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Ep523: Celebrating John Prine w Jack Prine
10 november 2025 · 43 min
Jack Prine shares intimate stories about his legendary father John Prine, discusses the new "You Got Gold" movie, the history and state of "Oh Boy Records" and reveals intentions for unreleased recordings from the family archives. Lees meer
Check out screenings of "You Got Gold - A Celebration of John Prine" here
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Jack Prine discusses "You Got Gold" film celebrating his father John Prine's legacy
Film originated through family friend connection at Radical Media, directed by Michael John Warren
Documentary captures 2022 Ryman concert series benefiting the Hello In There Foundation
Foundation started after John's death in April 2020, helping family navigate grief
Jack reflects on balancing family's personal grief with fans' collective loss
Film features collaborators like Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams sharing stories and performances
Many people know John Prine's songs without realizing he wrote them
Movie bridges generations from Dwight Yoakam to Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell
Tyler Childers shares quirky story about John keeping Dairy Queen coupon in wallet
Jack's legal name is John Patrick Prine; uses Jack to separate identity
Growing up in Nashville, didn't have special musicians' kids friend group
Jack joined family business at Oh Boy Records after college, learning the ropes
Worked in warehouse initially, understanding physical product and distribution fundamentals
Oh Boy Records started in 1984 as fiercely independent label maintaining creative control
Archives contain decades of unreleased recordings being carefully curated for future releases
Lost Dogs deluxe edition recently released with unheard track "Hey, Aw, Nothing"
John Prine disliked his debut album cover showing him on hay bale
John was technologically simple, kept flip phone until he died, browsed cars on eBay
80th birthday celebration planned for October, possibly in Chicago rather than Nashville
Jack's lessons from father: live in the moment and always give to others
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Ep522: The Soul Purpose of Bootsy Collins
3 november 2025 · 32 min
Bootsy Collins shares tales of P-Funk, Praxis, Buckethead and community work, philanthropy and mental health advocacy. Lees meer
Bootsy online | Bootsy & Buckethead single | "Is there Anybody Out There" podcast
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Bootsy's philanthropy and community work
Bootsy reveals music now has purpose beyond just making people feel good
"If you ain't chasing something, there's no reason to hunt" - finding new motivation
From chasing girls and highs on tour to discovering why he still makes music
Always gave back to unknown musicians like Buckethead before they became famous
Opens up about mental health struggles when he got "too blown up"
New "Metal Health" album with Buckethead addresses mental health for everyone
First Buckethead collaboration was 1991's "Bucketheadland" recorded in Cincinnati
Praxis exploded when Bill Laswell joined Bootsy, Buckethead, Bernie Worrell, and Brain
Complete Strangers caught King Records' attention, leading to James Brown discovering them
James Brown demanded everything tight; George Clinton allowed creative freedom and experimentation
Most P-Funk classics were created spontaneously "while the tape was running"
Both Bootsy and Buckethead must wear their signature headgear while recording
Eddie Hazel's solo album used Bootsy's instrumental tracks - George's "superhero" vision
Reveals George Duke's "Reach For It" is the funk hit he wishes he was on
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Ep521: The Raymond Pettibon Interview
27 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
In an extraordinarily rare interview, artist Raymond Pettibon discusses his journey, from early punk rock works to present day artistic themes, technique and rhythms, the Getty archives and more. Lees meer
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Raymond Pettibon has been drawing constantly since childhood, "always with a pen in hand"
Started with crayons, pastels, pencil - India ink came later as too messy
Early influences included Albrecht Dürer, etchings, and comic book art equally
Self-taught artist who learned through trial and error, never attended art school
Studied economics in college, bringing analytical thinking to his art practice
Approaches work as fine art, not commercial art, values creative freedom
Rarely takes commissions - the more constraints, the less he likes it
Band artwork usually selected from existing drawings rather than commissioned pieces
Black Flag's "Nervous Breakdown" images came from his "Captive Chains" book
Artwork inspired by "Blackboard Jungle" film - students destroying teacher's jazz records
Has experience teaching, can identify with teacher-student conflicts from that period
Left SST Records in 1985-86 due to oppressive environment
Describes certain subjects he returns to repeatedly over the decades
Works on multiple drawings simultaneously, some remaining unfinished for years
Enters a meditative "fugue state" when drawing or writing
Never experiences artist's block - blank paper doesn't intimidate him
Believes he can write about any subject with natural fluency
Doesn't plan series - they develop organically through returning to themes
Sometimes works directly on gallery walls during exhibitions for coherence
Used to work all day and night when deeply engaged
Dislikes deadlines - they make work harder, not easier for him
Sees deadlines as triggering psychological rebellion despite wanting to please collectors
Hates when people suggest ideas - it "breaks the spell"
Admits he's not the greatest draftsman but learned on the job
Recently d…
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Ep520: Toody Cole - The Legacy of Dead Moon
20 oktober 2025 · 47 min
Toody Cole of Dead Moon discusses their vinyl rarities, the DIY ethic of the band, owning a mono cutting lathe, refusing major labels, inspiring a generation of musicians around the world. Lees meer
DeadMoonUSA.com | Zipper LP Reissue | Melbourne 2025 shows
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Toody Cole rushing to airport to retrieve guitar from Spain before Australian tour
November 2025 Melbourne shows - jumping on Jenny Don't and the Spurs tour dates
First time in New Zealand described as most fun tour ever - prehistoric landscapes
Missed Nirvana tour opportunity due to Fred's rule: never cancel committed gigs
Fred restored a 1954 mono cutting lathe from pieces using xeroxed manual
Machine had tubes like mason jars that dimmed house lights when powered up
First 45 cut on the lathe was "Hey Joe" and "Parchment Farm"
The Weeds played Vegas Teen Beat Club in the hullabaloo/shindig TV era
Teen Beat Records pressing was probably only 300-500 copies maximum
Fred never owned original Weeds single - got it back from younger sister
Lollipop Shop nightmare: Fred sold publishing for $1, forced into pink sweater
Manager claimed Fred Cole was stage name, real name "Freddy Colletti" - totally false
Zipper lived in their house, practiced in basement - "70s butt rock" era
Captain Whizeagle store name came from Fred's children's story about Snake Troopers
1970 Yukon homesteading attempt broke down outside Whitehorse, changed everything
Dead Moon started after splitting business partnership, opening Tombstone Music in 1986
Kelly Manahan drew logo through dozen iterations - Fred kept demanding "gnarlier!"
Fred hand-cut moon into graveyard photo for first album cover artwork
All early Dead Moon records were mono because lathe couldn't cut stereo
Major labels approached during grunge explosion - Fred refused after Lollipop Shop experience
Seattle grunge bands were young kids attending Dead Moon's late-80s shows
Fred embarrassed by "godfather of grunge" label despite obvious influence on sc…
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Ep519: Inside Levitation, Greenway & Reverb Records w/ Harry Portnof
13 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 22 min
Record nerd Harry Portnof started Greenway Records, revived Reverb Appreciation Society, and now leads Levitation's label operations - today we discuss the elaborate vinyl variants and the clear passion for music the Levitation festival inspires. Lees meer
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Harry Portnof runs Greenway Records, Levitation, and Reverberation Appreciation Society labels.
Dad blasted southern rock and Allman Brothers at excessive volumes throughout childhood.
Discovered dad's CD collection, dove deep into classic rock discographies.
Taught himself guitar in high school after getting kicked off tennis team.
Found grandmother's records in attic with broken turntable playing in mono.
Mesmerized by grooves holding information, felt more futuristic than digital files.
Got Project turntable in college, started seriously collecting vinyl records.
College dorm had file sharing programs to download everyone's music collections.
Became obsessed with seven-inch singles and exclusive B-side hunting on Discogs.
Studied accounting, got CPA, worked Manhattan while spending money on records.
Brooklyn DIY scene 2010-12: Death by Audio, Glasslands, 285 Kent venues thriving.
Third Man Records inspired with collectible releases, impossible to get from New York.
Playing in surf rock cover band The Midnight Snacks around Long Island.
Started Greenway with friend Joey's pop punk band, 300 hand-screened seven-inches sold.
Online forum of ten new labels supporting each other, Greenway only one remaining.
Artist Dan Curran created lino cut covers for first thirty Greenway releases.
Met LA Witch outside Music Hall, promised European tour records in two months.
LA Witch success led to more touring bands wanting Greenway releases.
Met Levitation founder Rob Fitzpatrick backstage at Desert Daze festival in California.
Pandemic hit, launched Levitation Sessions producing concert films with thirty bands.
Suddenly working with dream artists like Ty Segall and The Oh Sees.
Levitation started…
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Ep518: Year One of Absolute Elsewhere w/ Blood Incantation
6 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
Paul Riedl and Morris Kolontyrsky of Blood Incantation discuss the incredible 1st year of the album "Absolute Elsewhere", how it's transformed their lives and art, the creation of the record, the band's deep interest in vinyl collecting and lots more. Lees meer
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Absolute Elsewhere transformed their lives: bigger venues, mainstream press, entirely new audiences.
Album allows new stage production; band already writing faster than ever before.
Now headlining shows in US; Europe tours were always headliners, just smaller.
Forbes called it one of most important death metal records in history.
Record serves as gateway, exposing listeners to extreme metal and progressive influences.
Vinyl LP format is their artistic endpoint; last two albums are side-long tracks.
Twenty-minute sides provide perfect breathing room for their narrative-driven compositions and riffs.
Maxed out Pro Tools voices at Hansa Studios during Absolute Elsewhere recording sessions.
First three records recorded live on analog tape; complete takes, minimal punch-ins.
Absolute Elsewhere used hybrid approach: drums on tape, then built digitally with Arthur.
Recording live on tape creates collective synergy and tension they want captured.
Band uses Oblique Strategies cards; asks "what would Trey, Chuck, or Eno do?"
Paul designs all layouts; collects test pressings and creates prototype covers himself.
Searching for roughly 200 more records; has specific rare pressings in mind.
Weakling's Dead as Dreams LP extremely rare; basement flood destroyed most copies.
Double album versus double LP distinction: complementary discs versus interrupted single work.
Songs start with riffs that suggest where to go; excitable band keeps moving.
Timewave Zero was critical palate cleanser enabling more holistic collaborative approach forward.
