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Ep474: Lucas Harwood - Heavy Moss, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
25 november 2024 · 1 uur 9 min
Lucas Harwood of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard discusses his new project Heavy Moss, their eco-conscious approach to vinyl production, the making of their album Dead Slow, life on tour, King Gizzard vinyl, posters, merch and more. Lees meer
Topics Include:
U.S. and Australian coffee
Heavy Moss's album Dead Slow release details.
Transition to vinyl production and sustainability discussion.
Pioneering no-shrink-wrap, eco-conscious vinyl packaging.
Challenges and benefits of cardboard vinyl sleeves.
Good Neighbor Records' carbon-neutral vinyl innovations.
Exploring recyclable compounds for vinyl pressing.
Limited variants for Heavy Moss records
Balancing aesthetics with eco-friendly vinyl production.
Reflecting on King Gizzard's early vinyl pressings – Willoughby's Beach & 12 Bar Bruise
Stories of early struggles with vinyl production costs.
University music program as a foundation for KGATLW.
Eric focusing on Flightless was not a surprise
Evolution of King Gizzard's collaborative band dynamic.
Managing growing tour setlists & deep cuts
Three-hour shows and adjusting setlists for each city.
Fans' dedication to King Gizzard merch and posters.
Famous fans and being starstruck
Heavy Moss formation and early recording process.
Recording methods for Dead Slow: collaborative yet remote.
Balancing touring, family life, and side projects.
Plans for live performances and future Heavy Moss albums.
Reflecting on record collecting and its evolving priorities.
Get Heavy Moss' "Dead Slow" on vinyl here
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Ep473: Damon Che and Kristian Dunn of Yesness
11 november 2024 · 48 min
Yesness is a 2-piece featuring Damon Che (Don Caballero) and Tristan Dunn (El Ten Eleven). We discuss their formation, writing and recording their debut album "See You at the Solipsist Convention", math-rock, post-rock, other dirty words and lots more. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Formation of Yesness
Kristian and Damon struggle to find musicians to collaborate with
The "California No"
Making an album from different parts of the country
Meeting for the first time in the recording studio
Over recording and having a lot of material to work with
Working with instrumentals vs music with vocals
Album title origin story
Songs start as riffs, song titles come much later
Strange song titles
Using extra songs for b-sides
Origin of the band name "Yesness"
The band almost became "Keister Island"
What does Damon think of the title "Math Rock"?
Genres become limiting
Not listening to Post-rock or Math-rock
What's on heavy rotation and playlists?
The Spotify algorithm still struggles to satisfy
El Ten Eleven's "New Years Eve" coming after 3-LP set "Tautology"
"New Years Eve" and "Valley of Fire" were conceived together
The "Yesness" debut always needed to be a full length LP
Can the Yesness LP be played live?
Yesness challenges playing live – equipment stuffups
Will they tour overseas?
Selecting the album cover
Damon recently upgraded his vinyl system
Looking for records
Status of the Don Caballero master tapes and reissues
Damon's YouTube video channel
Grab all the pressings of your favourite albums
"Everything in between the speakers and stylus is snake oil"
Interview wrap up
Vinyl copies of Yesness "See You at the Solipsist Convention" can be ordered here.
Photo by Berto Campus
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Ep472: Andy Scott of The Sweet
4 november 2024 · 58 min
Andy Scott of The Sweet discusses band history, rare records, various versions of "Desolation Boulevard", mega-hits like "Ballroom Blitz", "Fox On The Run", meeting Beatles, Australia tour & lots more! Lees meer
Topics Include:
Andy's moments with The Beatles
Discovering The Shadows
Andy becoming a musician since Footy didn't work out
Early bands Andy was in
Growing up in Wrexham – Seeing The Searchers
Almost seeing The Silver Beatles – Dad wouldn't let him go
Parents were supportive – eclectic record collection
Playing in the Scaffold with Paul McCartney's brother Mike
Forming The Elastic Band
Playing in Miami and Bahamas – playing 2-3 shows per night
Coming back to UK – the singer left
Do the recordings with Mike McCartney still exist?
The Elastic Band on Decca – 2 early singles
Breakup of The Elastic Band
Collectible records of Andy's career
Sweet had varying set of hits in different countries
Supporting and being supported by Bob Seger
Different versions of "Desolation Boulevard"
"Sweet Fanny Adams" wouldn't have worked in US
"Desolation Boulevard" is like a greatest hits LP
Cover shot of Sunset Boulevard, Designed by Hypnosis
"Ballroom Blitz" was a massive hit around the world
Brian Connolly's fight and throat injury
Ronnie James Dio was once considered for vocals for Sweet
Exposure and memories of early UK punk scene
Working with early Iron Maiden recordings
Where are tapes of Sweet?
Is Andy involved with Sweet reissues?
Vinyl can be a pain in the arse
New album and upcoming Australian tour
Interview wrap up
See Sweet in Australia, here am the tickets & info.
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Ep471: Mac McCaughan - Superchunk, Merge Records
28 oktober 2024 · 54 min
Mac McCaughan of Superchunk and co-founder of Merge Records shares insights into the label, being a record collector, "Peak Vinyl" limited vinyl releases, vinyl production, Superchunk's upcoming tour in Australia and heaps more. Lees meer
Topics Include:
We welcome Mac McCaughan from Superchunk and Merge Records.
Mac's upcoming tour in Australia to celebrate Foolish's 30th anniversary.
Playing songs from multiple albums instead of full album sets, mixing up live performances.
Mac's extensive vinyl collection and love for record collecting.
Recent Japan trip, grabbing Japanese jazz records
Record store treks while touring and discovering rare finds.
Merge Records' inspirations from indie labels like Dischord and Sub Pop.
Emphasizing affordable, fan-focused pricing for Merge releases.
Mac's approach to managing Merge as an artist-driven label.
Importance of creativity and quality in Merge's artist partnerships.
Record label survival and growth strategies and adapting to changing music industry landscapes.
Evolution of 7-inch singles over last 40 years
Mac is kind of surprised on vinyl's comeback and staying power
The rising costs of vinyl production.
Navigating fan interest in coloured versus black vinyl releases.
Merge's "Peak Vinyl" concept for collectors' special editions.
Handling vinyl production challenges and partnerships with pressing plants.
Vinyl costs are starting to slow down record purchases – capacity of vinyl pressing plants
What was difficult about moving from musician to record label owner?
Records that fell short of expectations
How Mac and Merge team listens to artists for potential Merge engagement
Listening past the budget/lo-fi qualities of demo recordings
Mac's response to hearing Neutral Milk Hotel
Reflecting on follow-ups to "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea".
Australian record stores / Mac's want list
Interview wrap up
See Superchunk in Australia, here be the tickets
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Ep470: Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks
21 oktober 2024 · 58 min
Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks shares stories from the early punk scene, the making of "Spiral Scratch", rare vinyl releases, the band's lasting influence and his new book "Autonomy." Lees meer
Topics Include:
Steve logs on – golf shirt
The new book "Autonomy"
Steve was dismayed by prog rock – seeing Yes was discouraging
Attending Sex Pistols Manchester gig
Did Steve know about punk rock beforehand?
Malcolm McLaren pulled Steve into the gig
Steve met with the original person he was supposed to meet
The story of the name "Buzzcocks"
Howard leaving after 10 shows with Buzzcocks
The story of "Spiral Scratch" EP
Questions on sleeving and DIY on Spiral Scratch
Photo on cover of Spiral Scratch
How did the band sell and promote Spiral Scratch
The name of record label "New Hormones"
Test pressings of Spiral Scratch and other Buzzcocks records
How the songs were selected for Spiral Scratch
Controversies with the song "Orgasm Addict"
Buzzcocks had most major record companies trying to sign them
The role of the band in Buzzcocks record artwork
The Hard-Ons homage to Buzzcocks album
The error pressings of "Another Music in a Different Kitchen"
Errors in the songwriting credits for "Fast Cars"
Steve didn't take on a punk pseudonym
Was there competition between Buzzcocks and Magazine?
"Singles Going Steady" release in the US market – popularity in the states
Steve called John Lennon to invite him to see Buzzcocks
Still touring, playing with Descendents, NOFX and modern punk bands they influenced
Buzzcocks coming to Australia, new book "Autonomy"
Order Steve's book "Autonomy" here
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Ep469: Cook Craig - Pipe-Eye, King Gizzard, The Murlocs
16 oktober 2024 · 51 min
Cook Craig of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and The Murlocs discusses his new Pipe-Eye solo LP, early and rare recordings, KGATLW bootlegger series, touring & lots more. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Name preference
Cookie's record collection
Touring plans, summer in Australia
Any live dates for Pipe-Eye?
Remembering dozens of songs
What's the hardest song to play live?
Challenges of microtonal songs
Themes of King Gizzard and Pipe-Eye albums
Starting an album with a theme vs a collection of songs
"Pipe-Defy" has a lot of funk influences
When does a song go to Pipe-Eye, King Gizzard or Murlocs?
Some King Gizzard albums are driven by themes
Origin story of the "Pipe-Eye" moniker
Strong influences of 60 garage rock in Geelong
Working with Stu in "Revolver & Sun"
Pre-release CD from Revolver & Sun – ever be reissued?
