50 June 18–24, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES more than two decades hustling his way from spitting verses at dive bars to producing songs for national acts. He’s produced three albums for Slightly Stoopid, with sessions that have allowed him to work on tracks with Sublime, B-Real and UB40. A track he co- produced with James Wisner, who first intro- duced him to Slightly Stoopid, was recently featured on Wiz Khalifa’s live Twitch stream where the rapper recorded a verse on it live. Closer to home, he’s been producing Miami acts, including Good Bison and The Night Sky, plus finishing his third solo album and putting out a debut EP with collaborator Ma- rio DeMoura. BEST RADIO STATION WVUM wvum.org When driving and in doubt, just tune into 90.5 “The Voice” — always a safe option if rock, al- ternative, indie and electronic are your jams. The noncommercial college radio station is run by students from the University of Miami, broadcasting over the air- waves of the 305 and the world online. Beyond regular rota- tion, programming features specialty shows that high- light news and sports, as well as “Metal Revolution” (a show that has been on air for generations), and “Sazón” and “Batería y Reggaetón,” two shows that explore Latin sounds. Local bands often play live in the studios, and national and interna- tional artists frequently sit down for inter- views with students. Since its founding in 1968, WVUM 90.5 FM has been both reliable and unpredictable in the best of ways. BEST RECORD LABEL Sweat Records Records 5505 NE Second Ave. Miami, 33137 786-693-9309 sweatrecordsrecords.bandcamp.com Lolo Reskin has spent more than two decades watching local artists move through her shop, Sweat Records, playing in-store events and building real followings without ever getting their music pressed to vinyl — a sa- cred rite of passage for any band. In 2018, she decided to do something about it. Sweat Re- cords Records, the store’s boutique label, launched with a clear mission. “We want to put out records we’re passionate about and lift up artists,” Reskin says. The catalog is small by design and strong by intention, fea- turing the likes of Miami folk duo Dracula (Dorys Bello and Eli Oviedo, performing in five languages), Las Nubes, Richie Hell, Stars, and a previously unreleased 1980s freestyle track from Debbie Deb recovered from ware- house tapes and finally given its moment. Re- leases have landed on NPR Music, BBC, Remezcla and Brooklyn Vegan. The label represents the culmination and natural evo- lution for an essential part of our city’s musi- cal ecosystem. BEST RECORD STORE Lulo Records 1644 NE 205 Terrace Miami, 33179 786-722-1170 lulorecords.com Tucked inside a warehouse complex in North Miami, Lulo Records has a small foot- print but a deep, thoughtfully curated collec- tion. From a dedicated and robust jazz section to Latin titles and South American rock — unsurprising given its Argentine owner — the shop also features a high-shelf selection of rare pressings, including Blondie and Depeche Mode albums, Japanese edi- tions and other hard-to-find gems. A back area is dedicated to DJs crate-digging for their sets, complete with a semi-private listening room and a solid catalog of disco. Lulo Re- cords also functions as a video and content creation hub for DJs, offering a space to record sets that are later uploaded to the shop’s YouTube channel. The staff is knowledgeable and welcoming, always ready to offer a cup of coffee and guide you through titles you’re searching for, or introduce you to genres worth explor- ing more deeply. Beyond its main location, Lulo Records hosts several pickup spots and pop-ups around the city, with much of its catalog also available online. BEST ROCK BAND Bleeth bleeth.net This post-metal trio has been spreading its sludgy, droning gospel since 2015. The Cu- ban-American band is composed of Lauren Palma (guitar and vocals), Ryan Rivas (bass and vocals) and Hector Mojeno (drums). Bleeth’s sound highlights the legacy South Florida has built around metal, proving that heavy and groovy melodies can coexist. Bleeth has been releasing records since 2018 and has embarked on several national tours, sharing stages with Caveman Cult, Wrong, Eyehategod and Crowbar, among others. In songs, the band’s not afraid to dive into un- comfortable topics such as fear of control, the self and manipulation through injustice. Be- yond original tracks, Bleeth also experiments with covers from other genres, which it in- 50 tions and other hard-to-find gems. A back area is dedicated to DJs crate-digging for their sets, complete with a semi-private listening room and a solid catalog of disco. Lulo Re- video and content creation Arts & EntertAinment
