Ep331: 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. {Photo by Peter Dervin}
Topics include:
Adjustments of John’s routine made due to Covid
Current projects he’s been working on
How John manages multiple projects
John getting into heavier music
Getting into early noise music in Providence RI
What does the next record sound like?
John likes collecting things – discusses record collecting
Discussing what we do with record collection when we die
What’s the most out of place record in John’s collection?
John keeps purchasing copies of “I Need Some Money” by Eddie Harris and John Sermon and Stu Martin “Live at Woodstock Town Hall”
John taking chords from Miles Davis “Tribute to Jack Johnson”
Do you care about 1st or collectable pressings?
How do you take care of your records?
How John dials in his turntable
What role does vinyl play in The Osees?
Taking records and product on the road
What’s the wackiest thing you’ve put on the merch table?
What are your feelings on Osees records going for large amounts?
Discussing The Flying Lizards
Efforts to archive his work – what is the end game?
Involvement in Castleface Records
Current vinyl pressing delay issues
The future of vinyl creation & 3D printers
Hi-fi audio and the weakest link
Wood-gluing records – other gimmicks for products
Signing up for updates on Osees and Castleface
The genesis of the name “Castleface Records”
Interview wrap up
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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.