It’s impossible to talk about electronic dance music (and specifically the Detroit scene) without accounting for the enduring influence of DJ-producer Kenny Dixon Jr., AKA Moodymann. Few artists have done as much to keep the black roots of house and techno alive. And Dixon’s outspoken calls for the preservation of…
Even though Art Basel Miami Beach is still four months away, we here at Crossfade have already started scouring the interwebs for arty party announcements. And lo, superfluorescent popster Neon Indian (AKA Alan Palomo) has just announced a Basel week show at Bardot on December 1. But Mr. Indian isn’t…
Under the leadership of fascist prime minister Hideki Tōjō, the Japenese military during World War II was not to be crossed. Remember, these are the crazies who invented the kamikaze, the famed suicide crash landings that the air force started to employ toward the end of the war. A particularly twisted…
Goo Goo Dolls at Pompano Beach Amphitheatre August 5
Brian Wilson at Hard Rock Live August 5
Afrojack at Mansion August 6
The Darling Sweets at the Monterey Club August 6
Toxic Holocaust at Churchill’s Pub August 10
Check out County Grind’s 22-photo I Am Still Music Tour slideshow. Lil Wayne With Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, and Far East Movement Cruzan Amphitheatre August 3, 2011 Better Than: Suckin’ on a “Lollipop” while learnin’ “How to Love.” In the runup to last night’s Lil Wayne show at the Cruzan…
Somehow, Sailor Jerry knows what we want to hear. Over the last couple of years, the booze brand has brought Austin’s Strange Boys to town while hosting shows by Miami’s own Jacuzzi Boys. And this time, Jerry and crew are importing a gayishly fabulous band with a 1960s rock ‘n’…
You wouldn’t wanna expect too much from a guy named Shit Robot? But has DFA ever wronged you? The label has spawned stellar dance-rock acts like LCD Soundsystem, the Juan MacLean, and YACHT. And it has rarely, if ever, released at dud. In fact, the Irish-born, New York-based DJ/producer (who…
Afrobeta Electric Pickle Saturday, July 31, 2011 Better Than: An electric pickle. Afrobeta brought back the rave days, minus the creepy dilated pupils and begging to be blown up. The stage was decorated with old toys, cracked-out dolls, a trippy pigeon, and a token My Little Pony staring silently at…
Seun Kuti and Egypt ’80 Presented by Rhythm Foundation Friday, July 29, 2011 Manuel Artime Theater, Miami On Friday night, Seun Kuti and Egypt ’80 opened up a portal into a high, spiritual, Afro-dimension where time slowed to a near standstill as booties shook with ever-increasing rapidity. Though many booties…
Last night, Tyler the Creator tweeted the meaty schedule for hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All’s upcoming Golf Wang Tour 2011. Not only will the raunchy sultans of swag be performing here in the 305 on Halloween night, but the show is another in a steady stream…
Dig yourself some Latin powerpop ballads? Well, if you like deep and soulful tunes delivered with mournful aplomb, get ready to dampen more than your cheeks. The reigning kings of tugging at heartstrings, Camila, have just announced a US tour, kicking off in September and running through October. The 10…
There’s much mystery surrounding the Miami band Pool Party. Who are they? What are they doin’? And why don’t they ever play shows? According to one of the band’s frontmen, Creep Guirdo, not only are they shrouded in mystery, but also hyperbole. He dramatically states, “Like a warrior. That’s how…
Selena Gomez at Mizner Park Amphitheatre July 28
Tech N9ne at Culture Room July 29
Seun Kuti and Egypt ’80 at Manuel Artime Theater July 29
Stokeswood at the Stage July 30
Kings of Leon at Cruzan Amphitheatre August 3
Danish rockers Volbeat try to squeeze every single kind of rock music — from American roots to the universal snarl of aggro rock — into each of its bewildering three- to four-minute compositions. Metal and punk have been bedfellows for a while now. And punk has definitely found another more-than-suitable friend…
