The time to brainstorm for your BEST idea for the arts in South Florida is right now. The Knight Arts Challenge is open again through February 27th. They’ll be giving away many, many monies to people and organizations who a) have a great idea involving the arts, b) prove they’ve got the planning skills and …
We get a lot of inquiries about Haitian records, and unfortunately we don’t come across too many. Surprising, seeing as we’re located in Little Haiti (hey neighbors, if you’re reading this and you have Haitian records for sale, bring them in). A lot of Haitian music is currently available on CD, but the vinyl remains …
Last Friday we had a packed house for excellent performances by My Deer, Hunters of the Alps and Dude Skywalker! Make sure you see those artists around town next chance you get. This week’s in-stores kick off with the Emerge Miami meeting at 7pm. Friday night we welcome live performances by ambient/noise duo Meadows Over …
If you didn’t know, February is officially Dilla Month! To celebrate, his family and Nature Sounds present Jay Stay Shining, a tribute to J Dilla‘s life and legacy. Hosted by his mother Ma Dukes, the show will include a performance by Dilla’s former group Slum Village which now includes his younger brother Illa J, and …
Read moreTicket Giveaway for the J Dilla Tribute w/ Slum Village + Ma Dukes
The other day I took some time to compile Sweat’s top sellers of 2013. I whittled it down to 50, then 20, and there were a lot of ties. It was dizzying, so I settled at 10 (still with some ties). It’s an interesting list – some titles you’d expect to see, but also some …
Get ready for another exciting week inside Sweat Records! Tonight is the weekly Emerge Miami meeting (7-8pm), followed by their bi-monthly Board Game Night (8-10pm). Make new friends at Sweat playing Scrabble, Jenga, Apples to Apples, Battleship and more! Friday night we present the debut performance of My Deer! The new band comes from the …
Read moreYour Week in Sweat: Emerge Board Game Night, My Deer & Hunters of the Alps
Sweat is happy to announce that we’re an official ticket outlet for the Soulfrito urban latin music festival happening February 22nd at Sun Life Stadium. It will feature huge artists like Nas, Juicy J, Don Omar, and Miami’s own Suénalo and Mr Pauer. Check their website for the full lineup. Tickets are $54 (cash only) …
Read moreTickets Available at Sweat for Soulfrito Festival With Nas, Juicy J & More
Circle Thursday, March 20th on your calendars because the GRAVEFACE ROADSHOW is coming to Churchill’s! Tickets are on sale now for just $8 in advance online or cash-only at Sweat. The Savannah-based label is bringing along THE CASKET GIRLS, THE STARGAZER LILLIES and DREAMEND. You may remember “eerie pop” trio The Casket Girls from their …
Read moreShow Announcement: Graveface Roadshow w/ CASKET GIRLS + More!
If the Polar Vortex wasn’t enough for ya, get ready for a winter psych storm direct from Austin, Texas! Tuesday, February 25th Grand Central & Poplife bring you The Black Angels With The Mustachio Light Show, Roky Erickson & The Hounds of Baskerville, and Golden Animals! I suggest you watch You’re Gonna Miss Me, an …
Read moreWin Signed Vinyl + Tickets to The Black Angels / Roky Erickson Show
We’re super excited to be on board for this one…in celebration of their Tracy Emin exhibition, save the date for Friday, January 24th when MUSIC AT MOCA goes BRITPOP! Miami’s own hometown heroes ANR and Jacuzzi Boys will be playing their favorite tracks from the British Isles, I’ll be DJing the best Britpop smash hits, …
Read moreSave The Date: MOCA Goes Britpop w/ ANR + Jacuzzi Boys!