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

Jack Endino was at the epicentre of the grunge and alternative music scene, recording and producing music from Nirvana, TAD, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees & more. Jack shares his history working with the vinyl format, preserving master tapes and continuing the legacy. Topics include: Jack has a lot of music in his house What format is your preferred for casual listening? The difference in vinyl pressing in the 80s and now Are you surprised about the recent vinyl revival? Jack found Waterfront Nirvana Bleach in Chile Jack’s vinyl story on quality control incident Did you participate in the lacquer cutting process? Jack’s tour of a vinyl pressing plant Quick discuss on TMoQ bootleg records Difference in mastering for vinyl and digital Discussion of the remaster of Soundgarden Ultramega OK Riding balance of preserving original mix in a modern remix Discussion of the Volume Wars Communicating about the remaster to the record cutting engineer Discussing receiving and reviewing vinyl test pressings Discussing the quality of coloured v black vinyl Remaster of Nirvana Bleach: What’s changed in the modern remaster v the original? Managing the decaying of master and multitrack tapes Jack’s process of baking tapes Knowledge of master tapes destroying in the Universal Music fire Nirvana’s Inutero tapes Jack’s role in the Nirvana universe Nirvana recordings: what else is left? Inspecting Jack’s Waterfront Nirvana Bleach Vinyl: Set Myself On Fire More Vinyl: 10 Minute Warning More Vinyl: Krist Novoselic - Butterfly Launched from Spar Pole More Vinyl: Sky Cries Mary Jack’s thoughts on the future of vinyl Has he ever considered throwing his vinyl away? Wrapping up the interview Extended interview available here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

Actor, Musician, Gentleman Michael Des Barres joins us to talk about his epic career, focusing on the band Detective and their involvement on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label. Topics include: The Documentary “Who Do You Want Me To Be?” Perspective on the Detective years “A Million-Dollar Drum sound” – The cost of recording Detective Memories of recording Detective album Vanity labels – Purple Records & Swan Song Meeting the Beatles The conclusion of Silverhead Michael’s charm that opens doors Listening to Detective in modern day Michael’s quality that he brings to music and acting Detective being courted by other labels Silverhead meets Led Zeppelin The transformation of Led Zeppelin of the mid 1970s Led Zeppelin playing the LA Forum Being inspired by Robert Plant Michael’s personality and making people feel special Did John Bonham play on Detective recordings? Michael’s memories of Peter Grant Release timing of Detective’s debut LP Recording “Takes One to Know One” Swan Song starting to fall apart Was there a moment he recognized Detective was finished? Memories of Detective “Live at Atlantic Studios” Michael’s favourite version of “Obsession” Would Michael consider selling his publishing? Michael sharing the story of joining Power Station Memories of playing Live Aid The new reissue of Detective LP in RSD What does Michael want his legacy to be? Wrapping up the interview Extended interview available here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

SST Records is one of the most important music labels in history, yet the story of SST remains subject to rumour and hearsay. We talk to Jim Ruland, author of "Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise & Fall of SST Records" about what happened to SST Records. Topics include: The last sentence of the book What Greg Ginn will do about the legacy of SST Records How does the current day SST operate? Response from Greg about participating in this book Has SST continued to pay royalties to its artists? Bands who have secured their rights to SST recordings Challenges of getting people to speak to Jim on the record The records that had the biggest impact on SST Hard to find SST releases CeSSTone publishing and missing titles from digital libraries Was there an event or time that marked a change in the SST’s fortunes How Greg’s personality was shaped by frustration and that impact on the label Do any master tapes or pressing plates still exist? Meat Puppets requesting their master tapes Ensuring the book stood up to any legal scrutiny The evolution of the label from the early punk releases Timing of Black Flag’s “What The…” album The lack of SST Promotional vinyl copies Used SST vinyl and inserts Purchasing SST vinyl for the project What SST bands should people give an additional listen to? SST passing on the opportunity to sign Nirvana Soundgarden signing with SST Were there ever any overages for SST to be purchased by a major label? What can be done to course correct the legacy of SST Records? What will happen to SST materials when Greg passes? How do you think SST will be remembered? Interview wrap up Claim your pre-order access to chapter 1 and Q&A with Jim and Keith Morris. Jim's "Message from the Underworld" blog Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