Cookie was on the Angelsea EP
Early band names - reaction to "King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard"
Becoming aware of his ability to make a living from music
How KGATLW, Murlocs & Pipe-Eye stay prolific and keep quality high
The plan for 5 albums in 2017
Giving away "Polygondawanaland" – the gift economy
Seeing, receiving and storing bootlegger products
King Gizzard taped over many earlier recordings
Recording at Daptone studios – recording on the road
Overwriting and over-recordings to select the best tracks
How Cookie writes on the road
Pipe-Defy sounds less low-fi – higher quality production
Doesn't guest on other projects
Recording Cosmic Blip – recent reissues – relationship with Flightless
The change from Gizzverse to "p(doom) records"
Making the videos for Pipe-Eye
Working with Jason Galea – albums and gig posters
Involvement in poster and vinyl art
More touring in 2025 – Europe residencies – maybe Australia
What's left on the bucket list for KG?
The Gorge in Washington State was quite surreal
Working on new music over Christmas break – rapid turnaround
Pipe-Eye interview wrap up
Order "Pipe-Defy" vinyl here.
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Ep468: Justin Trosper of Unwound
14 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
Justin Trosper of Unwound discusses the band's resurgence, vinyl reissues, intergenerational fanbase, reflections on maintaining artistic integrity and what may be next for the band. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Unwound's upcoming debut in Australia this November
Thoughts on Unwound still generating excitement after all these years
Younger fans connecting with Unwound's music, seeing it as new and relevant
Artistic purity and maintaining integrity
Other band's covering Unwound - obligatory Melvins reference
Working with Kill Rock Stars and the freedom they had
Recording Leaves Turn Inside You - Making MagRecOne recording studio
Working with Numero Group, developing boxsets
Finding materials, tapes, artwork for vinyl reissues
4 boxsets: Kid Is Gone, Rat Conspiracy, No Energy, Empire - anything missing?
Unwound has an archival ethic - UnwoundArchive.com
Relationship with Vern after Unwound's breakup
Lots of video and unexplored tapes
What happened to the cover art for "Fake Train"?
Is there the possibility of new material from Unwound?
Does Justin still collect records?
I'm sending Justin some records
Playing the "Guess the Runout Groove Etching" game with Justin
Interview wrap up
Check Unwound Live dates & tickets
Order Unwound vinyl
Explore the Unwound Archive
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Ep467: Jerry Cantrell - Alice In Chains
7 oktober 2024 · 34 min
Jerry Cantrell, founder, songwriter, guitarist for Alice In Chains, talks about his new solo album "I Want Blood", upcoming vinyl reissues of solo work, Alice In Chains, his love for vinyl and how to make the vinyl records special for fans. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Interview start – Will Jerry be down in Australia?
I Want Blood, Jerry's new album, drops October 18, with a couple of tracks already streaming - pre-order vinyl editions of I Want Blood on jerrycantrell.com.
That wall of vinyl from an old interview? Not Jerry's—just someone's house they filmed in.
While his own collection has gotten smaller, Jerry still enjoys spinning vinyl at home. Vinyl's unique sound—compression, hiss, and all—keeps him hooked.
Jerry's been involved in vinyl reissues, like Black Gives Way to Blue, and more are on the way.
Vinyl reissue plans of Self-Titled/Three-Legged Dog/Tripod album – 30th anniversary reissues
Prefers creating albums - a commitment to what and where the band is at the time
"Boggy Depot" & "Degradation Trip" were created close together, as were "Brighten" and "I Want Blood"
Is there a theme or through line for "I Want Blood"? What did he learn about himself from this album?
Spoken-word versions of the songs specifically for the vinyl packages
Rather than etchings on vinyl, he prefers to give fans music content.
The spoken-word tracks were backed by music contributed by different musicians in his orbit - adds a unique flavour to the album.
He still loves making albums – writes music and considers the format
Other vinyl reissues – The Devil put Dinosaurs Here
They've managed to keep track of most of their tapes and artwork, despite some industry losses over the years.
Jerry confirmed that the self-titled album's master tapes are safe, debunking rumours they were lost.
What's up with Alice In Chains LIVE, Unplugged, etc?
When is a song for Alice in Chains and when is it a solo album track?
After an album and tour cycle, Jerry often takes a break from playi…
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Ep466: Eddie Kramer - The Making of Electric Lady Studios
30 september 2024 · 44 min
Legendary producer Eddie Kramer shares the history and legacy of Electric Lady Studios, the revolutionary space built for Jimi Hendrix's creative genius - from its groundbreaking design, Hendrix's final sessions, to the incredible impact this iconic studio had on rock music history. Lees meer
Topics Include:
Electric Lady wasn't just a studio; it was Jimi Hendrix's creative sanctuary.
Back in the '70s, having your own studio as a rock artist was unheard of—Jimi changed that.
They transformed a basement nightclub into a cutting-edge studio, unlike anything else at the time.
Jimi lived just blocks away—he'd walk over with his guitar and just dive into creating.
The vibe at Electric Lady was pure Jimi—his vision made it an extension of himself.
Eddie and the team prepped the studio for 24-tracks, even though it started at 16.
The studio had custom innovations, like seating designed to keep friends out of sightlines.
Hendrix loved working fast, and Electric Lady let him capture that energy in every session.
Hendrix recorded there for four months before heading to Europe—and never returned.
The documentary gives a glimpse of that magical time, full of outtakes and alternate mixes.
Kramer talks about how they audited tapes and recorded new songs, blending old and new ideas.
Fun fact: The round windows in the studio doors? Jimi's idea. He loved to keep things unique.
The Village was Jimi's playground—he could walk around without being bothered.
Eddie recalls marathon sessions with Jimi, cracking jokes between takes, always keeping it light.
Hendrix was a master at balancing creativity and fun—there was always laughter in the room.
Eddie mixed a lot of iconic music at Electric Lady, including tracks from David Bowie and Zeppelin.
Hendrix wanted to expand his sound with strings and horns—his musical vision kept growing.
The final sessions at Electric Lady were intense, but full of joy and excitement.
Electric Lady still has the same vibe, with a layout that's bare…
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Ep465: Steve Wynn - The Dream Syndicate & Beyond
23 september 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate reflects on his career, the resurgence of vinyl, the collectable nature of his rare vinyl releases and the creative process behind his latest album "Make It Right" and autobiography "I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True". Lees meer
Topic Include:
Steve's experience moving from physical media (vinyl, CDs) to digital formats for convenience on the road.
Nostalgia for his time working at Rhino Records and its influence on his music career.
The unique music community and culture at Rhino Records, where Steve worked and networked.
Steve's gradual shift away from collecting vinyl and embracing digital media.
The evolution of the record industry from the 1980s to present, particularly how vinyl has returned.
The role of music curation in record stores and its importance for music discovery.
Steve's reflections on his long music career, ensuring his albums are still released on vinyl.
The process behind finally releasing Sweetness and Light on vinyl after many years.
How European record labels helped support Steve's career in the 1990s when U.S. labels were less involved.
Curating and filtering music as a key element for making a record store stand out.
The strategy behind releasing his new album Make It Right alongside his autobiography.
Steve's thoughts on the practicality and challenges of touring with vinyl versus digital formats.
The difficulties and satisfaction of managing his own music career independently for over 30 years.
Experiences with bootleg releases of live performances and navigating music rights issues.
Steve's approach to improvisation in music, particularly during live performances and recording sessions.
The creative freedom Steve found in balancing spontaneous music creation with planned studio work.
Inspirations behind Dream Syndicate's album covers, including their homage to classic jazz designs.
Steve's take on recording technology, from analog to digital, and how it has influenced his process.
The import…
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Ep464: John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants
16 september 2024 · 51 min
John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants discusses the evolution of the band's pioneering approach of music and technology to create innovative media and strengthen connections to their devoted fanbase. Lees meer
Topic Include:
October Australia tour selling out
TMBG's last tour of Australia
John's car accident – broken ribs
They Might Be Giants' unconventional approach
Early adopter approach, the gift economy
Pioneering technological approaches
The importance of Dial-A-Song
Daily updates, the Dial-A-Song machine behaviours
Where are the Dial-A-Song machines?
TMBG's impressions of Napster
Challenges of the music industry in early 2000s
Touring used to be a losing proposition
Spotify and digital music returns for artists
Vinyl is becoming a large return for TMBG
What TMBG albums haven't been reissued on vinyl?
Loss of album artwork
TMBG tapes and digital files
8-track version of "Book"
TMBG never did a CD-ROM or enhanced CD
TMBG approach and involvement with AI
Music genres that lend themselves better to AI
BBL Drizzy AI track
Strangest song: playing "Saphire Bullets of Pure Love" backwards
Backwards "Saphire" coming out on special 7"
TMBG Instant Fan Club
This Might Be a Wiki – TMBW.net
Managing product flippers from Instant Fan Club
A friend who used to be in Skull & Bones
The story of 1st release "Wiggle Diskette"
Distributing and nailing Wiggle Diskette on lamp posts around NYC
1985 TMBG cassette – reviewed by People Magazine
Interview wrap up
Aussies get your TMBG tickets here.
