And the live show announcements just keep pouring in. Early yesterday, Sweat Records announced that Ted Leo and the Pharmacists will be performing at Churchill’s Pub. And word on the street is the Junior Boys will be making their first stop in the Magic City since they played the Vagabond…
Over the last few days, the personal twittersphere of Canadian synth-pop duo Junior Boys has been ablaze with titillatingly cryptic little messages about “big news,” “a zillion shows,” and “a good chance we are coming to a town near you.” Thankfully, the Boys’ Jeremy Greenspan and Matt Didemus weren’t just…
This past year has been a whirlwind for Dutch electronic music producer and techno-house DJ Afrojack, AKA Van de Wall. In addition to endlessly touring the US and sitting on a treasure trove of unreleased tracks, including collaborations with Tiesto, Steve Aoki, and Omarion, the international party maestro has landed…
Are you too cool to watch E!’s Ice Loves Coco? No effing way. Firstly, Ice T is motherfuckin’ awesome and Coco’s body is banging. Secondly, the rapper, metalhead, and Law & Order badass proves to be a superinteresting guy, both at home and under the big lights. Thirdly, Coco is…
See the full 40-photo Britney Spears & Nicki Minaj at American Airlines Arena slideshow. Britney Spears’s Femme Fatale Tour With Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys, and Nervo American Airlines Arena Friday, July 22, 2011 Better Than: A cherry Blow Pop. Forget Britney Spears for a second. Just for…
Estelle brought class and style to Santo Live last night for A Night with Estelle. Hosted by 99 Jamz and Grey Goose, the vodka was flowing and the place was packed. Everyone was dressed to the nines since the flyer specified summer chic attire and no athletic gear. It was…
Marcelo D2 at the Fillmore Miami Beach July 22
Chest Pain and Mindless at Churchill’s Pub July 26
Troy Kurtz at Arkadia July 22
Space Between Words at the Stage July 23
Soul Clap at the Electric Pickle July 23
Sure, there are guys who dutifully follow in their father’s footsteps. They might take on the family business, become scientists, doctors, or lawyers just like the old man. Or they might even take the deadbeat route and follow dad to the local Stop ‘N’ Shop for a fresh six-pack before…
Yeah, we livin’ in the era of ringtone rap. But a few days ago, we here at Crossfade got word that the Rock the Bells Festival Series will be bringing Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and Mobb Deep to Miami Beach. So we started getting all nostalgic about that “Golden Age of…
t first, we thought our ears were deceiving us yesterday morning. Surely, no one in their right mind would give this man, Pepe Billete, a job. Yet it turns out that in the Magic City — and specifically the offices of El Zol 95 — anything is possible. But then again,…
Ciara With DJ Skribble Finnegan’s on the River July 16, 2011 Better Than: Any other night at any other Finnegan’s. Remind me to hit up every Malibu-sponsored event for the rest of my life. Watching Ciara for free was already a sweet deal. But free booze, t-shirts, and guac and…
Usually, the middle of summer sucks. But this time around, wandering event space the end/SPRING BREAK has saved us from July by inviting crazy people with all sorts of audio agendas into its current squatting spot (155 NE 38 St., Miami) for some Summer Ear Conditioning. Of course, no Miami…
Last month, your favorite Miami music blog (i.e. us) hooked up a drunken, debaucherous night of black-out rock ‘n’ roll at the Stage. Tall boys were guzzled and crushed. Speakers were scorched by Furious Dudes, Bulletproof Tiger, and Secret Arms. And as we noted the next morning, “about 100 of…
Dam-Funk and Steve Arrington at the Electric Pickle July 14
Rihanna at the BankAtlantic Center July 14
Suenalo at Transit Lounge July 15
Wiz Khalifa at Sunset Cove Amphitheater July 15
Sydney Blu’s Live at Mansion CD release at Mansion July 16
