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

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Apr 10, 2023 • 40min

Ep387: Perry Farrell and Eric Avery - Jane's Addiction

Jane's Addiction co-founders Perry Farrell & Eric Avery share a studio update, discuss the band's legacy, the making of the live "Jane's Addiction" debut LP, the censorship of "Nothing's Shocking" and "Ritual de lo Habitual" album covers, the upcoming Australian tour and more. Topics include: Interview start The animals of Australia Playing new material in the Australian tour New material/record update Listening to music sets up the day Australian music that inspired them Influences of Velvet Underground and Joy Division Their view of the band's legacy Not being accepted by the establishment Janes Addiction is a band that can't be copied The formula & ease of the original 4 members Love for Amyl & The Sniffers Recognizing the cultural impact of Lollapalooza The story of the Janes Addiction debut on Triple X Records The record label discussions and free meals The debut album is a document of the time "Nothing's Shocking" and "Ritual De Lo Habitual" album cover controversies Record label reactions and censorship Making the sculpture for "Nothing's Shocking" The fate of the sculptures for the two albums Any demos or recordings in the Janes Addiction vaults Interview wrap-up Tickets for "The World Is a Vampire Tour" High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 2min

Ep386: John Brewster of The Angels / Angel City

John Brewster discusses early days & records of The Angels / Angel City, the name change, working w AC/DC and Vanda & Young at Albert Productions, the classic albums, the influence of the band on the Seattle sound and lots more. Topics include: Upcoming Brewster Brothers tour Origins of the name "The Keystone Angels" Early gigs with AC/DC Working at Alberts with George Young and Harry Vanda Creating "Face to Face" The guitar sound, playing with Malcolm Young Leaving Albert Productions Spending time in Albert's studio Watching Harry create "Love Is In The Air" Parting with Albert Productions, quick Fifa Riccobono story Finding the issue with the band name "The Angels" The name "Angel City" getting known in the US Fans of The Angels/Angel City Texting with Slash on the golf course Challenges opening for The Kinks Nice memories of David Bowie Origins of the audience call-back chant for "Will I Ever See Your Face Again" Does the band have control and access to The Angels' tapes and music? Who is on the cover of The Angels Debut? The story of the cover of "Face to Face" The lighting and choreography of The Angels live show Filling in live bands with family members The release of film/video of Liveline Considering reissuing classic album titles The collectability of original Angels LPs Memories of sequencing Angels albums The Brewster Brothers Electric EP Are there possible future recording or 'recharged' projects? Upcoming 50th anniversary plans with special guests Listening to classics as well as upcoming Aussie bands The Brewster Brothers dates and The Angels with choir and symphonies Interview wrap up Get Tix to see The Angels and The Brewster Brothers here High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Apr 3, 2023 • 58min

Ep385: Ross Knight of Cosmic Psychos

We have beers and hear stories from Ross Knight of Cosmic Psychos - talk of the early days, discovering punk rock, early Cosmic Psychos records, working w labels like Subpop, Amrep, influencing the Seattle sound, his new children's book & more. Topics include: Intro with Ross and Dean Getting back on the road after the pandemic Cosmic Psychos songwriting & recording process Ross' road-ridden bass guitar The early days on the Farm Ross watching the Sunbury Festival Music in Ross' early days – records and live bands Aussie touring in the early days – AC/DC How his parent's reacted to his music Discovering The Saints, Radio Birdman, Ramones When Ross got his first bass guitar Playing early shows w Rancid Spam "Down On The Farm" on Mr Spaceman Records Recollections of those early vinyl pressings Mudhoney were early fans of Cosmic Psychos How did Cosmic Psychos records make it to the US? "Go The Hack" & "Slave To The Crave" on Survival Working with Subpop on "Go The Hack" Working w AmRep / Tom Hazelmyer on "Blokes You Can Trust" Discovering "Bleach", memories of Nirvana Any dealings with Waterfront or Au-GoGo Storing and archiving the Cosmic Psychos master tapes Stored band ephemera, shirts, etc Vinyl repressings of Cosmic Psychos albums Possible upcoming album w Cosmic Psychos Ross loves fucking with people Ross' new book "The Incredible Tail of Little Roo" Where can the Little Roo tail go? Upcoming tour of the US with The Chats The spirit of Cosmic Psychos living on in other bands Wisdom for new bands Ross' farm and Mad Macka's computer job Ross hates the split single with The Melvins Interview wrap up Get Tix to see Cosmic Psychos & The Chats High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Mar 27, 2023 • 1h 3min

