Live Nation’s Deal of the Week Includes the Fillmore

Live Nation’s Wednesday deal of the week looks a lot like the last three weeks. Until 11:59 p.m. tonight, all tickets at the Cruzan and Bayfront Park Amphitheaters are buy one get one free. It’s a great deal, providing there’s something you want to see at those venues. This week,…

Ricky Martin Goes Back to the Studio

Ricky Martin is without question one of the most iconic performers in the world, let alone Latin music. He’s one of a very select few superstars who couldn’t likely make it down one block on any street anywhere across the globe without being recognized, and it’s for good reason –…

Ten Under $10 For the Weekend of July 31 – August 2

Friday, July 31*Miami space-electro-rockers the Waterford Landing come out of hiding for a rare live performance tonight at the Vagabond. Admission is free before midnight, $5 after. Click here to visit the Vagabond’s web site. *Jazz bassist Diogo Brown leads his combo in a free performance tonight at the Museum…

New Music Video From Miami Group 7 Estrellas called “Miami Life”

Here’s a brand new music video from a group called 7 Estrellas. The song is called “Miami Life.” The YouTube description says:  “beat por: “Gualo” (Edge Music). Video producido por: Milagros Rosales, Bertha Alie, Jose Mateo. Direccion: Milagros Rosales. Edicion: Alejandro Gonzalez.” The video was uploaded by YouTube user pmaracucho. …

Filter Mag Online Interviews Awesome New Republic

First, the Pitchfork TV love, and now, an interview in another national indie taste-maker mag. Awesome New Republic is (finally!) properly on the verge of a breakout beyond this peninsula. Starting yesterday, Filter magazine began posting a three-part Q&A with ANR on its web site. (The third part is dated…

Poplife Says Goodbye to White Room

Poplife has never really been a faithful lover, so White Room should have seen this coming from a mile away. We heard the rumors weeks ago, but we were told it was off the record. However, today we received word via press release that Saturday’s event with Black Moth Super…

Live Nation Offering Two For One Tickets Today

Live Nation’s Wednesday deal of the week is a familiar one. In fact, it’s almost the exact same one as they ran last week. Buy a lawn ticket for any show at Cruzan Amphitheatre or Bayfront Park Amphitheater, and you’ll get one for free. This week, Live Nation is extending…

BarrioActivo Brings Addictive Fusion to Transit Lounge

What do you get when you cross elements from Cuba’s classic musical styles like son, guaracha, cha-cha-chá and rumba with more contemporary flavors, ranging from funk to ska to reggae and good ole’ noisy hard rock? If you guessed Ricky Ricardo on a bender with Brad Nowell circa 1996, right…

Grind Time Rap Battle Features Florida vs. West Coast Competition

Grind Time battles are no holds barred rap competitions that take place in a nationwide league made up of regional divisions. Raps are often heavily researched for ultimate brutality and self referential to the Grind Time universe. Miami rapper/party promoter Parable has a Grind Time history, but the battle presented…

Alej Varez Wins First Summer Spin Series Contest

The Summer Spin Series (hosted by Gryphon Nightclub and New Times) kicked off on July 24 with DJ Maximus 3000, DJ Alej Varez, and DJ Igi squaring off in an open format competition for a chance to play at the finals on October 16. DJ Alej Varez took home top…

Dialed In: Top Tens From Local College Radio

Dialed In is a weekly column on Crossfade tracking the most-played albums on South Florida’s campus radio stations. To view previous week’s lists, click here.Top-Tens from the week of July 20-24:University of Miami- WVUM 90.5 FM, “The Voice”The Voice proudly introduces new and innovative music to the Miami area by…

New Dreaming in Stereo Video for “Steal This Song”

Here’s a brand new upload from local guitar virtuoso Fernando Perdomo’s own band, Dreaming in Stereo. (You might recognize him as Paulina Rubio’s axe man.) The video is for the song called, um, “Steal This Song,” off Dreaming in Stereo’s new full-length album. It was filmed at the Gibson Showroom…

Miami Legends David Hudson and Treetop Live From Shantel Lounge

David Hudson, a Miami-via-Atlanta TK Records recording artist, had a smash hit back in the day with a song called “Honey Honey.” You’ll probably recognize the chorus — “‘Til you reach over and hold me tight/I reach over and turn out the light/We’re gonna (make love) in the middle of…

Black Sheep Bar Closing Party this Saturday Night

Yep, you read correctly — this week it was announced that Black Sheep Bar has officially been sold to new owners and its last hurrah will be this Saturday night. Far from being a cause for concern to loyal patrons, however, current owner and resident DJ/tastemaker Juan “BassHead” Loumiet assures…

Spam Allstars Trombonist Plays the Conch Trumpet

So the Miami Herald finally got a YouTube channel. They’ve had a talented team putting out high-quality, award-winning videos for a while now (big up Chuck Fadely) but somebody oughtta tell corporate that with sites like keepvid.com all their content can now be downloaded with the click of a button…