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Swervedriver, a pivotal band in the shoegaze scene, is the focus of today's episode, with founder Adam Franklin discussing the band's vinyl legacy, reissues, tape archives, hurdles faced and future prospects for Swervedriver and his additional ventures. Topics Include:
Getting involved with Outer Battery Records
Releasing 2 records at once
Band involvement in vinyl reissues of the Swervedriver catalog
The label saga of “Ejector Seat Reservations” and “99th Dream”
Vinyl pressings on Zero Hour and Sonic Wave Discs
Adam finding original vinyl copies
The influence of Swervedriver
Appreciation for Swervedriver being revealed by Myspace
Will we ever see “Juggernaut Rides” on vinyl?
Adam’s reaction to the term “Shoegaze”
Aspirations for playing live to support “99th Dream”
The impact of Brexit on artists
Thoughts & involvement on movie soundtracks
Naming of songs
Some recordings that haven’t been rereleased on vinyl or streaming
Vinyl records of his youth
Discovering Hawkwind
Being influenced by American Punk
Melting a collection of Clash singles
The physical barrier with records
First appearance on record: “Shake Appeal”
Getting signed to Creation Records
Are there more outtakes yet to be released?
The story of the censorship of “It’s All Happening Now”
Swervedriver vinyl rarities
Interview wrap up
Get "Swervedriver - 99th Dream" and "Bolts of Melody - Film Noir" on vinyl here.
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About The Vinyl Guide
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.