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Ep463: Lee Loughnane of Chicago
9 september 2024 · 54 min
Lee Loughnane of Chicago shares memories of the band's early period, the Chicago Transit Authority debut, Chicago's live performances, rediscovered recordings and the band's enduring legacy. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Lee Loughnane – intro
Early days – memories of Jimi Hendrix
Jimi wanted to play/jam with Chicago
Terry Kath and Jimi got along well
Learnings from Jimi and Janis
Audience of high improvisation tolerance
Chicago has so many hits, they can't play them all in a show
Touring with Earth Wind & Fire
Playing when the power goes out
Recording the 1971 Kennedy Center show
Common to debut material live before recording
The process of writing Chicago songs
Jimmy writing the Ballet
The naming of albums with Roman numerals
Changing band name from Chicago Transit Authority
Origin story of the Chicago band logo
Releasing a double album as a debut
Recording/rehearsing and writing 1st few albums
Band house under the Hollywood Freeway
AM radio wouldn't play early Chicago material
"Make Me Smile" single for AM radio
Band was concerned about feasibility to do multiple albums
Playing Carnegie Hall – recent remix and box set
Remixing early Chicago records
Challenge of playing live in early days
Terry's amp position on live stage
Did Chicago record many early gigs?
The Kennedy Center gig was special and recorded as such
Chicago put out a lot of records early on
Current tour going to Japan but not Australia
Rediscovering Kennedy Center recording
Debuting the song "Saturday In The Park" at the Kennedy Center
Unheard Chicago songs and tapes been archived
Chicago tapes – multitracks and masters
Lee enjoys modern CDs much more than vinyl
What's Lee listening to these days?
Lee never got into punk rock
Interview wrap up
Order "Chicago at the Kennedy Center" LP set here
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Ep462: Henry Rollins Stays Fanatic!!! Pt 2 of 2
29 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
Henry Rollins explores the intricacies of record collecting, sharing stories from his book series "Stay Fanatic!!!" and discussing his commitment to preserving rare music artifacts (Pt 2 of 2). Lees meer
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Response for records that are costing thousands of dollars
Buying original Misfits singles then getting them gifted from the band
Obtaining Dischord and Black Flag records and artwork
Preserving flyers at the time they were made
Backing up Ian's recording of The Cramps gig – Ivy holding the tape
Collecting all the Black Flag gig posters when playing on the road
Skipping meals to purchase archival page protectors
Henry owns flyers and material that is the only known copy
The scarcity of materials is a large attractor for Henry
Lenny Kaye's review acetate for Iggy & the Stooges "Raw Power"
Henry keeps collections together for preservation
"Do Not Sell At Any Price" by Amanda Petrusich
Logic for spending lots on a record you want
Robert Johnson song found by Alan Lomax
Urban labels putting out music from Record Stores
Page Hamilton reckons Be-Bop is the angriest music
Henry takes no days off of writing
Listening to The Damned "Machine Gun Etiquette" every Friday
Drastic Plastic's reissues of The Damned and The Cramps
Henry plays The Damned "Strawberries" once each August
Minor Threat opening for The Damned on Strawberries tour
Charles Lindbergh left notes for future biographers
Writing information and keep with records for future listeners
Frustration on former owners who write or stamp on their records
Regional pressings are so limited that copies with writing on it are only option
Henry has a photographic memory for his record collection and condition
Increasingly using software and laptops to track record collection
Keeping records that he has nicer copies of – When possible, get 2
Process for preparing a record for adding to his collection
What are the white whales Henry is chasing?
Competing against a mythical nameless "German…
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Ep461: Henry Rollins Stays Fanatic!!! Pt 1 of 2
26 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
Henry Rollins dives into the fascinating world of record collecting, sharing insights through his book series "Stay Fanatic!!!" and discussing his passion for preserving & sharing music history. Lees meer
Topic Include:
The origin story of "Stay Fanatic!!!"
Writing about The Stooges
Learning to scan, archive material
Telling the stories with early band materials
Transcribing from handwriting, then speech to text
Henry doesn't get rid of records
Acquiring individual and collections of records
Bands that reinvigorated his interest: OSEES, Ty Segall, etc
Label out of China – Old Heaven Books
Seeing Keiji Haino in Tokyo
Metallica closing a show for Iggy Pop
Can Henry talk about his new project?
What is Henry's tolerance for bootleg material?
Going to "see" David Bowie and Joy Division through their bootlegs
Aggravation with bad recordings sold on bootlegs
Understanding band reluctance to put out some recordings
Stopping releasing spoken word CDs as they end up on YouTube
Signatures get put on eBay near immediately
Henry no longer signs things
Stopping people from bidding on fake signatures
Henry's routine with Discogs and eBay
The anxiety of chasing Discogs and eBay alerts
Missing out on fresh listings of a holy grail
Buying items that were misstated in the listing
Educating inexperienced sellers on proper listing
The 1st world problem of collecting records
Breaking even on the "Stay Fanatic!!!" Books
The genius of artists like John Coltrane and The Fall
Henry's early years – His mother loved books and music
Road Manager Ward brings a portable turntable on the road
15 feet on the unplayed records shelf
Henry describes his home stereo system
His system is set – very few changes
Leveraging experts to work on the setup
Collecting personal items from musical heroes
The Adverts, UK Subs clothing are in Henry's collection
Order "Stay Fanatic!!! Vol 4" here
Henry photos by Jacob McCann IG @blokeyoucantrust and Heidi May
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Ep460: David Yow - The Jesus Lizard, Scratch Acid
19 augustus 2024 · 53 min
David Yow discusses "RACK", the first Jesus Lizard album in 26 years, his acting career, stage vs. screen, dangerous moments of live performances & more! Lees meer
Topic Include:
David Yow meets Skater the cat
Penny the cat meets Skater
"Rack" is the first album in 26 years
Releases on Touch and Go and Ipecac
Inspiring bands and albums for David
Being inspired by punk bands in Austin
Taking inspiration from The Incredible Shrinking Dickies
Starting with bass then moving to vocals with Scratch Acid
Coming up in a scene alongside Butthole Surfers
Avoiding a musical speed trap
Skater asks David a question
Mixing the vocals lower in the mix
Steve Albini's awareness of new album
Talk of having Steve Albini's ashes in space
What is David's signature dish?
Is David a good handyman?
Does David miss performing in downtimes for his bands?
Comparing playing live with acting
An actor's job is to make the director's dream come true
Good chance of tour dates in Japan and Australia
Acting in FREE L.S.D. movie
Does he have a different persona for the stage?
Preparation for a live show – involves beers
The most dangerous performance of his career
The band thought David was dead
Does David know his limits for performance?
The Jesus Lizard show at Garden Amp – June 2024
Any apprehension about extending the Jesus Lizard catalogue with "Rack"?
The process for song writing for "Rack"
David isn't the person who tracks the master tapes
Random find of Scratch Acid tapes in an Oklahoma warehouse
Engineer/Producer SPOT part of the Austin scene
Making all Jesus Lizard albums with 4-letter words
What were alternative titles before "Rack" was decided
There probably won't be another Jesus Lizard album
Does David have a record collection? What does he collect?
"Tonight You Look Like a Spider" Monolith edition
Making physical items, sculptures
The cover art of "RACK"
Holes in the backstory of "Hide & Seek"
It's good to have mystery in lyrics
The story of the Nirvan…
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Ep459: The Making of "Free LSD" with Dimitri Coats
12 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 18 min
Dimitri Coats dives into the creation of OFF!'s groundbreaking film project "Free LSD". Hear the story behind the band's journey with punk legend Keith Morris and the eight-year odyssey that led to their ambitious cinematic swan song. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Interview intro
The inception of "Free LSD"
How different is "Free LSD" from the original "Watermelon" plans?
Learning how to write a script
Buzz and Dale of Melvins played on some Free LSD demos
Mario was originally written into the movie
Early filming at live shows for movie prep
OFF! almost didn't survive losing the rhythm section
Dimitri's background in acting
Greater confidence in acting than music
Working with Malcolm McDowell
Managing OFF! prepared him for movie production
Jonathan P Shaw was attached very early on
Sculpting the mood and emotion of the film
Bringing in new fans to OFF! through the movie
OFF!'s breakup and potential reanimation
Keith and Dimitri's focus is diverging
The community of friends that appear in the film
Working with Jack Black – filming on an iPhone
How DH Peligro saved "Free LSD"
The passing of DH Peligro
Participation of David Yow, Davey Havok, Don Bolles, Zander Schloss
Coordinating concepts that carry through the album, movie and packaging
Giving the band permission to try new things
Retiring the band directly after their most ambitious project
OFF! is exhausted and ready to move on
Conflict and evolution of friendship and bandmates of Dimitri and Keith
Keith and Dimitri helped one another reinvent themselves
Big contributors to the film, revising the script to budget
The meticulous details of the film
The crew following Dimitri's vision
The challenges during filming the movie
The process of developing OFF! music
There was a lot of extra songs/outtakes from the Free LSD sessions
The Blu-Ray / CD package of "Free LSD"
Potential additional theatre screenings & Q&A
The Blu-Ray / CD will be the only place for fans can hear 2 of the outtakes
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Ep458: Keeping it Reel with Blag Dahlia of Dwarves
5 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
Blag Dahlia of Dwarves discusses band history, collectible records, the challenges of running a label and the balance of art and business, as well as new and reissued Dwarves vinyl. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Dwarves should be a record collector's goldmine
Blag's early memories of getting record collections
Listening to rap, electronic, industrial – not much punk
Dwarves records have an inherent collectability
Making the various collectible Dwarves records
Ralph Champagne album was a tough sell for Dwarves fans
Why hasn't there been a proper Dwarves concept album?
Blag is an author – lending those skills to a narrative in music
Who is closer to the real person: Blag Dhalia or Ralph Champagne?