Tangerine Dream collaboration manifested unexpectedly; …
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Ep517: Preserving the Westbound Sound
29 september 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Mastering Engineer Dave Gardner & Audio Archivist Catherine Vericolli discuss the preservation of the Westbound Records audio catalogue, including the masters of legendary recordings by Funkadelic, The Counts, Ohio Players & more. Lees meer
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Dave Gardner (mastering engineer) and Catherine Vericoli (archivist) introduce their specialized roles
Mastering serves as link between creative process and manufacturing standards
Catherine transfers analog tapes to highest possible digital quality preservation
Physical restoration work includes extensive mold and splice remediation tasks
Much archival work involves "audio archaeology" detective work with clues
Working backwards from incomplete information when documentation is missing completely
Common assumption that old records were always done "the right way"
Reality reveals beloved records often weren't made using proper methods
Got rare access to examine entire Westbound Records collection together
Westbound Records started late 1960s by distributor Armin Bolodian in Detroit
Detroit-based independent label achieved regional success with multiple hit records
Funkadelic, Ohio Players, Detroit Emeralds were among their major successful acts
Complete catalog reissue approach rather than cherry-picking just popular hits
Assets moved between multiple locations over decades, not everything returned
Found various generations and copies of tapes for each release
Maggot Brain original masters were believed to be permanently missing
Discovery of missing masters hidden in completely unmarked white archive boxes
Original tape playback speeds rarely match speeds of vinyl releases
Spent entire week meticulously fine-tuning correct playback speeds for accuracy
Academic ethnomusicologist confirmed musical key was wrong on commercial releases
Many recent European reissues contain fundamentally inaccurate speed and sound
Double 45 RPM format avoids sonic compromises required for long sides
27-minute album sides…
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Ep516: Punk Cinema with Kevin Smith & Josh Roush
8 september 2025 · 55 min
Kevin Smith and Josh Roush discuss punk cinema and share how the DIY ethos of punk rock influenced both their filmmaking careers and their lifelong love of music and vinyl records. Lees meer
September 20 at the Punk Rock Museum - book now!
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Josh Roush introduces his punk rock film "Wrong Reasons" screening at Punk Rock Museum
Film described as dramedy about fan kidnapping singer to clean her up
Josh discovered punk through Rancid track in Beavis and Butthead movie
Kevin Smith joins, reveals his rebellion was hip hop not punk rock
Kevin explains his DIY punk ethos despite loving Run DMC and Public Enemy
Jason Reitman told Kevin that "Clerks" is essentially a punk rock song
Kevin compares his film career to Anthrax (the band not the disease)
Josh wrote "Wrong Reasons" for his love of punk rock
Discussion of Punk Rock Museum displays including Lemmy's boots and Germs footage
John Hughes soundtracks praised for passionate music curation and detailed planning
Kevin reveals his vinyl collection started with father's stolen postal records
Heavy Metal Parking Lot documentary celebrated as authentic snapshot of 1980s culture
Josh secured soundtrack through Tim Armstrong connections, most artists said yes immediately
Licensing music from Black Flag, The Wipers, L7 and more.
Kevin shares $400,000 Fleetwood Mac "Tusk" song licensing horror story from film
Lindsay Buckingham put "fuck you" price on track, producers paid anyway
Vinyl collecting discussed as communal church-like experience for non-religious people
Josh rips personal vinyl at high quality for authentic movie soundtrack pops
September 20th museum screening includes Q&A, signed posters, and bar party
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Ep515: Greg Norton - Hüsker Dü's Miracle Year & more
1 september 2025 · 43 min
Hüsker Dü & UltraBomb bassist Greg Norton discusses the Miracle Year of 1985, vinyl rarities, the archive fire, Reflex records, the making of Zen Arcade, the Punk Rock Museum and more Lees meer
See Greg at the Punk Rock Museum Sept 9 | Preorder "Hüsker Dü - The Miracle Years" here
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Greg Norton announces September 9th Punk Rock Museum guided tour and performance
Norton discusses favorite museum pieces including Joe Strummer's guitar and burned DOA Stratocaster
Band's archive mostly intact despite Grant Hart's 2011 house fire destroying materials
Norton used to own 7,000 vinyl records but downsized after difficult moves
Hüsker Dü formed through Minneapolis record store connections at Melody Lane and Cheapo
Band members met when Bob Mould heard Grant Hart blasting Ramones music
Northern Lights record store basement became their rehearsal space after hours
Twin Tone rejected their demo, leading to self-releasing on Reflex Records
Band assembled and sold first singles themselves, no distribution deals initially
BREAKING NEWS: Numero Group announces "Hüsker Dü 1985: The Miracle Year" box set
Previously unreleased First Avenue live recording from January 1985 finally gets release
1985 was pivotal year with 150 shows, multiple album releases across continents
Band road-tested new songs before recording, sometimes writing during soundchecks
Most basic tracks recorded in one or two takes maximum
Zen Arcade conceived as rock opera double album from the beginning
Minutemen rushed Double Nickels release to match Zen Arcade's double format
Producer Spot mentored Hart and Mould while engineering at Total Access Studios
Jello Biafra praised Zen Arcade as bringing "self-indulgence back to rock"
Current band Ultra Bomb working on third album with rare vinyl issues
Norton hopes to finally tour Australia after decades of missed opportunities
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Ep514: Waylon's Lost Tapes - Shooter Continues the Jennings Legacy
25 augustus 2025 · 52 min
Shooter Jennings reveals the story of hundreds of unreleased recordings his father Waylon made between 1974-1984, including stunning covers now being released as "Songbird" - plus more musical stories from the lives of the Jennings family. Lees meer
Order the new "Songbird" LP here.
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Shooter Jennings discusses upcoming Songbird release featuring his late father Waylon's unfinished recordings
Most songs were actually complete with vocals and instruments already recorded professionally
Waylon privately recorded after 1974 RCA battle, keeping hundreds of tapes unlabeled
Tapes digitized in 2008 but sat untouched until Shooter systematically catalogued everything recently
Discovery process was emotional journey revealing Waylon's constant studio experimentation and joy
Found treasure trove including Fleetwood Mac's "Songbird" cover and multiple complete albums worth
Shooter mixed everything on vintage 1976 analog console maintaining authentic original sound
Three planned album releases starting with Songbird, featuring different themes and flavors
Tony Joe White plays harmonica, Jessi Colter sings, original band members returned
Cataloging required detective work, Googling lyrics, consulting surviving band members for identification
Growing up as Waylon's son meant different childhood, touring summers, recognizing fame
Family record collection included Beatles, Harry Nilsson, later Waylon bought entire collections
Teenage Shooter brought home Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana; parents showed concern but support
Waylon's deep friendship with Buddy Holly, plane crash guilt haunted him for years
Eventually found closure visiting crash site, could finally look at wreckage photos
Parents advised being authentic, not copying others; mother worried about rough crowd
Shooter's career shows risk-taking from country to experimental electronic and industrial music
Produced diverse artists from Duff McKagan to Marilyn Manson, always seeking creative challenges
Earl…
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Ep513: Finally, a Davey Lane Interview
17 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
Australian guitarist Davey Lane discusses his new album 'Finally, a Party Record', joining You Am I at 18, meeting Paul McCartney & nerding out on vinyl! Lees meer
Listen to the new album here.
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Davey Lane discusses his new album "Finally, a Party Record" and the ironic title choice
Originally titled "The Great Unraveling" but changed to something more approachable and chipper
Despite upbeat title, songs deal with dark subject matter that inspires his songwriting
Finding peace with mental state and place in world as he's gotten older
Always includes glimmer of optimism even when writing about romantic catastrophes going wrong
Makes music as compulsion, not for career goals - realistic about posthumous appreciation
Big Star, Nick Drake - artists appreciated later in life
Avid record collector who browses sections aimlessly rather than shopping with lists
Discovers new bands like Comets on Fire by hearing them playing in record stores
Vinyl is primary listening format - meditative experience that keeps him focused and level
Thinks about album sequencing early, including crossfades between songs on new record
Beatles were gateway drug, fascinated by production techniques on Sgt Pepper's at age seven
Met Paul McCartney in 2017 backstage in Melbourne through Jimmy Barnes and Michael Gudinski
Took Valium beforehand, talked about McCartney's jacket instead of asking musical questions
Started transcribing You Am I songs as teenager, sent tabs to drummer Rusty
Got invited on stage at 16 to play with You Am I at all-ages show
Returned to high school as local hero after performing with established rock band
Tim Rogers called offering solo tour opportunity, left university after two days to tour
Officially joined You Am I in 1999 at age 18 after proving compatibility on tour
Took years to feel like full band member rather than nervous new guy
Learned importance of authenticity over networking and career-focused schmoozing in music industry
Collabor…
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Ep512: The Collectable Records of Elvis Presley
11 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Lifelong Elvis collector Ian McQuillan discusses the rarest records of Elvis Presley - from Sun Records worth $10,000+, international rarities, even shares insider tips for spotting counterfeits, and explains why young collectors are driving a thriving market for the King's rarest vinyl. Lees meer
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Ian McQuillan introduces himself as 55-year Elvis fan since age 2
Scottish parents in New Zealand exposed him to Elvis on record player
"Big Hunk of Love" was his first memorable Elvis song obsession
RCA distributed Elvis records globally, making them widely available worldwide
Elvis market remains strong while other 50s rockabilly artists declined significantly
Elvis cornered teenage markets in UK, Australia, New Zealand more than US
Parkes, Australia hosts massive annual Elvis festival with 20,000+ attendees
Elvis Week celebration started small, now draws 50,000+ fans to Memphis
Elvis has bigger catalog depth than any other recording artist
Sun Records represent collectible pinnacle - only five official 45/78 releases
78rpm records rarer due to shellac brittleness, 95% destroyed over time
Sun 209 "That's All Right" commands $10,000-12,000 in mint condition
Sam Phillips used multiple pressing plants, creating interesting variants and rarities
Initial Sun pressings probably 20,000-30,000 copies, reaching 200,000 total eventually
Early distribution concentrated in American South, spreading through Elvis touring
Promotional Sun records exist with distinctive red stamps, worth significant premiums
Jack White famously paid $300,000 for unreleased Elvis acetate recording
RCA reissues sound much cleaner than original hissy Sun pressings
Sam Phillips likely pressed extra inventory after selling Elvis to RCA
Counterfeit Sun records identifiable by shiny vinyl, wrong dates, label gaps
Pre-army Elvis albums (1954-1960) remain most collectible among LP collectors
SPD promotional EPs from first album worth $1,200-4,000 in good condition
Australian gold l…
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Ep511: Nick Aguilar - Record Collector
