Vinyl Community Podcasts

Back on the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts, Alex (Beer & Vinyl) shares a recent interview with musician/songwriter M Ross Perkins. M Ross Perkins is currently a featured artist on the Colemine Records label, and has a new album that dropped on May 2nd (interview recorded prior) entitled "What's The Matter, M Ross?" Composed, performed, and recorded completely by Perkins in his Dayton, OH...

Back at it, Buddies! Here for a quick 'sode to share what happened when I went to the spring Austin Record Convention over the weekend. Many records were acquired, many meats and eats were consumed, and many memories were made. And no, I did not get to meet Raekwon or Jack White there (yes, that happened). BUT....I still had a good time and will share a brief recap here! Before that, I share some...

Apologies to Britney, but ooops we did it again....we found another way to chime in with even MORE Record Store Day talk. 😬 On the latest FREESTYLE following SURFACE NOISE, we are discussing some of the fresh SoundScan data behind the sales to learn which titles/releases were the biggest of the RSD25 bunch.  Following the first segment moving through spreadsheet purgatory, we have a hearty conver...

Surface Noise is B-A-C-K!! Our panel of dedicated vinyl enthusiasts present another spin around the turntable, where in this week's podcast proper we'll discuss the hardest records to collect, find, or track down - does it vary by label, by artist, or genre? How much of a pursuit is TOO much of a pursuit (limits, people, limits). Everybody's got a price, but somebody's gotta pay (shoutout to the M...

Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, we bring you another FREESTYLE courtesy of the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE: A-Side! 🦈 Our record collecting coalition shares "the one that got away" - a record that was attainable at one time, either when it first came out, or later at an affordable price - but (for whatever reason) will not be joining our collections any time soon (...

The title says it all. 🙊 (Don't worry, we have plenty to talk about). After a busted attempt at a BRIEF RSD25 recap from our perches across the vinyl galaxy, we launch into our favorite best buys/scores from our record collecting careers. Were they records we found well, well, well under market rate? Maybe records we bought new when they first hit stores and now they are going for monopoly money?...

For a few more fixins' on our vinyl baked potato, in the FREESTYLE of the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE (A-Side) the panel discusses a few more topics:  Thoughts on the new Tracy Chapman (self titled) reissue, and how come other companies cannot figure out the pricing puzzle at $25(ish)? Is MoFi back? With some more contemporary curation choices of late, is Mobile Fidelity reissuing titles other...

Record Store Day 2025 is almost upon us , and we've got everything you need to know! On this show we're diving into what makes RSD such a unique experience for vinyl lovers, highlighting the most exciting releases, and discussing why this event is a must for every record collector. What titles are MUST grabs for our panel of trusty vinyl enthusiasts? (2:15) What titles could they be talked into ad...

Happy Record Store Day Week Buddies! 🎉🍾 It's a great list this year, and one of those coveted selections is sure to be the 90's rock album "Puzzle" from dada. For this 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts we speak with Joie Calio from dada to celebrate this long overdue vinyl arrival! (1:11) The chat begins with learning about the origins of the band and how the boys crafted their sound in the earl...

Guest spot here on the latest Vinyl Community Podcasts presentation. Sam St. John is back to share an interview he conducted with North Carolina singer/songwriter Seth Walker, who is on the eve of releasing his brand new record "Why the Worry" out 04/04/2025 on Royal Potato Family Records. Seth has collaborated with artists such as The Mavericks, The Wood Brothers, Paul Thorn, Ruthie Foster, Olive...

When the extras aren't just extra, we serve another FREESTYLE of the latest Surface Noise: B-Side. 🦃 Our vinylists put a bow on talk of the vinyl bubble, then share their latest pickups including a QC replacement you should be aware of. We wrap it up with another installment of SMASH OR PASS where the guys discuss which musicians would (or wouldn't) be allowed at a children's birthday party. Woul...

Yo! What is shakin, everybody? The vinyl resurgence has taken the world by storm, but is it sustainable? Is the Vinyl Bubble about to BURST? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the rise of vinyl records, what’s driving the boom, and the signs that could spell trouble for collectors. 🔍 Are we on the edge of another decline like the sports card bubble of the '90s? Or will vinyl continue...

When the cup runneth over, SURFACE NOISE: A-Side gives you more than you asked for in the form of this latest FREESTYLE 🚰 Listen to our savvy group of vinylinguists discuss the best (and worst) producers in music in the form of "Mount Rushmore" (great) to "Mount Flushmore" (not so great). 🏔️ Where does your all-time favorite producers rank? Find out on the latest installment of the SURFACE NOISE:...

