Trevor Dunn has spent his life in pursuit of music and honing his craft, first as a founder of Mr Bungle and then working with John Zorn, Melvins, Fantômas and more. Today Trevor shares his musical history, recordings, vinyl records and the new Tomahawk album "Tonic Immobility".
Read MoreEp263: The Legend of Suzi Quatro
Suzi Quatro has been playing rock and roll and making records since her early teens. Today she joins us to discuss that journey, the rare records, the hard won victories and her recent career renaissance, including her new LP "The Devil In Me".
Read MoreEp262: The Legacy of Bad Brains w Darryl Jenifer
Bad Brains are one of the most influential bands in history. Founder Darryl Jenifer shares some stories, clarifies the myths, discusses the rare records and legacy of Bad Brains, plus the upcoming catalogue vinyl reissues.
Read MoreEp261: Steven Wilson & The Ultra Deluxe Boxset
As part of the launch of his new LP “The Future Bites”, Steven Wilson created an Ultra Deluxe one-of-a-kind boxset to be sold for £10,000. Alan Lastufka bought the boxset and put in motion an amazing journey of reveals, creativity and extension of the universe created by Steven Wilson. Hear both their stories today.
Read MoreEp260: The Brown Acid Compilations w Lance Barresi & Daniel Hall
Lance Barresi of LA's Permanent Records and Daniel Hall of Riding Easy Records scour thousands of privately pressed 1970s singles, curate and reissue the finest of the forgotten tracks as the Brown Acid compilation series. Today Lance and Daniel discuss the process of compiling these shatteringly awesome releases and share a track from the upcoming Brown Acid Trip No12.
Read MoreEp259: Bruce Licher of Independent Project Records
After starting Independent Project Records as a University project, Bruce Licher, leveraging his music, design and letterpress background, grew the label into a highly influential artistic destination for post-punk and alternative musicians. Today Bruce shares the history of the label, the special pressings, the challenges incurred and the future of the relaunch of IPR.
Read MoreEp258: The Business of Beatles Vinyl with Andrew Milton of Parlogram Auctions
Brokering Beatles rarities is big business and Andrew Milton of Parlogram Auctions has expertly represented many of the top vinyl collectibles. Today he shares his thoughts on the Beatles vinyl market as well as anecdotes of his career in representing recorded collectibles of the fab four.
Read MoreEp257: Glenn Hughes of The Dead Daisies
The Dead Daisies radiate the spirit of rock and roll and their new LP "Holy Ground" takes the magic to the next level. Vocalist, bass player Glenn Hughes joins us to talk about the new LP, keeping his voice tip-top and some of the rare records of his career.
Read MoreEp256: Eamon Sandwith of The Chats
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.
Read MoreEp255: Andy Partridge of XTC
While in XTC, Andy Partridge wrote some of the greatest pop songs of the 20th century and his records continue to inspire new legions of musicians and fans. Today Andy joins us to discuss his song writing techniques, the early days of XTC, the records, the vinyl, the artwork, the master tapes, the remasters and more.
Read MoreEp254: Lenny Kaye - Record Collector
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.
Read MoreEp253: The Rise and Fall of Fortune Records
Fortune Records was a musical powerhouse in post-war 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.
Read MoreEp252: The Immortal Michael Schenker
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.
Read MoreEp251: John Tefteller - Blues Collectibles and more
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.
Read MoreEp250: Apart Together with Tim Minchin
"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.
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