See also “Six South Florida Athletes To Keep Tabs On During the Games” and “London 2012 Olympics: South Florida Athletes (Photos)”Something called “the Olympic Spirit” is in the air, and suddenly, we’re suppose to care about equestrian sports and whether or not China is sending 10-year-olds to destroy capitalism whilst…
See also “Identity Festival 2012’s Five Most Exciting Artists.” Before even being given the go-ahead to speak with Eric Prydz, the London-based Swedish DJ-producer, we are told that any questions about his fear of flying are “off the table.” This is somewhat disappointing, considering his phobia is well known. It…
Today, the Miami New Times rolled out a new user profile platform dubbed My Voice Nation. Your voice — and the opinions you voice in our comments section — will now be amplified through a fancy new commenting program called Lifefyre (“live fire”). Read all about it below…
Ah, Sunday. Even God rested on the seventh day, so why shouldn’t you? And while you’re resting, why not enjoy the beautiful Miami sunset and the scent of grilled meats wafting through the air? You could probably do that in your own back yard, but any good Miamian knows you…
Florida Viral Rap Star Kitty Pryde Talks Justin Bieber, Tumblr, Her Age, and Writing Rhymes
If you saw the ads and announcements popping up for the UR1 Music Festival, you know that there is something brewing for the week of Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 in December. We have to admit our first thought was, Wait, another EDM event in Miami? How many do we…
White girl rappers are a tough sell. Ask Uffie, Kreayshawn, and Iggy Azalea. The vitriol thrown their way — whether deserved or not — tends to stem from the question, “What do white girls know about hip-hop?”That’s why Kitty Pryde, a Daytona Beach native, seems to differ from her peers…
Any disco music lover has probably heard of Horse Meat Disco, the London collective made up by promoters and DJs James Hillard, Severino, Luke Howard and Jim Stanton. Together they go around the world reintroducing audiences to the somewhat forgotten genre. What started at London’s Eagle nightclub has turn into…
Read also “Best of Miami 2012 – Best Weekly Party: Peachfuzz at the Garret” and “Jacuzzi Boys Headed to Europe for 26-City Tour.” Ah, the weekly party. We here at Crossfade were worried that it was going the way of the dodo. That’s not to say there aren’t great club…
See the full 38-photo slideshow of Digitalism at Grand Central — plus Crossfade’s interview with Digitalism about new DJ-Kicks album. Digitalism Grand Central, Miami Saturday, June 16 Better Than: Being at Pawn Shop or Studio A. If you went to parties like Revolver, Poplife, and Spiderpussy during the mid-2000s, you…
Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 issue June 12 online and June 14 in newsstands.Best DJLaura…
Dubstep was popping up in Miami venues long before it was usurped by the likes of Skrillex. In fact, back when British pioneers were experimenting with the genre, they frequently crossed the Atlantic to pay the 305 a visit. But its point of dominance came when Shake, the Thursday-night party…
Last year, we broke the news that restauranteur and nightlife impresario Amir Ben-Zion was planning to open a South Beach outpost of Gigi at 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue. The location at the parking garage for the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center included 7,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space that…
On May 7, Laura Sutnick, AKA Laura (of Miami), said goodbye to her longtime Monday-evening slot on WVUM. Her show, Vamos a la Playa, was arguably one of the station’s most recognizable, thanks in large part to Sutnick’s mix of indie rock, dance music, and local acts. Why did she…
In case you didn’t know, Electric Pickle has a new H.B.I.C. Meet Lorraine Sangre, director of marketing and booking. She’s also the lady behind the venue’s monthly party No Name. What exactly is No Name? Well, to be awesomely vague, it’s everything you want in a party with none of…
When historians look back at turn-of-the-century music at the dawn of Y2K, Jonathan Smith’s name will surely be mentioned. How could it not? He’s a composer, producer, and musician who has been perfecting his craft for more than a decade. He’s even a monarch with powers to bestow royal titles…
Party’s over, folks. Louis Bar-Lounge’s reign at the Perry South Beach ends for good tomorrow. According to Vanessa Menkes, senior vice president of communications for Opium Group, Louis’s closing is due to construction and redevelopment happening at the Perry. “The hotel is being remodeled and Louis is in an area…
Even if you’re not familiar with the music of the Martinez Brothers, you’re probably familiar with the sibling duo trying to convince TV viewers that BlackBerry is still a smart purchase in the wake of iOS and Android because, as the brothers put it, they need “tools, not toys.” Granted,…
Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba!In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Broadway version of Disney’s The Lion King starts its run at the Adrienne Arsht Center today. And while you might be tempted to scoff at its plebeian origins, it stands as one of the longest-running Broadway productions and…
If Crosstown Rebels honcho Damian Lazarus is playing in Miami, it’s most likely taking place somewhere downtown. Probably at Electric Pickle or Space, where his forward-thinking sets are welcome with open arms. Lazarus doesn’t play to appeal to the Top 40 crowd, so you probably won’t hear the David Guetta…
No matter what your drunk roommate says, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. In fact, it’s a small regional holiday primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla. But much like St. Patrick’s Day, the holiday’s true meaning has been diluted into a boozy affair that helps places like…
Last month, Pictureplane (AKA Travis Egedy) left Denver, his home since 2003, for the big (um, bigger) city of New York. “I feel like it’s sort of been my second home the past few years — I go there so much,” Egedy told our sister paper Westword. South Florida can…