The Greedy record imprint for Dwarves material
The Burger Records scandal missed the Dwarves
Blag is very hands-on with creating records
He doesn't enjoy running the label – but good help is hard to find
Being underwhelmed by publicists
Blag would rather write and record and leave the rest to others
Dwarves artwork – creating special covers, logos, etc
Limited parody covers by John at PunkNews.org
Record collectors love the parody covers
Time is right for a Dwarves renaissance
Hard to find a good booking agent
Did any prior labels push back on the vision of Dwarves?
Bad feelings about Sub-Pop
Did Dwarves ever get approached by major labels in the early 90s
Major labels missed aligning with a songwriter like Blag
Marilyn Manson has a big budget and industry marketing
A Dwarves rebirth would require a movie / documentary
Blag controls majority of Dwarves materials
Has there been serious discussion of a Dwarves movie?
The most collectible Dwarves record
Collectible Dwarves Sub-Pop variants
Dwarves still do 7" records – not many bands still do
Interview wrap up
Get Dwarves records and merch
Tix for upcoming Australian tour
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Ep457: Hugh Cornwell - The Stranglers & Beyond
29 juli 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
Hugh Cornwell takes us through early records of his life, rare records of the Stranglers, solo materials, analogue recording and more. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Aussie tour, New Album
Does Hugh have a record collection?
Early music in the Cornwell household
Hugh's early musical trainings
Quitting PhD program to pursue music
Formation and evolution of The Stranglers
Recollection of the early UK punk scene
Keyboards fill in a lot of sound
United Artists investment in The Stranglers
Bonus singles in early Stanglers albums
Does Hugh have masters and tapes for post Stranglers material?
Making materials available on vinyl
Remixing and removing keyboards from recordings
Running digital files to analogue provides improved sound
Memories and learnings from Steve Albini
Moments of Madness LP and road testing songs
Leaving songs to be finished in the recording studio
Song and lyric writing process
Hugh's movie Podcast
Discussion of Silent movies
Interview wrap up
Hugh Cornwell's Aussie tour info here
Preorder new LP "All The Fun of the Fair" here.
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Ep456: Al Barile - SS Decontrol (SSD) & X-Claim! Records
22 juli 2024 · 1 uur 15 min
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. Today SSD founder Al Barile takes us through the making of those records. Lees meer
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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Ep455: The Saints 73-78 with Ed Kuepper and Mark Arm
8 juli 2024 · 59 min
The Saints made history with the record "(I'm) Stranded" in 1976 - nearly 50 years later founder/songwriter Ed Kuepper is revisiting the early Saints material with some old bandmates and new friends, including Mark Arm of Mudhoney. Today Ed and Mark discuss the impact and legacy of The Saints with an upcoming tour and 4LP Boxset. Lees meer
Topic Include:
How did Ed and Mark come to work together?
How did Mark originally experience The Saints?
Prehistoric Sounds didn't make it to the US
Did Sire get behind The Saints?
Promo copies of "Eternally Yours" seem to be plentiful
Choosing "(I'm) Stranded" and "No Time" for the Fatal Records single
Recording session for "(I'm) Stranded" & "No Time"
Was there a 2nd mix before making the Fatal records single?
Master tapes and multitracks have been lost
Were there test pressings of the Fatal Records single?
Sending singles around the world, getting 1st reviews
Getting telegrams from record labels across the world
Rare contents of the upcoming Saints boxset
Original mix of the "(I'm) Stranded" LP – test pressings and remix
The album was recorded in the same studio as the single
Potential for technology to separate the instruments of the "(I'm) Stranded" single
EMI's response to the updated album mix
Mark's feeling good about upcoming tour
The Saints Paddington Town Hall show recording
Playful rivalry with Radio Birdman
Ed and Chris Bailey were on good terms and jointly planning the boxset and reissues
Present day contact with Kym Bradshaw
Any discussion of Saints shows beyond the Australian dates?
Will Mark be singing only or possible guitar as well?
Hard-Ons version of "Know Your Product"
The additional photography in the Saints boxset
The original name of the album was "Erotic Neurotics" with a different cover
Memories of the photo of The Saints and Nick Cave from Melbourne
The status of the album cover location and artwork
Interview wrap-up
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Ep454: The Return of Redd Kross with Jeff & Steven McDonald
1 juli 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
Jeff & Steven McDonald formed Redd Kross at a pivotal time in the LA music scene, playing their 1st gigs in their early teens and were mentored by Black Flag. Their influences are vast and their appreciation for musical artistry runs deep. Lees meer
Redd Kross is back with a new double album - "The Redd Album" - and we talk to the brothers about some of the music and memories that brought them to this moment.
Topic Include:
The Redd Album – lots of "red" components
Memories with meeting Beatles
Jeff wants to meet Bob Dylan
Steven's story with George Harrison
Impressions and moments within the Zappa Universe
Memories of collecting records in their youth
Jeff enjoyed finding strange/new music
Finding music and sharing with others
Perspectives on Jazz
Runaways & Ramones were their entry point to punk
Other young teenagers in the early punk scene
Police brutality at early punk shows
Memories of the Polliwog Park show with Black Flag
Getting Raymond Pettibone artwork for the "Born Innocent" album
Was Redd Kross ever approached to be on SST or New Alliance?
Experiencing their music for the 1st time on vinyl
The early Posh Boy "Red Cross" EP pressings
The role that flyering played in early career
Responses to "The Decline of Western Civilization Part II"
Rare Redd Kross/White Flag single – 100 made
"Teen Babes from Monsanto" – The Version Especial
Gasatanka Records label and logo
Redd Kross master tapes
Wanting to remix Neurotica
Modern remixes of classic records
Creating the "forever" mixes, continuously improving Beatles
The "Peter Jackson" version of "Raw Power"
Creating the Redd Album
Debating and arguing about song sequencing
Interview wrap up
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Ep453: Joe Bonamassa & The Art of Collecting
24 juni 2024 · 48 min
Guitarist and music-gear mega-collector Joe Bonamassa joins us to talk about his new record label, collecting gear, his appreciation and approach to the art of vinyl records, his new LP "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" on Journeyman records and more. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Joe's record label "Journeyman Records"
Joe likes mentoring other artists
Balancing being a musician and a businessman
Joe's appreciates music on vinyl
Hearing music as designed by the artist
Sequencing a record is like sequencing a live set
The approach to Joe's record collection
Seeing the record collection of Claude Nobs
Hard to find many recordings on CD or streaming
What will happen to Joe's music gear after he's gone
American built guitars and amps
How does Joe maintain his collection?
Joe won't say which guitars he's save
Who would Joe like to collaborate with?
Putting himself in the zone for a live show
Playing the Hollywood Bowl
Working with an orchestra vs an 8 piece band
Interview wrapup
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Ep452: Managing the Miles Davis Legacy with Vince Wilburn Jr
17 juni 2024 · 58 min
Managing the estate of a legend like Miles Davis requires tremendous coordination, detail and creativity. Vince Wilburn Jr, musician, collaborator and nephew of Miles and co-manager of the Miles Davis Estate discusses the contents, complexities and strategies of managing the Miles Davis Legacy. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Uncle Miles – The Chief
Reviewing offers / keeping quality high on Miles Davis legacy
Good relationships of team and with former labels
Are any tapes missing? How much unreleased material?
Archiving films, stage clothing, instruments
Miles Davis' record collection, getting records delivered
Musicians he appreciated in the 80s
Miles' thoughts on early hip hop
Creating music on the fly, setting up recording sessions adhoc
He went through many Sony Walkmans
Where is Miles' record collection?
Miles was very supportive of Vince playing music
The story of "The Man With the Horn"
Advice Miles gave Vince on being a musician
Did Miles keep in touch with his Jazz contemporaries?
Some rare Miles recordings found after his passing
Recent RSD issues of new Miles recordings
Ron Carter stories
What is something people get wrong about Miles Davis?
Did Miles give any guidance on his legacy?
Zev Feldman, Kevin Donan connections
Musicians would visit Miles – Prince would call frequently
Does the album art exist?
Upcoming Miles Davis legacy projects
Memories of being young with Miles
What's Vince's favourite Miles LP?
UHQRs are the ultimate Kind of Blue pressings
Test pressings and original acetates are part of the archive
Interview wrap up
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Ep451: Data, Trends & the Future of Discogs
10 juni 2024 · 1 uur 11 min
Most record collectors use Discogs each day - so what does the data tell us about the state of record collecting? Founder & CEO Kevin Lewandowski and COO Lloyd Starr talk to us about the data and future of this pivotal platform. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Introductions – CEO and COO roles
A brief history of Discogs
Original visions and business model of Discogs
Dealing with users that have high expectations
Classical music posed some challenges to catalogue
Is Discogs built for non-physical media?
Dealing with strange data points and entries
What is the most expensive items sold through Discogs
Data trends of record and music buyers
The architecture of Discogs
Early challenges supporting with website
Recent focus on modernizing the Discogs architecture
Planning new Discogs features
Dark Side of the Moon is the most catalogued item in Discogs
New features for the Discogs wantlist
Events that create surges in purchasing activity
What role will AI play in Discogs?
Managing user feedback and priorities for features
Helping new users become contributors
Training new users to make edits
Will Discogs do an IPO someday?
What will Discogs look like in 5 years?