5 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 14 min
Nick Aguilar of Frankie and the Witch Fingers and Slaughterhouse is a vinyl maniac! Today we discuss his collection, his obsession, the rarities and a life of music & record collecting. Lees meer
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Nick Aguilar plays drums in multiple bands including Frankie and the Witch Fingers
Currently focusing mainly on Frankie due to busy touring schedule ahead
Extensive tour dates planned through end of year across US and Europe
Considers himself a music fan first, musician second since childhood
Dad played tapes during Nick's colic as baby, introducing classic rock
Father went to San Pedro High School with future Minutemen members
Dad chose commercial fishing over music after graduation in 1976
San Pedro's shipping port culture shaped the local music scene
Nick has surpassed his dad's music knowledge over the years
Started collecting at age 11 when neighbor gave away record collection
First records included Rolling Stones "Some Girls" and Led Zeppelin "Physical Graffiti"
Still regrets not taking Buzzcocks "Singles Going Steady" from that collection
Casual collecting through school, seriously ramped up after high school graduation
Pandemic period 2020-2022 massively accelerated his collecting and cataloging habits
Taught himself DJing during lockdown to play records for people
Discovered new genres like soul, funk, kraut rock through deep diving
Got lucky buying expensive records cheap before current inflated market
Focuses on 45s and 12-inches that work well for DJing
Extreme organization needed to juggle multiple bands, touring, collecting, DJing
Record store strategy: always hit new arrivals section first
Holy grail wants include The Litter and James Knight records
Uses both Discogs hunting and in-person digging at stores
Thrift store finds getting much rarer as market knowledge spreads
Appreciates reissue labels like Numero Group for discovering rare music
Limited record shopping time while touring due to tight schedules
Favorite shops incl…
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Ep510: Matt Pinfield - Record Collector
1 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
Obsessive vinyl collector and radio & MTV legend Matt Pinfield discusses his music collection, holy grails, music industry stories, his recent health scares and sharing stories at the Punk Rock Museum. Lees meer
The Punk Rock Museum info and tickets are here
Matt's book "My Insane Improbable Rock Life" is here
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Matt discusses his post-stroke meal plan after months without solid food
Friends like Mike Ness from Social Distortion visited him in hospital
Stroke happened at drummer John Tempesta's house, remembers calling EMS
Had both stroke and meningeal pneumonia with 85% mortality rate
Daughters told he would die, was touch and go situation
Lost feeling on right side, still numb but walking with cane
Previous near-death experiences: aneurysm at 15, car accident, sobriety struggles
Recovery includes acupuncture from former punk drummer and intense physical therapy
Currently doing tours at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas
Favorite museum artifact is rare Germs concert footage never released
Stories of interviewing Iggy Pop who once knocked microphone from hands
Hosted Wayne Kramer tribute concert at Sing Sing prison for inmates
Getting punk acts on MTV 120 Minutes easier than expected
Started in college radio at Rutgers, only 13 alternative stations existed
CBGBs regular, Athens Georgia born with B-52s/R.E.M. connections there
Kevin Bacon joked there's only two degrees of separation with Matt
Neil Young remains his interview "holy grail"
Matt is a serious 45 RPM collector
Lived in Paul Kantner's old apartment with psychedelic laser showerhead
DJed at clubs where James Gandolfini was regular
Friends with Don Bolles from Germs, both love 70s glam records
Personal rule: must buy something from every record store visited
Also supports opening bands by buying their vinyl and t-shirts
Postal service recently stole entire box of rare 45s shipment
Still searching for holy grail records like Panic Squad 12-inch single
Tom Petty acetate test p…
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Ep509: Gibby Haynes of Butthole Surfers
28 juli 2025 · 58 min
Gibby Haynes discusses his upcoming EU/UK tour, the completed Butthole Surfers documentary, early punk memories, near-death stage experiences, vinyl reissues and lots more. Lees meer
EU/UK Tour Tickets here
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Gibby discusses upcoming European & UK tour with Scott Thunes and musical kids
Tour dates are limited, zero chance of expansion beyond Europe/UK
Scott Thunes was Frank Zappa's former bassist and "clone meister"
Gibby confirms he's a Frank Zappa fan, particularly loved "Apostrophe" album
Lost interest in Zappa after "Apostrophe" due to scatological humor focus
Initial confusion about Scott Thunes - Gibby doesn't know who he is
Clarifies he works with Paul Green's School of Rock for 20 years
Scott Thunes may be coming on tour, is friend of Paul Green
Gibby has no direct connection to Scott Thunes, only knows Paul Green
Sometimes tours individually with kids, different kids each time
Butthole Surfers once toured Europe with School of Rock as opener
Kids' performance quality varies - sometimes really good, sometimes not
Gibby lost entire record collection when engineer sold it during tour
Collection was 3-4 feet of curated vinyl, mostly punk and hardcore
Had valuable Buzzcocks singles collection among other rare records
Met record dealer in San Antonio mall who introduced great albums
Dealer showed him Devo's first album when it came out
Key collection moment was hitchhiking trip to LA in summer 1979
Saw early LA punk shows including Go-Gos opening for Fear
LA was only US city where audience spit at bands
Witnessed massive amounts of phlegm on Belinda Carlisle during show
John Belushi was standing next to him at the Go-Gos show
Almost saw the Dickies' "last show" but it was cancelled
Dickies are apparently still performing, contrary to expectations
Gibby wrote memoir "Me and Mr. Cigar," wants to do sequel
Criticizes most musician memoirs as ghostwritten, prefers authentic voices
Cites Bob Dylan and Patti Smith as examples of self-w…
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Ep508: Forming The Germs - Chris Ashford of What Records
22 juli 2025 · 53 min
Chris Ashford of What Records? discusses releasing the first LA punk single "Forming" by the Germs, rarities, tapes, memories of Darby Crash and early punk scene stories. Lees meer
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Chris Ashford founded What Records? and knew Germs members George (Pat Smear) and Paul (Darby Crash)
He worked in record stores through high school and was fascinated by record labels
Chris decided to start a label while his friends formed the Germs band
He had no formal education about making records, learned from Richard Fuse at Rhino
"Forming" was recorded in a garage with two-track deck and two microphones
The single had multiple takes but most were erased years ago
B-side used cassette recording from Germs' Cheech & Chong "Up in Smoke" audition
Master tape for "Forming" is missing, possibly in Canada, but Chris owns rights
Cheech & Chong footage shows Germs performing "Sexboy" - same version as B-side
They kept the cassette source secret initially to avoid potential lawsuits
Lou Adler excluded Germs from movie because audiences wouldn't believe they were real
Chris missed the "Up in Smoke" taping because he had to work his day job
He financed all What Records releases including "Forming" himself
Black rectangle on sleeve was intentionally ambiguous, meant as tongue-in-cheek band photo
Address on record was Chris's parents' house where he lived
He quickly moved to P.O. Box and removed address to protect his mother
First pressing had wrong labels on wrong sides due to Monarch pressing plant error
About 1,000 copies were made, most of original pressing was destroyed
600-700 defective records were thrown down hill as frisbees for fun
None of them expected anything significant to happen with the record
"Forming" was technically the first independent DIY punk single from Los Angeles
The record served as legitimizing calling card for the Germs
Darby Crash was gifted lyricist despite his troubled background and demons
Chris received Germs burn from Michelle Gh…
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Ep507: Milo Re-Enrolls in College - Descendents Reclaim Their Legacy
16 juli 2025 · 50 min
Descendents have reclaimed their music catalog with pre-orders of 'Milo Goes To College' starting today - Bill and Milo give us updates on ALL, FLAG, new music and more. Lees meer
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"Milo Goes to College" reissue announced for September 19th via Org Music
Limited vinyl variants available including special "punk note" Blue Note-style packaging
Both band members report good health, Bill has been hitting gym regularly
Milo had recent heart attack despite being most athletic member historically
Coffee remains firmly on the menu for both musicians despite health focus
Band regained rights to their back catalog once held by SST
All original SST releases will be reissued including Bonus Fat, Enjoy
Master tape ownership involves multiple parties, topic too sensitive to discuss
New Alliance originally issued record, later transferred to SST seamlessly
South Bay punk scene was tight-knit community with handshake deals
Reissues will be exact replicas except for special punk note variants
Fat EP might get separate reissue, Ride the Wild included
Milo retired from corporate science job in 2016 for full-time music
Band played around 90 shows last year, planning 70 this year
Bill balances drumming with fewer Blasting Room studio production projects
Bill struggles with songwriting perfectionism, has 75 unfinished song ideas
Band has 25 new songs recorded, planning 2026 album release deadline
Soundcheck covers help "sanitize" big venue stages, played entire Germs album
Haven't performed new songs live yet, prefer trashy covers at soundcheck
Australia tour likely after new album, great crowds and venues there
China tour required submitting all lyrics for government approval beforehand
Minister of Culture attended Beijing show, made drummer put shirt back
FLAG reunions may be happening more regularly at select festivals
All playing Canadian shows with Scott and Chad alternating on vocals
Milo stepped in for lost-voice Chad at sold-out New York show
Tony…
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Ep506: Craig Ferguson - Comedian, Actor, TV Host & Music Fanatic
10 juli 2025 · 1 uur
Comedian, Actor, Author Craig Ferguson discusses his early punk days, making music and comedy records, avoiding David Bowie and many musical moments that influenced his path. Lees meer
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Discussion begins about Craig's new vinyl release "I'm So Happy"
Craig has released most of his comedy specials on vinyl
His first album was vinyl in 1986 when that was standard
Vinyl became the poor cousin during the CD era
Craig's vinyl collection is currently boxed up after moving
Used red sleeves for expensive records when kids were young
First owned record: Monkees "Headquarters" from uncle James
First purchased: Brian Eno "Here Come the Warm Jets" 1976
Son experienced vinyl for first time with Mogwai album
Son said he felt "robbed" by digital music quality
Modern music feels overproduced and digitally assembled to Craig
Artists release music before it's properly developed or ready
His first concert: Blue Oyster Cult 1975 Nassau Coliseum
Still shops at record stores with tour manager Thomas
Prefers tactile experience over buying vinyl records online
Has couple of precious singles from his own bands
Missed lots of music during blackout drunk years 15-30
Now discovering missed artists like John Cale collaborations
Doesn't consider himself musician but thinks like one musically
Stand-up comedy has tempos, moods, feels like musical performance
Music and comedy both require audience participation for value
Paul Weller didn't want interview despite initial tour requests
Never invited David Bowie due to being too in awe
Never spent time with Iggy Pop except seeing performances
Drummed for Nico briefly when young and impaired
Last public drumming was disastrous Rock Bottom Remainders performance
Billy Connolly's vinyl albums were forbidden contraband as kid
Vinyl comedy creates different atmosphere than digital formats
Watch "I'm So Happy" on YouTube & order the vinyl here.
