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    April 26, 2012

    Van Halen to Release Special-Edition Single of "She's the Woman" at Uncle Sam's Music

    Shuffling through Record Store Day release bins this past Saturday left us feeling empty. Sure, we picked up some fine RSD stuff and supported local business. But all we really wanted was a Van Halen seven-inch. Wait! What's that? If we buy Van Halen's A Different Kind of Truth after May 4, David ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Ten Best Music-Related Things to do in Miami this Weekend Under $10

    Life is incredibly unfair. Dick Clark, dead at 82. The thought of it makes us sick to our stomach. Is a world without "the oldest teenager" even a world worth enduring? While all hope may seem lost, we're here to remind you that there're still plenty of awesome reasons -- at least ten of them -- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Video: Sweat Records' Lolo, Jsin, and Emile Talk Record Store Day 2012

    See Sweatstock 2012's full lineup and set times and our guide to rockin' out at Sweatstock 2012.Take a break from celebrating 4/20 and try to remember that tomorrow is Record Store Day! And of course, Sweat Records will be celebrating the event as well as its seventh anniversary with its annual Swea ... More >>

  • Music

    March 15, 2012

    Mimosa at Revolution Live March 15

    See Sweatstock 2012's full lineup and set times and our guide to rockin' out at Sweatstock 2012.Take a break from celebrating 4/20 and try to remember that tomorrow is Record Store Day! And of course, Sweat Records will be celebrating the event as well as its seventh anniversary with its annual Swea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2012

    Afrobeta, Krisp, PLAINS Headline Sweatstock 2012 at Sweat Records

    ​Here's a quick break from the pre-Winter Music Conference hoopla to give you some local music news. Sweat Records has announced the lineup from its third annual Sweatstock on April 21, which also coincides with Record Store Day. Headlining the party is Miami's favorite electro-pop act Afrobeta ... More >>

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    June 16, 2011

    Nothing Compares to Hughes

    ​Here's a quick break from the pre-Winter Music Conference hoopla to give you some local music news. Sweat Records has announced the lineup from its third annual Sweatstock on April 21, which also coincides with Record Store Day. Headlining the party is Miami's favorite electro-pop act Afrobeta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Five Great Buys for Tomorrow's Record Store Day at Sweat Records

    ​We've talked non-stop about Sweatstock 2011 and all the bands playing tomorrow. But let's not forget, the reason Sweat Records is throwing this whole shindig is in celebration of Record Store Day -- and the store's anniversary.What's Record Store Day? In 2007, it started as a way to get people to ... More >>

  • Music

    April 14, 2011

    Sweatstock and Record Store Day at Sweat Records April 16

    ​We've talked non-stop about Sweatstock 2011 and all the bands playing tomorrow. But let's not forget, the reason Sweat Records is throwing this whole shindig is in celebration of Record Store Day -- and the store's anniversary.What's Record Store Day? In 2007, it started as a way to get people to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Sweatstock 2011 at Sweat Records With Beings, Panic Bomber, Lil Daggers, and More

    ​If you missed out on last year's Sweatstock, Sweat Records' birthday bash and Record Store Day celebration, you're gonna want to make time for this year's event. The Little Haiti store has announced the first phase of the lineup for its April 16 bash. The outside stage returns this year -- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2010

    Axe & The Oak's Record Store Day EP

    ​To close out the year, Crossfade is picking out its favorite albums by 305 artists. Read the full list of Miami's Best Albums of 2010 here.Axe and the Oak Record Store Day EP (Self-Released) We've all seen, heard and loved bands that were total disasters. The bass is too low in the mix, the gui ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    Local Motion: The Axe and The Oak's Record Store Day 2010 EP

    ​The Axe and The Oak Record Store Day 2010 EP (Self-Released) myspace.com/axeandtheoak For all the moments I have personally felt agonized over this trio's "eternal studio tinkering," I'd like to first apologize for not jumping on this review as soon as I got the disc this past Record Store D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2010

    I Need That Record Documentary Details Indie Record Stores' Struggles and Survival

    ​Okay, so we don't think independent record stores in South Florida are going anywhere -- hello, Sweatstock, Record Store Day -- but that doesn't mean they're thriving everywhere else in the country. That's what I Need That Record: The Death or Possible Survival of the Independent Record S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    Moving Units: Radio-Active Records' Top 5 Releases for April 20-26

    Axe and the Oak's Record Store Day 2010 release was created with love (and gold foil)​In our Moving Units column, Mike Ramirez at Fort Lauderdale's Radio-Active Records  graciously keeps us up-to-date and comments on the current releases flying out of his store each week.Just when you thought ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2010

