Twenty years ago, one of the most common arguments between bong hits was who was the better bassist: Primus’ Les Claypool or the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea. Like many other such debates (such as whether peanut butter tastes better scooped directly out of the jar), this age-old question was…
Better Than: This Billy Joel is an American institution. For many, Joel’s music is passed down through generations like a father’s advice on delivering a left hook or grandma’s silverware. In South Florida — also known as the balmy refuge favored by droves of self-exiled former New Yorkers and New…
Broward, you big beautiful beer-bloated lush, what would the rest of South Florida do without you? Of all the beer joints, gin saloons, watering holes and dives across the lower portion of the state, you probably have the finest. I think I can confidently say that. It’s science. Last month,…
West Palm Beach’s favorite diner, Howley’s, is good for so many things. It’s ideal for brunch with a side of full bar, it’s the best non-pizza, late night grubbing option, and as of yesterday, it’s been granted some big time internet recognition. But not for the food, for the tunes…
SheaEditor’s Note: Shea Serrano is an award-winning music writer and goofball whose recent exploits include Bun B’s Rapper Coloring and Activity Book. In his new column, he writes about his life and times. By Shea Serrano Right now, Pitbull’s “Timber,” featuring Ke$ha, is number two on Billboard and number one on…
Who could forget that time Jerry told Elaine that War and Peace was originally called “War, What is it Good For?” Absolutely no one. Seinfeld was a show that challenged, and it enriched (your collection of “I’m really funny, no, really” quotes, if nothing else). It sometimes did that awesome…
The accolades given the Coen Brothers for their fictional “biography” Inside Llewyn Davis are definitely well-deserved. But the biggest rewards the film will reap will likely be those shared with the real-life folk singers who came of age in the early ’60s and extended their influence onward over the successive…
With so few venues for folk music, the chances the genre have to take root seem slim indeed. Fortunately, there are those troupers who persevere when it comes to bringing that sound to those that desire it, both artists and entrepreneurs determined to give folk music a place to thrive…
Though a guitarist by trade, when the then-unnamed South Florida punk band Lose the Rookie held their first practice in the latter half of 1998, Paul Chase sat behind a drum kit doing his best to keep up. By all accounts, he was dreadfully bad. Joined by guitarist Tim Rohde,…
The name “Molly Ringwald” instantly evokes a collage of images. Pink prom dress. Sitting on a table eating cake with a cute boy. Putting lipstick on with the power of boobs. But a lot of time has passed between Molly’s days in the John Hughes ’80s acting circle known as…
Clay has been in comedy so long, he’s seen it all. Back before Twitter and podcasts, comedians lived and died on their jokes. And while Mr. Hickory Dickory Dock has seen waves of new comics sparkle and fade, he’s been taking notes and plotting a major comeback. But before he…
Photo by Sayre BermanCheck out County Grind’s full 28-photo slideshow from Jay Z at BB&T Center. Jay Z’s Magna Carter World Tour BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida Thursday, January 2, 2014 Better Than: Another night of solo ass-shaking to The Hits Collection. “Broward County! West Palm Beach County! Dade County! “I…
Shea Note: in his column Serrano Time, award-winning writer and goofball Shea Serrano writes about his life and times. Dear 2013, Oh, man. So you’re officially over. That’s kind of sad. You were mostly a very dope year — at least for me, anyway, and truth be told, that’s all…
It is my pleasure to present ten of the best bands in punkdom that embraced their LGBT roots and took to the airwaves. Am I an expert in queer theory? No. Not at all. But I know what I like, and these bands rage right there alongside their straight contemporaries…
When Billy Joel plays the BB&T Center on January 7 and 11, odds are pretty good according to his recent set lists that his first encore will start with “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” The 1989 novelty song that will not get out of your head, as it lists historical…
Another year of local music has come to a close. And while many slices of the South Florida scene did their part to support the finest musicians in our glorious neck of the woods, it’s safe to say that some did it better than others. In particular, Lake Worth shined…
William Michael Smith (left, photo by Chris Knight) and David ThorpeThe 11 alternative weeklies of Voice Media Group are responsible for a tremendous amount of music writing: This year, we produced thousands of pages of printed stories and tens of thousands of blog posts. We’re proud to present the very…
Spend enough time tracing modern music to its roots and you will undoubtedly find yourself at a blues crossroads. In the same way that science can trace the evolution of every pup from yapping yorkies to massive great danes to the bloodline of wolves, most modern, Western music has a…
Billy Joel isn’t your average rocker. And that’s not simply because he has accumulated more hits than any dozen other rock folk combined. While he boasts many of the same qualities that typify your average rock star – a penchant for drinking too much, his habit of wrecking expensive cars,…
You love the Jiggaman, but do you really know all about his greatness? There are so many facets to Mr. Shawn Carter — loving father, attentive husband, chart-topping rapper, business, man. And thanks to his all-angles hustle, Hova’s latest album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, was certified platinum before it even…
Billy Joel isn’t your average rocker. And that’s not simply because he has accumulated more hits than any dozen other rock folk combined. While he boasts many of the same qualities that typify your average rock star — a penchant for drinking too much, his habit of wrecking expensive cars,…
Here at New Times, we are infamous for glorifying the rich and famous and mocking all the stupid things they do. That being said, we decided to create a kinder list for New Year’s, giving some celebs advice on which resolutions they should make this 2014. A lot of these…