Action packed and medium paced, SURFACE NOISE: A-Side is back for more news, reviews, and takes that will bruise inside the world of vinyl record collecting. 🎧 🚨 With some high-profile exits recently, is the end here + near for Vinyl Me, Please? We continue a conversation we had months ago following the news of the pressing plant fallout, but this time there are even MORE questions than answers...

Just a littttle bit more to squeeze out of the latest SURFACE NOISE: B-Side in the form of this here FREESTYLE! Our dais shares some recent trials, tribulations, and triumphs in the form reissues in our segment: the good, the bad, and the (kinda) ugly. We aim to spare you from parting with your well-earned dollars and cents. Right here, right now, only on this FREESTYLE courtesy of our team at SUR...

Yo, what is shakin' everybody? In this week’s Surface Noise: B-Side, we’re diving into the most iconic music conversation – Holy Grails vs Guilty Pleasures! Join us as we debate those perfect, must-have records and those secretly loved tunes we’re not ashamed to admit. Plus, we're taking it a step further – imagine being stranded on a desert island! 🌴 What records or bands would you really want t...

We are not done ringing out the towel here, folks! For the FREESTYLE after the latest SURFACE NOISE: A-Side, our panel discuss bands or artists that should have been bigger (but were not, for some reasons - known and unknown). They follow that by touching on a light week in current events in the record collecting sphere, then share their latest pickups found for their record collections. Not recom...

We are BACK with another adventure into the curious world of vinyl record collecting as SURFACE NOISE: A-Side is in full effect! 💥 Our power panel is back to touch on a delicate part of the vinyl renaissance - reissues - and specifically titles that make us scratch our heads why they are repressing them: over and over, titles still easily accessible, etc. Then we delve into the exotic warm waters...

Welcome back Buddies! For this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, we have a guest and a conversation so rare, so valuable, so unique, that we had to enlist another host to reign in this collecting madness! Joined in the co-pilot seat by Spinz Vinyl (Jason), we speak with Wayne Johnson: co-owner and co-founder of Rockaway Records in Silver Lake, CA. Founded alongside brother Gary Johnson in...

Vinyl collectors - are you the customer for luxury records? In this episode of SURFACE NOISE: B-Side, we break down the booming market for high-end audiophile pressings: those super deluxe, ultra-limited, $100+ vinyl releases that sell out instantly. Are they actually worth it, or are we just falling for the hype? The latest in this trend - the announcement from ERC of a Grateful Dead '72 Europe r...

Oh. Hey. You've caught us clearing up the crumbs in the cookie jar from the latest episode SURFACE NOISE: A-Side FREESTYLE. Coming up, the panel discusses the recent SNL50 concert and where it ranks on the pantheon of greatest live tv concerts. And after touching on the actual SNL50 broadcast itself, the guys share their latest pickups and finds that have been successfully re-homed into their resp...

Back in the building, SURFACE NOISE is bringing the A-Side front AND center! For this trip around the turntable we will be focusing on bad experiences with shady vinyl record sellers - online, in store, at record shows - anywhere and everywhere. What practices have we experienced that are out of bounds, shady, and downright off-putting? Have you run into these cretins? Scammers? Rip off artists? W...

The Waxed is back on Vinyl Community Podcasts to share a new interview from his Thursday morning livestream with Craig Crane, the owner of Analogue October Records in Chichester, England. Craig is a self-described crusader for the warmth of analog in a sea of digital detachment. "With a steadfast dedication to vinyl records, cassette tapes, and the cherished memories they evoke, he champions the c...

Not to be confused with crop circles or aliens 👽, following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE: B-Side, our rough and tumble crew of recordhounds discussed (or debated) the list of finalists for the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in another version of "This or That". Who is worthy of being immortalized? Or who isn't? Hear the flying 🔥 takes NEXT, only on the latest FREESTYLE flying high!    ...

Get ready for a cannonball dive into the world of POP music on Surface Noise: B-Side! In this episode we’ll define what makes a pop song POP💥...and no, it's not just catchy tunes and killer hooks! From timeless classics to modern hits, our panel will share their favorite pop songs of all time 🔥. Don’t miss the conversation that will elicit moans, groans, and fist pumps (or fists flying) all arou...