​Mathew Sydney describes his music as romantic, funny, and inspirational, and he isn't wrong. The composer, actor, and visual artist performs not just songs, but puts on a whole show for the audience.  More >>

Silky Johnson "Player Hater of the Year"

​Ah... Valentine's Day. It's a time for cheesy stuffed animals, overpriced bouquets of red roses, and jam-packed restaurants. Now doesn't that sound so romantic? But, hey what about those of us without a date? Should we just stay home wallowing in our sorrows? Certainly not!

Skip drowning yourself in sadness while eating a box of chocolates in the bathtub, downing a bottle of vodka, with Bright Eyes on the record player. Instead, how about you put on your hottest dress (or maybe even a pimp suit for the guys) and head on over to the Laser Wolf for the inaugural Player Hater's Ball.

Brought to you by the folks of Jams, Black Locust Society, Radio-Active Records, and Laser Wolf, there will be DJs spinning your favorite hatin' tunes, food trucks serving up taco goodies (but I wouldn't eat too many if you're planning on taking home a lover that night), and a special performance by Protoman. Now, doesn't that sound a whole lot better than crying your eyes out and watching The Notebook?
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​No relation to the club in Fort Lauderdale, Two Door Cinema Club is heading stateside to Revolution Live on June 5. Sure, you're thinking, that's like a thousand months away. However, if you want to see this Irish trio, you may want to buy a ticket this Friday.

The young ginger singer Alex Trimble brings his delicate, sweet voice to the intense emotional dance party music of Sam Halliday and Kevin Baird. Having opened for bands like Phoenix and Metronomy, this time around, these young dudes are the headliners. The awesome-to-dance-drunk-to-can't-understand-what-you're-saying Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah and indie pop duo Bad Veins are supporting them onstage. Just today, they were added to the Isle of Wight Bestival lineup alongside Sigur Ros and the xx. Fancy.

Here are a couple of videos to get you in the mood for this summertime show.
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​Green Room will be painting itself red this Saturday in honor of the lovers' holiday Valentine's Day. Why wait for the actual day? You can't sleep in all hungover and tired from making l-o-v-e on Wednesday.  More >>

Ronnie Rivera

​As Low Level Lazer Radiation and with Cop City Chill Pillars, Nelson Hallonquist is continuing in his tradition of performing annually at International Noise Conference. Since the first INC, he's brought all sorts of West Palm Beach sounds to Churchill's Pub in Little Haiti.

Noise legend Rat Bastard organizes the event, which lasts somewhere between three and five days. Hallonquist says Rat's been a huge influence on him, calling him the "best person on earth. Totally an asset to music." He's looking forward to INC this year, and with so many bands coming from all over the country to perform for free, Hallonquist recognizes that the environment is "positive and encouraging for anyone who plays."


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Tonight at the Snooze!

SHOW TONIGHT: Weird Wives, Low Level Lazer Radiation, and more at the Snooze! ​

You may have heard by word of mouth (the Snooze Theatre's most popular marketing method) that it's a big Wayne's World "game on!" once again.

Jordan Pettingill and C.J. Jankow are moving forward after a month or so of canceled shows, lost potential income, and frustration among the musical community that recognizes the Snooze as an invaluable creative haven. All of this is a result from a seemingly unnecessary raid by the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, first reported by former County Grind Editor Reed Fischer.

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​Ed Artigas is a man of many musical accomplishments. Like, so many that we can mention only a scant few here. Formerly of Map of the Universe and Bling Bling, his newest endeavor, Planelifter, is just starting to really take off.

The name Planelifter has been around since 1999, when the members played a few gigs around South Florida, including tribute shows to Joy Division and New Order (one was at Respectable Street, the other in Miami). Artigas remains the only original member of the band. In December 2010, Artigas says, "I was itching to do something droney and shoegaze-influenced. I recruited two friends from the scene I had been wanting to play with in a band." 
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The DJs.

​It's true that most men -- though not all -- enjoy a side of boobs with their Super Bowl. For them, it's like chips and salsa, a hamburger and a bun. You get it, and so does Maxim. The magazine is hosting the Big Game Party at Vibe Ultra Music Lounge this Friday to get Fort Lauderdale's dudes all juiced up for the actual big game.

Maxim doesn't mess around, though. It's not just bringing your typical scantily clad stripper or two to the event. Instead, guests will include what it describes as "the sexiest women." It's hard to deny that the gals aren't pretty.

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Shave away.

​For quite some time now, Jack White has been busting his bum to produce the music of, and thus blow up the careers of, quality musicians through Third Man Records. He's worked with a range of talent from the Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson to South Florida's Jacuzzi Boys. White also spent time playing with supergroup The Dead Weather with Vero Beach native Alison Mosshart of The Kills. But sometimes you just want some Jack White, pure, plain, and simple.  

This then is the moment then that your ears and hearts have been craving. The man of almost immeasurable musical gifts announced that he's releasing his solo debut Blunderbuss. The album will be out April 23 on Third Man Records in partnership with Columbia and XL Recordings.

"Love Interruption," a romantic song with a hefty helping of country, will be available on 7" vinyl with non-album B Side "Machine Gun Silhouette" on February 7. Because this is the moment you've all been waiting for, safely pre-order it now. Till then, take a delicious taste of "Love Interruption" here, and download it on iTunes.  
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