Michael Arcos is one of Miami’s most gifted sons. As a filmmaker he makes movies that make people confused, giddy and sometimes a little upset. As a musician he makes music that elicits the same gut reactions. There’s something innocent about him and his art. Sometimes. There’s something dark and…
This week, Crossfade is taking a look at a number of recent releases from Fernando Perdomo’s new local-centric label, Forward Motion.Kingsley and PerdomoFake Smiles(Forward Motion)Judging by the cover photo, these bearded, shaggy-haired minstrels could pass themselves off as twin sons from different mothers. In fact, one listen to this superb…
This week, Crossfade is taking a look at a number of recent releases from Fernando Perdomo’s new local-centric label, Forward Motion.Yves GiraudHello(Forward Motion)Who says the French have to be haughty? On this, Yves Giraud’s American introduction, he spins an amiable sound not unlike that of John Mayer before Mayer opted…
There’s a special place in our hearts for punk/noise pop enthusiasts Wavves. Maybe it’s because their latest album is named King of the Beach, and the band’s name is Wavves. Can’t get more South Florida than that, right? Except for the fact that they’re from the West Coast, and not…
— Apparently, DJ Khaled’s contract with E1 Records (formerly KOCH Records) expired after the release of his latest album Victory, which spawned the ultra successful single “All I Do Is Win”. Well, after bring affiliated with them for years, it seems that DJ Khaled has taken steps towards the next…
If you were watching the exhibition game, True Blood, or the tons of other TV competition, the 2010 Emmys were also last night. Jimmy Fallon hosted, there were a lot of navy dresses on the red carpet, and George Clooney was there. Yadda, yadda, yadda.But we have a hunch that’s…
Fernando Perdomo is not only one of South Florida’s most prolific musicians and producers, he also now operates what is arguably becoming our most impressive local label. This summer, his imprint, Forward Motion has unveiled a stunning array of new releases well worth exploring. This week on Crossfade, we’ll be…
Those who say “Miami has no music scene,” take note: Furious Dudes (from Miami) and Lil Daggers (from Miami) are having a joint record release show at Bar (in Miami) tonight. Those who say Miami has no music scene, may have never seen these bands. Those who have seen them,…
Ahhh, the Libertines. Most people first heard about the English rockers — which formed in 1997 — because of their co-frontman Pete Doherty’s bouts with drugs, rehab, messing around with Amy Winehouse, his relationship with Kate Moss, stint in jail… did we miss anything?Unfortunately the band’s lead guitarist and co-frontman,…
Local hip-hop artist Serum has been making waves with his debut album Brainstorm Troopah. But the 305-reppin’ emcee isn’t stopping at constant mentions of “Vice City” when it comes to his Miami love. The music video for the album’s title track has just been released, and there are enough local…
To quote Hank Williams Jr., “are you ready for some football?” True, that line may not be the most original. But the temptation is simply too great to pass up when the rare opportunity to intone the venerable Monday Night Football open arises for a music writer who’s also a…
Anjuli Stars is truly a gifted soul. Her music and her voice are as thought-provoking as they are pleasing to the ears. Anjuli has been working on her mixtape STARVATION Volume One for the better part of this year, and will finally unleash it to the public on September 1…
What is up with all these WMC-quality bookings outside of Conference? Jeez! Couple that with the amazing indie-rock shows happening at the Fillmore Miami Beach, and we haven’t seen this sort of amazing musical cornucopia happening, well, since we’ve been old enough to go out.Now add to a busy fall…
Perhaps the biggest name in dance music right now, the Swedish House Mafia (Steve Angello, Axwell, and Sebastian Ingrosso) returns to Miami October 30 after headlining Ultra Music Festival back in March. The Masquerade Motel is being billed as a Halloween event (our first) and is set to take place…
Miami’s most famous Puerto Rican resident (and one of the most famous Puerto Ricans in the world) is poised to make a foray from the entertainment world into the literary realm. It seems that pop phenom Ricky Martin has decided to put to paper his life experiences.Publisher Celebra, an imprint…
Purgatory(Self-released)www.homestretch305.com I would like to open this review by going on record and stating that bass player Jonathan Suarez has been threatening my livelihood for many years now concerning his bizarre belief that I OWE him my “vintage” Cavity t-shirt. This is a lie. But I must also be a…
I feel like we often ignore Bardot, even though it consistently has live music going on. But it’s just that the bookings aren’t always that compelling, but every now and then there’s a gem. This time it’s actress-turned-rocker Juliette Lewis who will be performing live at the Wynwood lounge August…
Since first launching in 2002, the Berlin-based Get Physical imprint has emerged as a global touchpoint for some of the most critically-acclaimed electronic dance music of the new millennium. Forged by the creative alliance of famed producers Booka Shade, M.A.N.D.Y. and DJ T as a launching pad for their own…
Last year, we told you how music producer Greg Wells (Katy Perry, Mika, Pink, Rufus Wainwright, Deftones, and more) had been working with local musician Rachel Goodrich on her follow-up to Tinker Toys. Recently, Wells tweeted an update saying, “The new @Rachel_Goodrich record is done!!! Can’t wait for peeps to…
Ed Matus is a man many of you know. Some of us remember him fondly as the Cheers guy back in the day, some remember his ultra-loud racket with local outfit Subliminal Criminal, the jazzier extremes of indie rock with Swivelstick, or some maybe even remember him from his short…
Hey, y’all! Mansion wants you to party like it’s 2007. Like American Apparel isn’t going into bankruptcy. Like parties like Revolver and Spider-Pussy are still going strong.We’ve been alerted to a few upcoming shows at the South Beach mega-club that bring a ting of nostalgia of back when we used…
Dade County and Broward County collaborate on this one. E.R. (of the Vagabonds) supplies the beat as Protoman supplies the vocals. You might know Protoman as being an underground staple in not only Broward and South Florida’s hip-hop scenes, but also nationally as he’s been well received around the country…