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Ep505: Desolë and Reunions: Umlaut's New Album and Mr Bungle Memories
7 juli 2025 · 1 uur 45 min
Melbourne band Umlaut discuss their upcoming heartbreak-themed album "Desolë", inspirations and reflections on Mr Bungle memories and performances. Lees meer
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Vinyl Guide podcast video episode with Melbourne band Umlaut
Band members: Bär McKinnon, Shane, Angus, Danny introduced
New album "Desolë" coming out July 25th/21st
"Desolë" means "sorry" in French, originally song title
Track became album title after Angus suggested it
Album themes center around heartbreak and personal material
Bär moved toward more earnest songwriting recently
Danny wrote some lyrics, band becoming more collaborative
Bär describes creative process while driving, cycling melodies
Recording these personal songs felt embarrassing for Bär
Songs existed for some time before band recorded
Bär historically very controlling, now trying to relinquish
Most songs originated with Bär, others contributed sections
Danny brings different drumming ideas than just copying
Peter Jackson Beatles documentary inspired collaborative approach
Final track created spontaneously in rehearsal room
Bär and Danny worked together 25 years ago
Different now because they're actually playing together
Previously recorded separately, rarely rehearsed together
More open to other ideas and input now
"Vinny" track completely transformed from Bär's original demo
Band has revolving door history with members
Current quartet setup works well for these songs
All members play multiple instruments during live shows
Mr. Bungle 2024 Melbourne show at Festival Hall happened
Only had 12 minutes to work out songs
Performed "Travolta" with Danny and Bär rejoining
Teased "Carry Stress in the Jaw" then stopped
Angus sang backing vocals on Travolta performance
Security almost didn't let them on stage
Bär wore boiler suit and scarface shirt
Extended saxophone solo during the performance
Considered doing secret sideshow but didn't happen
Recent health issues caused tour cancellations in October
Danny cons…
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Ep500: Ed Colver - The Eye of LA Punk - Crackpot Record Collector
30 juni 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
Ed Colver discusses his iconic punk rock photography career, including shooting legendary album covers like Black Flag's "Damaged" and Circle Jerks' "Group Sex," as well as his passion for collecting strange "crackpot records". Lees meer
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Ed Colver known for punk photography, also collects strange records
Calls his collection "crackpot records" - religious, political, spoken word
Started buying records at 14 in 1964, Pretty Things album
Always liked heavy underground psychedelic music growing up
Collected antiques, spent time at flea markets and thrift stores
Would hide good records behind Sean Cassidy albums
Put Herb Alpert records in front to fool other collectors
Music and art were everything to him growing up
Exposed to avant-garde classical in 1967 by art teacher
Learned Stockhausen, John Cage, Edgar Varèse, Toru Takamitsu
Called electronic music "your grandfather's punk rock"
George Antheil's Ballet Mechanique caused riots in 1923
Hated high school, dropped out at 18 for junior college
Studied all kinds of applied art classes and woodworking
Made skateboard in 1963, year Kennedy was shot
Beatles on Ed Sullivan made no impact on him
Preferred Pretty Things over Beatles and Rolling Stones
Never tried playing instruments, glad didn't buy drum kit
Started photography in late 1978 at punk shows
Took friend Robert Hill to shows, now works national security
Couldn't afford much film, had to be selective
Used manual focus with small flash, paid attention constantly
Shot rhythm-timed photos, watched for dramatic moments
Lost lens in right eye 30 years ago
Famous Chuck Berk stage dive photo taken July 1981
Met Chuck next night, never saw him again since
Chuck gets paid when photo is licensed commercially
Levi's and Vans perfect product placement in photo
Circle Jerks "Group Sex" cover shot at Marina skate park
Was there specifically to shoot album cover, not spontaneous
Used color film, took more than one roll
High contrast printin…
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Ep500: Fred Schneider of The B-52s - Record Collector
23 juni 2025 · 46 min
Fred Schneider of The B-52s discusses his massive 10,000+ record collection while sharing stories about the B-52's early days, the original "Rock Lobster" single, vinyl reissues and new boxset. Lees meer
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Massive record collection visible in wall-to-ceiling custom cabinets
Estimates 10,000+ records, considers himself a "record nut"
Collection includes avant-garde, classical, funk, soul, bad records
Loves bad Christmas records and Halloween records specifically
Been collecting since age 13, started in early days
Currently has broken receiver, can't play main system
Portable player works for 45s but stops unexpectedly
Still adding records but doing major purge now
Selling and donating records, too many to listen to
Donates to Archive of Contemporary Music organization regularly
Most precious records are original 45s from youth
Still has first album mother bought thinking Beatles
Moved into funk, Led Zeppelin, then New Wave music
Was Sirius Satellite Radio DJ for three years
Prefers first pressings, doesn't care about reissues much
Looking for "When I'm Gone" by Brenda Holloway
Will clean up scuffed records if sound improves
Vinyl never left his turntable despite CD popularity
Listens to music most of day while doing activities
Plays classical mornings while reading magazines and coffee
Enjoys electronic music from 50s/60s and harp music
B-52s sound came from all members' varied influences
Band was lumped with punk but more "freak punk"
Original "Rock Lobster" single recorded in Georgia mountains
DB Records pressed 2,000 copies, sold out quickly
Eventually pressed 30,000 total copies of original single
Australia embraced band early, rolled out red carpet
Band never saw penny from original single sales
Talking Heads recommended B-52s to their manager successfully
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Ep500: Brett Gurewitz - Epitaph Records, Bad Religion & more
16 juni 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
Epitaph founder Brett Gurewitz discusses rare records, early Bad Religion releases, the lasting impact of "Suffer", format transitions, and staying relevant through punk's evolution and vinyl's revival. Lees meer
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Brett's first record: Cosmo's Factory at age 9-10
Lost entire record collection after breakup with Susie Shaw
Greg Shaw's legendary garage rock collection inspired young Brett
Vinyl revival surprised Brett after seeing format cycles
Started Epitaph shipping vinyl from West Beach closet
CD controversy: expensive, poor sound quality initially
Made three formats: vinyl, cassette, CD for releases
Vinyl nearly died in late 90s, warehouse troubles
COVID lockdown sparked massive vinyl sales resurgence
Indie artists need vinyl for merch booths
Color variants important for hardcore collecting communities
Epitaph's mission: help artists, don't make records ourselves
Started Bad Religion at 17, Greg/Jay were 15
No label knowledge, just entrepreneurial punk rock spirit
Dad lent $1500, found Alberti pressing plant
First 7-inch had skipping error, different pressings exist
Rodney on ROQ played cassette before vinyl
Fan mail arrived from Europe surprisingly early
"Into the Unknown" prog disaster: 11,000 returns somehow
Took day job selling gay disco imports
Learned recording at University of Sound Arts
Started West Beach studio in Pacifica's back closet
Cocaine-fueled 80s work schedule: three jobs simultaneously
"Suffer" recorded in seven days, transcendent experience
Eddie Schreier at Capitol gave Brett confidence boost
"Suffer" sound attracted top punk bands to studio
Signed NOFX, Offspring through West Beach connections
California harmonies influenced by Adolescents, Beach Boys
"Beginner's mind" philosophy keeps Epitaph current today
Authenticity and youth create that rock miracle
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Ep500: Billy F Gibbons - Vinyl, Vintage Guitars, and Music History
9 juni 2025 · 53 min
Billy Gibbons shares his lifelong passion for collecting vinyl records and vintage guitars, from his first Jimmy Reed single to his legendary "Pearly Gates" Les Paul, revealing the stories behind iconic instruments and rare recordings. Lees meer
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Billy Gibbons has honorary doctorate from Musicians Institute
Extensive record collection includes many well-preserved 78s
Takes records on tour bus, plays DJ with Elwood
About 1,200 legitimate record stores exist worldwide today
Favorite shops include Waterloo Austin, secret Vegas spot
Record stores create communities with great coffee, food
British resurrected American blues through vinyl reissues
Girlfriend "Stick" sent Hendrix record from London early
Moving Sidewalks learned Purple Haze before tour
Jimi appreciated their nerve playing his songs first
Saw Elvis at age five in 1956 Houston
Witnessed B.B. King recording at ACA Studios age six
First record was Jimmy Reed single via housekeeper's list
Parents supported musical tastes, dad was MGM pianist
Mom "knew how to play the radio" best
Dad's family immigrated 1908, became musicians avoiding gloves
Samuel Goldfish (Goldwyn) brought dad to MGM Pictures
Elvis lit fuse, B.B. King sealed musical deal
Beatles introduced unusual harmonies, more than three chords
First vinyl appearance: Moving Sidewalks "99th Floor"
Recorded at Doyle Jones studio in Houston
Houston had rich recording scene with multiple studios
Various labels operated from Houston recording schools
Pearly Gates Les Paul bought for $250 originally
Searched for guitars matching Pearly Gates' magic sound
Three vintage Les Pauls appeared at Carter Vintage simultaneously
Nacho Banos recreating vintage Les Pauls in Spain
Recently played Albert King's custom Flying V gift
Recording "Chronicles 2" using Albert's original Flying V
Robert Johnson legend, pictures and collectables
Guitar collection includes meteorite picks, slides, Bo Diddley rectangle
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Ep500: Billy Corgan - Record Collector
2 juni 2025 · 55 min
Billy Corgan discusses his unconventional record collecting philosophy while revealing the complex saga behind the Machina albums, the 25 legendary vinyl copies, the upcoming Machines of God boxset, Mellon Collie vinyl releases and more. Lees meer
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Billy working on book for 10 years, restarted multiple times
Billy buys lots of records but isn't fussy collector
Prioritizes clean vinyl condition over perfect covers or variants
Worked at record store in 80s, understands collector mindset
Collects obscure major label releases from 60s and 70s
Searches for forgotten bands with no online information trace
Loves jazz on 10-inch records from late 50s/early 60s
Record collection has no organization, total mess at home
Bought thousand records on last tour, resells some
Machina originally sprawling concept record about band breaking up
Virgin Records treated band poorly despite massive previous sales
Never finished complete Machina vision during original 2000 sessions
Released truncated 15-song Machina I album through Virgin/EMI
Band toured 11 months knowing they'd break up afterward
Three weeks before breakup, Billy rushed to finish leftover recordings
Record company rejected finished Machina II
Billy dumped complete Machina II free on internet in 2000
First major band to release album free online, predating Radiohead
Machina II became viral sensation, fans loved the record
Produced only 25 hand-cut vinyl copies of Machina II
Each copy uniquely wrapped in printed tape, all different
Sent copies to Robert Smith, fans; now worth thousands
Years of legal battles with Universal over complete release
Initial "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" vinyl release
Alterations for Mellon Collie running order
New Machina box set finally coming through Madame ZuZu's
Box contains 80 songs: complete vision plus extra tracks
Universal separately reissuing original Machina I album remastered
ZWAN vinyl reissue underway
Archive contains over 60,000 piece…
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Ep499: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers – Jungle Cruising with Juanita & Juan
26 mei 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Punk legends Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers discuss their collaborative lounge project "Juanita and Juan", reflect on the diverse, inclusive LA punk scene, discussing moments like the first Germs show, the "Up in Smoke" filming, and the tight-knit community that reshaped music forever. Lees meer
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Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers introduce collaborative project
Known each other for decades from LA punk scene
Project started with mysterious Hollywood call for Latin song
Characters Juanita and Juan have elaborate fictional backstory
Sound described as "loud lounge, punk folk" style
Uses electronic music, keyboards, minimal guitar, tropical beats
Album titled "Jungle Cruise" released on In the Red
Songs are autobiographical, including "Here Comes the Prez"
Originally planned for book readings with musical interludes
Both authors used music to ease reading nervousness
LA punk scene was incredibly diverse and inclusive
Lasted only 18 months but reshaped music forever
Everyone contributed something to the tight-knit community
Alice witnessed first chaotic Germs performance with groceries
Both attended "Up in Smoke" Battle of Bands filming
Kid visible in background of unreleased Germs footage
Darby Crash's death discussed - overdose versus suicide debate
Bags single "Survive" now worth $1000 to collectors
Both still actively collecting and occasionally selling records
Planning more Juanita and Juan material, considering Australia tour
Order Juanita and Juan's "Jungle Cruise" vinyl here.
