It’ll take a certain type of New Found Glory fan to remember what the Coral Springs pop-punk band is aiming for in the clip for recent single “Radiosurgery,” but that’s OK. Now that the guys have aged a bit, making a reference to the 1988 Ramones video for “I Wanna…
Pairing guitarist Sir Richard Bishop with the punishing, grandiose power of Michael Gira’s Swans may seem like a curious partnership. But don’t forget: The maestro of Swans is all about a swinging pendulum of extremities, from loud to quiet and back again. These subtle sonic nuances may often go overlooked…
Atari Teenage RiotWith Yip-Yip and Otto Von ShirachCulture Room, Fort LauderdaleTuesday, September 13, 2011View a slideshow from the concert here.Better than: A cheap imitation.It has been a decade since the heyday of Atari Teenage Riot, a caustic electronic outfit led by beatsmith and occasional inciter Alec Empire. And though there…
Roger Daltrey Hard Rock Live, Hollywood September 13, 2011 Better than: A deaf, dumb, and blind frontman.When last we encountered Roger Daltrey here in South Florida — at Hard Rock, in fact — his voice was clearly frazzled, and apparently so was his patience. The first predicament was partially remedied by recruiting…
Throughout his lengthy metal career, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has battled the excesses of his destructive, younger years with an abundance of raw virtuosity and astuteness. (Heck, he mopped the floor with George Clinton and Moon Zappa on Rock ‘n’ Roll Jeopardy a few years ago.) Now 50 years young,…
This morning, the news of DJ Mehdi’s sudden death flooded the internet, shocking the music industry and electronic fans all around the globe. No official release from Ed Banger has been sent out. But several reports have confirmed the news of a freak roof accident that took Mehdi’s life. Mehdi…
The massive, organic musical collective Invisible Music continues its benevolent work with benefit show at Lake Worth’s Bamboo Room this Thursday.These eight folks have found the proverbial sweet spot between the works of guitarist John Ralston’s current solo outfit, bassist Dan Bonebrake’s Grey & Orange, and keyboardist Greg Lovell’s Black…
The sleepy, odd and musical South Florida community of Lake Worth seems a perfect fit to house South Florida’s favorite crooners, Surfer Blood. Lately the guys reside in a charming, baby blue house among rambling homeless folks, buskers bumming cigarettes, and a young populace clad in ridiculous outfits from World…
Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman offers his insights, opinions, and observations about the local scene. This week: Two Girls, two lists… and several honorable mentions. More often than not, radio morning shows are the habitat of a male mouthpiece, but for the rest of us seeking some enlightenment…
When Atari Teenage Riot started its revolution in the ’90s, the world seemed like such a relatively peaceful place. Sure there were horrors happening around the globe, but looking back, it seems small when compared to the conflicts brought on in the 2000s.Terrorism and all the limitations of freedom it…
Fetish Apocalypse Coco Locos Nightclub at the Ramada InnSeptember 10, 2011Your boyfriend not into whips? That’s too bad — unless you can drag him to a Fetish Factory party. Saturday was the Fetish Apocalypse, which nearly didn’t happen after its original location, Fort Lauderdale’s Sky Nightclub & Lounge, was shut…
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” tonight as part of Monday Night Football’s pregame festivities before the Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots Sun Life Stadium. UPDATED: Video of her performance follows below.Given that other high-profile divas (Christina Aguilera, Cyndi Lauper) have had some issues…
Album titles can be the most annoying or marvelous aspect of an artist’s work. Judging by Goo, Sonic Youth’s 1990 major-label breakthrough, or Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, Spoon’s 2007 retro-pop smash, titles can be as stupid as the music is sophisticated. But if the idea is to set the…
We love contests! We love local venues! We love exclaiming our love for things! Attention, artists and likers of prizes: One of Fort Lauderdale’s hottest nightclubs, Green Room, is holding one hell of a competition. It is releasing a free compilation CD that will feature songs from every band to…
Perhaps jumping at an opportunity to play a venue that shares a name with one of the standout cuts from its monumental debut, Let’s Get Free, Dead Prez is officially on the calendar at Propaganda in Lake Worth. No strangers to the Sunshine State, the revolutionary but gangsta duo…
Return to Forever IV With Zappa Plays Zappa Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton September 10, 2011 Better Than: Watching Back to the Future on VHS or Bluray.As Dweezil Zappa put it, it was an “arrogantly muggy” night in Boca Raton for the outdoor concert. As offensive as the weather may…
On the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, it’s appropriate to reflect and pay tribute to all the brave souls who lost their lives on that heartbreaking day. Over the years, many musicians have attempted to capture the spirit of grief, frustration, and remembrance that followed for the…
If J. Cole is sick of hearing Drake comparisons in the media, he’s just suffered the worst possible break — pun intended. The Roc Nation rapper, who recently denied rumors that he angered his boss Jay-Z by making a sex tape with Rihanna, says on Twitter that he spent last…
The now-canceled Langerado Music Festival’s ticket refund system is proving to be just as aggravating as the rest of the event. County Grind contributor Adam Smith posted on his blog today that he’s being rewarded for his early faith in the fest with mixed messages regarding when he’ll get his…
In the grand tradition of Mötley Crüe and Motörhead, Richard Vergez’s Möthersky project is an umlaut-sweetened affair for unflinching, discerning listeners. And that’s exactly where the similarity to the two hard rock acts ends. Fort Lauderdale-based Vergez, a regular on County Grind for his conceptual record sleeve artwork and collaborations…
Lately, Zooey Deschanel has distinguished herself among musicians — both by teaming with M. Ward to form She & Him and tying the knot with Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard and forever influencing his lyrical content for years to come.It has been a busy season for her: She &…
Elvis Costello is unfortunately unable to hit Hard Rock Live later this month for an installment of his Spectacular Spinning Songbook tour. Unfortunately, the magic song wheel and Price Is Right antics will have to wait until another time, which is probably going to be in 2012.The show was scheduled…
