Recap: Roc Raida Fundraiser at Electric Pickle, September 30

​DJ Roc Raida Tribute and Benefit Show at Champion SoundElectric Pickle, Miami Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Better Than: Watching DJ routines on YouTubeFull Disclosure: I’m a resident DJ at this party, under the name Sire Esquire.The Review: Tribute events are not an easy task, as their themes often get sidetracked in the midst…

Palenke Soultribe Live at Transit This Saturday

Breakbeat, Latin, progressive house and folkloric deconstruction are but a few of the terms used to describe LA-based electro outfit, Palenke Soultribe’s music. I like folkloric deconstruction best. It’s a description that bears razor-fine precision. And it reminds me of Top Chef, minus the foams and emulsions. The trio is…

Concert Review: Metallica at BankAtlantic Center, October 1

To view a full slideshow of photos from this show, click here.MetallicaWith Gojira and Lamb of GodBankAtlantic Center, SunriseThursday, October 1Better Than: Pretty much every other big metal show I’ve seen this year including, possibly, Iron Maiden at the same venue. (Heresy, maybe, but I felt much more connected to…

What to Do in Broward and Palm Beach Tonight

Does bluegrass, punk, and southern rock with a gypsy twist sound interesting to you? If you answered no, move on to the next paragraph. If yes, you’ll want to head out to South Shores Tavern and Patio Bar tonight to check out Black Finger. Just watch the video below, and…

Mobilee Showcase at Fierce Angel on Saturday

Formed in 2005 by DJ/producers Anja Schneider and Ralf Kollmann, Mobilee Records is one of the most forward-thinking and internationally-acclaimed boutique imprints to emerge out of Berlin in recent years. With a roster that includes some of the most exciting and cutting-edge artists of the contemporary European minimal scene, like…

Top Ten Thursdays: The Top Ten Heavy Metal Bands of All Time

This evening’s Metallica performance at the BankAtlantic Center will surely attract a tumultuous sea of testosterone covered in black T-shirts and ripped jeans — and maybe even a few women. This all-ages army of metal maniacs will bang their heads, stomp their boots, throw the devil horns and look for…

Fort Lauderdale Jam Band The Heavy Pets Get New Bassist

The Heavy Pets had really seemed to hit their stride earlier this year when they enlisted Felix Pastorius on bass. The son of bass legend Jaco Pastorius, Felix is a respected musician in his own right who has shared the stage with bass greats Victor Wooten and John Patitucci, among…

Miguel Migs

Deep house high priest Miguel Migs occupies a position in electronica somewhere between France’s Bob Sinclar and fellow San Franciscan (by way of Las Vegas) Halo. Even though he has done remixes for A-listers such as Macy Gray, Lionel Richie, and Britney Spears, Migs remains a DJ’s DJ, maintaining both…

Ghostface Killah

Even if he hadn’t made his name rapping about kilos and capers, Wu-Tang MC Ghostface Killah’s long-form flow would still be described as straight dope. But Ghostface — AKA Tony Starks, Ironman, Pretty Toney, and now Ghostdini the Wizard of Poetry — did form a reputation from swaggering through tales…

Brand Nubian

If you recognized the name in this little headline, let’s just get this out of the way: Yes, Brand Nubian is still around. Or rather, since the inception of this original paragon of conscious hip-hop excellence, the group has only periodically faded away and reappeared. There has never been a…

Tribute to Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

Who doesn’t love Los Fabulosos Cadillacs? There is perhaps a handful of bands that can be credited with founding the rock en español movement. But none was more vital to its global spread than perhaps two bands out of Argentina: Soda Stereo, fronted by the legendary Gustavo Cerati, and Los…

Benefit for Roc Raida at Electric Pickle Tonight

September 19 marked another recent, terrible loss for the DJ community , and hip-hop at large: Pioneering turntablist Roc Raida, born Anthony Williams, passed away after cardiac arrest. Williams had been hospitalized after an accident while practicing Krav Maga, which he had been studying for the past two years. He…

Submission Red and Fancy Me Yet Win X & Y Fest Top Honors

X & Y Fest took place last weekend at The Talent Farm with 20 bands competing to see who would be chosen to represent a generation of music fans in Broward county.Oh, and there was a $500 prize, but the honor of winning has got to trump any monetary reward…

Concert Announcements: Rusted Root, Galactic, and Cris Cab

Jam fans, you’re in for yet another treat thanks to a couple announcements to add to the never ending stream of jam bands hitting South Florida.Rusted Root, the Pittsburgh based bluegrass jam band, are about to celebrate 20 years of making music together with a November 28 stop at Revolution…

Concert Review: Tim Sweeney at Electric Pickle, Saturday, September 26

Tim SweeneySaturday, September 26Electric PickleMiamiBetter than: your garden variety house music set.It was business as usual for the Poplifers on Saturday night with DFA’s Tim Sweeney throwing down at the Electric Pickle, the only exception being the turnout, which was somewhat lacking. Where were the hordes of colorful t-shirt-clad hipsters…

Tribute to Los Fabulosos Cadillacs at Poprox This Friday

​Who doesn’t love Los Fabulosos Cadillacs? There are perhaps a small handful of bands that can be credited with founding the Rock en Español movement. But none were more vital to its global spread than perhaps two bands in particular out of Argentina — Soda Stereo, fronted by the legendary…

Another Year, Another GWAR Show: This Saturday at Revolution

Some may prefer to celebrate the arrival of South Florida “fall” with foolishly worn token sweaters and decorative knick-knacks from Bealls. Just as reliable a sign of the changing seasons, though, is the annual Fort Lauderdale stop on GWAR’s seemingly never-ending tour. The last time these monsters played in these…