The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Music Executive Fifa Riccobono spent much of her career leading Albert Productions and fostering bands like AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and The Angels. Today Fifa shares stories and speaks of the vinyl records that helped fuel Albert Productions' rise to become the most powerful and beloved independent record label in Australian history. Topics include: Fifa sees the pictures of Bon Scott's handwriting Wha...

Jack Irons, formerly of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Eleven & more, joins us to share memories, talk vinyl, discuss some career highlights and his new double EP " Koi Fish In Space/Dream of Luminous Blue ". Topics include: Is Koi Fish In Space an album or an EP? The process of developing his solo material What has he learned from working with songwriters in the past? Learning to editing and a...

Mario Lalli has been a pioneering voice in the California Desert Rock scene, from throwing generator parties to founding bands like Yawning Man, Fatso Jetson & Across The River and inspiring hundreds of others. Today Mario shares stories and perspective of the high times in the low desert. Topics include: Interview start Is Mario a record collector? His early years, family tastes and music Mario w...

The Jazz Detective Zev Feldman shares the stories of 5 transformative Record Store Day 2022 releases which may have remained lost, if not for the work and passion of many jazz fans around the world. Topics include: Bill Evans RSD Releases Morning Glory: Buenos Aries 1973 Inner Spirit: Buenos Aries 1979 Working w Bill Evans' estate The story of the Argentina Tapes The Bill Evans vinyl packages, the...

Jack Endino was at the epicentre of the grunge and alternative music scene, recording and producing music from Nirvana, TAD, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees & more. Jack shares his history working with the vinyl format, preserving master tapes and continuing the legacy. Topics include: Jack has a lot of music in his house What format is your preferred for casual listening? The difference in...

Actor, Musician, Gentleman Michael Des Barres joins us to talk about his epic career, focusing on the band Detective and their involvement on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label. Topics include: The Documentary " Who Do You Want Me To Be? " Perspective on the Detective years "A Million-Dollar Drum sound" – The cost of recording Detective Memories of recording Detective album Vanity labels – Purple Reco...

SST Records is one of the most important music labels in history, yet the story of SST remains subject to rumour and hearsay. We talk to Jim Ruland, author of "Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise & Fall of SST Records" about what happened to SST Records. Topics include: The last sentence of the book What Greg Ginn will do about the legacy of SST Records How does the current day SST operate? Response fr...

John Dwyer is the driving force of Osees, a band who celebrates music on vinyl and other collectable formats. Today John shares about his music collection, his focus on vinyl and music exploration, his label Castleface Records and much more. Topics include: Adjustments of John's routine made due to Covid Current projects he's been working on How John manages multiple projects John getting into hea...

Tool recently announced the long-awaited vinyl version of "Fear Inoculum" with a 5-LP Deluxe Boxset. Mackie Osborne oversees the product layout, manufacturing plans and ensures the final product meets the high expectations of the band and their fanbase. Today Mackie takes us through a brief history of this ambitious project. Topics include: How long has this design been done? The impact of Covid o...

Jarboe, musically best known for her time in Swans, discusses her time with the band, the rare vinyl, her artwork, her solo work and makes some announcements on upcoming vinyl reissues.  Topics include: Vinyl announcement Method of managing creative time Art Edition vinyl Was Sacrificial Cake ever on vinyl? More vinyl coming! Collectable vinyl Jarboe's music before Swans Joining Swans Swans in the...

Jeff Gutt joined Stone Temple Pilots in 2017, filling large vocal shoes left by the legacies of former frontmen Scott Weiland and Chester Bennington. Jeff talks about that journey, going from fan to frontman and laying the groundwork for the future of STP. Topics include: Kicking off the interview Jeff's 1st trip to Australia STP's recent post-Covid gigs Has Jeff had Covid yet? Jeff has records /...

Eric Kretz is the drummer and founding member of Stone Temple Pilots and today we discuss STP history, the big successes, the difficult moments, the vinyl, recordings of the band, the Bay Area music scene and the upcoming tour of Australia. Topics include: Growing up in San Jose The last time STP was in Australia Rescheduling UnderTheSouthernStars festival Eric has some vinyl! Eric discovers House...

Matt Pike, Grammy winning guitarist, musician, songwriter of Sleep and High on Fire, joins us to talk vinyl records, the rise of Sleep, involvement with Third Man Records, his new LP " Pike vs The Automaton " and more. Topics include: Pike vs the Automaton Matt's record collection How important were records in your youth? Recording direct to the master at Third Man Have you ever met Tony Iommi? Ma...

