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Since 2026 is officially the year of logging off and actually going outside again, New Times is fully embracing the IRL comeback. On March 5 — yes, 305 Day! — from 6-8 p.m. we will host an event at Sweat Records, celebrating one of Miami’s most enduring obsessions: vinyl.
The night will feature a casual conversation between Sweat Records founder Lolo Reskin and New Times music editor Flor Franceschetti, digging into Miami’s deep (and often underrated) vinyl history — from iconic record shops to the albums that were recorded, pressed, and sold right here in South Florida.
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“Miami has a really cool and interesting history around record shops and the recording industry,” Reskin says. “A staggering amount of classic albums were recorded, pressed, and/or sold here, and today we have the largest vinyl ecosystem and audience Miami’s seen since the ’70s. As the second-oldest record shop in Miami, we’re really proud to be part of that history.”
How to Join
Beyond the conversation, expect a complimentary happy hour, light bites, and a DJ set by local selector DJ Hottpants. While the event is open to all New Times readers, (free with RSVP), members get a free Sweat Records merch item. If you are already a New Times member, thank you! Keep an eye on your inbox for RSVP details. Not a member yet? You can become one by giving any amount to support our newsroom.
History of Miami Vinyl. 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Sweat Records, 5505 NE Second Ave., Miami; sweatrecordsmiami.com; 305-776-7701. Free with RSVP.
