Are you a singer? Are you Latino? Do you watch American Idol and say, “I could whoop their sorry asses!” If the answer to all of these questions — or at least the first two — is yes, then Time Warner Cable and the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts,…
Beer! Party! Fun! Do you know how incredibly rare it is to meet someone (let alone a fucking celebrity!) who exudes an Andrew W.K. level of pure and unironic enthusiasm for Life? Ever since he first exploded into popular consciousness with epic anthems like “Party Til You Puke,” the positive…
If you’re as big of a fan of emcees and battles as we are, you’ve probably realized one big flaw in the hip-hop chain: Most of these battles take place midday in the sweltering outdoor heat. We get the whole sweat-while-you-spit-rhymes mentality, but wouldn’t you rather enjoy the game at…
There are some things Miami doesn’t lack: beach, sun, pretty girls, and up-and-coming rappers. The 305 is definitely the place to be for the new kids on the hip-hop block. We just recently snatched hip-hop’s latest superstar, Drake. It’s even a good place for graduated natives like Rick Ross, Pitbull,…
Glass Candy: Ida No and Johnny Jewel.Last time Italo-disco duo Glass Candy played live at the Vagabond, it was almost a year ago to a sell-out crowd. It’s odd, really … The pair has scored cult status in a city that’s rarely passionate about anything. But how can you not be mesmerized…
You may not know Rico Love by name — yet. But if you’ve so much as flipped on a radio playing any kind of hip-hop, R&B, or pop in the last year, you know his music. The 27 – year – old songwriter / composer / arranger / producer is…
We’re an honest bunch at Crossfade and we do not condone illegally downloading music. It’s understood that musicians — like writers — struggle financially, and supporting independent music by purchasing records or attending shows is the ultimate display of artistic camaraderie.Face it: Dropping $0.99 to download a digital track from…
Something strange has been happening with the Miami music scene the last six months. People are actually paying attention. The bands down here have been getting more and more national coverage. And now Miami has one more artist to add to our ever growing roster of hype-worthy musicians: Ryan DeGrandy,…
Cuban-born DJ and producer Lazaro Casanova hardly needs an introduction among Miami’s EDM cognoscenti. Many of you will remember him from his days as resident DJ of Revolver, the infamous, long-standing party that put downtown Miami hipster nightlife on the map. These days, Casanova is best known as a busy…
T-Pain is shooting a music video in the 305 on October 13, and the auto-tune king is looking for “20-30 extras for a club scene,” according to a Craigslist posting.T-Pain’s “Rap Song,” featuring Rick Ross, is a heartfelt track: “Or just put on that N.W.A./Comin’ straight outta Compton on that…
Mr. 305, Pitbull, had an interesting week. He had a big concert lined up in New York with Drake and Trey Songz to promote the new “So Kodak” campaign. And he also had a video shoot scheduled with T-Pain for Pit’s song “Hey Baby.” But all of that suddenly came…
Yeah, this is a hint.When secret parties with special guest DJs are announced, 90 percent of the time they don’t live up to the hype. Trust us when we say tonight’s secret party at Bar probably isn’t going to be one of those times. The person taking over the decks…
For some people, the month of October means beer and brats. Others get amped for jack-o-lanterns full of candy and firecrackers. And while we here at New Times totally dig booze, encased meats, lollipops, and low explosives, we want more! In fact, we think the tenth month is the perfect…
Will it be you, James Murphy, spinning tonight at Florida Room?Going to the LCD Soundsystem show tonight at the Fillmore? Well, the party don’t stop after the house lights have be turned on. Head on over to the Florida Room where Overthrow is hosting the concert after-party. Also on the…
Don’t try to adjust your television screen: Yes, that is Miami native Pitbull hocking cameras to the public. But has Mr. 305 sold out? Will he go the way of Shaq and start doing Icy Hot and Comcast commercials? We hope not. What makes these commercials kinda cool is the…
Unfortunately for all of you slipping on your yacht shoes and rolling fat doobies in anticipation of this Friday’s Eagles show, your prep is premature. The news off the wire is Don Henley has fallen ill, forcing three tour dates to be rescheduled. In fact, the bands’s Long Road Out…
Hey, ladies. If you haven’t already flipped through a full issue of Dimepiece (or rocked a thong, high heels, and hoop earrings in its pages), let us explain: This is the kind of printed matter often described as “a gentlemen’s magazine.” And no, we don’t mean porn. Go ahead, peek…
Remember back in the day when you were in college trollin’ for hotties and scoping the quad for something fresh to do on your lunch break? We sure do, but unfortunately those memories came sans free live music. Call us old, or call our colleges boring. But luckily we can…
Worst! News! Ever! The Good Charlotte dudes just totally bailed on their trip to the Miami International Mall! For 12 whole days and 11 long nights (ever since Crossfade first told you about it), you’ve been feverishly dreaming about your date with celebrity bros and budding fashionistas Joel and Benji…
If you occasionally supplement your sloppy party regimen with a healthy dose of wholesome public service (only a small portion being court ordered), then we here at Crossfade have got a new assignment for you. Help ensure the enjoyment of fellow fun seekers as a volunteer at this year’s Miami…
Everyone knows that Conjunto Progreso is the baddest son band north of La Habana. After all, they were our choice for Best Latin Band in this year’s Best of Miami, and we don’t hand those puppies out to just anybody. But do you know the history of son? What about…
With only a little more than a month until Lil Wayne gets released from Rikers Island, the Weezy buzz continues to build. Of course, it helps that while incarcerated, the reigning rap king has released more music than many of his free-man counterparts. The latest entry in the Wayne canon…