John Dwyer is the driving force of Osees, a band who celebrates music on vinyl and other collectable formats. Today John shares about his music collection, his focus on vinyl and music exploration, his label Castleface Records and much more. Topics include: Adjustments of John’s routine made due to Covid Current projects he’s been working on How John manages multiple projects John getting into heavier music Getting into early noise music in Providence RI What does the next record sound like? John likes collecting things – discusses record collecting Discussing what we do with record collection when we die What’s the most out of place record in John’s collection? John keeps purchasing copies of “I Need Some Money” by Eddie Harris and John Sermon and Stu Martin “Live at Woodstock Town Hall” John taking chords from Miles Davis “Tribute to Jack Johnson” Do you care about 1st or collectable pressings? How do you take care of your records? How John dials in his turntable What role does vinyl play in The Osees? Taking records and product on the road What’s the wackiest thing you’ve put on the merch table? What are your feelings on Osees records going for large amounts? Discussing The Flying Lizards Efforts to archive his work – what is the end game? Involvement in Castleface Records Current vinyl pressing delay issues The future of vinyl creation & 3D printers Hi-fi audio and the weakest link Wood-gluing records – other gimmicks for products Signing up for updates on Osees and Castleface The genesis of the name “Castleface Records” Interview wrap up Extended version of this interview located here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

Tool recently announced the long-awaited vinyl version of "Fear Inoculum" with a 5-LP Deluxe Boxset. Mackie Osborne oversees the product layout, manufacturing plans and ensures the final product meets the high expectations of the band and their fanbase. Today Mackie takes us through a brief history of this ambitious project. Topics include: How long has this design been done? The impact of Covid on the vinyl package Problems in the manufacturing process Depth of the etchings Who pressed the vinyl? The quality of vinyl in the package How did the concept for this package come together? Packaging ideas that were considered but not used Describing the vinyl package Quality reviews of the artwork Are they numbered? Taking the concept to manufacturing Managing leaks and secrecy around the project Are there varied versions of the vinyl Is there going to be a different version on vinyl? 10,000 Days and Salival on vinyl someday? Similarities between Salival and Lateralus Artists on the Fear Inoculum vinyl boxset Meaning of the new artwork Finding new art after the album was complete What else is inside the package? Are there any Easter Eggs in this package? Weight and shipping concerns Announcements of Fear Inoculum and Opiate2 Opiate2 packaging and manufacturing Any thoughts on why Tool keeps revisiting Opiate? What’s up with Melvins? Melvins and the merchbooth Wrapping up the interview Extended version of this interview located here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

Jarboe, musically best known for her time in Swans, discusses her time with the band, the rare vinyl, her artwork, her solo work and makes some announcements on upcoming vinyl reissues.  Topics include: Vinyl announcement Method of managing creative time Art Edition vinyl Was Sacrificial Cake ever on vinyl? More vinyl coming! Collectable vinyl Jarboe’s music before Swans Joining Swans Swans in the early days Travelling with the Mirage sampler Michael Gira’s methods of managing Swans music Do you still have fond memories of Swans? Not singing in the early days Current pace of creating music Writing Blood, Women, Roses Reflecting on her early music What does Jarboe enjoy listening to? Jarboe’s plans for 2022 Wrapping up the interview TheLivingJarboe.com Support The Vinyl Guide podcast here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

Jeff Gutt joined Stone Temple Pilots in 2017, filling large vocal shoes left by the legacies of former frontmen Scott Weiland and Chester Bennington. Jeff talks about that journey, going from fan to frontman and laying the groundwork for the future of STP. Topics include: Kicking off the interview Jeff’s 1st trip to Australia STP’s recent post-Covid gigs Has Jeff had Covid yet? Jeff has records / albums of his youth Who were Jeff’s rockstars? Appreciating the mythology of rock music Albums that shocked his parents Jeff’s appreciation of Brian Eno How Jeff listens to music How Jeff is involved in STP song writing Approaching songs he wrote v ones he didn’t How do you keep yourself from doing a Scott or Chester imitation? Joining STP after being a fan for years Jeff’s friendship with Chester Bennington Unexpected challenges of joining STP Songs in the current STP set – deep cuts and “no go” songs What song makes Jeff emotional? Creating the Perdita album Next directions for STP Possibility of playing guitar w STP Jeff’s record collection Jeff’s appreciation of Jeff Buckley Most played records in Jeff’s collection Most surprising record in his collection Go to record stores in Los Angeles Under the Southern Stars tour of Australia Interview wrap up Get tickets to see STP, Cheap Trick, Bush & more at Under The Southern Stars festival. Extended interview here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

