L7 are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the LP "Bricks Are Heavy" with as reissue and tour. Today co-founder, guitarist, songwriter Donita Sparks shares the journey across several decades & multiple record labels to celebrate this record and many more.
Read MoreEp343: The Return of Marco Benevento
Songwriter, keyboardist, producer and gear-nerd Marco Benevento has emerged from Covid with a new album and refreshed perspective. Today we discuss the process, the environment, gear and influences Marco uses to create his music.
Read MoreEp342: Sen Dog of Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill has sold over 20 million records since their debut. Sen Dog discusses the longevity of this beloved band, the association with weed, crossing-over with rock and metal, the early days, the pressures of follow-up albums, the master tapes, the vinyl, the new LP "Back in Black" and more!
Read MoreEp341: John Foy - Australian Music Legend - Pt 2
John Foy is a respected artist, business person and inspirational leader in Australian music and culture. In part 2, we discuss Red Eye and Black Eye Records, managing the label, working with Radio Birdman, locating the multitrack tapes for "Living Eyes", collectable records, his new book "Snaps, Crack, Pop" and lots more.
Read MoreEp340: John Foy - Australian Music Legend - Pt 1
John Foy has played pivotal roles in the development of Australian music and culture. In part 1, we discuss the early years of Sydney's record shops and burgeoning punk scene, Australian vinyl, bootleg records, creating extraordinary poster art as shown in his new book "Snaps, Crack, Pop" and lots more.
Read MoreEp339: Kenney Jones - The Who, The Faces, Small Faces & more
Kenney Jones, legendary drummer of The Faces, Small Faces & The Who, joins us to talk vinyl, the records of his career, recording with Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, John Bonham PLUS the upcoming plans for The Faces & a limited vinyl pressing of a recently surfaced 1966 Small Faces gig.
Read MoreEp338: Inside Albert Productions with Fifa Riccobono
Music Executive Fifa Riccobono spent much of her career leading Albert Productions and fostering bands like AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and The Angels. Today Fifa shares stories and speaks of the vinyl records that helped fuel Albert Productions rise to become the most powerful and beloved independent record label in Australian history.
Read MoreEp337: Jack Irons - RHCP, Pearl Jam, Eleven and more
Jack Irons, formerly of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Eleven & more, joins us to share memories, talk vinyl, discuss some career highlights and his new double EP "Koi Fish In Space/Dream of Luminous Blue".
Read MoreEp336: Mario Lalli & The California Desert Rock Scene
Mario Lalli has been a pioneering voice in the California Desert Rock scene, from throwing generator parties to founding bands like Yawning Man, Fatso Jetson & Across The River and inspiring hundreds of others. Today Mario shares stories and perspective of the high times in the low desert.
Read MoreEp335: The (Nearly) Lost Jazz Masterpieces of RSD 2022
The Jazz Detective Zev Feldman shares the stories of 5 transformative Record Store Day 2022 releases which may have remained lost, if not for the work and passion of many jazz fans around the world.
Read MoreEp334: Jack Endino - Producer, Mixer, Noisemonger
Jack Endino was at the epicentre of the grunge & alternative music scene, recording and producing music from Nirvana, TAD, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees & more. Jack shares his history working with the vinyl format, preserving master tapes and continuing the legacy.
Read MoreEp333: Michael Des Barres - The Detective & Swan Song Years
Actor, Musician, Gentleman Michael Des Barres joins us to talk about his epic career, focusing on the band Detective and their involvement on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label.
Read MoreEp332: What Happened to SST Records? w Jim Ruland
SST Records is one of the most important music labels in history, yet the story of SST remains subject to rumour and hearsay. We talk to Jim Ruland, author of "Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise & Fall of SST Records" about what happened to SST Records.
Read MoreEp331: John Dwyer - Osees, Castleface Records
John Dwyer is the driving force of Osees, a band who celebrates music on vinyl and other collectable formats. Today John shares about his music collection, his focus on vinyl and music exploration, his label Castleface Records and much more.
Read MoreEp330: The Story of Tool's "Fear Inoculum Deluxe Vinyl" boxset w Mackie Osborne
Tool recently announced the long-awaited vinyl version of "Fear Inoculum" with a 5-LP Deluxe Boxset. Mackie Osborne oversees the product layout, manufacturing plans and ensures the final product meets the high expectations of the band and their fanbase. Today Mackie takes us through a brief history of this ambitious project.
Read MoreEp329: The Living Jarboe - Swans & Solo Vinyl Announcement
Jarboe, musically best known for her time in Swans, discusses her time with the band, the rare vinyl, her artwork, her solo work and makes some announcements on upcoming vinyl reissues.
Read MoreEp328: Jeff Gutt of Stone Temple Pilots
Jeff Gutt joined Stone Temple Pilots in 2017, filling large vocal shoes left by the legacies of former frontmen Scott Weiland and Chester Bennington. Jeff talks about that journey, going from fan to frontman and laying the groundwork for the future of STP.
Read MoreEp327: Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots
Eric Kretz is the drummer and founding member of Stone Temple Pilots and today we discuss STP history, the big successes, the difficult moments, the vinyl, recordings of the band, the Bay Area music scene and the upcoming tour of Australia.
Read MoreEp326: Matt Pike - Sleep, High on Fire
Matt Pike of doom/stoner metal band Sleep and High on Fire, joins us to talk vinyl records, the rise of Sleep, involvement with Third Man Records, his new LP "Pike vs The Automaton" and more.
Read MoreEp325: Ambrose Kenny-Smith - The Murlocs & King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Ambrose Kenny-Smith of The Murlocs and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard shares vinyl memories, discusses his musical lineage, the early years of KGATLW, balancing multiple bands, creating album concepts, rare records and beyond.
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