1. January
    18

    Dubporn Records’ CHALK. Debuts New Album at The Vagabond

    posted by Jsin


    Last week brought ARK IX’s new EP, and this Monday the City of Bass strikes again with CHALK. releasing their DIRT EP on local soul bass label, Dubporn Records. Read all about it here, take a listen their tune “SoulWax” below, and purchase DIRT here when you’re done.

    The Miami production duo celebrates their release Thursday, January 19th on The Vagabond patio alongside Dubporn head honcho GOODDROID. Inside, our (((SHAKE))) residents A-TRAIN and ROB RIGGS bring the party vibes all night. There’s no cover before midnight with rsvp to Shake305@gmail.com and Colt 45 Tallboys are only $1 from 10-11pm. Do your job.


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  3. January
    17

    SEBADOH + DINOSAUR JR. Ticket Giveaways

    posted by Lolo

    Two of the most beloved indie rock bands of all time are actually coming to Miami. Grand Central (697 N Miami Ave) is hosting Sebadoh on Wednesday, January 18th and Dinosaur Jr. on Monday, January 23rd.

    Sebadoh are playing with Miami’s own Jacuzzi Boys and PLAINS.  Doors are at 8pm and the show is all ages.  The link to buy tickets is here.  Dinosaur Jr. are playing with the UK’s Yuck, and the show is also all ages.  Full info here.

    Post in the comments using a valid email address and specify which band you’d rather see. We’ll pick the winners at random tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3pm.  Good luck!


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  5. January
    14

    Miami Electronica Producer ARK IX Releases New “URRACA” EP

    posted by Jsin

    In 1962, James Van Allen discovered belts of radiation swimming in Earths magnetic field. That very same day, he signed up to test massive nuclear weapons on these belts. The tests created glowing and swirling auroras, but there was an accident. One bomb exploded on the ground, and the project was shut down. The final and most powerful weapon, Urraca, was never fired. This is the story of what might have happened, it’s the story of the end of the world.


    “ARK IX is an epic sci-fi journey on a wave of intergalactic bass. By combining unique synths, instruments sampled from video game soundtracks, and big, slamming drums, ARK IX creates a sound that stands alone amidst Miami’s vast electronic music scene. His latest EP, Urraca, is a conceptual project based on Operation Fishbowl, a series of high altitude nuclear tests carried out by the U.S. government in 1962. “I’m trying to tell stories, on an individual level with songs, but also on a larger scale, across EPs and albums,” he says, citing influences such as The Mars Volta and Ratatat. Urraca’s title track is both ominous and upbeat, with a stirring melody, and a foreboding fog horn sample; It’s like dancing in the midst of a nuclear apocalypse.”

    Visit ARK IX on Facebook, Twitter, and get his excellent new EP for only $3 on bandcamp!


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  7. January
    12

    This Weekend: Lizzy, Afrobeta + Twin Shadow!

    posted by Lolo

    You just read about tonight’s GET LOW event (and release party for the new EP by Sweat pal ARK IX!), now check out the other goodness we’ve got going on in-store and around town this weekend:

    Tonight at the shop we welcome back perpetually-touring indie pop artist LIZZY PITCH! Opening up is South Florida’s own SOPHIE SPUTNIK. Doors at 8pm, all ages welcome.

    This Friday at The Vagabond we are extremely stoked to present a live performance by Miami electro-pop darlings AFROBETA! If you’ve yet to catch one of their high-energy shows, this is your chance.  There’s no cover before 11pm AND you can enjoy our awesome new drink specials: $1 PBR Tallboys + $5 vodka cran until midnight, $3 PBR Tallboys after midnight, and $5 PB+J (PBR and a shot of Jack or Jager) ALL NIGHT!  We hope to see you there.

    Last but not least this Saturday brings a live performance by TWIN SHADOW at Bardot!  We’ve been spinning and selling his album “Forget” at Sweat and we’re psyched he’s coming back to Miami.  Pre-sale tickets are sold out but if you arrive early there will be a limited number of tickets available at the door.  It’s also Gallery Walk night and there are more going-on on our Events page so whatever you do have fun and be safe.


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  9. January
    12

    Get Low Tonight With Miami Dubstep and Puerto Rican Moombahton

    posted by Jsin

    Tonight’s GET LOW has a little something for everybody who loves bass music! Miami Dubstep leaders JUAN BASSHEAD, MC JUMANJI & NOME put on the best bass show you’ll find in this city. Debuting in the Arena are Generation Bass’ “New Wave of Moombahton” groups MODABOT & MANGO TROOPS (Puerto Rico/Miami/NYC) going back to back. GRAY GHOST opens the night with some deep dubstep and heavy Juke tunes, ASHWORTH closes out the night with a heavy Drumstep set, and we have a special guest MC, DISIDENTE, so you know it’s going to be live! We’re proud to have local bass maker ARK IX celebrating the release of his new URRACA EP with a performance featuring “samples from at least 4 Final Fantasy games and Kingdom Hearts!” Put on some headphones and take a listen to the title track.