Interview wrapup
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Ep450: The Legend of Fraction "Moon Blood"
27 mei 2024 · 1 uur 11 min
The 1971 album "Moon Blood" by Fraction has fascinated record collectors for decades. The perfect intersection between great musicianship, intriguing backstory and supreme rarity, Fraction "Moon Blood" is now getting an official reissue through Riding Easy Records. Dillon Smith (Noble Records), Lance Barresi (Permanent Records) & Daniel Hall (Riding Easy) share the story of the legend. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Fraction "Moon Blood" cover art challenges
The origin story of Fraction
Jim Beach of Fraction wants little to do with the reissue
What do we know about Fraction before "Moon Blood"
"Moon Blood" had Christian themes
Only 200 copies were pressed in 1971
The Doors LA Woman may have influenced the packaging
The challenge of duplicating the cover art in modern times
Lack of information on Fraction just adds to the mystery
Fraction "Moon Blood" musicians never had another public music credit
What we know about the extra tracks
The Mexican Summer reissue of "Moon Blood"
When record collectors started seeking "Moon Blood" in the 80s and 90s
The influence of Acid Archives
The Doors heavily influenced Fraction
The source of the new reissue – comparing to an original
How Mexican Summer arranged for a reissue
Dillon's journey with Fraction "Moon Blood"
Lance's original copy of Fraction "Moon Blood"
Daniel's experience getting Fraction reissue approved
The breakdown of reissue vinyl pressings
Interview wrap up
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Ep449: CJ and Spike of Me First & the Gimme Gimmes
20 mei 2024 · 45 min
9 years since the last album, CJ Ramone and Spike Slawson discuss the new album "Me First & the Gimme Gimmes ¡Blow It…at Madison's Quinceañera!" - the victories and challenges of the band, disgruntled audience members, picking annoying songs to cover and what's next for the band. Lees meer
Topic Include:
What is a quinceañera?
MFATGG music wasn't familiar to 15 year old girls
Traditional Spanish songs in the album
Making the live album at a quinceañera
MFATGG is a live band – best way to capture them on record
Spike and band enjoys the live awkward moments
A nasty email from a disgruntled audience member
Dealing with difficult audience members
American schlager culture / antagonizing the audience
The process of selecting Madison for the quinceañera
The family struggled through parts of the show
Comparing to MFATGG Ruin Johnny's Bar mitzvah album
The quinceañera was filmed, when will we see it?
MFATGG hearing back from artists they covered
CJ comparing MFATGG to Ramones doing "Acid Eaters"
Spike hates the original versions of songs MFATGG play
How are the songs selected for a MFATGG project?
Nate screws up the "Queen of Hearts" lyrics
What other songs would Spike like to cover?
They like covering songs that give them negative responses
Folding in punk riffs into covers
Memories of Steve Soto and Manic Hispanic
Will there be more MFATGG albums in the near future?
Interview wrap up
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Ep448: Preserving Punk with Trust Records
13 mei 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
Joe Nelson is co-founder of Trust Records, which specializes in preserving and extending classic punk and hardcore records for future generations including Circle Jerks, 7 Seconds, DFL, SSD and more. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Interview kick off
Origin & Mission of Trust Records
Creating a legacy, giving back to community
Adding materials to allow new listeners to understand the history
Engaging Circle Jerks securing "Group Sex" and "Wild In The Streets"
Building the trust for a new model of managing punk legacy
Keith Morris is punk rock Yoda
Gathering materials, tapes, pictures, artwork for reissues
Brokering deals for various stakeholders
Initial pressings often aren't the best the music can sound
Using stems for remixing, listener participation
Difficult projects to pull together
Upcoming releases: SSD "Get It Away", Stalag 13 "In Control", SNFU "... And No One Else Wanted To Play", Royal Crown Review
Hepcat – Greg Lee's special request, Aggression, 7 Seconds "New Wind" and extras
The story of Descendents / Circle Jerks split – 1st non-reissue
Trust Records sell out quick – any upcoming repressings?
SSD "The Kids Will Have Their Say" reissue is true to the original – cover variations
Pressing records during the pandemic
Is Trust mainly vinyl? Any CDs or Cassettes, etc?
7" singles within some of the Trust releases – 7 Seconds, Agression
Youth Brigade – Sound and Fury Deluxe Edition – original album
Negotiating with multiple band members
What does he think will happen with SST Records?
The recent sale of Dead Kennedys catalogue
Interview wrap up
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Steve Albini (1962-2024) - The Vinyl Guide Interview
9 mei 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
Steve Albini, musician, engineer and producer of some of the most memorable records of the 90s up through today. His ears and musical sensibilities were stellar and his wit and attitude made him appreciated and revered by most. RIP Steve Albini. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Steve doesn't consider himself an audiophile
Steve's turntable and home audio system
Taking care of records
Favourite record shops
Liquidating his record collection
Discovering the Stooges & Ramones in Montana
Entering the punk scene of Chicago
Big Black "Lungs" items and inserts
Experimenting and making each record unique
Quantities, repressings and collectability
The Mentally Ill's "Gacy's Place" single
Reverse shoplifting at a record store
Collecting consignment money
"Do you know what a hooker DOESN'T want to do on her night off?"
Seeing bands, taking care of ears and hearing
Still hearing most detail but aware of decline
Never comfortable delegating critical tasks
How does Steve protect his hearing?
Shifting from "Engineer Steve" to "Creative Musician Steve"
Balancing priorities, studio bookings and personal music
What's the best rumour you've ever heard about yourself?
Who is a band you haven't worked with that you'd like to?
Working with The Stooges
Slint spills tea across the recording console
Interview wrap up
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Ep447: Matt Pike & Coady Willis of High on Fire
6 mei 2024 · 32 min
Matt Pike (Sleep) and Coady Willis (Big Business, Melvins) discuss their latest High on Fire album "Cometh The Storm", the many vinyl variants, touring, winning a Grammy and much more. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Coady and Matt fighting with Zoom
Great response to the new album
When is it time to do a new High on Fire album
The process of writing a new album
Lessons learnt with Melvins brought to High on Fire
Any outtakes or over-recording?
Involvement in the vinyl variants
Quantities of vinyl pressings
Forming and sequencing the album
Where Matt keeps his Grammy
Memories of Lemmy
Reaction when the Grammy nomination was announced
Busting Coady's chops
Touring the new LP first in Europe
Is post-Covid touring normalizing?
Potential Australian tour dates to be announced?
Integrating tours with various other bands
What's up with Big Business?
Balancing multiple bands
Sleep Dopesmoker pot leaf vinyl from Third Man
Al is great at marketing and merch ideas
The Sleep Vault materials
The recent reissue of "The Art of Self Defence"
Interview wrap up
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Ep446: Handmade Vinyl Boxsets of DEAD and We Empty Rooms
29 april 2024 · 1 uur 15 min
DEAD and We Empty Rooms regularly releases extremely ambitious vinyl packages and boxsets. Today we speak with proprietor Jem on the making of these collections, the recent "Burn Us Clean" 9-7" boxset, working with Hard-Ons, Melvins and what's next for this creative label. Lees meer
Topic Include:
Zoom anxiety / interview start
Jem's skills in manufacturing and music
Keeping limits of record numbers
Variations of "The Laughing Shadow"
Using various record pressing plants and materials
Manufacturing challenges
Discovering records – much cheaper than CDs
Zenith records made the "Burn Us Clean" records
Deciding to make a boxset of 9 – 7" records
Working with 9 other bands to have b-sides for each single
The Melvins and Hard-Ons split – 70g 7"
Hard-Ons 30 Years boxset
Guidance from Hard-Ons for their boxset
Recording the new album with all-analogue intentions
Announcing their new Double Album
The various versions of "Burn Us Clean" boxset
The logistics of coordinating "Burn Us Clean" boxset
Minimal guidance given to the other bands
Packaging for the "Burn Us Clean" boxset
The surprise flexi-disc
Will DEAD consider another major boxset?
Hand-silkscreened record sleeves
Upcoming new double LP set
Other projects with ambitiously underestimated complexities
The endearing qualities of hand-crafted record packaging
Interview wrap up
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Ep445: Dweezil Zappa - Return of the Son of...
22 april 2024 · 1 uur 9 min
Dweezil Zappa returns to The Vinyl Guide to share stories of Frank, the recordings, Frank's record collection, an unreleased track with Eddie Van Halen, discuss his tour celebrating 50 years of "Roxy & Elsewhere", "Apostrophe'" and more! Lees meer
The changing world of touring
50 years since "Roxy & Elsewhere" & "Apostrophe"
Memories of the making of Roxy and Apostrophe
"Roxy and Elsewhere" arrangements and approach for live shows
Frank's approach to being "in the moment" in a guitar solo
Dweezil's live interaction with other band members
The Rox(postroph)y touring band
Did Dweezil recognize the uniqueness of his upbringing?
Dweezil's history with playing guitar
Seeing the guitar neck as shapes
Working with his dad and musicians that were around the house
Frank's response to Dweezil becoming a musician
How did Frank look back on "Roxy & Elsewhere" and "Apostrophe"?
Various entry points to Frank's music
Does Dweezil have his father's archivist mentality
Dweezil has had no involvement for Zappa Family Trust releases
Thoughts on the recent Roxy box sets
What Zappa music is Dweezil still aspiring to play?
ROX(POSTROPH)Y tour plans, international tour dates?
Dweezil's version of "Stayin' Alive" with Ozzy Osbourne
Frank and Ozzy's interactions
Frank's vinyl collection and listening habits
When the Zappa family would receive Frank's latest album
Did Dweezil have any time with Randy Rhoads?
The unreleased "What The Hell Was I Thinking?" track w/ Eddie Van Halen, Brian May, Angus and Malcolm Young & lots more
Dweezil is remixing projects for ATMOS (Deep Purple 'Machine Head' recent project)
The history and future of "What The Hell Was I Thinking?"