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Ep498: Birthing the End – Closing a Chapter of SWANS with Michael Gira
19 mei 2025 · 46 min
SWANS founder Michael Gira discusses his final orchestrated album "Birthing," his creative process, and plans to transition to a simpler musical approach after decades of creating intense, transcendent live performances. Lees meer
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Michael introduces "Birthing" as SWANS' final orchestrated album.
Future SWANS work will be much simpler.
He's 71 and finds intense performances physically demanding.
No clear vision yet for his next musical phase.
SWANS will tour US in October, then Europe.
He finds Australian tours difficult due to jet lag.
Triple vinyl/double CD includes concert film and documentary.
Marco Porzia filmed the SWANS documentary.
Christopher Nicholson filmed a solo performance in Norway.
Great shows happen when "the music plays us."
Natural venue acoustics enhance the performance experience.
Songs transform and lengthen throughout tours.
One song evolved to 82 minutes during tour.
Three-hour sets leave performers exhausted afterward.
Songs begin on acoustic guitar before band elaboration.
He listens to guitar sound hole to hear potential harmonics.
Directs band through gestures during live performances.
The recording happened immediately after European tour ended.
Uses same old Guild acoustic guitar for decades.
Vinyl editions required some song edits for length.
Gira doesn't listen to much music anymore.
He art directs all SWANS releases personally.
Created unique limited editions with handmade elements.
Has done crowdfunding since 2000 for recording budgets.
Once recorded personalized songs for top contributors.
Will miss the elation of building live crescendos.
No current plans for more fiction writing.
Reluctant to write autobiography despite family encouragement.
Can mentally play entire album from memory.
Recently rediscovered early Led Zeppelin's brilliance.
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ep497: mclusky is still here with andrew falkous
5 mei 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
andrew "falco" falkous discusses the reformation of his band mclusky after a nearly 20-year hiatus, their upcoming album on ipecac recordings, the rare catalogue of vinyl releases and more! Lees meer
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falco confirms mclusky's new album "the world is still here and so are we."
album will be released on may 9th on ipecac recordings.
falco feels ipecac is the perfect label home for mclusky.
he hopes this is just the end of "act one" for their reunion.
falco approaches life expecting problems but finding humor in them.
humor is essential to mclusky's songs without becoming a joke band.
falco keeps files of potential song titles for future use.
songs usually emerge from playing together in the same room.
first takes often contain the magic that makes songs special.
falco writes most lyrics but damien wrote lyrics for two songs.
"your mother is a ballpoint pen thief" came naturally in writing process.
falco describes songwriting as writing 1000 bad songs to get 10 good ones.
performing gives falco confidence he doesn't have in other social settings.
the current mclusky lineup consistently delivers intense live performances.
"mclusky do dallas" remains their most popular album by far.
steve albini recorded both "do dallas" and "the difference between me and you..."
"lightsaber cocksucking blues" started as a throwaway whole lotta rosie parody.
the line "flying is fearful of me" just emerged while performing.
"she will only bring you happiness" had radio potential until "sex criminal" line.
self-sabotage is part of mclusky's essence, even when unintentional.
falco considers swearing an essential part of rock music.
australia has been mclusky's strongest market since early in their career.
melbourne, sydney and brisbane show strongest streaming numbers for mclusky.
the band has toured australia approximately ten times since 2002.
prescriptions music is falco's label for future of the left and christian fitness.
falco considers mclusky "mostly…
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Ep496: The Adjacent Possible w/ Damian Kulash of OK Go
28 april 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Damian Kulash of OK Go discusses his evolution from punk music fan, working with Dischord records, and creating boundary-pushing music, vinyl packaging and viral videos Lees meer
Topics Include:
New album "And The Adjacent Possible" available for streaming now.
Discussion about physical media's role in OK Go's output.
OK Go primarily known for videos that "live in the ether."
Damian was into physical record packaging during college years.
First record was Herbie Hancock's "Rockit," bought at Tower Records.
Young Damian damaged the record trying to scratch like DJ.
Later played with Herbie Hancock at Obama's 50th birthday party.
Musical journey from hip-hop through Prince, Beatles, Led Zeppelin.
DC punk scene was influential, with bands playing in cafeterias.
Started Level Records at age 15,with funding from Dischord Records.
Ian MacKaye lent teenager Damian money to start label.
Level Records produced 7-inches and compilation CDs for friends' bands.
College made running a record label difficult for Damian.
Studied art semiotics at Brown University.
Worked as NPR radio engineer and Photoshop retoucher after college.
Indifferent to Napster's rise during OK Go's early days.
Band finances operated like "roadrunner off the cliff" cartoon.
Discussion about gift economy model working for the band.
Belief that making things you love matters most, not success.
Music sometimes gets overshadowed by video's visual impact.
Videos gave OK Go longevity beyond typical radio-hit bands.
New album theme explores Stuart Kaufman's "adjacent possible" concept.
OK Go doesn't have unified sound; band is "like a mixtape."
Treadmill video was originally made for "nerdiest fans" only.
Videos aim to create real events that connect with viewers.
Physical pressings of OK Go albums are costly in secondary market.
New vinyl features elaborate pop-up sphere in custom packaging.
Hidden track on second album deliberately blocked copy-protection software.
Record label "Paracadute"…
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Ep495: Private Function Still On Top w/ Chris Penney
23 april 2025 · 1 uur
Private Function frontman and instigator Chris Penney discusses the rare, collectable and controversial vinyl art of the band and reveals some details of their new album. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Chris Penney injured himself at a house party.
Private Function opened for Green Day recently.
Bassist Milla broke her ACL during a show.
Band got stuck in a cyclone for six days.
New album has a shrugging emoji as its title.
Album features 2,590 microscopic album covers on the sleeve.
Each album copy comes with a magnifying glass.
Album name is hidden somewhere in the artwork.
Available for pre-order April 23, shipping May 23.
Being released in Australia, America, and Europe.
Chris started in a band called Mesa Costa.
Private Function began with demo recordings at home.
First release: "Six Smoking Songs" cassette (100 copies).
Reissued with "bin night" sounds layered over it.
Another reissue with Christmas carol audio added.
Released fake pregnancy tests as band merchandise.
"St. Anger" album named after controversial Metallica album.
Had to change Spotify artwork due to Metallica similarity.
Released an obscure 8-track version of the album.
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" album had Queen-themed artwork.
Special "Mystery Bag" vinyl contained bags resembling drugs.
Their song "Aubrey Wodonga" became strangely popular in Spain.
Released "The First Two Tapes on a 12-inch."
Included Subway job applications with the album.
10 copies included handwritten letters of recommendation for Subway.
"370HSSV0773H" album featured scratch-off lottery ticket material.
Winner received $2,999 and their face on reprints.
Needed special gambling exemption to sell in South Australia.
Special "gold" edition contained the band members' urine.
Another special edition contained beer-making ingredients.
Upcoming album will have 100 special variant copies.
Chris was banned from America for six years.
Recently received American visa for touring.
Australian tour in June, European …
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Ep494: Redd Kross Documentary Director & Record Collector Andrew Reich
21 april 2025 · 1 uur 27 min
TV writer & Record Collector Andrew Reich discusses his decade-long journey creating a documentary about Los Angeles music legends Redd Kross and the McDonald brothers' musical partnership. Lees meer
Topics Include:
How Andrew made the leap from TV writing to filmmaking.
Wife's suggestion sparked the documentary idea.
Heard Steve McDonald's abduction story on a podcast.
TV writing different from documentary making - can't control narrative.
Documentary structure doesn't follow traditional storytelling beats.
Director learned new storytelling techniques through editing.
Documentary required extensive collaboration with editor Aaron Elders.
Filming spanned approximately 10 years (2015-2025).
Jeff McDonald's hairstyle changed dramatically throughout filming.
Andrew discovered Redd Kross through "Teen Babes from Monsanto" album.
Became fan at 13, requesting records for radio station.
Redd Kross connects diverse bands from Black Flag to Go-Go's.
Director considers Redd Kross one of Los Angeles' greatest bands.
Documentary coincided with band's current renaissance and revival.
Making the movie spurred new Redd Kross creative activity.
Band created "Born Innocent" song specifically for the film.
Initial filming was sporadic until Kickstarter provided funding.
Created oral history structure from interview transcripts.
Collected extensive archival material throughout production process.
Film deliberately kept under 90 minutes for accessibility.
Cut "Desperate Teenage Love Dolls" section despite importance.
Film focuses on brothers' relationship rather than complete history.
Steve's abduction possibly influenced band's fantasy/dress-up aesthetic.
Andrew admires documentaries like "Anvil" and "Dig."
Avoids rock critics in documentaries, preferring eyewitness accounts.
Parents' interview about abduction was emotionally challenging.
Wishes he had footage of certain legendary shows.