Ambrose Kenny-Smith of The Murlocs and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard shares vinyl memories, discusses his musical lineage, the early years of KGATLW, balancing multiple bands, creating album concepts, rare records and beyond. Topics include: Sound check / Recording the podcast Cancelling shows due to Covid The differing roles in The Murlocs & King Gizzard Growth within songwriting Balancing The...

The Bronx is a band that celebrates vinyl and understands the fun of collecting records. Vocalist Matt Caughthran and guitarist Ken Horne join us to talk records, rare pressings, the challenges and adventures of pressing up special vinyl record runs, their love for Australia and heaps more. Topics include: Let's look at your vinyl! Ken's history of vinyl – collecting in Japan Ken's early records,...

Sleepersound is an indie-band who is self-financing their musical and visual creativity. Dan Niedziejko joins us to talk about Sleepersound's journey and how an indie band is finding its path through vinyl, visuals and beyond. PLUS we are giving the latest Sleepersound album to all Vinyl Guide patrons. Topics include: How Sleepersound came together Having a visual artist in the band Connecting vis...

Zev Feldman has earned the title "The Jazz Detective", locating lost and rare works from Jazz legends like Bill Evans, Lee Morgan, Thelonious Monk & more. Today Zev shares his story, talks vinyl, lost & rare recordings and what's coming up soon! Topics include: The evolution of Zev's record collection Zev's thoughts on collectable records The thrill of searching for records Zev going to estate sal...

On January 28 Jethro Tull will release their 1st studio album in over 2 decades. Today founder, songwriter Ian Anderson discusses the new album "The Zealot Gene" as well as some historical discussion on the classic LPs, "Aqualung", "Thick As A Brick", various bootleg albums, vinyl and more. Topics include: Ian's experience in the Covid-19 pandemic Ian's home stereo system and listening habits Revi...

As part of the comedy duo "Cheech & Chong", Tommy Chong is a household name, however before comedy Tommy led the life of a gigging musician, even cutting a few early records. Tommy shares the stories of those records & tells many interesting tales of a life around musicians, movie stars & artists. Topics include: Tommy hocking his old record player His favourite records in the early days The first...

Australian rock music legend Dave Tice shares stories from the early days of Buffalo, The Count Bishops and a life in music and records. Part 2 of 2 Topics include: Dave moves to UK, joins the Count Bishops Recording The Count Bishops debut Playing in London in 1977 The Richie Blackmore incident Opening up for Black Sabbath in 1973 Dave's solo single "I Don't Want to Spoil The Party" Transitioning...

Australian rock music legend Dave Tice shares stories from the early days of Buffalo, The Count Bishops and a life in music and records. Part 1 of 2 Topics include: The obligations of a gigging, touring band Dave's youth, taking an interest in music, starting his musical career, The records that inspired Dave Seeing the Rolling Stones in Brisbane, 1965 Forming Head / Buffalo Moving from Brisbane t...

Engineer, Producer and vinyl aficionado Bruce Botnick shares his memories of working with The Doors, experiences with Jim Morrison, the L.A. Woman sessions, the new 50th Anniversary boxset, plus lots of vinyl and audio nerd talk. Topics include: The Doors 50th Anniversary boxset The LA Woman recording sessions Jim Morrison's participation in the LA Woman Sessions The mood of the band for the sessi...

Greg Edwards of Failure gives a rare insight into his creative background and discusses his vinyl history, song-writing process, rare recordings, new LP 'Wild Type Droid" & more. Topics include: Does Greg collect anything? How a new father can manage their record collection His parents' record collection The music that inspired him to play Joining Failure Switching from bass to guitar Song-writing...

Eraldo Bernocchi discusses his career of creation & composition, production, vinyl and physical form media, rare records as well as his new SIMM album "Too Late To Dream". Topics include: SIMM & his creative cycles "Too Late To Dream" approach & vocals Collaborating with others His love of punk rock in his youth Finding records in Italy Early career releases, 1st vinyl project Sigillum S Developin...

Progressive Metal legend John Petrucci joins us to talk vinyl, product packaging, recording their latest album "A View From The Top of The World" during the pandemic, rare records of his career & more. Topics include: Is John a Vinyl Nerd? Guitar playing around the house Chasing vinyl in his youth The artwork and packaging of Dream Theater albums Challenging ideas for packaging Vinyl production ch...