The band has been gigging 14 years and never played Miami? Of a Revolution fans, rejoice! The Marlins are bringing the band down for a postgame Super Saturday concert. After the Fish trounce the Padres, Sun Life Stadium will quake in time to booms from exploding colored sparks in a…
Donnis is definitely a member of the class of Kid Cudi, Drake, and company, a performer who’s neither commercial rapper nor obscure, lyricism-obsessed MC. And still, thanks to a shrewd, intelligent-pop sensibility, the Atlanta resident appeals equally to urban hipsters and girls who just wanna shake it at the club…
If you’re gainfully employed, Sunday might not be the ideal evening for checking out killer rock at Churchill’s. Getting a case of the Mondays will be worth it this week, though, if you’re among those with an appreciation for the long-lost version of ’90s punk/hardcore that existed just before screamo…
The Fillmore Miami Beach has been absolutely slaying with its indie-type bookings lately, but here’s a new announcement from the venue to make a thinking-man’s metal fan weep tears of joy. Sacramento legends Deftones will headline the venue on August 25, the band’s first show in South Florida in a…
New York legends Interpol have just announced a rescheduled North American headlining tour, after losing its supporting slot on U2’s tour. (The band was set to open for the Irish greats on its extensive North American outing, but U2 canceled all the shows after Bono was required to undergo emergency…
The intimate venue might reach its event horizon trying to contain what promises to be an amped-up evening of straight up Afro-Cuban jazz in the hand of some very adept musicians. Check out a video of Lamoglia at the Van Dyke after the jump. Felipe Lamoglia’s Cuban Project. 9 p.m…
We’ve lost track of the hype-backlash-hype-backlash cycle that aims to tell us whether it’s currently “cool” to like Vampire Weekend or not — but who really cares. The band’s sophomore album, Contra, achieved the previously unthinkable feat of scoring number one on the Billboard charts. It was welcome proof that…
Donnis is definitely a member of the Class of Kid Cudi, Drake, and company, a performer who’s neither commercial “rapper” nor obscure lyricism-obsessed “MC.” And still, thanks to a shrewd, intelligent-pop sensibility, the Atlanta resident appeals to both urban hipsters and girls who just wanna shake it at the club…
If you’re gainfully employed, Sunday may not the ideal evening for checking out killer rock at Churchill’s. This week, though, it’s worth the case of the Mondays, though, if you’re among those with an appreciation for the long-lost version of ’90s punk/hardcore that existed just before “screamo” became a dirty…
Go into Dead Meat’s site, and you’ll find a triangle with a mustache, surrounded by what looks to be some kind of animal fur. And that’s it. We’re not kidding. The South Florida band — akin to what we’re guessing an Ian Curtis-birthed thrash/ punk lovechild would sound like –…
For those keeping track, ¡Mira Que Lindas! continues, and we keep telling you to go check it out. There were the opening festivities with Pacha Massive. There was Perrozompopo throwing it down and accompanied by DJ Le Spam. There was the Aleks Syntek acoustic showcase. There was a live performance…
If it’s Thursday and you’re reading this, it’s not too late. If it’s Friday … you better have a damned good reason, because it could mean that you missed a monumental occasion. You see, tonight not one, but two recent New Times Best of Miami winners will perform live together…
One of our favorite local music events last year was the So Raw Festival, a two-day summer jam that showcased some of the best local and international low-fi, garage, and straight-up rock ‘n’ roll around. Oh, and did we mention the promoters graciously included free booze with the low, low…
Trance-music don Christopher Lawrence is arguably the best-known name in dance music to come from the United States, a country with no shortage of topnotch DJ talent. Consistently ranked alongside the UK’s hottest jocks in DJ Magazine’s annual poll, in 2004 Lawrence checked in at number seven, placing higher than…
Sydney Blu is a Canada native turned Magic City resident who is taking the local house scene by storm. Inspired by ’90s legends such as Danny Tenagalia, Deep Dish, Roger Sanchez, and Eric Morillo, she began DJing ten years ago in her hometown of Toronto. She launched her own label,…
For the past two years, Ex Norwegian has been quietly gaining national traction on the strength of classic guitar-driven power pop that sounds as though it came from anywhere but here. Anyone still mourning the late, great Alex Chilton can take comfort in knowing some of his musical spirit lives…
Nortec Collective is no stranger to the Latin alternative scene. Since dropping its first disc in 2002, The Tijuana Sessions Vol. 1, the electro-fusion outfit has carved a well-defined niche. That’s not only across Latin America but also stateside, amassing a cult following from various appearances at some of the…
Nortec Collective is no stranger to the Latin alternative scene. Since dropping its first disc in 2002, The Tijuana Sessions Vol. 1, the electro-fusion outfit has carved a well-defined niche. That’s not only across Latin America but also stateside, amassing a cult following from various appearances at some of the…
With our usual focus on the house and techno end of things going on at the Electric Pickle, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the Wynwood hotspot has also become one of Miami’s premiere live music venues, showcasing a regular variety of local and international bands. Past bookings, including…
It’s always good to see the Warped Tour pick up on local talent. This year add the Parable MC and Llamabeats project Think Tank to that list.Hip Hop is back on Warped in the form of the Grind Time Now Stage. It’s a project of the world’s largest rap battle league…
It’s a big week for local masters of Cuban son, Conjunto Progreso. Not only are they celebrating the release of their brand new disc Alive in Miami, but now they have a Best of Miami award to celebrate too, having earned the honor of Best Latin Band this week. The band…
Click here to view photos from this event.50 CentFillmore Miami BeachTuesday, June 15, 2010Better Than: Whatever you did last night, but not as much better as it should have been.The Review:If somebody tells me to put my hands up one more time I’m gonna flip. I mean, really. Isn’t that…