Working with Brian May, Joe Walsh and Eddie Van Halen
Any special guests on the ROX(POSTROPH)Y tour
Dweezil's podcast "Running with the Dweezil"
Interview wrap up
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Michael Cuscuna (1948-2024) - The Vinyl Guide Interview
21 april 2024 · 1 uur
Michael Cuscuna (1948-2024) spent several decades preserving record label archives and compiling rare recordings, sessions and 'vault material' through Mosaic Records. In theis 2019 interview he discusses this fascinating journey through the vaults of Blue Note, Atlantic, Impulse and more to make this material available to music lovers around the world. Lees meer
Starting his career, joining Atlantic
Producer and A&R for Atlantic Records
Working with the Atlantic Records tape warehouse
Early tape finds – Mingus at Antibes
Convincing Ahmet Ertegun to reissue lost material
Unissued material lost in a building fire
Starting to document and archive Blue Note tapes
Joining Blue Note, organizing the archive
Finding Alfred Lion's notes and files in Japan
Obtaining the Francis Wolff photography negatives
Improving the condition of the negatives and imagery
Was Alfred aware of the legacy of Blue Note Records?
Did Blue Note have the original artwork and cover layouts?
Memories of the Blue Note Reissue Series
Much of the Blue Note vault materials have been issued
Trainwreck sessions that haven't been released
Blue Note artwork in the 70s and 80s
Listening to hours and hours of outtakes
Idea for Mosaic Records boxsets
Working with various labels and rights holders for reissues
Columbia reissuing Miles Davis
Mosaic shift from LP to CD
Deciding what's next for Mosaic Records releases
Challenges of developing boxsets
Most rewarding Mosaic Releases
Current pricing of Mosaic Records boxsets
Story of the Monk/Coltrane at Carnagie Hall
Story of the Charlie Parker / Dean Benedetti tapes
Interview wrap up
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Ep444: Recording Melvins with Buzz Osborne & Toshi Kasai
8 april 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
Buzz Osborne and Toshi Kasai have been musical collaborators for several decades of Melvins and related releases. They discuss their partnership, history, studio lessons and memories, recording "Tarantula Heart", future releases and more. Lees meer
Buzz and Toshi met at a Tool recording session
Toshi and Buzz have similar humour and work ethic
Melvins work on defined time schedules
How "Tarantula Heart" was recorded
Melvins have to re-learn the songs from Tarantula Heart
Potential relation to "Plan D" recording approach
Making the 20 minute track "Pain Equals Funny"
How to approach playing "Tarantula Heart" tracks live
Melvins activity during the pandemic
Recording session with Melvins & Napalm Death
Lots of Melvins unreleased material
What has Buzz Learned from Toshi?
Buzz would like to re-record the Atlantic albums
What has Toshi learned from Buzz?
How will Buzz approach the next album?
Constraints during recording
Trying to not overthink material
Examples of sessions that were not successful
Husker Du's "Data Control" was recorded multiple times before the Helms Alee version
Upcoming HAZEXXL remix of "Pain Equals Funny" / Boris split
Melvins recent vinyl reissues
"(A) Senile Animal" vinyl screwup
Any preparation for the end of Melvins?
Upcoming projects, albums
Interview wrap up
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Ep443: Chester Thompson (Genesis, Zappa and more)
1 april 2024 · 59 min
Drumming legend Chester Thompson has played with many great artists including Frank Zappa, Wayne Shorter, Genesis and more. Today we discuss some career highlights, his new solo LP "Wake Up Call" and more. Lees meer
Chester's music collection
Seeing Art Blakey, Elvis Jones and more
Being a gigging drummer at 13 years old
Recording with O'Donel Levy – 1st appearance on record
Moving to California, playing for Frank Zappa
Recording "Roxy & Elsewhere" w Ralph Humphrey
Playing with multiple drummers
Frank was very fair paying musicians for all output
Steering clear of the Los Angeles lifestyle
Joining Weather Report, working with Wayne Shorter
Recording "Black Market"
Playing with Jaco Pastorius / Columbia Records supportive of fusion
Playing with a Broadway show, getting the gig with Genesis
1st tour with Genesis / evolving style to play Phil's tracks
Chester's perspective of the evolving music of Genesis
The growth of Genesis / expanding fanbase
The recent discussions of Genesis reunions with Peter Gabriel
The biggest shows / Memories of The Prince's Trust
Approaching solo material
Making the album "Wake Up Call"
Writing with drums first before melody
The reasons for title "Wake Up Call"
Some drummers needing to relearn technique
Upcoming plans for live gigs
Getting involved in ProgRock.com label
Is Chester surprised by the vinyl revival?
Interview wrap up
Get the vinyl version of "Wake Up Call" here.
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Ep442: What's Next for Keith Morris (Circle Jerks, OFF!)
28 maart 2024 · 58 min
Keith Morris returns to discuss the new Circle Jerks & Descendents EP, new Circle Jerks recordings and vinyl reissues, OFF!'s "FREE LSD" movie, additional acting opportunities, movies & more! Lees meer
Keith is on tour – Circle Jerks, Descendents & Adolescents
Growing up with The Descendents
Circle Jerks & Descendents covering one another's songs
Limited quantities of the EP – on tour
Outtakes from the EP
The story of Black Flag's "White Minority"
"Hope" is Keith's favourite Descendents song
Any special combination of bands on the tour? Potential FLAG performance?
Keith has to pee – First time
Balancing the various projects (OFF!, The Bronx, etc)
What's happening with OFF!
The impact of "The Sparks Brothers" documentary on the band
Video of Sydney OFF! Show mixed by "Party Dozen" drummer
Keith's preparation for acting in "FREE LSD" movie
Upcoming acting opportunities / future movies and projects
Keith's autobiography "My Damage" has been optioned for a movie
Upcoming Circle Jerks recordings – D.O.A. and Gun Club covers
New Circle Jerks album is going to happen
Working with Trust Records
Upcoming reissues of "Golden Shower of Hits", "Wonderful" and more
Legal issues with older materials
When will we see the new Circle Jerks album?
What's happening with Keith's hat / Punk Rock Museum
Interview wrap up
Keith has to pee – again
Circle Jerks announcement for Australia
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Ep441: Charlie Benante - Anthrax, Pantera and Chafed GBI
18 maart 2024 · 48 min
Charlie Benante of Anthrax shares the story of "Chafed GBI", an RSD2024 release with bandmate Scott Ian and rock icon Dave Grohl, along with sharing stories from his current Pantera tour, his love of Van Halen, his prized collectables and more. Lees meer
The story of "Chafed GBI" – Grohl, Benante, Ian
Playing "Monkey Wrench" with the Foo Fighters
What makes Studio 606 such a great recording studio?
What other songs were considered aside from "The Regulator"?
Making it a charity single for members of Bad Brains
Arranging it for a Record Store Day release
Description of the vinyl & etching
Full record vs multiple EPs for new Anthrax
Bringing Pantera's music back to live arena
Did Vinnie ever talk about playing Pantera music again?
Charlie and Vinnie and their love of Van Halen
Meeting Eddie at Dimebag Darryl's funeral - Bumblebee guitar in Darryl's coffin
Van Halen changed everything
Playing songs the original Pantera didn't play live
Potential live recordings of Pantera tour
Any unfinished Pantera songs?
Charlie is a collector of toys, movie memorabilia
Getting a Beatles Butcher Cover
The Jaws barrel
Charlie loves the original Jaws – not the sequels
Getting singed Funko characters
Hunting for items around the world
Keeping collectibles sealed
Charlie's Charvel guitar he's written most Anthrax songs on
Feeling the presence of Darryl and Vinnie on the Pantera Tour
Taking items from Darryl and Vinnie to each show
How the Pantera celebration came together
Charlie got a Krusty the Clown tattoo in Australia
Looking forward to the Australia shows
Interview wrap up
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Ep440: Jack Douglas - Producer Part 2
7 maart 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
Jack Douglas shares memories of the production and recording of John Lennon & Yoko Ono's "Double Fantasy", John Lennon's last day and memorial, unheard studio recordings, the 2010 'Stripped Back' version, Cheap Trick's "Live at Budokan" and more. Lees meer
John Lennon's records
Bringing in Cheap Trick for Double Fantasy
Rick Nielsen gifts John Lennon a guitar
John Lennon wanted to redo "Strawberry Fields Forever"
Were there any elements of Double Fantasy John or Yoko wanted to redo?
Making "Walking on Thin Ice"
John Lennon's last day
John wanted to create a musical platform for Yoko
Recording the orgasm for "Kiss Kiss Kiss"
The plans for a John Lennon / Yoko Ono World Tour
The album name "Double Fantasy"
The two "Beautiful Boy(s)" songs
Records and video from the "Double Fantasy" sessions
The recording of John's final day was destroyed
The private memorial with John's studio tapes
Yoko distanced herself from Jack
The "Double Fantasy" royalty lawsuit
The 2010 "Double Fantasy" stripped back version
Revisiting the Record Plant for transferring "Double Fantasy" tapes
Jack's thought watching John on "Get Back" series
John was constantly drawing, making art
Discovering Cheap Trick, early albums
Making "Live at Budokan" – using Osaka tapes
The overdub for "Live at Budokan"
Making Aerosmith's "Live Bootleg" album
The Record Plant radio station for mixdowns
Jack produced Silverplanes' LP "Airbus", enjoy it here!
