Does Miami get enough credit as a hip hop city? Probably not. Sure, rappers are always giving shout outs to our strippers and neon nightclubs, but where’s the appreciation of our talent? We’ve given the world Uncle Luke, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, and Trina, but people still like to overlook…
Mike Diaz – better known by his stage name, Millionyoung – has always championed for Miami. Though he travels for shows regularly, The Magic City will always be home for the chillwave solo artist. “Miami is somewhat undefined right now, which is exciting,” he told us. “It feels like a…
Two weeks after being busted for misdemeanor possession of marijuana in Fayette County, Georgia, Rick Ross was again picked up by authorities in Fayette County, but this time for a much more serious charge. Authorities arrested Ross early this morning at his home in Fayette County (formerly owned by Evander…
For 15 years, Space has ruled Miami’s afterhours circuit. And while we’re huge fans of dancing till the sun comes up on the terrace, there’s one thing that the downtown megaclub is missing: moonshine. And maybe a ball pit. And free massages would be nice too. Okay, so a few…
Advertising a performance as a burlesque show will surely draw some people looking to ogle scantily clad women, but Diana Lozano, director of Circ X, is quick to explain that the root of the word “burlesque” is derived from a Latin phrase that means “to make fun of.” “Burlesque is…
Over the past 20 years, the electronic music scene has exploded and evolved. It has left the sweaty warehouses and basement clubs and leaped into the spotlight via megastar producers and events such as Ultra Music Festival. One man who has witnessed the peaks and valleys of it all is…
Even Lori Garrote’s day job involves rock ‘n’ roll. On a recent afternoon, she juggles questions not only from New Times but also from her co-workers at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The onetime singer of the New and AKA is now concentrating on a solo…
Fans of 1980s Captain America comic books might remember the Bar With No Name. In the superhero realm, it was a dive establishment where colorfully costumed villains could shoot pool, drink beer, plan evil schemes, and talk about that one time they almost kicked Iron Man’s metal-plated keister. Sadly, the…
It’s not fair to say DJ Whoo Kid was a DJ before it was cool, because — let’s face it— it’s always been cool. But at the very least, he was a DJ before the only requirements were a laptop, an index finger, and a palmful of hair gel. The…
Even those of us who have resided in these parts for a very long time — as in a few decades — might be forgiven for not remembering a certain local band from the ‘80s named The Wind. Not that they weren’t worthy of recognition — quite the opposite in…
It’s Friday night at EDC Las Vegas, and at the Circuit Grounds stage, as is the custom at all of today’s EDM events, the crowd is facing the DJ booth. There, high above the tightly packed dance floor, a Russian DJ named Arty builds the music to a frenetic crescendo,…
A person who attended Electric Daisy Carnival Saturday has died, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reports. The deceased is a 24-year-old man, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. We contacted police for details but could not reach anyone. The cause of death would be determined by coroner’s officials. It…
Nag Champayons. Rising Sounds of a Sinking City CD release party with Ackdaddy. Wednesday, June 24, 10 p.m. Bardot, 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-576-7750; bardotmiami.com. Admission is free. Ages 21 and up. Jam out to the “Afrogalactic tropidelic sounds” of the Nag Champayons as Little Haiti’s “world garage” funk crew celebrate the…
Robby Hunter is a guy who has been banging around the Miami music scene for a while, virtually under the radar. He used to be a regular at The Barracuda Bar in Coconut Grove for years with his one-man show. Robby would blow the minds of patrons barely old enough to…
Seasons come and seasons fall, but the Jacuzzi Boys, Julian Yuri Rodriguez, and MTV have No Seasons at all. Rodriguez, the goofy-grinned eternal-boy of a filmmaker, uses those words to open each episode of his own web series. The less-than 10 minute webisodes are available via MTV (other), MTV’s short-form…
HITS Sessions with Pitbull. Presented by HITS 97.3. Friday, June 19, 7 p.m. Revolution Live, 100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-449-1025; jointherevolution.net. Enter to win tickets at hits973.com. Ages 18 and up. Armando Christian Pérez may be 305 all the way, but homeboy has nothing but love for all of South Florida,…
Let’s hear it for the hippest taco joint in Miami right now. With a consistent string of shows, and no signs of slowing, the not-so-secret bar in the back of Coyo Taco has quickly become a Wynwood hotspot. The intimate space and dim lighting make it one of the better…
Are you suffering from EDM festival withdrawal? Does Ultra Miami’s March 18, 2016, date seem lightyears away? Well, if you can afford a plane ticket to Vegas, you can get your fix this weekend. But with eight stages and over 200 scheduled performers, figuring out who to see and where…
The origins and ownership of the term “house music” have been hotly debated since, well, always. House music is a lot things to a lot of people. It’s disco’s revenge. It’s a feeling. It’s controllable desire you can own. While house can still be a little elusive, it’s like the…
Dear Miami, don’t fret. That subtle shock of sexual energy you experienced last night was not the ancient gods of libido trying to claw their way out of the earth’s crust. It was only the scientific reaction of Flume’s music meeting the live-wire hormones of about 1,000 nubile screaming superfans…
You’ve already got your tickets to III Points 2015, right? No? Well, you might want to not hesitate any longer as the festival has now revealed it s full lineup, which includes a who’s who of Pitchfork-approved acts that will have any music nerd salivating. Headlining the 2015 festival includes…
Each year we at New Times get together, crack open a few pizzas, and try to decide how we can grab a third slice without anyone noticing. And after that third slice is securely in our stomachs we get down to business choosing the best and brightest that Miami has…
