Why choose between Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival, when you can have both? DJ Mag has decided to do exactly that this year as it once again takes over the Shelborne, and its nightclub Shine, for two weeks worth of parties.Highlights include the return of DJ Mag’s Recession…
Trust us, it’s a restaurant. But by the look of the art work, it could easily be a place where there are video booths in the back for viewing porn. But there isn’t constant smell of disinfectant here. So, where it at?…
We already broke the news that Hard was returning to the Magic City — only this time it’s going to be a proper club event at Grand Central on Thursday, March 24. Now the lineup has popped up. And while Simian Mobile Disco in nowhere in sight (not that we…
Thanks to everyone who submitted a dining horror story for a chance to win at $50 gift card to China Grill. While all the entries are worthy of entry into the Worst Dining Experience Hall of Fame (not an actually thing, but we’re working on it), there was one that…
As conference approaches, if someone is “winning” the battle of the dueling electronic music weeks in March, it’s definitely Ultra Music Festival. That’s not to say Winter Music Conference will be a total dud. In the coming weeks, though, as Crossfade starts to reveal our findings, you’ll see it’s painfully…
We at Short Order take a lot from the community. Now we want to give you something in return. But, not so fast. You are going to have to do something for us if you want to win a $50 gift card to China Grill.We want to hear about your…
In honor of our Artopia party on February 10, Cultist proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes in random order. Have suggestions for future profiles? Email cultist@miaminewtimes.com with the whos and whys.31. Fro RojasWhen filmmaker Fro Rojas graduated the International Fine Arts College (now known as Miami…
When Spanish nightclub Pacha opened on the outskirts of Barcelona in 1967, few anticipated it would become a global powerhouse. A few years later, the club brand planted seeds in Ibiza, cementing its fate as a dance mecca. Where does a nightlife company go after that? All over the world,…
Self-admitted douchebag Kanye West and expletive-uttering crooner Cee Lo Green nab the top spots in 2010’s Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll.What is Pazz & Jop, you say? It’s just the biggest survey of the year in music by our sister paper in NYC. Over 1,500 critics were asked to…
Last year, L.A. music event, Hard, made its Miami debut with a pool party at the Fontainebleau during Winter Music Conference. Unfortunately, the lux setting and the MTV Spring Break atmosphere left us unhappy with the results. The lineup was killer, but the hotel’s expansive pool area makes for a…
Ah, electroclash, the dance genre known for analog rhythms and monotone vocals. Part krautrock, part electro, it was doomed to fail from the start. Why? Well, once you’ve heard one track, you’ve pretty much heard them all. That’s not to say there weren’t some genuine electroclash superstars back in the…
We already broke the news that British duo Simian Mobile Disco will be performing live at Ultra Music Festival Saturday, March 26. But before that, the duo will be hosting a party, dubbed Delicatessen, where attendees can expect a DJ set.Our first reaction is that Eve may be too small…
Even with the first phase of Ultra Music Festival 2011 acts announced, there are still a few more DJs and bands being added here and there while we all wait for the full second phase of acts to be revealed.Dutch DJ Armin Van Buuren is the latest to be confirmed…
We love a good contest, especially when the grand prize is a chance to play for thousands at an enormous electronic music festival. And that’s exactly what Afrobeta, their label Do IT Music Group, and Ultra Music Festival are offering every wannabe DJ-producer.The deal? You gotta take a stab at…
What’s in a logo and packaging? Everything. Pepsi learned that lesson the hard way when it redesigned the look of Tropicana. Consumers and the media immediately pounced on the change, pointing out the switch from the iconic carton design and logo made the brand look cheap. After all the bad…
Threesomes always sound like a good idea, until you’re pushed to the sidelines to watch two others go at it. And God forbid you overstay your welcome as a third party. If that happens, just remember: It’s only sex; nobody’s trying to make Big Love a reality. But sometimes, doing…
At this point, San Franciso-based DJ-producer Max Vangeli is basically a made man. He has scored support sets for Swedish House Mafia. He’s been signed to Mafia member Steve Angello’s Size Records. And he’s even the production partner of Stevie’s brother, Antoine Josefsson, otherwise known as AN21. Those kind of…
We are sure 2011 will usher in the death of chillwave. But there are still a few great artists that have come out of the musical movement, including Ariel Pink, Panda Bear, and Toro y Moi. Not to be outdone, Georgia’s Washed Out (AKA Ernest Greene) manages to immerse listeners…
At this point, San Franciso-based DJ-producer Max Vangeli is basically a made man. He’s scored support sets for Swedish House Mafia. He’s been signed to Mafia member Steve Angello’s Size Records. And he’s even the production partner of Stevie’s brother, Antoine Josefsson, otherwise known as AN21. Those kind of connects…
There are a lot of things we expect to encounter when going to Tropical Park in west Miami-Dade for Santa’s Enchanted Forest: chongas, carnies, awesome carnival food. But we definitely don’t expect to see a superstar DJ.Nevertheless, we spotted Tiësto there just the other day. Of course, not in person…
Addiction’s a bitch. Just ask the trollops walking Miami’s blighted streets. Crack has them trapped in a nasty lifestyle. There is, however, an alternative for those looking for a mistress with a more discerning addiction. Coco’s Habit at Coco De Ville isn’t exactly Betty Ford, but the small lounge at…
If you are thinking of ringing in 2011 with a good dinner, now is the time to secure a reservation. In fact, some restaurants are already booked solid — Thinking of celebrating at Area 31? Think again. However, there is still plenty out there to choose from. Here are some…