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Ep439: Jack Douglas - Producer Part 1
4 maart 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
Jack Douglas has worked with hundreds of artists including Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, The Who, Alice Cooper and produced John Lennon & Yoko Ono's "Double Fantasy". Today Jack shares stories and memories of those artists as well as his recent production of Silverplanes' "Airbus" album. Lees meer
Starting up w Jack
Getting involved in Silverplanes
Geoff Emerick's final album mix
Silverplanes "Airbus" LP held back for 5 years
New record labels – Make Records and Confidential Records
Jack's production involvement with Silverplanes
Jack's early career – working with The Who on "Who's Next"
How Jack works with eccentric creative people
Getting the best performance from creative people
John Lennon was the easiest creative person Jack worked with
Recollections of the "Fame" session with John Lennon and David Bowie
John's reaction to the Aerosmith cover of "Come Together"
Working with George Martin in London
Working on "Grow Old With Me" with Ringo
The John Lennon demo tapes for Double Fantasy
What was John hoping to accomplish with Double Fantasy
Cheap Trick was originally considered as the backup band for John Lennon
Earl Slick was the wildcard of the "Double Fantasy" sessions
The end segment and dreamscape on "Watching the Wheels"
John tells Jack why he selected him to produce "Double Fantasy"
Ensuring Yoko's tracks were more commercially viable than past works
The secrecy around the "Double Fantasy" sessions
What was John's record collection like in The Dakota?
John listened to rap, reggae and was curious about punk
The New York Dolls recording sessions
Connecting up with Aerosmith
John was aware of Aerosmith
The recording of "Double Fantasy"
Making Quadraphonic mixes of Aerosmith and other artists
Sequencing records for the constraints of vinyl
John's final session was the final mix of "Walking on Thin Ice"
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Ep438: Tom Flynn of Boner Records
26 februari 2024 · 1 uur 15 min
Boner Records never went away, they were just hibernating. Today founder Tom Flynn discusses the label history, early records, Melvins KISS parody EPs, the Lysol lawsuit, having his song covered by Nirvana, the imposter "DUH", the new release of "Antler Family" and more. Lees meer
Tom is not a record nerd
Does Boner Records have a website?
Creating the "Tapeworm" record – Hermaphrodite Records
Forming "Fang" – Yukon Fang 45
Creating the "Boner Records" record label
Fang's "Landshark" record
Expanding Boner Records to take on additional bands
Working with Alternative Tentacles on Maximum Rock n Roll compilation
The song "The Money Will Roll Right In"
Impact of Nirvana covering "The Money Will Roll Right In"
Kurt Cobain really liked Fang and Melvins
How Melvins came to Boner Records
Recording "Ozma" with Mark Deutrom
Tom's role in album artwork for Boner releases
Melvins KISS parody solo albums
Original artwork for modern reissues
The activity of Boner Records in recent decades
The Melvins "Lysol" fiasco – lawsuit, fixing album art
How they fixed the album covers, cassettes and CDs of Lysol to comply
Melvins & Steel Pole Bath Tub Sub-Pop parody
Alberti and Rainbo pressing plants going out of business
The story of the band "DUH"
The imposter "DUH"
Did any major labels approach Boner Records to purchase?
Why did he pause Boner Records for so many years?
Boner Records was largely a 1-man show
Recent revival, making "Antler Family" album
250 Antler Family vinyl copies
Playing live again – future of Antler Family
Another band "Suboptics"
Interview wrap up
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Ep437: Richard Patrick of Filter
19 februari 2024 · 48 min
With "The Algorithm", it's clear Richard Patrick of Filter is not mellowing with age. He discusses his history, smashing instruments, the 2022 reunion with Trent Reznor and NIN, his thoughts on AI music, outtakes and more. Lees meer
"The Algorithm" vinyl direct and in Australia
Richard is a fully digital music listener
Music around the Patrick house
Impactful artists to Richard: The Clash, U2, Skinny Puppy, Ministry
Dealing with unpredictable electronics onstage with NIN
Abusing instruments with Nine Inch Nails – breaking keyboards and guitars
The 2022 reunion with NIN in Cleveland
Performing "Hey Man, Nice Shot" with NIN
The relationship between Richard and Trent Reznor
Richard's memories of Australia
The lyrics and theme of The Algorithm
Richard is not mellowing with age
Louise Post of Veruca Salt called out Filter on stage telling them to get over themselves
Richard's recollections of the Pledge Music debacle
Richard's thoughts on AI and music
The secret for keeping his voice strong
The vinyl reissue of "The Amalgamut"
The scrapping of Rebus
Any more Filter outtakes?
Interview wrap up
Tickets for Filter's Australian dates here.
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Ep436: 50 Years of Radio Birdman with Deniz Tek
12 februari 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
Deniz Tek looks back on 50 years of Radio Birdman, the "Birdman FIVE-O" final tour, discusses vinyl reissues, tracking down master tapes, post Birdman projects "New Race", "The Visitors", solo projects, the Top Gun "Iceman" origins and more! Lees meer
Deniz appears not to be aging
Looking back on 50 Years of Radio Birdman
Sydney shows are likely the last
Band lineup for the Five-O shows
Prime Minister is a fan of Radio Birdman
Memories of the 1977 Paddington Town Hall shows
Paddo Town Hall being reissued on vinyl
Reissuing the Radio Birdman catalogue on vinyl
Obtaining the Birdman multitrack and master tapes
John Foy located the multitrack tapes for "Living Eyes"
Any regrets looking back? Anything left undone?
The story of the "New Race" project
Rob Younger re-recorded vocals for "The First and the Last"
Original "New Race" tapes being bootlegged
Reissuing "New Race" on vinyl
Deniz' guitar once belonged to Fred "Sonic" Smith
Fred Smith and Patti Smith tried to buy the guitar back
Plans for the guitar, potentially a Punk Rock Museum item?
The guitar needs work – maybe won't be at Five-O shows
History with the Citadel record label
Relationship with Wild Honey Records in Europe
Various versions of solo albums – Nate's mistake
Pressing vinyl with Wild Honey
Memories of the "Soldiers of Rock and Roll" album and initial cover
History of "The Visitors"
The Visitors release with Phantom Records
Finding lots of outtakes and rare recordings on Trafalgar tapes
Next Deniz Tek LP with Ric Parnell
Deniz is the original "Iceman"
New books on the way
Interview wrapup
Tix for Radio Birdman's "BIRDMAN FIVE-O" final tour
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Ep435: The Return of Melvins w/ Dale Crover
6 februari 2024 · 54 min
Dale Crover of Melvins discusses the new Melvins LP "Tarantula Heart", his recent surgery, touring update, solo albums, rare records , recent recordings and old tapes. Lots for the Melvins fan in your head. Lees meer
Dale ain't coming to Australia
The new LP "Tarantula Heart"
Melvins or The Melvins?
The story of "Tarantula Heart"
Different recording/writing process for new album
Playing the new songs live
Dale and Roy Mayorga double drumming
Dale's surgery and recovery
What caused his injury?
Dale wrote a new LP while recovering
Did he see Melvins as a spectator?
Dale won't go to Japan either
Working and touring with Redd Kross
"Wood and Diamonds" lathe cut from Joyful Noise
Strange limited records from Joyful Noise, Thunder Pinky
Why only 127 made? What's special about 127?
Any Melvins project turn out to be too ambitious?
The KISS solo LPs on Boner Records
Dale's dog has something to say
Steven McDonald's solo LP
Dale started playing guitar before drums
Did Dale write the songs on his 1992 solo LP?
What are Dale's thoughts on studio creativity and what's cheating?
Will there be additional musicians to play "Tarantula Heart" live?
Melvins "Throbbing Gristle Funk Hits" EP with Void Mains
Melvins EP with Helms Alee
The story of "Cabbage n Mash" EP
Working in Toshi Kasai's studio
The story of Matt Cameron's "Gory Scortch Cretins"
Did Dale ever drum with Taylor Hawkins?
Any Melvins material they cannot release? Any missing tapes?
Melvins outtake from the "Houdini" sessions – "Gggibbbyy"
Dale's early projects in mid 80s – Mentors cover band, Simplex 1, Society Skate Youth Patrol, The Stiff Woodies
A Stiff Woodies song ended up as "Sky Pup" on Houdini
Dale needs to digitize his old tapes
Interview wrap up
Preorder Melvins "Tarantula Heart" on vinyl here.
Watch "Working The Ditch" video here.
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Ep434: Adam Franklin - Swervedriver, Bolts of Melody & more
5 februari 2024 · 58 min
Swervedriver, a pivotal band in the shoegaze scene, is the focus of today's episode, with founder Adam Franklin discussing the band's vinyl legacy, reissues, tape archives, hurdles faced and future prospects for Swervedriver and his additional ventures. Lees meer
Getting involved with Outer Battery Records
Releasing 2 records at once
Band involvement in vinyl reissues of the Swervedriver catalog
The new reissue/remaster of "99th Dream"
The label saga of "Ejector Seat Reservations" and "99th Dream"
Vinyl pressings on Zero Hour and Sonic Wave Discs
Adam finding original vinyl copies
The influence of Swervedriver
Appreciation for Swervedriver being revealed by Myspace
Will we ever see "Juggernaut Rides" on vinyl?
