Even if nobody’s exactly sure how to pronounce this Parisian threesome’s name, the consensus among international fans is that a dOP show is not to be missed. Producers Damian Van de Sande, Clement Zemstov, and MC-vocalist Jonathan Illel have taken the underground EDM scene by storm over the last couple…
We here at Crossfade love Ricky Martin because he’s a very charitable dude with a great pair of man boobs who really knows how to shake his freaking “Bon Bon.” And we aren’t ashamed to admit that we’d love, love, love to spend this Thanksgiving stuffing a 25-pound turkey with…
Picture a big, hairy motherfucker — long in front, long in back, and long neck hair too — with a denim vest loaded with patches, a jug of whiskey, and a crossbow. He’s rocking out to some righteous tunes while sucking on a righteous doobie. The question: What’s on the…
Some bands are better than others on tour. But few are as good as My Morning Jacket. Since breaking onto the indie alternative scene in the late ’90s, the Tennessee-based group has earned a reputation for having one of the greatest live shows in music today. At the 2008 Bonnaroo…
If R. Kelly pulled a WIlly Wonka and opened his Chocolate Factory to the public, we doubt we’d find Oompa Loompas churning out R&B hits. After all, the 2003 record was clearly about baby-making, not candy-making. In fact, R. Kelly’s slow jams are all about sex. Dude makes music for…
Hey Roxanne, you’re not gonna believe it! Our favorite 60-year-old pop star, Sting, has just announced that he’ll be extending his one-night stand at the Fillmore Miami Beach “due to overwhelming demand.” Last week, we reported on the Stingman’s Back to Bass tour, squawking about spending a few hours with…
Grunge gandpappy Chris Cornell has announced his first-ever solo acoustic tour, stopping at the Fillmore Miami Beach on November 6. Cornell is most noted for his work with early Sub Pop signees Soundgarden. But he was also a member of 2000s supergroup Audioslave, alongside Rage Against The Machine members Tom…
We’ve gone all verklempt. What a treat! Woody Allen, one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, will be visiting Miami Beach on the first day of Hanukkah. To think, of all the cities in the world, Allen and his New Orleans Jazz Band chose ours to kick off the…
See the full 30-photo Peaches at Grand Central slideshow. Peaches DJ-MC SetGrand Central, MiamiSaturday, September 17, 2011Better Than: Getting a mammogram. Although, ladies, you should get one anyway.Ah, the awkwardness of reviewing a DJ set. How to make it compelling enough to the reader so he/she actual stops and reads…
Atmosphere The Family Vacation Tour With Blueprint and Evidence Fillmore, Miami Beach Friday, September 17, 2011 Last night, quintessential emo-rapper MC Slug and his longtime producer Ant brought the latest incarnation of their Atmosphere project to the stage at the Fillmore Miami Beach. Despite their sensitive leanings, the group managed…
Marc Anthony American Airlines Arena September 16, 2011 Better Than: Cafe con leche. We’re taking back anything bad we’ve ever said about Marc Anthony. No disrespect, Marc, but the one text we sent out during the show last night from the American Airlines Arena said, “This bitch can sing!” Honestly,…
Any sophisticated hipster worth his or her vintage Gibson Les Paul SG and Wusthof Super Slicer will be equally dedicated to the twin pleasures of tuneage and food. Each and every day, he or she will spend an absolutely identical amount of time practicing Count Five’s “Psychotic Reaction” as perfecting…
If you weren’t already aware, Cut Copy’s September 30 show is sold out.What’s a indie dance rock lover to do? Buy a ticket for a second, newly added September 29 show at Grand Central, of course!Our sources at the venue confirm the additional show. But that’s not even the best…
Rey Ruiz. El tipo’s tremendo salsero. His musical career started 90 miles east of Key West in Havana, Cuba. As a kid, the baby-faced singer appeared on countless national television programs showcasing his incredible range. He enrolled in the country’s famed Conservatorio de Música. And soon, he was headlining a…
Marc Anthony at American Airlines Arena September 16
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Grand Central September 16
Peaches at Grand Central September 17
Bad Brains at Revolution Live September 21
See the full 20-photo Rock the Bells slideshow. Rock the Bells Rakewon and Ghostface Killa With Mobb Deep and ArtOfficial Fillmore Miami Beach September 13, 2011 Better Than: Album-length karaoke renditions of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Nigga Please. (Although … Wu-Tang karaoke is a good idea. And someone should get that…
As the show review and slideshow clearly demonstrate, Manu Chao brought that fire to Klipsch Amphitheater on Saturday night. But while the Rhythm Foundation was busy doling out free box seats to official reviewer personnel, we were livin’ clandestino and (not) sneaking into the show. Hey, it’s a park, we…
British rapper Tinie Tempah either (A) shits money, or (B) loves Michael J. Fox. The 22-year-old Londoner recently dropped a staggering $37,500 on a pair of Nike Mag sneakers at a Los Angeles charity auction benefiting the Michael J. Fox’s Parkinson’s foundation. The limited-edition kicks are actually based on a…
Hey Roxanne, wanna spend a few hours with Sting, getting stripped down and raw? And no, unfortunately, we’re not talking about running a bath, lighting a circle of fertility candles, and prepping for a private exhibition of the former Police frontman’s mastery of tantric pleasure principles. We’re referring to nothing…