New photographs emerged after film completion for eventual Blu-ray.
Describes…
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Ep493: 20 Trips of Brown Acid w/ Daniel, Lance and Lenny
14 april 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
Nuggets curator Lenny Kaye joins Brown Acid creators Lance Barresi and Daniel Hall to celebrate their 20th volume of rescuing forgotten proto-metal singles from the early 70s, discuss rare vinyl discoveries, and preserving music that would otherwise be lost to time. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Introduction of Lance Barresi, Daniel Hall, and Lenny Kaye.
Lenny explains discovering Brown Acid at Other Music in Manhattan.
Lenny compares Brown Acid's impact to how Nuggets defined garage rock.
Discussion of what makes Brown Acid unique in music archaeology.
How Jac Holzman gave Lenny the original idea for Nuggets.
Daniel and Lance never expected Brown Acid to reach 20 volumes.
Track-by-track discussion of Brown Acid Volume 20 begins.
AfterFlash's "Cookbook" was originally a B-side.
500 copies was typical minimum pressing quantity in the early 70s.
Lenny mentions pressing 1500 copies of Patti Smith's first single.
Most Brown Acid records didn't come with picture sleeves.
Discussion of Polvo, the first Mexican band on Brown Acid.
Other international acts include bands from Australia, Sweden, UK, Canada.
Three primary regions for Brown Acid music: Youngstown, Detroit, Texas.
Osage Lute from Missouri is Lance's hometown connection.
Osage Lute drummer Mike Lusher preserved extensive band history materials.
Frozen Sun's "Jamm Pt 1" was from original master tape.
Some records are so rare they have no Discogs sales history.
Many original artists don't remember details about their recordings.
Lenny mentions difficulty finding information when creating original Nuggets.
The Banana Bros record isn't even listed on Discogs.
Surprising connection: Banana Bros member was father of Permanent Records performer.
Many Brown Acid discoveries happen through impossible coincidences.
A horror movie soundtrack led to discovering one Brown Acid track.
B-sides often better fit the Brown Acid aesthetic than A-sides.
Lance must track down artists for proper licensing for each song.
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Ep492: Zev Feldman Returns! RSD Picks with The Jazz Detective
7 april 2025 · 55 min
Renowned archivist & record producer Zev Feldman, "The Jazz Detective", returns to discusses the Record Store Day 2025 releases of lost jazz recordings from Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Mingus, Bill Evans, Patsy Cline & more! Lees meer
Topics Include:
Introduction of Zev Feldman, nicknamed "the jazz detective"
Status of finding lost jazz recordings - feeling optimistic
Live recordings create a "renaissance" for jazz enthusiasts
Concern about aging jazz colleagues with undiscovered tapes
Feldman works with multiple record labels simultaneously
Record companies are selective about which projects to release
Concerns about tariffs affecting vinyl manufacturing costs
Vinyl jazz releases often operate on slim profit margins
Resonance Records uses Canadian pressing plant Le Vinylist
Six Record Store Day releases coming from Feldman
Patsy Cline "Imagine That" was most difficult release to assemble
Patsy Cline release required coordinating multiple rights holders
Country Music Hall of Fame involved in Patsy Cline project
Feldman's personal connection to record stores and vinyl collecting
Freddie Hubbard "On Fire" recorded at Blue Morocco (1967)
Bernard Drayton engineered the Blue Morocco recordings
Blue Morocco club owned by Sugar Hill Records founders
Kenny Dorham recordings from same Blue Morocco venue
Dorham's recordings especially rare and significant to Feldman
Dorham was also a writer who contributed to DownBeat magazine
Charles Mingus in Argentina - recordings from 1977 concerts
Second Argentina concert added due to popular demand
Mingus recordings made less than year before his ALS diagnosis
Wes Montgomery with Wynton Kelly Trio reissue with new mastering
Original Montgomery release now selling for $100+ in stores
Time machine question - which historic jazz gig to attend
Discussion of legendary venue Slugs and its important shows
Feldman's collection of music memorabilia and venue posters
Bill Evans live in Finland recordings (1964-1969)
Feldman's 1…
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Al Barile (1962-2025) - The Vinyl Guide Interview
6 april 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
Replay of our 2024 interview with hardore legend Al Barile of SSD and X-Claim! Records. Lees meer
Photos by Alison Braun
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Society System Decontrol (SSD) self-released several landmark hardcore punk records in the early 80s. Out of print for over 4 decades, SSD has only recently reissued their two masterpieces "The Kids Will Have Their Say" and "Get It Away" on vinyl. SSD founder Al Barile takes us through the making of those records.
Topic Include:
Interview start
The continued popularity of SS Decontrol music
Al was a natural leader for the hardcore scene
Naturally managing risk
Jumping to an album – no singles for SSD
1900 units of "The Kids Will Have Their Say"
Self-funding the album, selling the initial pressing
Recording "The Kids Will Have Their Say"
Was Al happy with the original recordings?
Al doesn't enjoy listening to "The Kids Will Have Their Say"
Comparing Trust reissue with original Xclaim
Issues getting the tapes back from a label
Original pressing of "The Kids…." goes for > $1k
Why were there no repressings before the recent Trust reissue
CD issue of "Power"
Has Al hung onto his records?
White cover of "The Kids Will Have Their Say" designed by Bryan Ray Turcotte
Original concept & artwork for "The Kids Will Have Their Say"
The difference in recording "Get It Away"
Was "Get It Away" always envisioned as an EP?
The cover songs that SSD performed
Original 4800 copies of "Get It Away"
Running the X-Claim! label/imprint
All X-Claim! bands ran their own vinyl pressings
What is the source of the "Get It Away" reissue
Will there be reissues of "How We Rock" and "Break it Up"
Al's health update
Al wants everyone to get a colonoscopy
The SSD book "How Much Art Can You Take?"
Interview wrap up
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Ep491: Aussie Legend Tex Perkins - The Cruel Sea, The Beasts & Beyond
31 maart 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Australian icon Tex Perkins takes us through his legendary career, from The Cruel Sea & The Beasts recent works, to wild ARIA award nights, his atrocious habits with vinyl records, reissuing his works on vinyl and lots more. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Tex Perkins rehearsing with The Cruel Sea for upcoming gigs.
Bringing back "deep cuts" from 30 years ago.
Band already prepared the songs before his arrival.
Feels like "personal karaoke" returning to old material.
Gains fresh perspective on older songs with time.
Sometimes writes songs instinctively, not from personal experience.
Song "Hard For You" channeled rage he hadn't experienced.
Recorded with Kid Congo Powers from Bad Seeds.
ARIA Awards incident clarified - didn't stab anyone.
Hit someone with a glass at an after-party.
Molly Meldrum was present during the altercation.
Lived with Jules Normington of Phantom Records.
Paid rent by washing Jules' dishes.
Had access to Jules' extensive record collection.
Especially enjoyed 60s punk and garage rock records.
Met John Foy, who was pedantic about record handling.
Music scattered across many different record labels.
Controls some albums, but not all.
Universal owns The Cruel Sea and some Beasts albums.
Axeman's Jazz recorded and mixed in six hours.
Recent album "Ultimo" recorded differently - basic tracks then laptop.
Modern recording allows more experimentation without studio costs.
Prefers vinyl album lengths around 18-20 minutes per side.
Three Legged Dog being released on three vinyl sides.
Spanish reissues were "handshake deals" with unclear accounting.
Appreciates unashamedly Australian content in newer bands.
Newer bands don't hide their Australian accents.
Never experienced censorship of his music.
Had releases in different regions without his knowledge.
No accounting from Big Time label after bankruptcy.
Performed with The Legendary Stardust Cowboy in 1985.
"Ledge" known for having "world's worst record" - Paralyzed.
Backed Ledge with J…
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Ep490: Saving Vinyl - Rescuing Australia's Last Record Press
24 maart 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Despite having no manufacturing experience, Nick Phillips (The Breadmakers, Corduroy Records) impulsively bought Australia's last vinyl pressing equipment, not only saving it from the scrap heap, but creating an Australian vinyl legacy and spirit that continues through today's modern pressing plants. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Introduction of Nick Phillips and his vinyl industry background.
Early records on Mr Spaceman – label-mates with Cosmic Psychos
How Nick impulsively bought a record factory in Sydney.
Nick had no manufacturing experience before buying the equipment.
The equipment cost approximately $6,000 in 1989-1990.
Nick moved the vinyl pressing equipment to Melbourne.
Finding an affordable factory space in McKinnon, Melbourne.
The labor-intensive nature of hand-pressed vinyl record production.
Description of the vinyl manufacturing process with electroplating.
Need to import vinyl pellets from California after local supply ended.
The machines were 1960s Swedish Alpha Toolex presses.
Typical daily production of 500 albums or 800 seven-inches.
Discussion of major artists pressed at Corduroy Records.
Direct-to-acetate recordings as a significant part of operations.
Sonic Youth's visit to record direct-to-acetate - "Melbourne Direct" record
The White Stripes recording session that didn't go smoothly.
How the White Stripes acetates were transferred to Third Man Records
Corduroy's unusual business model of charging majors more.
Employee requirement to run their own record labels.
Nick's perspective on running a business more for passion.
The origin of the Corduroy Records name.
Why they added "& Detective Agency" to the business name.
Their one failed detective case involving counterfeit Nike socks.
Financial challenges of running the pressing plant.
How EMI and other labels sued Corduroy for copyright infringement.
The factory relocation costs that contributed to closing.
Selling the equipment to Obese Records/future Zenith Records.