Adam's reaction to the term "Shoegaze"
Aspirations for playing live to support "99th Dream"
The impact of Brexit on artists
Thoughts & involvement on movie soundtracks
Naming of songs
Some recordings that haven't been rereleased on vinyl or streaming
Vinyl records of his youth
Discovering Hawkwind
Being influenced by American Punk
Melting a collection of Clash singles
The physical barrier with records
First appearance on record: "Shake Appeal"
Getting signed to Creation Records
Are there more outtakes yet to be released?
The story of the censorship of "It's All Happening Now"
Swervedriver vinyl rarities
Interview wrap up
Get "Swervedriver - 99th Dream" and "Bolts of Melody - Film Noir" on vinyl here.
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Wayne Kramer (1948-2024) - The Vinyl Guide Interview
2 februari 2024 · 1 uur 25 min
A replay of our interview with Wayne Kramer (1948-2024) discussing the MC5, the recording, censorship and legacy of "Kick Out The Jams", making "Back In The USA" and "High Time", various controversies, "Jail Guitar Doors" and more. Lees meer
Which came first – the guitar or politics?
Starting to play in local bands
His mother's warning for going into music
Forming the MC5
Original lineup of MC5
The ethos and radicalization of MC5
The music and message of MC5
The story of AMG records and early records of MC5
Reissue of music on AMG
A-Square records "Borderline / Looking At You"
Memories of the Chicago Democratic National Convention – 1968
Getting signed to Elektra records by Danny Fields
The Stooges got signed as their "Little Brother Band"
Recording "Kick Out The Jams"
Recollections of the live sets for "Kick Out The Jams"
The guitar went immediately out of tune
Wayne singing "Ramblin' Rose"
Rob Tyner and being censored for "Kick Out The Jams"
The MC5 strategy for changing "brothers and sisters" to "Mother f*ckers"
Reaction to being censored by their record label
Calling out the "Hudson's Record Store"
Getting dropped from Elektra while record is still in the charts
Danny Fields got slapped and fired
Wayne's reaction to the album "Kick Out The Jams"
Album cover of "Kick Out The Jams" – art director put himself on cover
Transitioning to Atlantic Records was painful
Hard to record "Back In The USA"
Jon Landau's wisdom and Wayne playing bass himself
Critics disliked the spontaneity of MC5
Highlights of "Back in the USA"
How did hard bop influence the MC5?
Memories of "High Time"
The fight with Bill Graham
The end of the MC5
Last gasp of the MC5 in Europe
The longevity and influence of MC5
The genesis of "Jail Guitar Doors"
Playing for inmates with Chuck D
The rehabilitation and other musicians
Voyage Air Guitars donating to "Jail Guitar Doors"
End of interview
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Ep433: John Densmore of The Doors
29 januari 2024 · 59 min
50+ years after the passing of Jim Morrison, John Densmore of The Doors continues to honour the wishes of his bandmate when it comes to the commercialism of the music of The Doors. John discusses that journey and many other fascinating memories of the legacy of The Doors. Lees meer
Meet Mr Blue Hair
A moment with John Coltrane & Elvin Jones
Not selling out the Doors legacy
Defending the wishes of Jim Morrison
Visiting Jim Morrison's grave
Was there a funeral for Jim?
Being aware of the "Jim is Alive" rumours
Evolving perspective of substance abuse
Last conversation with Jim and his state
All Doors except Jim participated in mixdowns
Jim's behaviour in the studio
John's impression of punk early on
Did Jim dabble in hard drugs?
How much of LA Woman was played live?
Multiple live Doors shows being made available
The live performance that best represents The Doors at their peak
Memories and recordings of the final Doors show
Recording of Jimbo and Jimi Hendrix
John's upcoming projects with Chuck D and Adam Holzman
Memories of the original Doors demo acetates
Signing to Columbia – appearing on the "drop list"
Arrangements for Doors music after John passes
Involvement with Jim's family after his passing
The journey of Jim's father
John's comparison of political environment then and now
Did John get negative PR from the trial?
The story of the Buick commercial
What circumstance or situation would John consider approving Doors music to be made available commercially?
John was uncomfortable being the centrepiece of the band?
Bands reforming and touring in the modern era
Jim's relationship with money
After Jim passes, was there any closure?
Names that were floated as potential replacements for Jim
Is John comfortable with The Doors music so closely associated with Vietnam?
Preparing for a potential draft and conflict
We need to find moments and try to be grateful when you can
Interview wrap up
The book "The Doors Unhinged" available here.
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Ep432: The NOFX Victory Lap with Eric Melvin
17 januari 2024 · 47 min
After 40 years NOFX is on their final tour. Guitarist Eric Melvin shares his thoughts on the band's history, legacy and poignant moments on their emotional victory lap. Lees meer
NOFX will still be making albums
Information on the final NOFX show
Preparing for this final tour
Is there a backlog of songs for upcoming NOFX recordings?
Eric is most proud of "The Decline"
"The Decline" is such a unique project
Any regrets Eric has about the conclusion of NOFX
Deciding to no longer tour
The reaction of people along the tour – final opportunity to see the band
The Life Coach training helping shape his next steps
Is there anything different they are doing on the final tour?
The band managing emotions in the final shows
How will the band manage the brotherhood of NOFX after the tour?
Eric's thoughts on the legacy of NOFX
Plans to stay creative in the future
Managing his health and awareness
Does Eric have a record collection?
The huge shelves of NOFX vinyl
The unique NOFX gig posters
Making the music for Melvinator
Thoughts on post NOFX touring projects
How NOFX songs are written
Interview wrap up, info on final Australian shows & side shows
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Ep431: Pat Finnerty - Creator of "What Makes This Song Stink?"
15 januari 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
Pat Finnerty is the creator of the hilarious YouTube series "What Makes This Song Stink?", which comments and critiques songs and artists for lousy music. We discuss the creation of the show, Pat's history with music, parodies, records and more. Lees meer
Popularity of WMTSS #8
Have you ever heard back from any artists?
Chad Smith / Red Hot Chili Peppers
Major reasons for bad songs
How he picks the songs for WMTSS
Challenges of being an elitist music nerd
Practising patience – focusing on Genesis this week
Putting music into context – Big Star example
Pat is a huge Tom Petty guy
Lou Reed is the cool Don Henley
Clams and out of tune guitars everywhere
Guitar tuners are a relatively new invention
Records of Pat's youth
Building a record collection these days
The "cool" Air BNB
Early days of his YouTube channel
Respectful parody of Rick Beato
Tropes of YouTube creators
Timing of a parody / commentary on a song
Avoiding the tropes, going with your gut
Response of his audience / 3 Doors Down signed guitar
Ideas/hints for future WMTSS episodes
How Pat creates the scripts and storyline for his videos
Creating the gags, extra animations, alternate endings on his Patreon
I got nervous with Dave Meniketti of Y&T
Time spent on research, prep and editing
Pat's appearances on vinyl
Interview wrap up
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Ep430: Rick Beato - Analog, AI and the Future of Music
8 januari 2024 · 56 min
YouTube music guru Rick Beato shares his thoughts on vinyl, analog recording and a future with virtual reality, deep fakes and AI. Topics include; Lees meer
What role does vinyl play in Rick's life?
Rick still has all his records, CDs and tapes
The obligatory analogue and digital discussion
Bad remasters for CDs
Is Rick surprised by the resurgence of vinyl?
The challenge of making an all-analogue record
Why do many people prefer music on vinyl?
Mixing engineers interpreting audio
Possible future audio formats – surround video
Is Rick hopeful or wary of AI?
Some people will prefer AI to human crafted music
Rick's AI Senate Testimony
Using AI for mixing and audio editing
The Beatles "Now and Then" was more EQ than AI
Future challenges due to deep fakes
AI and Deep Fakes challenge our assumption of authenticity
Deep fakes licensed by the official artist
Staying positive in an industry with lots of scepticism
Rick can disassociate music listening with analysis
Making "What Makes This Song Great" with A Perfect Circle
Rick's wish list for future interviews
Dislike of the term "YouTube Influencer"
Interacting with other YouTubers – Anthony Fantano
Pat Finnerty of "What Makes This Song Stink" series
The album Rick equates to perfection
Ron Carter's recollections of Rudy Van Gelder
Interview wrap up
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Ep429: Eddie Kramer - Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin & more
18 december 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
Eddie Kramer, engineer, producer and reknown audio guru, shares some memories of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, KISS, discusses vinyl records, analogue recordings, use of AI in music, the latest recordings of the Hendrix archive & more. Topics include; Lees meer
Interview start
New Jimi Hendrix recording from 1967
Will Eddie use AI for Hendrix recordings?
Continually mining the Hendrix archive
The story of Hendrix at the Hollywood Bowl
Does Eddie still listen to records?
Why does vinyl sound better than digital formats?
The story of the Led Zeppelin II RL Ludwig master
Memories of "Band of Gypsies" album
Jimi bringing Eddie over to New York
The partnership of Eddie Kramer and Jimi Hendrix
Rumoured tapes of Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa
Working with Zappa family and archive
Rumoured recording of Jimi, Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin
Continually finding new Hendrix recordings
Projects Eddie unfortunately missed
Working with KISS on "Alive"
Working with AC/DC for "Highway to Hell" demos
The story of Led Zeppelin into to "Black Country Woman"
Interview wrapup
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Ep428: The Punk Rock Museum Tour with Fat Mike
11 december 2023 · 43 min
Fat Mike, founder and curator of The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas gave me a personal tour of the displays and vinyl records within the Punk Rock Museum. And man is it friggen cool, pls enjoy our walkthrough! Lees meer
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