection” and the compulsive act of acquiring more stuff as “collecting.” As a self-loathing…
The future of music is bleak. Our monstrous culture of free downloads has resulted in the Spotify-ification of the last few remaining outlets trading sound for currency. Which is to say, if you’re a songwriter today, your music will either be sold for Nothing or Next to Nothing. Those two…
When people argue about genres, it’s usually on the basis of authenticity. Pop-punk deviates from that tendency in a big way. Not only is it rare to find anyone parsing hairs over what does or does not qualify as catchy, melodic punk rock but the term is shared among a…
I was a couple of months away from being a dad when my girlfriend and I received unsolicited lessons on how to be parents. The teachers for the class we didn’t sign up for had a cute 6-month-old. My girlfriend got to hear horror stories about delivery and breastfeeding. And…
If you only heard snippets of the profanity-laced open letters Sinead O’Connor wrote to Miley Cyrus and you typed into Google “Sinead O’Connor open letter,” you would discover the former Hannah Montana is not the only person the Irish chanteuse has slammed in an open forum. In the past couple…
Kevin Burns, proprietor of the Talent Farm in Pembroke Pines, is not a masochist as far as we can tell. Burns was the owner of a successful business installing security systems prior to starting the Talent Farm. What has become the only true all-ages venue in South Florida was built…
The countdown to the inaugural III Points Music, Art, and Technology Festival has begun, and no doubt you’re running around trying to figure out exactly which acts you should see and which ones you can miss. It’s tough choosing, but don’t worry — we’ve got your back. The whole idea…
If T-shirts sold are any indication, the Misfits truly no longer require any introduction. However, the band — which is still active as an incarnation led by bassist Jerry Only — has a specific timeline of relevant records. The potent mix of dense churning guitars, pummeling drums, melodic whoa-whoa-whoas, and…
North Carolina punk legends Antiseen celebrate their 30th “Antiversary” this weekend with a pair of shows at the Tremont Music Hall in their hometown of Charlotte. I’ve had the honor of knowing these sods for 20 of those 30 years. I’ve seen their good, bad, and ugly — but I…
Moby’s always been a step ahead of the game. Long given credit as a forefather of all this electronic music the kids listen to these days, he also knew that selling out was no big deal before many others. He licensed all 12 songs from his biggest album 1999’s Play…
Throughout the ’70s and ’80s, and even well into the ’90s, the local recording scene — bolstered by North Miami’s Criteria Studios in particular — produced some of the most memorable albums of the past 40 years. Here’s a sampling of some of the great albums to South Florida can claim…
Brian Wilson coming to town again brings back memories of bikinis, beach parties, and endless summer nights where old age doesn’t exist. But these aren’t our own memories of Beach Boys’ songs. Nope, they’re ones we got watching the Beach Boys’ songs play during movies or on TV during sandy…
Brian Wilson is arguably the most creatively influential musical mind of our time. With the Beach Boys, he crafted soaring harmonies and immaculate arrangements. And on bizarro opus Smile — which it’s been said he dubbed “a teenage symphony to God” — Wilson turned pop-music sounds upside down and even…
No matter how you feel about moshing — whether you gawk from the civilian sidelines, or are guaranteed to tear your shirt off like a Hulkamaniac, scream “Let’s tear this place apart!” and plunge headfirst into the melee — there’s no denying it is an integral (see also: unavoidable) component…
Miami 6-piece Ketchy Shuby are back at it. Known for recording tasty, well-polished tracks and rocking the funk out of the stage, it’s the type of band you want to tell your friends from back home about to make them jealous of your local scene. Yesterday, Ketchy Shuby dropped their…
At one point, Pitchfork, the music website, prided itself on introducing readers to new, interesting music. It was a gatekeeper, critiquing and analyzing songs for a discerning audience. But at some point, its mission statement must have changed. This week, it has a review of Ariana Grande’s new album, Yours…
No, it’s not a dream! Arsenio Hall is back on the air with a late night talk show with the Dog Pound, the Posse 2.0, and the deskless interview. While he’s getting trashed by critics for having a guest list that’s 20-years old, and for telling both Nas and Kendrick…
The rumors of Green Room closing have been flying around for months now. News of a mysterious new Fort Lauderdale spot called Stache have been surfacing for almost as long. But no one knew what was really up until recently. We spoke with the owner of Green Room, and the…
When Kung Fu played last year at Bear Creek Music Festival at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, it was almost too good. The band presented a rapid-fire assault of aggressive, hard-hitting, EDM-influenced funk; the results enraptured fully. There was nothing to do but dance your ass off and bounce…
Steely Dan is best known for classic rock staples like “Reelin’ in the Years,” “Do It Again,” and “Hey Nineteen.” On a recent teleconference to promote their 2013 Mood Swings: 8 Miles to Pancake Day Tour, the duo of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, they also seemed to be perfecting…
Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, the duo that makes up the classic rock band Steely Dan, have a reputation for being a tough interview. When we took part in a teleconference with a dozen other reporters — the guys were promoting their summer/fall tour Mood Swings 2013: 8 Miles to…
