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Ma Jaya and the Cult of Kashi Ashram
May 14, 2013 in True Crime Report
For many, to exist near Ma Jaya -- a beguiling New Yorker with a tenth-grade education -- was rapture. To them, her dogma was beyond the mortal ken. But there...
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Digitalism on EDM in America: "Las Vegas Is Getting Bigger Than Ibiza, It's Supercool"
May 10, 2013 in Crossfade
Before David Guetta had everyone singing "Sexy Bitch" and Swedish House Mafia soothed with "Don't You Worry Child," there was Digitalism. Circa 2006 and '07, this German duo of Jens...
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Fred Falke on Daft Punk's Return: "An Adrenaline Shot Into Mainstream EDM"
May 08, 2013 in Crossfade
If any label has best harnessed the international hipster appeal of electronic music and indie rock, it's definitely been Paris's Kitsun. Founded in 2002 as both a record and fashion...
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Nilsa Padilla's Cold Case Murder Solved by Recovered Memories
May 07, 2013 in True Crime Report
When Gloria Hampton walked into Charles McCully's office in the summer of 2010 with a story stranger than fiction, the sergeant was suspicious. "I saw my father kill my mother...
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Ultra 2013: Hot Chip "Do It, Do It, Do It" for a Disappointingly Small Crowd
March 25, 2013 in Crossfade
Photo by Ian Witlen We're starting to sound like a broken record. (Pun not intended. Every DJ uses Ableton these days anyway.) Hot Chip is easily one of the most influential electronic...
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Win Free Passes to Exclusive Motorola Music Lounge and Party With EDM VIPs UPDATED
March 20, 2013 in Crossfade
TistoSure, Ultra Music Festival is happening this weekend. But why party with everyone else, when you can party with the electronic dance music VIPs? The Motorola Music Lounge, presented by Sol...
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Chris Liebing on EDM in America: "It'd Be Cool if People Got Into More Underground Styles"
March 20, 2013 in Crossfade
Chris LiebingThere is EDM and then there is electronic dance music. What's the difference? The former has been co-opted by the U.S. media to describe any electronic music that's popular these...
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Ultra 2013: Major Lazer Sets Off a Strip Sesh
March 18, 2013 in County Grind
Via instagram.com/Diplo Diplo is undeniably a superstar now. He is well known beyond the confines of EDM. He is producing music for pop stars. And he's got a face that brands want...
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Ultra 2013: Major Lazer Sets Off a Strip Sesh
March 18, 2013 in Crossfade
Via instagram.com/DiploDiplo is undeniably a superstar now. He is well known beyond the confines of EDM. He is producing music for pop stars. And he's got a face that brands want...
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Daft Punk Billboard Spotted in Downtown Miami: Secret Ultra 2013 Gig?
March 18, 2013 in Crossfade
Photo by Jose D. DuranDaft Punk billboard in downtown Miami.All we know is that in 2013 Daft Punk has promised the world a new album. It will be their first...
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Ultra 2013: Boys Noize, Crystal Castles, and Nicolas Jaar Live!
March 16, 2013 in County Grind
Photo by George MartinezBoys Noize rocking and ripping Ultra 2013's live stage. From inside a giant evil skull with LED eyes. We're going to be honest with you. When Ultra Music...
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Ultra 2013: Boys Noize, Crystal Castles, and Nicolas Jaar Live!
March 16, 2013 in Crossfade
Photo by George MartinezBoys Noize rocking and ripping Ultra 2013's live stage. From inside a giant evil skull with LED eyes.We're going to be honest with you. When Ultra Music...
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Carl Cox on the Rise of Ultra Music Festival: "There's No Other Event of Its Kind"
March 15, 2013 in Crossfade
Back when most of us were only concerned with what kind of Underoos we were going to wear that day, Carl Cox was already peddling dance music. And while DJs...
Behind the Scenes at Ultra Music Festival
March 13, 2013 in County Grind
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Tiesto on Ultra: "It's Been Very Good to My Career"
March 08, 2013 in Crossfade
It's time to stop ragging on Tisto.It's easy for EDM snobs to hate on Tisto. The Dutch DJ/producer's house and trance records are nuggets of music easily consumed by the masses....
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Ultra Music Festival 2013: Ten Acts We're Excited to See
February 13, 2013 in Crossfade
Sleigh Bells will destory all PLURality.In almost month, Ultra Music Festival will kick off its six-day marathon of EDM madness in Bayfront Park and with it bring a slew of...
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Gramps Grand Opening Week: Dance Contest, No Name, Jacuzzi Boys, and More
January 30, 2013 in Crossfade
Photo by Marta Xochilt PerezLast Friday, The New York Times published a piece called "South Beach Without the Beach," touting the area's "underground" spots. If Crossfade had edited the piece,...
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His & Hers: Poplife and Off the Radar Launch a New Saturday Party at The Garret
January 25, 2013 in Crossfade
Photo by JipsyPoplife's Aramis Lorie.Miami's nightlife scene is moribund. It's hard to argue otherwise, especially if you witnessed its growth during the last decade. What happened was originality and vitality got...
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Ultra Music Festival 2013 Phase 2 Lineup: Alesso, Eric Prydz, Snoop Dogg, Tons More
January 24, 2013 in Crossfade
Photo by Ian WitlenJust when you thought the party couldn't get any better, Ultra Music Festival has announced its Phase 2 lineup. So let's not bother with the formalities. Here's...
SL Miami at the James Royal Palm Hotel Adding to South Beach's Intimate Nightlife Trend
January 24, 2013 in Crossfade
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New Times Broward-Palm Beach Partnering with Foursquare, Badge Included
January 22, 2013 in Clean Plate Charlie
Look! A new Foursquare badge courtesy of New Times Broward-Palm Beach.Are you a fan our Best of Broward-Palm Beach issue, right? Of course you are! You're still holding on to...
Miami New Times Partnering with Foursquare, Badge Included
January 22, 2013 in Short Order
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SET Miami Closing For Renovations, Returning in March as an "Intimate Nightclub Experience"
January 11, 2013 in Crossfade
Courtesy of Opium GroupSay goodbye to the old SET. Mansion and Cameo may grab all the headlines, but the Opium Group's other megaclub SET was always about providing ultra-exclusivity and privacy...
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Ultra Music Festival 2013: Miami Commissioners Approve Second Weekend
January 10, 2013 in Crossfade
Photo by Ian WitlenUltra's second weekend is safe. Rave on, Panda guy!After all the drama about canceling the second weekend of Ultra Music Festival, the festival will not be "contained"...
Gov. Rick Scott Stops By City of Miami Commission Meeting to Tell Everyone They're Doing a "Great Job"
January 10, 2013 in Riptide 2.0