Eric Kretz is the drummer and founding member of Stone Temple Pilots and today we discuss STP history, the big successes, the difficult moments, the vinyl, recordings of the band, the Bay Area music scene and the upcoming tour of Australia. Topics include: Growing up in San Jose The last time STP was in Australia Rescheduling UnderTheSouthernStars festival Eric has some vinyl! Eric discovers Houses of the Holy Kiss Alive and STP at Cobo Hall Yes Fragile and the magic on vinyl Record shopping in San Jose in the 70s Taking Dean to San Jose Eric moving to LA, forming Mighty Joe Young Dean left a career to join STP full time Getting signed to Atlantic records Barney calls Seeing live shows in the Bay Area The transition from Mighty Joe Young to Stone Temple Pilots Renaming the band The popularity of Core Was there pressure for album #2? The fade in for Vaseline Are the STP master tapes safe? Stone Temple Pilots on vinyl The physicality of vinyl records Are STP modern vinyl pressings from the master tapes? Quality control on modern STP pressings Working with Don Was Any unreleased recordings / outtakes with Scott or Chester? How STP writes music Under The Southern Stars festival Will “Thank You” ever be released on vinyl? Get tickets to see STP, Cheap Trick, Bush & more at Under The Southern Stars festival. Extended interview here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

Matt Pike, Grammy winning guitarist, musician, songwriter of Sleep and High on Fire, joins us to talk vinyl records, the rise of Sleep, involvement with Third Man Records, his new LP "Pike vs The Automaton" and more. Topics include: Pike vs the Automaton Matt’s record collection How important were records in your youth? Recording direct to the master at Third Man Have you ever met Tony Iommi? Matt’s musical heroes Living in the Bay Area during the thrash metal scene Sleep’s transition to long songs Playing slow and heavy in the thrash scene The tension and energy of frequencies, the brown note The initial rejection of Dopesmoker Matt takes a bong hit Does Matt sometimes smoke too much? The growing popularity of Dopesmoker Deciding to get Sleep back together Do the Sleep tapes exist? Sleep’s live album from 2012 Getting involved with Third Man Records Recording of and label negotiations for “The Sciences” Sleep’s Third Man Vault project Will there be more Sleep? The vinyl readiness of “Pike vs the Automaton” The writing of “Pike vs the Automaton” Touring and 2022 plans Matt’s influence on modern Metal Weird stuff in Matt’s house Wrap up Grab "Pike vs The Automaton" merch & vinyl here Extended interview here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

Ambrose Kenny-Smith of The Murlocs and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard shares vinyl memories, discusses his musical lineage, the early years of KGATLW, balancing multiple bands, creating album concepts, rare records and beyond. Topics include: Sound check / Recording the podcast Cancelling shows due to Covid The differing roles in The Murlocs & King Gizzard Growth within songwriting Balancing The Murlocs & King Gizzard commitments Focusing time during the Melbourne lockdowns The music of his youth, Ambrose’s Blues Brothers obsession Discovering music on his own Parental guidance on a career in music The changing Australian music scene The formation of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard The music community of Melbourne Self Financing KGATLW vs large record labels Potential future KG album concept The KG concept for “Infest the Rats Nest” & recording How did “Quarters” come about? Deciding on the vinyl format for “12 Bar Bruise” The collectability of KG and Flightless records The story of “Eyes Like The Sky” and his father’s narration Completing the 5 albums in 2017 Learning about Stu’s 5 album proclamation The decision to give away “Polygondawanaland” Putting the Murlocs on Flightless Records Stolen laptop during the recording of “Loopholes” The collectability of KGATLW vinyl and merch Archiving KGATLW, Murlocs, Flightless history The upcoming KG tour What is “Made in Timeland”? Future plans for The Murlocs Wrapping up the interview Grab The Murlocs merch & vinyl here: Australia | Europe | USA Extended interview & video here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related