    Find JUBILEE , rocker of awesome parties like Austin’s Peligrosa and NYC’s Que Bajo, doing her Tropical Bass thing on The Vagabond Patio at midnight. After her set we welcome the Orlando Moombah fam featuring up and coming Florida producers BIGMAKK, MA-LESS & FRANDOMEDA. A-TRAIN & ROB RIGGS will be in the bar making sure you don’t stay still for a second. There’s still time to get on the free list! RSVP to Shake305@gmail.com + pay no cover before 11pm. Do your job. (((SHAKE)))


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  11. January
    12

    Bruise Cruise ’12 Is Around The Corner

    posted by Lolo

    This year’s BRUISE CRUISE departs from the Port of Miami on Friday, February 10th!  The ship sets sail for three days of concerts (Fucked Up, King Khan, Thee Oh Sees and a ton more), DJ sets (Jonathan Toubin + Jello Biafra!), parties, dance-offs, puppetry, comedy, booty bounce classes and beyond. Check out the website for the full rundown.  There are less than 40 cabins left so if you wanna go to this “rock ‘n’ roll summer camp at sea,” jump on it!

    There are also two insanely awesome land-lubbing kick off parties in Miami at The Stage on February 8th and 9th!  See the full info on the lineup below and get your tickets now.  Right now it’s $20 for BOTH shows and the prices go up as the show gets closer so don’t say we didn’t try to hook you up!


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  13. January
    12

    SCRATCH’s Spring Semester

    posted by Lolo

    DJs and wanna-bees: Miami’s SCRATCH Academy is about to start their spring term.  If you’ve ever thought about becoming a jockey-er of discs their classes are a perfect starting point to understand the basics of what it takes.  For the intermediate/veteran selectors, their advanced classes will help further hone your skills.  I took a course last year and it was fun and incredibly helpful.

    Your instructors are some of Miami’s finest DJs, their space is right in the Design District and the class times are flexible.  See their course offerings after the jump!

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  15. January
    10

    This Just In: Way Out Sounds For Everyone

    posted by Emile

    We’ve got a new batch of specialty records spanning genres, decades and continents. Some of these are very limited, so act quickly if you want to secure  copies!

    Bruce Haack/Ms. Nelson – The Electronic Music Record For Children LP
    “Recorded in 1969 , early electronic music pioneer Bruce Haack and child educator Ms. Nelson go bravely and deeply into psychedelic music compositions designed to open the minds and hearts of the young. Truly far out electronic music that evokes a space age alternate universe. Bruce and Ms. Nelson are joined by pianist Praxietellis Pandit and their relaxed sounding friend Chris to bring you songs about everything from ancient folk tales to outerspace to what the world sounds like when you listen with your inner self. Real great stuff, not for the faint of heart. Avante-garde music by and for the people.” –Mississippi Records

    Various – La Onda Vampi 2LP
    Starting in 2002, Vampisoul is now established as one of the hippest and most respected reissue labels on the planet. New Orleans funk, Detroit R&B, boogaloo, Cuban jam sessions, exotic soundtracks, West African highlife, Latin soul, trippy tropical sounds, Peruvian groovers, Argentinian jazz, Nigerian Afrobeat — it’s all in their deep and expanding catalog. La Onda Vampi is the latest in a series of popular Vampisoul samplers throughout which the label travels to familiar and new international destinations and their usual richness of sounds is broadened here by Iranian grooves, ’60s Czech mod R&B, flamenco rumba, psych library music from Italy and Colombian cumbia.

    Stockhausen – Studie I&II/Gesang Der Jünglinge LP
    Studie I (1953), Studie II (1954), Gesang Der Jünglinge (1956) and Zyklus für zwei Schlagzeugern (1960). Performed by David Tudor, Christoph Caskel, Gottfried Michael Koenig and Stockhausen. “A collection of Stockhausen’ s most important works from the 1950s, particularly Gesang der Junglinge (‘Song of the Youths’) 1955-56, probably the most iconic piece of electronic music ever written. Only because of Stockhausen’s complete understanding of electronic equipment, along with his creative genius, was he able to produce this masterwork, the first piece of music to unify vocals and electronics.” -Doxy

    New releases and restocks spanning, well, everything:
    Astrud Gilberto – Now LP
    Bill Orcutt – How the Thing Sings LP/CD
    Bloodshot Bill – Thunder & Lightning LP
    Bruce Haack/Ms. Nelson – The Way Out Record For Children LP
    Elliott Smith – XO LP
    Flaming Lips – Telepathic Surgery 2LP
    Miles Davis – Dark Magus 2LP
    Minor Threat – Out Of Step LP
    New Order – Movement LP
    Oneohtrix Point Never – Replica LP/CD
    Otis Redding – Pain In My Heart LP
    Scott Walker – Scott 3 LP
    Spiritualized – Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space 2LP
    Tandoori Knights – Curry Up LP/CD
    Thelonious Monk – Monk. LP
    Various – Africa Boogaloo LP/CD
    Various – Cartagena! 2LP
    Various – Electronic Toys LP
    Various – Fly Girls! V2 2LP
    Various – Nigeria Special V2 3LP
    Various – Santeria 2LP
    Various – Sexual Life Of Savages CD
    Various – Studio One 63-80 2LP
    Various – Thai Beat A-Go-Go V2 LP
    Various – Tumba Francesa: Afro-Cuban Music From The Roots 2LP
    Wilson Pickett – The Exciting Wilson Pickett LP

     

     


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