"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.
Read MoreEp249: Mike Campbell of The Heartbreakers & The Dirty Knobs
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.
Read MoreEp248: Paul Gray - The Damned, PATM & more
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'.
Read MoreEp247: Rat Scabies - The Damned, Professor and the Madman
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, the master tapes and his new project 'Professor & The Madman'.
Read MoreEp246: Bär McKinnon - Umlaut, Mr Bungle & more
Clinton Bär McKinnon was a crucial member of Mr Bungle during the 90s before moving to Australia and forming Umlaut, a band which continues to stretch musical boundaries. In this interview, Bär shares about his early days w Bungle, joining the band, contributing to the music, becoming an Aussie and his new extremely limited vinyl pressing of "The Easter Bär", available on Nov 6.
Read MoreEp245: Here Lies Man - Ritual Divination - Premiere & Preorder
Here Lies Man are often described as "Afrobeat meets Black Sabbath", with hypnotic rhythms and heavy riffs. Co-founder and songwriter Marcos Garcia discusses the songwriting, the lyrics, the creation, his history with vinyl and a World Premiere of the track "I Told You (You Shall Die)" from the upcoming Here Lies Man LP "Ritual Divination" on Riding Easy Records.
Read MoreEp244: The Josh Klinghoffer - Pluralone Interview
Josh Klinghoffer shares his passion for vinyl, his history with records, the pivotal albums of his youth, the rare records of his career as well as his creative processes and motivations for the brilliant new Pluralone LP "I Don't Feel Well".
Read MoreEp243: Dave Lombardo - Mr Bungle, Misfits & more
Drum legend Dave Lombardo joins us to talk about the latest Mr Bungle album "The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo", the tour, vinyl, playing with the Misfits, Fantômas, Dead Cross, answers listener questions & more.
Read MoreEp242: Thurston Moore - Record Collector
Thurston Moore's love for vinyl records is legendary. Today he discusses his history with vinyl, his record collection, purchasing records while touring w Sonic Youth, his drive to own physical form media and his new LP "By The Fire", out now.
Read MoreEp241: Rob Halford of Judas Priest
Rob Halford, aka The Metal God, shares some Judas Priest stories, discusses the album art, the early records, his lifetime of heavy metal, living a double life and other topics from his new book "Confess".
Read MoreEp240: The OBGMs - Watch This Space
The OBGMs are a band you need to hear. Their new album "The Ends" is full of outstanding songs and hooks that stay in your head for days. Founder Densil McFarlane shares the story of the band, his influences, his song writing process and gives a candid assessment fronting a punk band in 2020.
Read MoreEp239: Recording Unhinged with Sylvia Massy
Sylvia Massy's extensive recording resume includes Prince, Tool and Johnny Cash. Today she shares stories on creating the right environment to capture the best performances and deliver them to your record collection.
Read MoreEp238: Beto O'Rourke - Powered by Punk
Former Congressman and Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke discusses his history with punk rock, how the DIY ethos of labels like Dischord, Epitaph and SST contributed to his political playbook and how the musical & lyrical influence continues to drive him.
Read MoreEp237: Guy Pratt - More Than The Sideman
Guy Pratt joined the Pink Floyd family in 1987 and has spent years touring, recording and contributing to their legacy. But that's not the whole story; along with David Gilmour and Nick Mason solo projects, Guy has played with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Page, was part of Toy Matinee and even toured as a comedian. Today we explore moments from his legendary career.
Read MoreEp236: The Expanding Universe of The Aquabats
On the release of their new LP "Kooky Spooky - In Stereo", Christian Jacobs, founder & central character of The Aquabats talks about the genesis, formation, evolution, music, vinyl & collectables of The Aquabats universe.
Read MoreEp235: 40 Years of Bad Religion w/ Jay Bentley
Bad Religion marks their 4th decade with a new book: "Do What You Want - The Story of Bad Religion". Today Jay Bentley shares stories of the early days, rare vinyl records and creative processes of one of music's most enduring bands.
Read MoreEp234: Living Fast with Josh Freese
Session and live drumming legend Josh Freese shares tales from a lifetime behind the kit for artists like Sting, NIN, Guns & Roses, DEVO, The Vandals and more.
Read MoreEp233: The Recording Archive of Kevin Gilbert
Although Kevin Gilbert died at age 29, he left a tremendous musical legacy and a studio full of tapes in various states of completion. Today we explore what's on those tapes and what's next for them with Wayne Perez, archivist for the Estate of Kevin Gilbert.
Read MoreEp232: Colin Newman of Wire
Since their formation, Wire has continued to release phenomenal records and inspire artists around the world. Wire co-founder Colin Newman discusses the vinyl history of the band, from "Pink Flag", "Chairs Missing" and "154" to their latest releases "Mind Hive" and "10:20".
Read MoreEp231: Lou Donaldson - Jazz Legend
Lou Donaldson was one of the earliest and most enduring artists on Blue Note Records. Today "Sweet Poppa Lou" shares stories of the early days, playing with the likes of Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Art Blakey, recording with Rudy Van Gelder and looking back on a lifetime of music and laughter.
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