Tangible Record Shop

We are excited to launch our monthly Bring Your Own Vinyl night at the studio! Where music lovers of all varieties with one common variable (vinyl!) can gather in community exchange. On these nights the studio transforms into an intimate and inviting vinyl listening lounge where a community of music lovers and their found sounds get to be shared, and heard, in their full glory. Guests are welcome to bring records from their collections to be played over the studio’s sound system, which was designed specifically for warm, extended listening, revealing previously hidden details in their favorite music. Your cherished records and eclectic music taste deserve more attention, so — hear me out. Coinciding with our neighbor @daddykoolrecords ’s Used Day Tuesdays, where they offer 15% off used records, you can dig through their extensive bins beforehand and bring your finds over after. There will also be @tangiblerecordshop ’s specially curated bin available to shop from during the event. Finally, if you don’t have records of your own, you can pull discoveries from a small selection of @avbleek ’s personal listening records at the studio. Link in bio! Design in kind by @npo.aura .

DJs, or aspiring ones, this could be you… If you’re looking for a space to practice on industry standard equipment, record an audio/video mix, take a lesson, or dig through new dance music releases on vinyl in the @tangiblerecordshop , @suite.e.studios is a cozy loft style space with a living room feel tucked away in the the Warehouse Arts District. DM us or email [email protected] to book a session.

You ever pop into the record shop at a venue in the middle of a DJ set, buy their own label’s brand new debut release, and put it on right there? Recently came across this memory of that, spinning the first release on @spotlitedetroit from Detroit legend @djaltonmiller in their alley during a @charivaridetroit after party in 2023. I don’t know that there’s still that many places in the world you can have moments like these. The industrious Motor City is certainly one of them. I remember @rouladavid saying, “That’s our record!” And striking up a conversation about St. Pete artist @knownasbask . Sharing now because it’s hard to believe next week is already the start of Memorial Day Weekend in Detroit — an annual trip for many of us. Looking forward to seeing everyone and all the digging! Always return with a record bag filled to the brim to share back home in the Sunshine City. @rat_galactic , @christianparchuke , and I will be channeling all our inspiration from the D on Saturday, May 30th at @suite.e.studios for a new party called Where Would You Be?

Christmas in May? We’re for here for it. @cheeryband ’s writing, singing, and performance is a gift that an intimate audience got to unwrap together last night in St. Pete. Every now and then we get little reminders of why we do what we do and this was one of those moments. We’ve created a home for creatives. Whether in use or not, it’s always here ready to make things happen. When the artist found out on Sunday they’d be visiting family and reached out to us on Monday about performing Wednesday, we took one listen to the music and said let’s run it. As an arts city, St. Pete requires room for spaces and spontaneity that can accommodate traveling and local artists alike. A healthy DIY community means being nimble and willing to take chances knowing there’s still people here that seek out and value raw, authentic, heartfelt expression. The reward is discovering an artist with a captivating voice getting a standing ovation from her father at a last min, impromptu show before heading back to Liverpool. Only their second performance as a new solo act, hearing @ina_tizzi step further into their own was the perfect pairing on a night that felt like a playful continuation of exploration across shared themes between the two artists. Prior to the show, the kindred nature was apparent as we talked with Cheery about the industry at large. At one point, discussing having each heard artists like Arcade Fire or Little Dragon in rooms with only a handful of people decades ago. Music involves and requires a lot of hard work as a foundation, but what often moves the levers beyond that is really just luck. Well, we felt lucky to have experienced last night come together and hope those in attendance did too. Maybe one day we will all fondly remember when we saw Cheery perform on a random weekday night in such a cozy space. Thank you to @essidoesit , @sarahhllynch , and @v_a_l_l_e_y_ for being on board and @stpetemusic for running sound and capturing video. You can listen back or watch the night at the link in our bio. If you’d like to record something at the studio, get in touch at [email protected]

I’m not a DJ, I’m an athlete. 💪

This annual @recordstoredayus tradition is for the people! Record collectors and DJs have signed up to share their taste over the “U-Stor Soundsystem.” @tangiblerecordshop will have vinyl for sale as usual, but also @djdavidkaminski is joining us for a special popup. He used to run Retro Records & Art out of the Skyway Marina Mall, but since the bazar closed, it’s much more rare to get an opportunity to dig through his collection. These are boutique experiences where it’s not just digging through random bins, but rather personally curated selections backed by a wealth of music knowledge and experience.

