You probably don’t recognize his name, but you know who Spike Jonze is. He slowly made his way into movies by directing music videos for the likes of Fatboy Slim, Beastie Boys, Weezer, Sonic Youth, Kanye West, and most recently, LCD Soundsystem’s “Drunk Girls.” He directed a few feature films,…
You may have missed this Top 10 list telling you why you should head to Transit Lounge for live music this month, and if so, consider this a shameless plug. But if not, then you no doubt already noticed that one Miami’s favorite local bands, Locos Por Juana, is officially…
Torche with Beings and Heartstrings Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Churchill’s Pub, Miami Better than: Washing Kat Stacks’ lacy unmentionables or rather, just as good, depending on the mood you find yourself in. Kind readers, you’ve known me now since 2003 and you know that I’ve never been much for lying…
They’re cooler than Elmo, if positively nerdy compared to Yo Gabba Gabba!’s trippy creatures, but the Wiggles — like the terrible twos and runny noses — are pretty much unavoidable if you have a little one, toddler to preschooler. The jovial Aussies, with their multicolored crewnecks — Sam (yellow), Murray…
The Jameses played a set at Miami’s Endless Summer at Churchill’s in June. True to form, Churchill’s was behind schedule, and the younger kids had already filtered out. That’s when the Jameses proceeded to unfairly upstage every preceding set and could have done so with their raw energy alone. This…
Since 2006, Josh Young and Curt Cameruci have been making crowds dance their asses off from coast to coast, as well as overseas. As Flosstradamus, they’ve given the remix treatment to huge indie acts such as Matt & Kim and Mates of State. Meanwhile, their own original output has been…
While acts such as Reverend Horton Heat have gained widespread acceptance, the curious rockabilly-punk offshoot known as psychobilly has been clawing at the mainstream gates. Psychobilly was born when a few bands blasted out of the strident early-’80s rockabilly revival scene by throwing some punk in the mix but keeping…
Since 2006, Josh Young and Curt Cameruci have been making crowds dance their asses off from coast to coast, as well as overseas. As Flosstradamus, they’ve given the remix treatment to huge indie acts such as Matt & Kim and Mates of State. Meanwhile, their own original output has been small;…
Wolf Parade: One of the many bands who arose in that one crop of lupine-themed acts a few years back. It’s been a few years since these Quebecois were the indie rock flavor of the week, and back then, through their first two albums, they were dogged by constant Modest…
Born in Montreal, Quebec of Haitian stock, Omicil’s style has been likened to jazz greats Sonny Rollins and Miles Davis. Ever the innovator, he takes these comparisons and influences and translates them into the Afro-centric diasporas. There are hints of Brazil and Afrobeat. But what’s most endearing about this young…
We’d lie if we said we weren’t excited about Interpol’s South Florida stop at the Fillmore on August 21. We haven’t seen them stop here since 2007, and we’ve missed them. A lot. Well, now there’s more news for Interpol fans: Churchill’s has just announced that there will be a special…
While the Metromover suffered a little setback last month with a two-car collision that left 18 commuters with minor injuries, the automated and elevated transit system can boast many, many years of service without incident. And tonight, as an expression of love for our beloved robotic carriages, the Metromover will…
The Massive Attack/Thievery Corporation double-header in Miami is most definitely still on for October 26 at Bayfront Park…. But in case you logged on to Live Nation or Ticketmaster earlier and got confused, tickets aren’t actually on sale today. Some confusion arose after Thievery Corporation’s label, ESL Music, posted an…
If you’re looking for somewhere new to whittle away your Thursday evening hours whilst partaking of both that most ancient of rituals (imbibing) and some of the best live music our fair city can serve up, then look no further. Da Vittorio in Coral Gables has got you covered to…
So you love International Thursdays at Jazid, brought to you by MiamiAlterlatino.com. You know it, we know it, what’s the point in hiding our feelings? The series has been kicking some ass since day one with their weekly jaunts around Latin America, from Brazil to Colombia to Argentina and showcasing…
It wasn’t long ago that Toronto duo AutoErotique was known as VNDLSM, which closely resembles the name of another vowel-less Toronto DJ/producer duo. Perhaps it was because they signed to the Dim Mak label — also home to that other vowel-less Toronto DJ/producer duo — that the pair changed its…
Back in the day, Star Eyes brought hip sounds from across the pond way before statesiders had even heard the stuff. More than 15 years later, one of the first female drum ‘n’ bass DJs in the lower 48 is still bringing the ruckus. Star Eyes, AKA Vivian Host, originally…
They’re the new Michael Jacksons. Keeping their noses to the grindstone, Bay Area dudes Eric Frederic and beat-keeper Arjun Singh produced and recorded the wonder-wall of danceable sonic rubbish unfortunately called Doodoo Face (Eeenie Meenie). This is a very funny thang — greasy, glittery funk liberally drizzled with monster beats,…
Perform in a band for nearly 40 years and a few occurrences are unavoidable. You will experience thrilling highs (Grammys, Oscar noms, platinum sales to the nth degree) and crashing lows (drug addiction, the acrimonious departure of original members). You’ll break social boundaries (Run-D.M.C.’s collaborative rap remix of “Walk This…
Stonerific pop-metal power group Torche has been a purveyor of sludge thicker than BP’s since 2005. The local foursome’s original lineup included members from heavy area acts such as Floor, Cavity, and Tyranny of Shaw. But in the interest of not introducing South Florida readers to Torche for the gazillionth…
Tomorrow night head to Transit Lounge for a night that’s a bit difficult to envision, and perhaps even harder to describe. But what the hell, here goes. Playing live will be The Dropa Stone (this part’s straight-forward enough). Made up of Jon Meyers on vocal/guitar, Will Richey on bass, Joe…
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Was that enough? Sure, sure, Thievery Corporation just played at the Fillmore not too long ago. But when was the last time Massive Attack played in South Florida, if at all? (Seriously, if at all — can’t even remember if its happened). Here, happy birthday Miami: Both of the collective…
