I’ll be honest, I’ve been sitting on this article for more than a month now, deliberating how exactly I’m supposed to map out the essentials of trap music. Even saying the word now kinda irritates me because it’s been thrown around so much, especially with its popular electronic/rave crossover. But…
Pythons. The long-awaited follow up to the collection of lo-fi fuzzy gems that made up Astro Coast, is slated for a June 11 release date. It’s been a long time coming for Surfer Blood, who technically self-released Astro Coast three years and some months ago. An impressive debut, it showcased Surfer…
Actual country music, and also what the powers-that-be have named the twang-affected psuedo-rock or fiddle-touched pop music that drips out of Nashville’s never-ceasing production lines each year, holds the largest fan-base in music these days. Modern country artists sell records, they sell massive amounts of tickets, and they’re a hot…
We hope you’ve stocked up on chocolate, condoms and lube, ’cause Valentine’s Day is upon us. With a little bit of preparation and persuasion, you’ll be well on your way to using at least one of those goodies, maybe two. Only those well trained in the art of love get to…
It’s a dark night in California in 1993, and Fishbone bass player Norwood Fisher’s forearms strain as he applies a vicious chokehold to the throat of childhood friend and bandmate Kendall Jones, whose eyes bulge from their sockets. He’s nearly unconscious from the lack of oxygen to his brain. Still,…
The best South Florida moment of last night’s 2013 Grammy awards was when Pitbull snuck in his signature catchphrase during his presentation, saying: “These are the nominees for the best solo performance. Dale!” God, that guy’s great. Dale, truly, Mr. Worldwide. Last night, we, along with the whole rest of…
Frank Ocean channeled a dead Jenny, instead of orange with his totally weirdo-in-a-bad-way performance at the 2013 Grammys.Some really poor decision-making led him to sing his love song to Forrest Gump last night, which included a stage show that had way too much going on that made way too little…
The law of karma demands that one not be motivated by the result of good deeds, rather that they just be good for the sake of goodness. Doing good things for others matters most in times of trial and illness. Things aren’t easy these days for anyone who owes money to…
Those not familiar with pianist Michael Kaeshammer’s work might find it a bit baffling that the Gold Coast Jazz Society chose a 36-year-old German-born, Canadian-raised singer-songwriter to headline the Mardi Gras-themed February edition of its 21st Anniversary Jazz Concert Series. A closer inspection however reveals that Kaeshammer — touted as…
Wiseman Willie, Padre Nelson, the potheaded stranger — he’s known by many names, but this country legend and social activist has remained steadfast in his singular devotion to Mary Jane for nearly 60 years. He’s been busted. He’s been badgered. But he’s never backed down. And by God, everyone’s favorite…
Delray Beach nonprofit, the Arts Garage, is a “cultural hub” in Palm Beach County, presenting jazz, drag, and an eclectic mix of multi-disciplinary programming and performances in Palm Beach County. The two-years young organization was recently granted $80,000 in matching funds from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation…
During a recent trip to New York, my friends and I ended up talking pop songs. They’d heard Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe,” and though folks of discerning tastes, they extolled the virtues of this catchy tune. When trying to figure out what other radio songs they guiltily enjoyed,…
Infected Mushroom has been a huge name in dance music since before EDM was a term, let alone en vogue. After more than a decade on the scene, they’ve had to trade in their giant analog studios for laptops on the road, but they’ve also signed to hip L.A. label,…
If you get to a Miami Heat game early, you’re in for a confounding surprise.After the warm-ups and stretching but before the tip-off, the arena’s lights dim. It’s time for the Miami Heat’s starting lineup. A video on the scoreboard is accompanied by music to psych up the crowd. Usually…
For over a year, Audio Junkie’s DIY documentaries have been spotlighting butt-loads of up and coming musicians from in and out of South Florida. The episodes, ranging from 6 to 18 minutes, are filled with live performances, interviews, and home-brewed animations.See also:- DIY Video Journal Audio Junkie Breaks Ground in…
Earlier today, Broward/Palm Beach New Times’ news wing reported that The Teflon Don himself, Rick Ross, was the target of a gangsta-as-fuck drive-by-shooting attempt, reminiscent of the infamous killings from the golden age of rapper assassinations. However, unlike Biggie and Pac, The Bawse – and his shawty, Shateria L. Moragne-el…
Back in the summer of 1994, every so often, college radio stations played a song that sounded old but also kind of new. It started with a drumbeat, followed by a guitar and bass riff. Then came a voice. A lazy drawl somewhere between rap and song. This was the…
The Times UK broke hearts while breaking the the news that Beyonce didn’t sing “The Star Spangled Banner” live at the 57th presidential inauguration. A spokeswoman for the Marine Corp Band Kristen DuBois said it was standard procedure to record a backing track and Beyoncé decided shortly before her performance…
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between legitimate news stories – those that have actually expired in the real world – and the outlandishly hilarious bullshit people come up with in the name of LOL. For example, doesn’t a poll detailing how the U.S. congress is less popular…
When it comes to the history of presidents being lusty lascivious Lotharios, JFK and our boy Big Willy C. are probably tied for first. Yeah, Kennedy was technically cooler. And he did get buck with Marilyn Monroe, who was, like, way hotter than Monica Lewinsky. But William Jefferson Clinton compensated for his…
TMZ reported that the one and only Britney Spears was the object of attention in a three-way bidding war between a trio of hotels lobbying to become the home of her forthcoming Vegas extravaganza.Waitaminute… Britney Spears is going to have a show in Vegas?Why didn’t anybody call us?After the cut:…
Guitarist Derek Trucks is an amiable guy, armed with a ready laugh. Then again, he’s got plenty of reasons to smile. He’s the nephew of longtime Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks. He’s amply employed, both as a regular member of the Allmans and as co-leader of the Tedeschi Trucks Band,…