    Record Store Day 2010 at Radio-Active Records and Sweat Records, or Why I Probably Have More Grey Hair Today

    The front and back of Fela Kuti's 10-inch EP, which was a Record Store Day exclusive​Saturday was the absolutely perfect day to run around, buy records, drink a moderate amount of Strongbow cider, and consume a cornucopia of live music. Except: impressive Record Store Day events were planned for b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2010

    Radio-Active Records Unveils Details of Saturday's Record Store Day

    ​This blog posting was actually written from inside a dark-green Coleman tent that's perched on the sidewalk outside Radio-Active Records (1930B E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale). Although the store is technically open right now, we predict a Bonnaroo-level event in the parking lot in anticipatio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2010

    Record Store Day: Full Sweatstock Schedule Posted

    ​As you may have heard about 2,112 times already, Record Store Day is Saturday, and Sweat Records (5505 NE 2nd Ave., Miami) has posted the full schedule for the Sweatstock extravaganza. (Previously: "Radio-Active Records Unveils Details of Saturday's Record Store Day")The free, all-ages block part ... More >>

  • Music

    April 15, 2010

    Sweat Records Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary With Sweatstock This Saturday

    ​As you may have heard about 2,112 times already, Record Store Day is Saturday, and Sweat Records (5505 NE 2nd Ave., Miami) has posted the full schedule for the Sweatstock extravaganza. (Previously: "Radio-Active Records Unveils Details of Saturday's Record Store Day")The free, all-ages block part ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2010

    Moving Units: Radio-Active Records' Top 5 Releases for April 6-12

    Madlib squeezes a mere 43 tracks onto the 3 LP version​In our Moving Units column, Mike Ramirez at Fort Lauderdale's Radio-Active Records graciously keeps us up-to-date and comments on the current releases flying out of his store each week.As foretold, hip-hop producer Madlib notched some serious ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2010

    Record Store Day: The Axe & the Oak, Gray Girls, the Shakers and Sloane Peterson to Perform at Radio-Active Records

    ​Fort Lauderdale's Radio-Active Records has just posted its flyer for its Record Store Day in-store performers. In addition to the many, many exclusive releases, and FREE FREAKING CUPCAKES, all merchandise will be discounted by 10 percent (there is an asterisk on the flyer, so be sure to ask).On A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2010

    Record Store Day: Radio-Active Records Adds Even More Stuff

    ​Radio-Active Records' expanded list of Record Store Day exclusives is as long as Joanna Newsom's new triple album! It's April 17, folks. (Ohmygosh, John Fahey's brilliant folk classic Yellow Princess LP!) See also: Radio-Active Records' Record Store Day Specials Include Fela Kuti, Drive By Trucke ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 18, 2010

    All Hail Jungle Drums

    ​Radio-Active Records' expanded list of Record Store Day exclusives is as long as Joanna Newsom's new triple album! It's April 17, folks. (Ohmygosh, John Fahey's brilliant folk classic Yellow Princess LP!) See also: Radio-Active Records' Record Store Day Specials Include Fela Kuti, Drive By Trucke ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2009

    Moving Units: Top Five Albums at Local Independent Music Stores

    Moving Units is a column on Crossfade tracking the best-selling music at South Florida independent record stores. Click here to view past top sellers.Best-sellers for the week of June 28- July 3via Wilcoworld.comWilco's new album made the 'Top 5' list at three record stores this week.Uncle Sam's Mus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    Celebrate National Record Store Day at Sweat Records and Radio-Active Records

    Remember record stores? They were the place you bought those plastic silvery things called CDs and also where you could pick up vinyl if you were trying to be über-authentic. Ah, yes the days before iTunes. But while Sam Goodys and FYEs might not be commonplace anymore, local records stores still s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2008

    Karma Records is Having a Blowout Sale

    Remember record stores? They were the place you bought those plastic silvery things called CDs and also where you could pick up vinyl if you were trying to be über-authentic. Ah, yes the days before iTunes. But while Sam Goodys and FYEs might not be commonplace anymore, local records stores still s ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 17, 2008

    Go, Sweat! It's Your Birthday!

    Party with Miami’s hipster elite at everyone’s favorite store.

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    April 17, 2008

    Michael Dixon Band

    Party with Miami’s hipster elite at everyone’s favorite store.

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    August 21, 2007

    Talib Kweli's Eardrum in Stores Today

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