Ep384: Steve Turner of Mudhoney - Record Collector

Steve Turner of Mudhoney has been chasing vinyl for years - today he discusses his record collection, the amazing finds, the rare records of Mudhoney, early days of Subpop, the new LP "Plastic Eternity" and lots more. Topics include: Interview intro Mudhoney 2023 Australia dates Recording "Plastic Eternity" Does Mudhoney have control of their catalogue? The upcoming Mudhoney Box Set Jack Endino recent Soundgarden Ultramega OK remix What's up with the Mudhoney master tapes? Steve's record collection – buying self-released singles Steve replaces super rarities with reissues Steve and Jeff Ahmet have been purchasing Windham Hill records What Psychedelic and punk record collectors move to Steve prefers 7" records, especially for DJing Mark like making an album Upcoming Australia-only single from Tym records Steve's involvement in record colours, numbers, etc Working at Cascade Record Pressing plant Dan Peters is surpassing Steve's enthusiasm for records Buying records while on tour The current prices of punk records Jackie Shark and the Beach Butchers single The most special records in Steve's collection What's the most you've ever spent on a record? He's still finding deals on records Giving his original Misfits single to Tom Hazelmyer Did records ever become a problem? Steve's records are quite organized The holy grails he's looking for The Victims reissues, shows w Ray Ahn Steve's early Subpop test pressings The story of the Subpop Singles Club The rare "Touch Me I'm Sick" colours Rejected test pressings Nirvana Bleach misprints / missing tracks Collecting Mudhoney international releases Starting Super-Electro Records Putting out Mudhoney records on Super Electro with unclear permissions Tales and sales of Super Electro Records Mudhoney / Subpop / Warner get along well Melvins / Mudhoney – White Lazy Boy session We all love Melvins Melvins "Leech" was based on an early Green River song Interview wrap up Get the new Mudhoney LP "Plastic Eternity" here Tickets to Australian 2023 shows here. High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Mar 20, 2023 • 48min

Ep383: Celebrating Led Zeppelin with Jason Bonham

Jason Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin drum legend John Bonham, shares memories of his father's record collection, the challenges of playing the music of Led Zeppelin, behind the scenes of Led Zeppelin reunions and more. Topics include: Jason's upcoming tour of Australia & New Zealand Records that Jason and his father shared Turning his father onto The Police Jason's early records John's love of Freddie King "Going Down" Revisiting Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" Jason's investments in audiophile gear What happened to John Bonham records & stereo? Continually discovering new drum techniques of his father Reversing the speakers to replicate his dad's perspective Did John do any home recording, any additional tapes? Jason found a batch of unmarked reel to reel tapes Restoration of the Knebworth tapes What's the hardest Led Zeppelin song to play? Learning from his dad's performances from live tapes His favourite performance of his father Jason collects bootleg recordings of Led Zeppelin Frustrations with audience taping live shows The impromptu Led Zeppelin reunion at Jason's wedding The story of the 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion Hearing stories of his dad from his bandmates What was planned for the 2007 show that didn't happen? Interview wrap up Get tickets for Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening Australia & New Zealand shows High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 20min

Glenn Michael "SPOT" Lockett - In Memorium - Full Interview Replay

In memory of Glenn Michael "SPOT" Lockett, here is our full interview from May 2019. Spot was a producer, engineer and an essential ingredient to the Southern California Punk Rock sound, helping bands like Black Flag, Descendents, Minutemen, Misfits and Hüsker Dü get their music to tape and onto vinyl. Today Spot shares stories of those days and colours in some insider details. Glenn Michael Lockett (July 1, 1951 – March 4, 2023) 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
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Mar 6, 2023 • 54min

Ep382: Chris Shiflett - Foo Fighters and Beyond

Chris Shiflett has been a Foo Fighter over 20 years but continues to write and release solo music at an astounding rate. Today we discuss his career leading up to joining Foo Fighters, his early punk & vinyl roots, his new solo track "Black Top, White Lines" and lots more! Topics include: Does Chris have a record collection? Chris enjoys listening to full albums Does Chris go to record stores? Chris' first record was the same as his son's The artists he admired in the early days Chris' first concert & early memories Discovering punk rock Joining the band "Rat Pack" 1st record - Rat Pack on SuperSeven records The name "Boat Plastic" History of pseudonyms - Jake Jackson Working at Fat Wreck in late 90s Joining No Use For a Name What Chris learned from Tony Sly The songwriting process for Foo Fighters Dividing guitar ideas between Chris, Pat and Dave What's the title of Chris' new LP? Making the 1st Gimme Gimmes album Auditioning for the Foo Fighters, leaving NUFAN What changed in Chris' life immediately after joining Foo Fighters Chris' 1st tour w Foo Fighters 1st recordings with One by One Are there unreleased Foo recordings? The last time Chris was starstruck Playing with Mick Jagger, at White House Discussing the scale of a Foo Fighters tour Who's still on Chris' bucket list? Upcoming album on Blue Élan records Previous solo record labels Preparing solo and other projects on streaming services and vinyl Sharing a new solo track every few weeks Nate's gramophone Interview wrap up Check out Chris' new track "Black Top, White Lines" Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 5min

