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

The rise of Australian shed-rock trio The Chats is a phenomenal story and their new LP “High Risk Behaviour” is universally hailed as one of the best releases of the year. Today founder Eamon Sandwith talks band history, career inflection points, garnering famous fans, collectable vinyl and next steps for the Queensland group. 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.

XTC is one of the greatest bands of the 20th century and their music continues to inspire musicians and fans to this day. Founder, singer, songwriter Andy Partridge joins us to discuss the early days, the records, the vinyl, the artwork, the master tapes, the remasters and more. 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.

As a guitarist, composer and long-time collaborator with Patti Smith, Lenny Kaye has a record collection compiled from a lifetime of travel and seeking out new and interesting music. Today Lenny shares all about his record collection, tells tales of the rare records of his career, discusses the genesis of the "Nuggets" compilation and much more. TOPICS INCLUDE: Lenny's location (Pennsylvania) vs. Nate's (Sydney, Australia) Australia's strict COVID quarantine requirements for visitors Record stores as part of Lenny's travel itinerary His habit of smoking joints before browsing record stores Record collecting as Lenny's equivalent to others' golf game Supporting independent record stores through purchases Lenny's routine when entering a record store Started collecting records at age 12 in 1958 His first records purchased (Sheb Wooley, Conway Twitty) Saving lunch money in high school for record purchases Early interest in group harmony/doo-wop records Traveling to Newark for record shopping Seeing The Beatles on Ed Sullivan changed his direction First guitar experiences and early folk music interest First recording as "Link Cromwell" with "Crazy Like a Fox" Working at Village Oldies record store for five years Jack Holzman at Elektra hiring Lenny as talent scout Origin story of the influential "Nuggets" compilation Kaye's attempt to get Elektra to keep The Stooges Nuggets' longevity and influence on future musicians First Patti Smith single funded by Robert Mapplethorpe Self-pressing and distributing "Hey Joe/Piss Factory" Long-lasting musical partnership with Patti Smith Lenny's substantial record collection (approximately 6,000 records) Organization system for his record collection View on first pressings vs. reissues Record collection disasters (water damage, floods) No specific "holy grail" record he's pursuing Records most precious to him (Patti Smith records) DJing with selections from his collection Records from artist friends who have passed away Australian music scene (Scientists, Radio Birdman) Music's ability to transcend national boundaries Missing live performance during pandemic Plans to return to Australia when possible 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. Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Fortune Records was a musical powerhouse in 1960s Detroit, however the label remains a mystery to many. Today Michael Hurtt, co-author of "Mind Over Matter: The Myths & Mysteries of Detroit's Fortune Records" talks about the label, the rise, the records, the fall and the legacy of this highly influential record label. 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.

Few guitar players have made the level of impact to music that Michael Schenker has. Today Michael and I discuss his incredible career, music listening habits, the bands that have requested his guitar services, recording his new LP "Immortal" during the Covid-19 lockdowns and more. 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 Tefteller owns some of the world's rarest records, hunts pre-WWII Blues 78rpms and then shares them with the world in his annual Blues Images calendar. Today we hear more tales from his decades of dealing rarities and digging for gems.  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.

"Apart Together" is another step in the brilliantly diverse career of Tim Minchin. Today we discuss the early days, the music, the characters, the evolution and how he remains humbly prolific.  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.

Song-writer & Heartbreaker Mike Campbell spent his life making records and writing the soundtrack of our lives with Tom Petty. Today we discuss the rare records, recordings, projects and collaborations with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, as well as his new LP "Wreckless Abandon" with The Dirty Knobs. 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.

Paul Gray has built a career as a UK bass legend, playing w Eddie & The Hot Rods, The Damned, Johnny Thunders & more. Today Paul shares stories from the early days, from the Hot Rods to the Damned, recording the Black Album and now a new Damned EP & Professor & the Madman album 'Séance'.  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.

Rat Scabies & The Damned made the 1st punk record in the UK and some of the most enduring music of that era. Today Rat shares tales of the early days, the formation of The Damned, playing with Chrissie Hynde, Sid Vicious, the rare records of his career, dealing with Damned collectables, searching for The Holy Grail and the master tapes and his new project 'Professor & The Madman'. 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.