The Vinyl Guide - Podcast for Record Collectors

Eddie Spaghetti of the Supersuckers discusses the band's extensive vinyl catalog, upcoming releases, vinyl reissues, their unreleased Interscope album while sharing stories about merch table oddities & touring Australia . Topics Include: Introduction and scheduling discussion of interview length Eddie's current location and preparation for Australian tour Discussion of packing requirements for Aus...

Former Black Flag singer/guitarist Dez Cadena traces his path from being the son of a jazz record producer to becoming a pivotal figure in the LA punk scene, discussing the records, rare recordings and eyewitness accounts in the formation of LA punk rock culture. Topics Include: Interview start, brief discussion of The Saints and Chris Bailey's passing Dez discovered Australian punk through Music...

Stephen Malkmus of Pavement and The Hard Quartet supergroup discusses his record collecting history and hobby, the curation and rarities of his collection and more. Topics Include: Discussion of California fires affecting friends and family Malkmus planning upcoming Australia tour dates Past experiences touring Australia - good venues and hospitality Planning to watch Australian Open tennis in Mel...

Tony Reflex of The Adolescents discusses the band's 45-year journey, from the early days, the Blue Album, the legacy of "Amoeba", working with Frontier Records to current day releases, rarities and more. Topics Include: Adolescents approaching 45 years as a band Band attracts three generations of fans to shows Beatles and Cheap Trick were major musical influences First records were children's Gold...

Australian drummer James Baker chased after punk rock overseas before returning to Perth, forming The Victims , The Scientists , The Beasts of Bourbon and more with an extensive discography of increasingly collectible records. Topics Include: Born in Perth 1954, travelled to US/UK at age 21 in 1976 Saw early Ramones shows at CBGB's in New York Met Sid Vicious on bus while wearing NY Dolls shirt Au...

Metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens shares his remarkable journey from tribute band singer to Judas Priest frontman, discussing rare vinyl, relationships with metal legends, and his upcoming Australian tour while revealing the humble attitude that helped him succeed in the world of heavy metal. Topics Include: Interview start, connections to Australia Valentine's Day show announcement for Melbourne...

Daniel House of CZ Records had a pivotal role in the Seattle music scene of the 1980s and early 1990s, including his work with Skin Yard , his time as a key employee at Sub Pop Records, and working with influential bands like Nirvana, Melvins, Soundgarden, the "Deep Six" compilation and lots more. Topics Include: Introduction of Daniel House and CZ Records New Skin Yard seven-inch box set announce...

Jeff & Steven McDonald join us to discuss the new documentary " Born Innocent - The Redd Kross Story ", learnings from their lifelong musical partnership, memories of early punk days, David Bowie, Germs and more. Topics Include: Possible talk of touring Asia and the Pacific Rim Steven and Dale are road dogs Jeff more of a homebody than Steven Adjustment from touring back to home Steven and Mario s...

A chaotic dive into the world of Kevin Rutmanis, Gina Skwoz, and Trevor Dunn as they discuss the new Lords & Lady Kevin + Trevor Dunn LP " Last Days at Hot Slit ", their experimental music-making process, the liberating unpredictability of their collaborations, the Cows "Peacetika" vinyl reissue and more. Topics Include: Kevin, Gina & Trevor log in Discussion about virtual backgrounds and Kevin's...

Lucas Harwood of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard discusses his new project  Heavy Moss , their eco-conscious approach to vinyl production, the making of their album  Dead Slow , life on tour, King Gizzard vinyl, posters, merch and more. Topics Include: U.S. and Australian coffee Heavy Moss's album Dead Slow release details. Transition to vinyl production and sustainability discussion. Pioneerin...

Yesness is a 2-piece featuring Damon Che ( Don Caballero ) and Tristan Dunn ( El Ten Eleven ). We discuss their formation, writing and recording their debut album " See You at the Solipsist Convention ", math-rock, post-rock, other dirty words and lots more. Topics Include: Formation of Yesness Kristian and Damon struggle to find musicians to collaborate with The "California No" Making an album fr...

Andy Scott of The Sweet discusses band history, rare records, various versions of "Desolation Boulevard", mega-hits like "Ballroom Blitz", "Fox On The Run", meeting Beatles, Australia tour & lots more! Topics Include: Andy's moments with The Beatles Discovering The Shadows Andy becoming a musician since Footy didn't work out Early bands Andy was in Growing up in Wrexham – Seeing The Searchers Almo...

