If you haven’t figured it out yet, the granddaddy of all South Beach clubs, Amnesia, is back. The nightclub, which first washed up on our shores in 1993, brought Andre and Gregory Boudou’s brand of hedonism to Collins Avenue. But after five years, the space was cleared, making way for…
It’s no surprise that Mansion booked Samantha Ronson for its weekly We Rock Hip Hop party. Because it’s all in the family when she takes over the decks at this Opium Group locale. Not only is Ronson a sibling to Mark (famous musician and producer) and Charlotte (famous designer), but…
Still reeling from the loss of Bar? Do you find yourself wandering aimlessly around NE 14th Street all weekend, wishing there was a hip place with cheap drinks and no cover?While OHWOW’s promise to reopen Bar seems to be dwindling, we found out last week that several ex-employees were gearing…
“We’ve learned to recognize that brands that appeal to a global audience are powerful,” Arturo “Tury” Sandoval says about FriendsWithYou’s partnership with the Japanese powerhouse of all things cute, Sanrio.Together they’ve come up with a limited edition collection with that drops today called Wish Come True for Hello Kitty. Everyone’s…
“It’s bingo, sort of, but not like you’ve seen it before. We made up our own rules, because we don’t know how to play ACTUAL bingo. This is Rebel Bingo. It’s not nice and it’s not fair. Do not bring your grandma.” That’s the way the cryptic press release for…
Did Winter Music Conference organizers concede defeat? Not exactly.The largest US conference devoted to electronic music is expanding to 10 days in 2012. From March 16 to 25, WMC 2012 will take over Miami in what promises to be an endless array of events that combine music, fashion, and, yes,…
As reported today on our food blog, Short Order, the Delano’s basement bar and lounge, the Florida Room, will be closing right before the new year. We had heard rumors that the Lenny Kravitz-designed space was facing closure, but this is the first report we’ve read that confirms the news.Florida…
On October 1, Ultra Music Festival organizers alerted its fans via email and social media that early bird tickets were on sale for $149.95. In a couple of hours, they were gone. In fact, the demand for tickets crashed the servers, forcing Ultra’s reps to send out an explanation via…
See the full 40-photo Cut Copy at Grand Central slideshow. Cut CopyWith Midnight Magic and Washed OutGrand Central, MiamiThursday, September 29, 2011 Better Than: Seeing them at Ultra 2011. It’s pretty surprising that Cut Copy has never performed in Miami outside of Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival. Sure,…
Cut Copy at Grand Central September 29 and 30
When Cut Copy’s sophomore album In Ghost Colours dropped in 2008, the Aussie electro-rock crew suddenly became an indie critics’ darling. The record was selected by Pitchfork as the fourth best album of 2008 and the 61st best album of the decade while Village Voice’s annual Pazz & Jop poll…
Do you enjoy paddling endlessly through large bodies of water? Do you like helping charities? What about puppies? And ice cream? Perhaps, then, the Big Heart Paddle event tomorrow at the Miami Yacht Club is for you — minus, a puppy and ice cream scoop or two.The event, benefiting Bravery…
If you don’t already know about Peter Bjorn and John, pop over to our music blog, Crossfade, to learn a little more about the Swedish indie rock outfit. Music editor Sean Pajot gives us his recommendation of food pairings with PB+J songs.But why write about a band in a food…
With Neon Indian and Yelle already slated to visit the city during the week of Art Basel Miami Beach, you can bet there’s still plenty of music to be announced over the next couple of months.Of course, being at the center of the action on all this Basel tomfoolery, Electric…
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…
Perez Hilton: Celebrity ass-kisser. MS Paint pro. Children’s book author. Yes, the former Miamian and Belen Jesuit grad thinks he can appeal to kids. The result? The Boy With Pink Hair. The plot goes something like this: a little boy is different because he has pink hair and gets bullied…
This week, the queen of electroclash, Peaches, spoke with Crossfade over the phone. We were a little starstruck, so we couldn’t even get the tape recorder working properly.But we did ask her whether she’s prepping new music, which it seems she isn’t, telling us that the world will probably hear…
Sorry, Miami. It seems Identity Festival’s organizers had trouble putting together a lineup for the rescheduled September 30 date at Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park. The festival broke the news the permanent cancellation this evening via Facebook. However, organizers do hint at a return in 2012.Here’s the full statement:The original…
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…
The term music producer used to mean something. These days it’s used too frequently to describe the onslaught of bedroom tweakers who in reality need the studio wizardry only a real producer can provide. However, when using DJ-producer to describe Alex Metric, you couldn’t be more spot on. When the…
Peaches at Grand Central September 17
This Thursday, our sister paper New Times Broward-Palm Beach will hold its fourth annual Pairings event at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The classy get-together joins signature culinary creations from some of South Florida’s best restaurants with expertly paired wines from local and international wineries.Some of the restaurants participating…
