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

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

The Bronx is a band that celebrates vinyl and understands the fun of collecting records. Vocalist Matt Caughthran and guitarist Ken Horne join us to talk records, rare pressings, the challenges and adventures of pressing up special vinyl record runs, their love for Australia and heaps more. Topics include: Let’s look at your vinyl! Ken’s history of vinyl – collecting in Japan Ken’s early records, collecting USA ‘imports’ on vinyl Matt’s early record adventures, getting his sister’s collection Ken’s big record collection score The music that inspired Ken and Matt to becomes a musician Matt loves 7 Seconds “The Crew” Seeing live shows The Bronx and their love of vinyl The rarity of The Bronk debut LP on vinyl What is the rarest record of The Bronx? The rarity of Bronx III vinyl Matt’s missing a bunch of Bronx records The challenge of archiving copies of recordings The Bronx singles collection from Bronx VI The challenge of getting records pressed Managing and mistakes with vinyl numbering & autographs Signing hundreds/thousands of products at a time Where do the Bronx get their records pressed? Have there been any mistakes from pressing plants you’ve had to live with? Matt & Ken’s thoughts on the vinyl resurgence The Bronx loves Australia Grab some vinyl from TheBronxxx.com Australians get The Bronx vinyl & a whole lot more from Cooking Vinyl Australia. 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

Sleepersound is an indie-band who is self-financing their musical and visual creativity. Dan Niedziejko joins us to talk about Sleepersound's journey and how an indie band is finding its path through vinyl, visuals and beyond. PLUS we are giving the latest Sleepersound album to all Vinyl Guide patrons. Topics include: How Sleepersound came together Having a visual artist in the band Connecting visuals in the live show Live videos during Covid The songwriting process of Sleepersound Trying to manage influences How to know when the song evolution is done Dan’s record and music collection Record shops Dan frequents Their first LP “In Media Res” Prepping masters for vinyl production Writing long songs and how they translate to vinyl Self financing the vinyl, Pressing vinyl at Furnace Recording during the pandemic What’s next for Sleepersound – recording, next album The timeline for vinyl production Vinyl pressing colours and considerations What’s next for Sleepersound – Live shows Check out Sleepersound on Bandcamp.  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