If there was ever an underrated musician out there, it’s Mr. Oizo. While he gained a bit of notoriety thanks to his track, “Flat Beat,” and its adorable video star, Flat Eric, Oizo has always been a behind-the-scenes kind of man. When he isn’t busy directing films or commercials, he’s…
If DFA has taught us anything, it’s that if you combine nu-disco beats with a dash of house and a bit of punk attitude, you have an instantly winning combination. Sure, label head James Murphy (under his LCD Soundsystem moniker) has made an entire career out of it. But here’s…
In honor of our MasterMind genius awards, 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.47. Bill BilowitOver the phone, Bill Bilowit’s voice is deceiving. He sounds youthful and energetic. But the 53-year-old…
In a recent episode of NBC’s 30 Rock, Jenna was sad ’cause she was going to miss out on going to Elton John and Tom Ford’s New Queer’s Eve. She had broken up with her cross-dressing boyfriend Paul, just as they were planning to go together as a couple in costume…
Panic BomberDiscipline EP (YYZ Records)Our love affair with Miami’s most quixotic musician continued in 2010 thanks to the quiet release of the Discipline EP on Canada’s YYZ Records. After dropping his first full-length, Getting On My Mind, in late 2009, this three-track EP, released in March, almost seemed an afterthought.However,…
As we wrap up 2010, Crossfade looks back at the best live performances of the year. View the full list of Miami’s Best Concerts of 2010.Swedish House MafiaOctober 30, 2010Masquerade Motel MiamiA one-night-only Halloween rager with house music superstars, Swedish House Mafia, was arguably the hottest ticket of the weekend…
The swamps and warehouse squats, Carol City and Coco’s Nightclub, South Beach and the megaclubs — our city’s music scene is the product of so many split-up, spliced, and remixed sources that any attempted overview of its output will inevitably seem insufficient and incomplete. But here at New Times, we…
As we wrap up 2010, Crossfade looks back at the best live performances of the year. View the full list of Miami’s Best Concerts of 2010.Major LazerMay 15, 2010Grand CentralCrowd control issues aside, Major Lazer’s Skerrit Bwoy put on one hell of a show along with Diplo, Mimi, and a…
As we wrap up 2010, Crossfade looks back at the best live performances of the year. View the full list of Miami’s Best Concerts of 2010.RihannaJuly 31, 2011American Airlines ArenaA pop-tastic show that was full of theatrics and a stepping-into-Rihanna’s-dreams storyline. The concert’s timing couldn’t have been better either. After…
To close out the year, Crossfade is picking out its favorite albums by 305 artists. Read the full list of Miami’s Best Albums of 2010 here.AfrobetaDo You Party? EP (Do IT Entertainment)Since 2006, Afrobeta has been peddling its sugary electropop to Miami’s small music scene. But the pair’s marketing machine…
Ultra Music Festival revealed its Phase One lineup announcement early this morning via Facebook. The lineup really shows an ambitious mix of live indie-dance bands, usual crop of house DJs, and more experimental electronic musicians. Really, it’s one of the best lineups for the festival in recent years.Previously announced acts…
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We know how much you love the Captcha commenting system now in use on Crossfade. Who doesn’t enjoy struggling to read nonsensical phrases to prove they aren’t evil robots. We hate to break it to you, but Captcha is going away. Crossfade and the other Miami New Times blogs are…
We know how much you love the Captcha commenting system now in use on Short Order. Who doesn’t enjoy struggling to read nonsensical phrases to prove they aren’t evil robots. We hate to break it to you, but Captcha is going away. Short Order and the other Miami New Times…
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Around the turn of the century, it seemed at one point that Fatboy Slim (AKA Norman Cook) would be the first superstar DJ. While he reached an incredible level of success Stateside, it paled in comparison to his European achievements. Hey, a dance sequence to the tune of “The Rockafeller…
Art Basel is long gone, but we’ve been wondering if W magazine ever got a glance at our Bert Rodriguez spoof of its Kim Kardashian cover. The magazine hosted various talks at Design Miami/, so there was a very good chance that someone from the publication saw it.Well, we finally…
On Christmas Day, the gentiles wake up to tear open presents. But the city’s Jewish populace, and Latino contingent hungover from the previous night’s Noche Buena festivities, hit the local movie theaters to catch whatever tolerable blockbuster gets released on Jesus’s birthday. That’s all good and well if you’re riding…
What are we calling that period between March 22 and 28? Ultra Week? Miami Electronic Music Week? We need to come to a consensus so we don’t get too confused. Just the other day, Crossfade announced Swedish House Mafia’s party happening opposite Ultra, and now British trance trio, Above &…
Ah, electroclash. The dance genre known for its analog rhythms and monotone vocals. Part krautrock, part electro, it was a genre doomed to fail from the start. Why? Well, once you heard one electroclash track, you’ve pretty much heard them all.That’s not to say there weren’t some genuine electroclash superstars…
In honor of our MasterMind genius awards, 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.58. Anna MixonAt 21 years old, Anna Mixon has quickly risen to the top as Miami’s hottest jewelery…
It’s no surprise that Surfer Blood is racking up the end-of-the-year listicle awards. But every now and then a curveball is thrown into the mix. This year’s odd pick: Rachel Goodrich’s “Light Bulb” snagging a place on IFC’s Best Music Videos of 2010 list.Considering the video has probably never aired on…