How Hillt…
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Ep489: Wolfgang Flür (ex Kraftwerk) & Peter Duggal
17 maart 2025 · 1 uur
Wolfgang Flür, formerly of Kraftwerk, and musical collaborator Peter Duggal, discuss musical journeys, memories from the Kraftwerk years, collaborating with members of Daft Punk and Joy Division for the new LP "Times" and much more. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Introduction of new album "Times" release details
First 200 vinyl copies include signed postcards
Peter's role as Wolfgang's longtime collaborator since 2015
Peter's musical background in 1980s electronic music
Previous collaboration on album "Magazine" released in 2022
Collaborators on "Times" including Boris Blank and Daft Punk
Modern vs. old technologies for music production
Wolfgang's frustration with German music industry
Cherry Red Records supporting Wolfgang's career in England
EMI's mishandling of Wolfgang's earlier album "Time Pie"
Peter's personal relationship with vinyl records
Production quality of the vinyl pressing in Czechoslovakia
Mastering process with different approaches for vinyl vs. CD
Collaborating with Emil Schult, former Kraftwerk visual artist
The track "Planet in Fever" originally written in 1993
Wolfgang's approach to revisiting and evolving older songs
How Peter and Wolfgang know when a song is "done"
Comparing music creation to cooking a meal
Process of collaborating with Boris Blank on "Global Youth"
Wolfgang's childhood in post-WWII Germany
First record purchase: Khachaturian's "Sabre Dance" at age 10
Musical influences from his mother and grandmother
First musical instrument was a mouth organ
Discovering drums at school at age 16
Designing electronic drum pads for Kraftwerk
Wolfgang's friendship with Florian Schneider until his passing
Their emotional final meeting at a brewery
Working with Thomas from Daft Punk
Planned joint appearance at a Chicago film festival
Live performance concept "Musiksoldat" as anti-war statement
Wolfgang and Peter completed their 60th show together
Wolfgang's last visit to Australia in 1981
Karl Bartos' importance to Kraftwerk's…
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Ep488: Mike Kennerty - Record Collector - All American Rejects
10 maart 2025 · 58 min
Mike Kennerty of All American Rejects is a serious record nerd! Here he shares about his hobby, his collection, the rarities, the grails and the vinyl catalog of The All American Rejects, Screeching Weasel and more! Lees meer
Topics Include:
Introduction to Mike Kennerty of All American Rejects
Whether Mike considers himself a "record nerd"
Mike's history of collecting vinyl since the 1980s
Valuable records in Mike's collection
His purchase of Misfits records in the mid-2000s
Mike's extensive collection of seven-inches and LPs
Finding rare No Effects record in Japan for $12
Mike's approach when visiting record stores
His focus on punk records and international versions
Whether Mike buys duplicate copies of records
Multiple versions of Misfits' "Walk Among Us" in his collection
Mike's collection of memorabilia beyond records (zines, flyers)
Custom record shelving from closed Hastings stores
Holy grail records Mike still wants (Misfits' "Cough/Cool")
Most he's paid for a record ($600 for Fear)
Thinking about vinyl during recording and production process
Creating different masters for digital versus vinyl releases
Experience with rejecting test pressings that aren't satisfactory
Trouble with recent Screeching Weasel record pressing
Update on All American Rejects' current status
Their cover of "Flagpole Sitta" as first new material
Band dynamic after not recording together since 2017
Upcoming singles "Sandbox" and "Easy Come Easy Go"
Availability of All American Rejects albums on vinyl
Status of master recordings following Universal Music fire
Challenge of finding 24-bit masters for vinyl reissues
Working with other producers in All American Rejects
Mike's early band Mr. Crispy and DIY label
Saving Taco Bell wages to release 7-inch records
The Oklahoma punk scene in the 1990s
Mike's love for All and Descendants
Favorite record shops around the world
Rarest items in Mike's collection
His home audio setup for playing records
Future plans for All…
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Ep487: Martin Rev - The Early Days of Suicide & beyond
3 maart 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
Martin Rev shares stories of the early days of Suicide, the acetates, recording the debut album, audience reactions, continually creating solo music and more. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Discussion of Rev's current relationship with vinyl records
Early influences on Suicide's sound
Inspiration of Tony Williams
Rev's transition from drums to electronic instruments
Early Suicide performances with minimal equipment
Origins of using "punk" term in early marketing
Story of "Rocket USA" acetate at Max's Kansas City
Henry Rollins acquiring one of the original acetates
Recording process of first Suicide album
Equipment used: Farfisa organ and Seagram's rhythm machine
Creation of first album's cover art
Response to negative early reviews
Early tours with Elvis Costello & The Clash
Audience reactions and controversies during shows
Different versions of "Frankie Teardrop"
Rev's creative partnership with Alan Vega
Gap between Suicide albums
Creation of "Clouds of Glory" solo album
Current approach to composing music
Discussion of "Demolition Nine" album
Rev's process for creating new material
How familiarity affects perception of one's work
Rev's current artistic aspirations
Upcoming UK shows and festivals
Early Suicide set lists
Rev's pre-Suicide musical background
The band's evolution from chaos to acceptance
Rev's perspective on collaboration
Creating without commercial expectations
The endless nature of musical discovery
Rev's focus on continuing to create new work
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Ep486: The State of Vinyl Collecting for 2025 w Billy Fields and Dillon Smith
17 februari 2025 · 1 uur 57 min
Three vinyl nerds – Billy Fields from Warner Music Group, Dillon Smith of Noble Records and Nate Goyer of The Vinyl Guide - discuss the state of vinyl collecting in the year 2025 - trends, changes, evolution and thoughts and predictions on what's to come in the near future. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Introduction of Billy Fields as vinyl expert at Warner Music Group
Dillon Smith introduced as Noble Records owner
Initial discussion of 2024 vinyl market trends
Billy mentions focus on maintaining subscriptions with Third Man Records
Discussion of discovering Lee Dorsey records through social media
Impact of online discovery versus traditional record store hunting
Dillon reflects on personal collection growth in 2024
Store inventory mix discussion: 70% used, 30% new
Dillon describes efforts to prevent burnout through regular collection buying
Changes in modern vinyl collections coming to market
Impact of overpressed modern releases on secondary market
UK vinyl market showing strongest growth internationally
Release schedule alignment with digital affecting market success
Taylor Swift's impact on vinyl sales globally
Discussion of fewer bands in current charts versus solo artists
Evolution of vinyl market since 2006-2008
Economic factors affecting entertainment spending during tough times
Local UK pressing plants helping market stability
Changes in used record collections coming to market
Impact of deceased collectors' collections entering market
Discussion of subscription service impact on used market
Original pressings versus reissues value discussion
Impact of Tone Poet series on Blue Note original prices
Quality improvements in modern pressing techniques
Availability of better playback equipment today
Discussion of collecting original pressings versus reissues
Dillon's perspective on psychopathic collector mentality
Voice of America collection acquisition mentioned
Discussion of historical pressing quantities versus modern numbers
Billy's approac…
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Ep485: Kim Salmon - The Scientists, The Beasts, Smoked Salmon and more
10 februari 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
Australian punk pioneer Kim Salmon details his journey from discovering punk in isolated Perth to making extraordinarily rare and collectible records with The Scientists, The Beasts of Bourbon, Smoked Salmon and more! Lees meer
Topics Include:
Kim Salmon has new "Smoked Salmon" album coming February 2025
Discovered punk through NME magazine articles in 1975
First heard Ramones after ordering album from Perth record store
Formed The Cheap Nasties, one of Perth's first punk bands
The Victims formed after watching Cheap Nasties perform
Scientists formed when James Baker joined after Victims broke up
"Frantic Romantic" single: 1000 copies made on DNA Records
Bomp Records in USA ordered 500 copies, never paid
Chris Robinson paid $800 for "Frantic Romantic" copy
Scientists gained popularity touring Australia's east coast
Band appeared on Countdown TV show, refused staged motorcycles
Salmon painted original Scientists logo by hand
Early Perth punk scene was isolated from eastern Australia
Creedence Clearwater Revival influenced young Salmon's musical development
Scientists' "Pink Album" recorded as band was breaking up
"Weird Love" album re-recorded songs due to copyright issues
Numero Group now handles Scientists' reissue campaign
More archival Scientists recordings planned for future release
Salmon stopped writing songs during Melbourne's 2020 lockdown
Recorded pandemic song "Self Replicator" within 5km radius
Smoked Salmon started as bushfire fundraiser project
Recent Beasts album "Ultimo" features collaborative songwriting
James Baker and Salmon still write songs together
"Ballad of Rock and Roll" inspired by Mott The Hoople
Creates watercolor artwork for Smoked Salmon releases
Perth's isolation affected access to new music
Scientists performed different styles before settling on sound
Currently balancing multiple bands and visual art career
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Ep484: John and Robby of The Goo Goo Dolls
3 februari 2025 · 51 min
John Rzeznik and Robbie Takac of The Goo Goo Dolls discuss their early punk rock roots, record labels, writing unexpected mega-hits, their harrowing plane crash, vinyl reissues and lots more. Lees meer
Topics Include:
John recently recovered from pneumonia and multiple hand surgeries
Goo Goo Dolls were heavily influenced by punk rock
They listened extensively to The Replacements and Hüsker Dü
Band started by renting VFW halls for shows
First record cost $750 on Mercenary Records
They signed contracts despite lawyer's warning not to
Metal Blade discovers and signs band
Learned touring lessons watching mistakes of other bands
Being rejected by their favourite labels – SST & Twin Tone
Band's sound evolved away from early punk style
"Name" unexpectedly became their first big hit
Legal issues followed success of "A Boy Named Goo"
John retreated to LA hotel during difficult period
"Iris" and the "City of Angels" soundtrack
"Iris" released year before "Dizzy Up The Girl"
Taylor Swift later covered "Iris"
Survived plane crash in Sicily during USO tour
Pilot attempted landing multiple times in storm
Band got drunk to fly home next day
John took up skydiving to overcome flying fear
Initially feared appearing on Howard Stern's show
Relationship with Stern's show improved over time
John doesn't collect vinyl or music memorabilia
Robbie runs Good Charamel Records label
John collects vintage recording equipment instead
Band criticizes Spotify's payment model
Few B-sides exist because John discards incomplete songs
Covered Lime Spiders song – will be on upcoming release
Record store clerks were important musical mentors
"A Boy Named Goo" 30th anniversary edition coming
Australian tour planned for February
Playing seven Australian cities on upcoming tour
John grew up on greatest hits albums
Learned to appreciate Led Zeppelin at age 50
Tickets and vinyl available here!