Over a year in now, we’re shifting from our underground word-of-mouth only approach. We started without all the accoutrements of a typical business: there was no biz plan, no structure, no staff — and there still isn’t. That said, it’s about time we finally got ourselves a website. We’d love it if you were one of the first to check it out* at suiteestudios.com It’s currently just a half-baked idea, but we’re looking to get fully cooking with it soon.

We have an epic Thursday show tonight with the @dionysus.band boys back in town and @saucepocketfunk making their studio debut, two Florida festival favorites of the live music scene in one of the Sunshine City’s most intimate settings. Also celebrating studio partner and St. Pete DJ staple, @avbleek ’s birthday. Shenanigans are sure to ensue, come join in on all the fun.

The monthly Bring Your Own Vinyl night, Hear Me Out, at @suite.e.studios is tonight! This is an all levels of vinyl enthusiasts welcome community gathering. Hear your records out on our full-range PA and share your finds with other music lovers.

The chicken has landed! You can catch @howlermano doing tintypes at @cigarcitytattoofest all day today and then joining us across the bridge in St. Pete for a Q&A immediately following the film screening of the music documentary he directed, A Band Called Death. P.S. we’re moving the start time back 30 minutes to 8PM. Also, there will be an extremely limited quantity of what are the last remaining film posters for sale. Then we’re kicking into afterparty mode with a performance by @cozyintheblack at 10PM. 📸’s @jxstincrxdible

Thought I’d share my own personal story around how I stumbled across @deathfromdetroit ’s music and history ahead of this Saturday’s screening of A Band Called Death at @suite.e.studios — as well as how that came to be. It’s 6am in Detroit during @movementdetroit and Memorial Day Weekend. @soundsignature is in the middle of a 6 hour set. The sun is up and he puts on this infectious looped bassline, guitar, and drums that feels like it goes on forever. It’s Death’s “Politicans in My Eyes,” and clearly an extended edit that only teases the chorus. People are jumping up and down. It feels like a moment. I get home and look up the band to discover their amazing history and that there’s a documentary about them. I felt like I was late to the party, but still happy to be along for the ride. While I love proto-punk and post-punk music, it’s not my forte. Unique unto its own, the story and film shares a lot of similarities to other music documentaries I’ve enjoyed like Charles Bradley: The Screaming Eagle of Soul and Searching for Sugarman. I’ve been serving on the board of my friend from college, @camerontracyilan ’s, film festival, @diffestival , since its inception. During this, I’ve gotten a big for screening special selection dance music documentaries like @detroitsoundproject ’s Electric Roots, @sallysommer123 ’s Check Your Body at the Door, @rfwimberly2chi ’s The Woodstock of House, @corrado.rizza ’s Larry’s Garage, and @still_music_chicago ’s Taking Back the Groove. These have been some of my favorite things I’ve been a part of during my career. Didn’t wind up doing one this year, but still had that itch, so this Saturday will scratch that. When I reached out to the film maker, @howlermano , he just so happened to have some dates he’d already be in Tampa for his tintype portraits at @cigarcitytattoofest . That date aligned with the @blackartandfilmfestival that my friend from my @thefactorystpete days @amazncran is a part of. I’ve also helped them with some sound equipment in the past. Continued in the comments…

Settle in for a Sunday Jazz Vinyl Session on Feb 15, 2026 • 11a–2p at Suite E Studios (@suite.e.studios ). Sip some coffee, sink into the vibes, and enjoy a free listening experience curated with vinyl provided by Daddy Kool Records (@daddykoolrecords ). 💕 February’s theme: Romantic Jazz. Perfect for keeping the Valentine’s energy going all weekend. Bring your date, your friends, your current read, or the novel you’re writing, and relax. This is your monthly Jazz Kissa—a cozy, Japanese‑inspired listening session made for slowing down. ✨ Free to attend. Good vibes guaranteed. Indoor event. 📍 Suite E Studios - 15 27th St S, STE E, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33712 🗓️ February 15 | ⏰ 11 AM – 2PM This event is in partnership with @suite.e.studios and @daddykoolrecords . #jazz #JazzVinyl #JazzKissa