Ep381: The Story of Our Rare Record

I was in a band that made a record in high school which has now become very collectible. Today I talk to my lifelong friends Jason & Chuck about the making of that record, the memories, the fate of all the copies, the reissue on "Scrap Metal II" compilation and more. Topics include: Chuck and Jason intros. Where's Joe? Trying an album, settling on a single Putting together the band lineup Our old practice room We made 1,000 records for $635 Recording at Creative Sound Studios Feeling pressure recording the basic tracks We couldn't afford to fix mistakes Worst singer ever Timing of Cliff Burton's death Joe playing rough mixes Making the sleeves, rushing the artwork The photo session for back cover Making the "thank you" list Being played on the radio The label: "SKAT" records, catalogue number, copyright notice Getting the test pressings We didn't know how to sell/distribute them Making a radio spot Sneaking records into record shops Taking excess records to the garbage dump Learning the record became collectible Strangers trying to buy them via Facebook "The Raven" v "Time Heals Everything" Investigating making a CD After the single Writing songs that were above our capability Opportunities to be on compilation records Going to San Francisco to meet a manager The special record that made Scrap Metal II How many copies are left? Interview wrap up Order "Scrap Metal II" from Riding Easy Records here Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Feb 20, 2023 • 46min

Ep380: Riding the Wave with CIVIC

CIVIC is on the crest of the next wave of Australian bands about to crash the shores of the US and Europe. Today we talk to Jim McCullough and Lewis Hodgson on the early days of the band, the rare records, making "Future Forecast", "Taken By Force" and what's next for the band. Topics include: Big Jim joins the call, then Lewis Is the band in a healthy place? CIVIC at SXSW - Austin What's the rarest vinyl pressing of "Taken By Force"? Classified info March 2022 gig at the Sydney Chippo hotel More SXSW talk Keith Morris' cheese board Formation of CIVIC / recording "New Vietnam" Various pressings & collectability of "New Vietnam" Are you close to quitting your jobs? Selling, Sucking, Blackmail, Bribes "Future Forecast" Flightless Pressings Sharing drummer with The Murlocs Any idea what's happening w Flightless? Cover art and album name for "Future Forecast" Working out the band name CIVIC logo Working with Rob Younger The cover photo of "Taken By Force" Themes within "Taken By Force" More songs for the next album Interview wrap up Order CIVIC "Taken By Force" vinyl here Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 9min

Ep379: Kevin Rutmanis - Cows, Melvins, Tomahawk, Hepa-Titus

Kevin Rutmanis takes us through his career, rare records, vinyl pressings, working with Melvins, Tomahawk, Cows, AmRep, Ipecac Recordings, his 2 new LPs "Crackpot Whorehead" w Trevor Dunn, "unEat" w Hepa-Titus and more! Topics include: Kevin has many hats Short vinyl runs on his new albums The recording of the new albums How he works with Trevor and other collaborators Putting his projects out in limited vinyl runs/lathe cuts How Kevin and Trevor collaborated across the country The album name "Crackpot Whorehead" The term "unEat" Hat Change #1 Kevin understands music collecting Kevin spent a lot of money on White House records Kevin likes movie soundtracks Memories of recording Hostile Ambient Takeover Cows "Taint Plurbius Taint Unum" Cows getting involved with Treehouse Records Some Cows have been reissued, some haven't The HAZEXXL pressing of Sexy Pee Story Tom Hazelmyer is awesome The story of "Daddy Has a Tail" Kevin does know where the Cows master tapes are Does Kevin reflect much? Moving from Cows to Melvins Recording "Electro Retard" / Mans Ruin label vinyl Recording the Trilogy ("The Maggot", "The Bootlicker", The Crybaby") Hat Change #2 Hepa-Titus & Mickey Mouse artwork Memories of Melvins joining Ipecac Joining Tomahawk Reissues of Tomahawk vinyl – where's "Mit Gas"? Kevin just wants his music out there, free or not How does Kevin find out about new music? LA record shops Kevin lost a lot of records Hepa-Titus hand drawn covers for an art show Discussion of rare records of Hepa-Titus Is Gina / Mow Skwoz do art inspired by the music? DIY record packaging and shipping Hat Change #3 How to order the new LPs Will Kevin return to live shows? Matthew Barney soundtrack Cosmic Psychos memories Interview wrap up Order Kevin's new LPs here: "Crackpot Whorehead" w Trevor Dunn | "unEat" w hepa-Titus VIDEO, Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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

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