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Ep483: Eddie Spaghetti of Supersuckers
20 januari 2025 · 32 min
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. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Introduction and scheduling discussion of interview length
Eddie's current location and preparation for Australian tour
Discussion of packing requirements for Australian weather
Eddie's personal record collection and collecting habits
Current vinyl availability of Supersuckers catalog
Italian pressing of "Must've Been High" discussion
Upcoming Sub Pop 30th anniversary reissue plans
Vinyl merchandise availability at upcoming Australian shows
Eddie's early music influences and first record purchase
Discussion of "My Sharona" as formative musical influence
Eddie's relationship with punk rock and The Ramones
Development of country music influence on songwriting
Songwriting process discussion - starting with song titles
Current commissioned songwriting service offering
Status update on upcoming new Supersuckers album
Hard Charger Records deal and label discussion
Rights ownership of Supersuckers back catalog
Story behind unreleased Interscope Records album
Early vinyl releases and singles history
Origin of "Eddie Spaghetti" nickname
Band member nickname assignment process
Instagram bathroom documentation hobby discussion
Comparative analysis of worldwide venue bathrooms
Merchandise table unusual items and sales
Tour expectations with Nashville Pussy
Aussie tour details and ticket information
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Ep482: Dez Cadena - Flag, Black Flag, Misfits and more
13 januari 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
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. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Interview start, brief discussion of The Saints and Chris Bailey's passing
Dez discovered Australian punk through Music Plus record store
Early exposure to Ramones, The Damned, and The Saints
Describes discovering Radio Birdman alongside The Saints
Compares Radio Birdman's sound to Blue Öyster Cult
Discusses early AC/DC fandom, specifically Bon Scott era
Father Ozzie Cadena was record producer for jazz labels
Family moved from New Jersey to California
Father had connection to Lighthouse Cafe jazz venue
Dez's childhood exposure to music through father's record store
Father's recording techniques using minimal microphone setups
Connection to Rudy Van Gelder's recording studio
Father recorded blues artists like Lightnin' Hopkins
Received first drum kit as child from father
Influenced by TV show Hee Haw's multi-instrumental performers
Father encouraged guitar learning over other instruments
Father's reaction to Dez joining Black Flag
Met Ron Reyes at garage sale playing punk records
First encounter with Black Flag (then called Panic)
Discusses early Black Flag recording sessions and demos
Explains Louie Louie single release on Posh Boy Records
Details Thirsty and Miserable Licorice Pizza promotional record
Discusses relationship with Black Flag after leaving band
Explains circumstances of Ron Reyes leaving Black Flag
Describes chaotic Louie Louie performance after Reyes quit
Discusses transition from singing to playing guitar
Mentions potential singers considered before Henry Rollins
Keith Morris briefly returning for one show
Current Flag project and Punk Rock Bowling festival
Discusses Punk Rock Museum and giving tours
Mentions Johnny Thunders' guitar and other…
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Ep481: Stephen Malkmus - Pavement, The Hard Quartet
10 januari 2025 · 47 min
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. Lees meer
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 Melbourne
Record store habits in Chicago area
Sold eight feet of records to Portland dealer
Keeps records with sentimental value over others
Considering organizing valuable records for emergency evacuation
Owns rare Australian records from Bondi Beach dealer
Band of Light, Buffalo, Carson among Australian collection
Collecting New Zealand Flying Nun and Expressway records
Prefers finding records in wild over online purchases
Interest in outsider music and private press records
The Shags mentioned as reference for outsider music
Gary Higgins' "Red Hash" mentioned as great private press
Values original pressings over reissues, condition less important
Not particularly interested in promo or white label releases
Discusses Led Zeppelin records and Robert Ludwig pressing
Moved from LA to Stockton around age eight
Played in Stockton punk band Straw Dogs
Opened for major hardcore bands like Black Flag
Tales of Terror band mentioned as influential
Authorities from Stockton discussed - "Soundtrack for Trouble"
First vinyl appearance was Slay Tracks release
Early Matador Records special releases with dinosaur stamps
Influenced by Swell Maps and Beat Happening
Early Sub Pop and Homestead Records were influential
Hard Quartet project confirmed as ongoing, not one-off
Band recorded together, avoiding remote recording methods
Discusses song "Renegade" and its evolution
Compression techniques used on "Renegade" discussed
Looking for Roy Rutanen record while in Australia
Found Bram Stoker record in Gold Coast charity shop
Uses phone to research records whil…
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Ep480: 45 Years of Adolescents with Tony Reflex
6 januari 2025 · 43 min
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. Lees meer
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 Golden Records on yellow vinyl
Cereal boxes used to come with cardboard records
Tony couldn't play instruments, focused on vocals instead
First vinyl appearance was "Amoeba" on Rodney on the Roq compilation
Rodney Bingenheimer played their demo tape immediately after receiving it
"Amoeba" originated from Rik and Casey's previous band Detours
Lisa Fancher signed them to Frontier after shows turned into riots
Blue Album recorded over single weekend with Tom Wilson
Album cover inspired by Cheap Trick's logo design
Band wasn't close friends, created internal tensions
Pat Smear briefly joined band for three months
"Welcome to Reality" single - Ed Colver gravestone cover photo
Recently discovered Starwood live tapes from Rob Ritter
Hollywood punks accepted Orange County bands despite distance
Cuckoo's Nest venue paid bands very little money
1986 reunion show at Fender's Ballroom with Weirdos
"Brats and Battalions" released on SOS Records
Steve Soto and Tony called themselves "rock wives"
Recent albums include Russian Spider Dump, Caesar Salad Days
Tony collects CDs more than vinyl records
Owns original Germs "Forming" single in true mono
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Ep479: Aussie Legend James Baker - The Victims, The Scientists, The Beasts and more
25 december 2024 · 52 min
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. Lees meer
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
Auditioned as drummer for The Clash in London
Formed The Victims in Perth after returning home
Pressed 500 then 1000 copies of "Television Addict" single
Hand-stamped Victims record sleeves during beer-fueled parties
The Victims only lasted eight months as band
Joined The Scientists a day after Victims broke up
Scientists' "Frantic Romantic" shipped 500 copies to LA
Never got paid from BOMP
Early punk records now worth hundreds of dollars
Reformed The Victims with Ray Ahn of Hard-Ons
Beasts of Bourbon formed when Tex needed backup band
Recorded The Axe Man's Jazz album in just one day
New Beasts album "Ultimo" recently released
Planning Sydney and Melbourne tour for new album
Released multiple records during 70th year celebration
Live Victims album coming soon through In The Red
James Baker Experience single produced by John Foy
Most recent recordings done in just two days
Still actively recording but less live performance
Original Victims records now worth thousands of dollars
New "James Baker Beat" single on Cheersquad Records
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Ep478: The Heavy Metal Moonshot of Tim "Ripper" Owens
20 december 2024 · 52 min
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. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Interview start, connections to Australia
Valentine's Day show announcement for Melbourne 2025 tour
Discussion of Australian touring band lineup
Added new songs to setlist including KK's Priest material
Memories of friendship and touring with Ronnie James Dio
Early musical influences from father's rock record collection
First exposure to Judas Priest through Screaming for Vengeance
Early band experiences with Brainicide and Winter's Bane
Formation of British Steel tribute band in 1990s
How video of tribute performance reached Judas Priest
Quick audition process with Judas Priest - got job after one line
Recording "Jugulator" album with Judas Priest in 1997
Dealing with fan expectations replacing Rob Halford
Relationship with Rob Halford over the years
Discussion of rare Jugulator and Demolition vinyl releases
Experience working with Yngwie Malmsteen, including "Beat It" cover
Formation and recording of Charred Walls of the Damned
Meeting Navy SEALs at charity events - feeling starstruck
Working with various metal vocalists throughout career
Dream collaboration wish: Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler
Names Heaven and Hell as ultimate desert island album
Current recording setup at home for various projects
Details about upcoming 2025 Australian tour dates
Discussion of potential merchandise for Australian shows
Closing remarks about KK's Priest possible Australia tour
lookie here for tickets for Tim "Ripper" Owens' 2025 Australian tour
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Ep477: From Deep Six to Skin Yard Select - Daniel House of CZ Records
16 december 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
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. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Introduction of Daniel House and CZ Records
New Skin Yard seven-inch box set announced
History of Ten Minute Warning band
Formation of Skin Yard with Jack Endino
Forming the seven-inch box set idea
Deep Six compilation's initial release discussed
UMen added to Deep Six compilation
Chris Hanzsek starts CZ Records then transitions out
Deep Six compilation initially sells poorly
Daniel House takes over CZ Records operations
A&M Records purchases Deep Six compilation masters
Working simultaneously at Sub Pop and CZ Records
Creation of Sub Pop's direct-to-retail store network
House builds Sub Pop's international distribution connections
Nirvana's Mexican Seafood track on Teriyaki Asthma
Confrontation with Geffen Records over Nirvana tracks
Missing songs on Bleach cassette recall story
Sub Pop focusing marketing efforts on Mudhoney
Early Seattle scene was small and intimate
Current Skin Yard Select box set details
Pink and red vinyl pressing information
Production quality control issues at pressing plant
Discussion of box set pricing and production costs
Interview wrap up
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Ep476: Redd Kross - Born Innocent with Jeff and Steven
2 december 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
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. Lees meer
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 seeing King Gizzard in early days
Playing the L7 Fast & Frightening Festival
Challenges of making the "Born Innocent" documentary
Keeping the documentary to 90 minutes
The dynamics of the brothers – getting under each other's skin
Earlier attempts to tell the story of Redd Kross
What parts of the Redd Kross story were under-represented?
Leveraging "devices" to tell the story and manage viewer expectations
What did you learn about yourselves watching the documentary?
Ability to view the unique partnership of the brothers
Taking away learnings from the movie – relatable learnings from the brothers
Brothers within a band – comparisons with Oasis
Are the brothers enjoying the current state of their band
Grateful for the movie and the book – most proud of the REDD KROSS album
How did David Bowie show up for their 1st club gig?
Punk in LA in late 70s was a small community
The bill was UXA, Black Flag and Redd Kross
Memories and experiences with Darby Crash
The impact of Darby Crash's death
People who may misinterpret Germs
Video of Germs performance for "Up In Smoke"
The humour and comedy of punk
Interview wrap-up
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Ep475: Lords and Lady Kevin + Trevor Dunn
29 november 2024 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Kevin, Gina & Trevor log in
Discussion about virtual backgrounds and Kevin's creative experiments.
Nostalgia about childhood posters, including Kiss and Farrah Fawcett.
The importance of album releases aligning with other projects.
Reflections on "Last Days at Hot Slit" album
Kevin, Gina & Trevor sending tracks back and forth
Collaboration during the pandemic sparks their experimental projects.
How Jim Goodwin, aka Pseudo Beast, became their mixer.
Alphabetical track sequencing
Gina's return to music and transition to drumming.
Tribute to Dave Livingston in their musical process.
Use of spirituals and blues lyrics in the album.
Challenges of performing complex studio-created tracks live.
Trevor's saxophone debut
Kevin's experiments with unconventional sound recording techniques.
Inspiration for titles, including Andrea Dworkin and old films.
Discussion of upcoming vinyl releases and special editions.
"Peacetika" reissue, Cows albums and their provocative themes.
"Sick New World" festival cancellation
Exhaustion with large festivals versus intimacy of smaller shows.
Nostalgia for early 90s Cows tours and wild experiences.
Contributions to "Burn Us Clean" box set.
Multiple purchase links and other Bandcamp releases.
Interview wrap up
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