Mac McCaughan of Superchunk and co-founder of Merge Records shares insights into the label, being a record collector, " Peak Vinyl " limited vinyl releases, vinyl production, Superchunk's upcoming tour in Australia and heaps more.  Topics Include: We welcome Mac McCaughan from Superchunk and Merge Records. Mac's upcoming tour in Australia to celebrate Foolish's 30th anniversary. Playing songs from...

Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks shares stories from the early punk scene, the making of "Spiral Scratch", rare vinyl releases, the band's lasting influence and his new book " Autonomy ." Topics Include: Steve logs on – golf shirt The new book " Autonomy " Steve was dismayed by prog rock – seeing Yes was discouraging Attending Sex Pistols Manchester gig Did Steve know about punk rock beforehand? Malcolm...

Cook Craig of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and The Murlocs discusses his new Pipe-Eye solo LP, early and rare recordings, KGATLW bootlegger series, touring & lots more. Topics Include: Name preference Cookie's record collection Touring plans, summer in Australia Any live dates for Pipe-Eye? Remembering dozens of songs What's the hardest song to play live? Challenges of microtonal songs Themes...

Justin Trosper of Unwound discusses the band's resurgence, vinyl reissues, intergenerational fanbase, reflections on maintaining artistic integrity and what may be next for the band. Topics Include: Unwound's upcoming debut in Australia this November Thoughts on Unwound still generating excitement after all these years Younger fans connecting with Unwound's music, seeing it as new and relevant Art...

Jerry Cantrell , founder, songwriter, guitarist for Alice In Chains , talks about his new solo album "I Want Blood" , upcoming vinyl reissues of solo work, Alice In Chains, his love for vinyl and how to make the vinyl records special for fans. Topics Include: Interview start – Will Jerry be down in Australia? I Want Blood , Jerry's new album, drops October 18, with a couple of tracks already strea...

Legendary producer Eddie Kramer shares the history and legacy of Electric Lady Studios , the revolutionary space built for Jimi Hendrix's creative genius - from its groundbreaking design, Hendrix's final sessions, to the incredible impact this iconic studio had on rock music history. Topics Include: Electric Lady wasn't just a studio; it was Jimi Hendrix's creative sanctuary. Back in the '70s, hav...

Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate reflects on his career, the resurgence of vinyl, the collectable nature of his rare vinyl releases and the creative process behind his latest album " Make It Right " and autobiography " I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True ".  Topic Include: Steve's experience moving from physical media (vinyl, CDs) to digital formats for convenience on the road. Nostalgia for his...

John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants discusses the evolution of the band's pioneering approach of music and technology to create innovative media and strengthen connections to their devoted fanbase. Topic Include: October Australia tour selling out TMBG's last tour of Australia John's car accident – broken ribs They Might Be Giants' unconventional approach Early adopter approach, the gift econo...

Lee Loughnane of Chicago shares memories of the band's early period, the Chicago Transit Authority debut, Chicago's live performances, rediscovered recordings and the band's enduring legacy. Topic Include: Lee Loughnane – intro Early days – memories of Jimi Hendrix Jimi wanted to play/jam with Chicago Terry Kath and Jimi got along well Learnings from Jimi and Janis Audience of high improvisation t...

Henry Rollins explores the intricacies of record collecting, sharing stories from his book series "Stay Fanatic!!!" and discussing his commitment to preserving rare music artifacts (Pt 2 of 2). Topic Include: Response for records that are costing thousands of dollars Buying original Misfits singles then getting them gifted from the band Obtaining Dischord and Black Flag records and artwork Preserv...

Henry Rollins dives into the fascinating world of record collecting, sharing insights through his book series "Stay Fanatic!!!" and discussing his passion for preserving & sharing music history. Topic Include: The origin story of "Stay Fanatic!!!" Writing about The Stooges Learning to scan, archive material Telling the stories with early band materials Transcribing from handwriting, then speech to...

David Yow discusses " RACK ", the first Jesus Lizard album in 26 years, his acting career, stage vs. screen, dangerous moments of live performances & more! Topic Include: David Yow meets Skater the cat Penny the cat meets Skater "Rack" is the first album in 26 years Releases on Touch and Go and Ipecac Inspiring bands and albums for David Being inspired by punk bands in Austin Taking inspiration fr...

Dimitri Coats dives into the creation of OFF! 's groundbreaking film project " Free LSD ". Hear the story behind the band's journey with punk legend Keith Morris and the eight-year odyssey that led to their ambitious cinematic swan song. Topic Include: Interview intro The inception of " Free LSD " How different is "Free LSD" from the original "Watermelon" plans? Learning how to write a script Buzz...