To celebrate our 200th episode, we welcome Steven Van Zandt and discuss his history and collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, his activism and leadership in the anti-apartheid movement, his enjoyment of records, rock and roll, vinyl and more. Enjoy & happy 200th episode, thanks everyone!
Read MoreEp199: Mackie Osborne - The Art of the Album Package
Mackie Osborne is the art director for some extremely ambitious album packages, including Tool's 'Fear Inoculum' and multiple Melvins collectable music releases. Today Mackie shares some stories and insight from her history of designing album art and the tactile experience.
Read MoreEp198: Dr Demento - Radio Legend & Record Collector
Dr Demento has inspired multiple generations of artists with his highly influential radio show and playlists of funny songs. Today the good Doctor shares his history with vinyl records, his massive record collection, how the Dr Demento radio show evolved over time & the latest release "Covered in Punk". Enjoy!
Read MoreEp197: The Art of Collecting w John 5 - For Patreon Subscribers*
Guitar-hero John 5 spends his days playing with the likes of Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson & more, and spends his evenings collecting guitars and KISS memorabilia. Hear John discuss his amazing KISS collection and make a major announcement for his upcoming tour.
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Read MoreEp196: Spot - Producer, Engineer & Witness to Music History
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.
Read MoreEp195: Collecting the Blues with John Tefteller
John Tefteller is absolutely driven to find the world's rarest blues records. Today he shares stories of his journey to amass the one of the world's largest and most valuable record collections and share it with the world through his annual Blues Images calendar.
Read MoreEp194: 50 years of Hot Rats w/ Ahmet Zappa & Joe 'Vaultmeister' Travers
Frank Zappa's masterpiece 'Hot Rats' is 50 years old and today we explore the history and legacy of this pivotal LP with Ahmet Zappa and Joe 'Vaultmeister' Travers, as well as discuss the Hot Rats Sessions Box Set, Frank's vinyl and lots more Zappa talk. FZ fans rejoice!
Read MoreEp193: Marty Willson-Piper - Record Collector
Aside from being an incredibly prolific and influential musician, Marty Willson-Piper is a record collector of the highest order. Today we speak about his hobby, his collection and his vinyl habits as he continues to fill the In Deep Music Archive with the music he loves.
Read MoreEp192: The Bob Lefsetz Interview - Live from Australian Music Week
Few people continue to shape music industry strategy and opinion like Bob Lefsetz. Author of the "Lefsetz Letter" and podcast, Bob joins us today in front of an audience at Australian Music Week to talk vinyl, music, his 'asteroid albums' and anything else that comes to mind.
Read MoreEp191: No Comfort for Monolord
As they continue to tour the world, Monolord drummer Esben Willems calls in to discuss life on the road, Monolord's vinyl history, the new album 'No Comfort' and lots more.
Read MoreEp190: Peter Holmström of The Dandy Warhols
The Dandy Warhols are celebrating 25 years of music. Today guitarist Peter Holmström shares about his musical beginnings, vinyl records, career decisions, lessons leart while touring with David Bowie & heaps more. Enjoy!
Read MoreEp189: Michael Gira of Swans
Swans are distinct in their music and have a strong connection to their fanbase. Founder, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira joins us to discuss the creative process, how he develops material, his songwriting process, the new LP 'Leaving Meaning' and much more.
Read MoreEp188: Talkin' 'bout Van Halen w Greg Renoff
Van Halen were my Beatles. Growing up in California, they were the soundtrack to my youth and their music is fuel for good times. Today we talk band history, vinyl, legacy and future of the band with Van Halen historian, author and maniac, Greg Renoff.
Read MoreEp187: Across Generations with John Carter Cash
3rd generation Carter alum and son of Johnny & June, John Carter Cash joins us to talk family history, the records, the tapes, his father's record collection, the Rick Rubin recordings, the family legacy and the new 'Across Generations' LP which brings it all together.
Read MoreEp186: Very Uncertain Times w Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell
If you like heavy rock, you'll love Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell. Today discuss the band history, the rare records, the Rooster man and more with guitarist & vocalist Johnny Gorilla, PLUS a new track from the upcoming LP "Very Uncertain Times" on Rise Above Records.
Read MoreEp185: Bev Bevan of ELO, The Move, Quill and more
Bev Bevan has served wonderfully behind the drum kit for Electric Light Orchestra, The Move, Black Sabbath, Reign and others. Today he takes us through his history, talks vinyl, shares stories and much much more!
Read MoreEp184: Glen Matlock - Sex Pistols, The Rich Kids & more
Glen Matlock co-founded Sex Pistols and co-wrote most of their material, as well as songs for The Rich Kids and Iggy Pop. Today Glen shares his history with vinyl records, discusses the early days of his musical journey, shares some stories and a track from his new LP.
Read MoreEp183: Gene Hoglan, The Atomic Clock
Gene Hoglan has sat behind the drum kit for Dark Angel, Testament, Death, Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad and more, and is the 'go-to guy' for many studio and live acts. Today Gene discusses his drumming history, the upcoming Dark Angel tour, tales from behind the kit, replacing drummers mid-tour and much more.
Read MoreEp182: The Analogue World of Roger Joseph Manning Jr
Roger Joseph Manning Jr has a style all his own. As a founding member of Jellyfish, Imperial Drag, speed-dial recipient from Beck and arranger for hire and studio-gun for the likes of Adele, Roger Waters, P!nk & more, today Roger shares his recent solo work and his love of vinyl and analogue audio.
Read MoreEp181: Trey Spruance - Secret Chiefs 3, Mr Bungle, Web of Mimicry Pt 2 of 2
Trey Spruance of Secret Chiefs 3 and Mr Bungle shares stories of making Disco Volante, mastering the vinyl with Bernie Grundman, forming Secret Chiefs 3, Web of Mimicry records and much more. This is part 2 of a 2 part series.
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