1. April
    12

    All About Record Store Day

    posted by Lolo

    In addition to Sweat’s 5-Year Anniversary, Saturday is also Record Store Day 2010!

    RSD is our favorite made-up holiday EVER!  It was started in 2008 as a way to celebrate the independent record store and its role in society.  Since then it’s grown into a massive global movement, with hundreds of artists putting out exclusive releases only the indies can buy.  They have a great website full of info but our favorite page is here, where your favorite artists explain why indie stores mean so much to them.

    Last but not least, watch below as RSD’s Ambassador, the always-debonair Joshua Homme (QOTSA/Them Crooked Vulture/Kyuss/everything awesome), clues you in as to why record stores should be an important part of your life:


    “YOU need some fucking theme music, so you can strut and stroll your way through life like an untouchable river of hot fucking lava!”

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  2. March
    8

    Sweat’s 5-Year + Record Store Day 2010 = SWEATSTOCK!

    posted by Lolo

    Dear friends, it’s hard to believe but Sweat Records is about to turn FIVE FREAKIN’ YEARS OLD!  On Saturday, March 12th, 2005 Sweat opened its doors for the first time to the cheers of music-loving Miamians and has kept the spirit alive ever since.

    So mark your calendars for ***SWEATSTOCK*** ON SATURDAY, APRIL 17th!* We’re celebrating and giving back by throwing a FREE, ALL-AGES BLOCK PARTY with live music, food, friends and more, and we are excited as all get-out to finally announce that the headliner of this lil’ festival will be

    NO AGE (Sub Pop Records)!!!!!!

    They rock live and we know you’ll love them (and we’re sure they’ll love our vegan cupcakes).  If you haven’t heard them, take a listen on myspace, read some reviews, or check our their blog.

    Joining them on the main stage will be some of Miami’s best live acts including ANR, The Jacuzzi Boys, Otto Von Schirach and more TBA, with more Sweat elements in the mix with the Casa De Ha-Ha comedians, a Pure Imagination reading, aquatic projections by Morphologic Studios and beyond!  We’ll be announcing more details as the event gets closer.


    This third Saturday in April is also the 3rd annual international RECORD STORE DAY so we’ll have all the amazing releases available exclusively to independent record stores.  We’ll be opening early at 10am that day for the RSD crowd.  Learn more about the holiday and the insane limited edition releases coming out on their website.

    I know we’ll say it again but thank you all so much for five incredible years.  If you want to get involved or volunteer for Sweatstock, please send us an email!

    *Fun fact: a few years ago we started celebrating in April to factor in the time we were closed post-hurricane and to avoid WMC and then-Langerado madness. Now you know.

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  3. April
    17

    The Full Low-Down on Tomorrow Night!

    posted by Lolo

    Dear Friends,

    We’re so excited and damn if we’ll hide it – tomorrow night is Sweat’s FOURTH ANNIVERSARY AND RECORD STORE DAY 2009!!

    It’s hard to believe it’s already been 4 years since we opened up our little shop on 23rd St. in early 2005, and we’re so happy to still be here with all of you in our home on 55th St. and NE 2nd Ave.  We’ve been through a lot but it’s been worth it 100%.

    Not only that, but Record Store Day has gotten HUGE.  It’s become a global phenomenon, with over 1,000 participating stores worldwide, loads of exclusive releases, artist support from Paul McCartney on down, and the Mayor of New York City even made an official proclamation about it!  You can check out some local press on Sweat and RSD here:

    Miami Herald: Hoping for another record-setting event
    Miami New Times: International Record Store Day
    CoolJunkie.com: Sweat Records Celebrates 4-Year Anniversary!!!

    In order to celebrate RSD ’09 and to thank Miami for 4 awesome years, we invite you to the shop tomorrow night!!  Here’s what you can expect:

    • Exclusive releases from your favorites – Pavement, The Stooges, Dandy Warhols, Arthur Russell, The Black Kids, The Smiths, Jenny Lewis, My Morning Jacket, Sonic Youth, Bob Dylan and many more!
    • DJs Mike Deuce and Laura of Miami (WVUM)
    • A live in-store performance by Miami’s own PANIC BOMBER
    • Vinyl, vinyl, and more vinyl! We are stocked UP.
    • 40 limited edition one-of-a-kind dope new Sweat tees by FACTION
    • The Feverish Ice Cream Truck will be parked outside!
    • Loads of free CDs, buttons, stickers, posters and other swag
    • Free cupcakes, a Sacre Bleu wine tasting, kegs and treats!
    • A special bonus live performance by RACHEL GOODRICH!!!

    This party is FREE, from 6pm to midnight, and open to everyone.

    Extra thanks to Sacre Bleu (check out their not-just-wine blog at finewhineblog.com), WVUM 90.5 FM, District Print, The Vagabond, Bacardi, and Yelp.com for helping out with this event.

    Come out and toast with us to the next 4 years!!!!

    Btw, you can also celebrate Record Store Day locally at Radio-Active Records (FTL), Uncle Sam’s and Selected Records – make the rounds and support!!

    Love,
    Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

    P.S. Super thanks again to Cielo Cafè, FriendsWithYou, CrossFit 305, LiveNation and everyone who pitched in toward our A/C!  We are almost there!

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  4. April
    16

    RSD 2009 at Radio-Active!

    posted by Lolo

    Sweat’s not the only shop in South Florida throwing a party for Record Store Day 2009…  The excellent Radio-Active Records is also hosting a get-down at their vinyl-heavy shop in Ft. Lauderdale!  It will definitely be worth your while (on today of all days!) to check this place out if you’ve never been.  Radio-Active rocks!

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  5. April
    15

    Record Store Day 2009 at Sweat!

    posted by Lolo

    Come one, come all… This Saturday Sweat Records turns FOUR YEARS OLD (we can’t believe it either) and celebrates Record Store Day 2009 all at once!  This is going to be the Sweat party of the year and it’s FREE so don’t miss it!  See all the details below, and expect all sorts of extra and special surprises…

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