The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
Nate Goyer, Record Collector, Music Fan, Vinyl Maniac
Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature s...
Ep485: Kim Salmon - The Scientists, The Beasts, Smoked Salmon and more
Australian punk pioneer Kim Salmon details his journey from discovering punk in isolated Perth to making extraordinarily rare and collectible records with The Scientists, The Beasts of Bourbon, Smoked Salmon and more! Topics Include: Kim Salmon has new “Smoked Salmon" album coming February 2025 Discovered punk through NME magazine articles in 1975 First heard Ramones after ordering album from Perth record store Formed The Cheap Nasties, one of Perth's first punk bands The Victims formed after watching Cheap Nasties perform Scientists formed when James Baker joined after Victims broke up "Frantic Romantic" single: 1000 copies made on DNA Records Bomp Records in USA ordered 500 copies, never paid Chris Robinson paid $800 for "Frantic Romantic" copy Scientists gained popularity touring Australia's east coast Band appeared on Countdown TV show, refused staged motorcycles Salmon painted original Scientists logo by hand Early Perth punk scene was isolated from eastern Australia Creedence Clearwater Revival influenced young Salmon's musical development Scientists' "Pink Album" recorded as band was breaking up "Weird Love" album re-recorded songs due to copyright issues Numero Group now handles Scientists' reissue campaign More archival Scientists recordings planned for future release Salmon stopped writing songs during Melbourne's 2020 lockdown Recorded pandemic song "Self Replicator" within 5km radius Smoked Salmon started as bushfire fundraiser project Recent Beasts album "Ultimo" features collaborative songwriting James Baker and Salmon still write songs together "Ballad of Rock and Roll" inspired by Mott The Hoople Creates watercolor artwork for Smoked Salmon releases Perth's isolation affected access to new music Scientists performed different styles before settling on sound Currently balancing multiple bands and visual art career Order the new "Smoked Salmon" album from Cheersquad Records EXTENDED, commercial free, high resolution verion of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Ep484: John and Robby of The Goo Goo Dolls
John Rzeznik and Robbie Takac of The Goo Goo Dolls discuss their early punk rock roots, record labels, writing unexpected mega-hits, their harrowing plane crash, vinyl reissues and lots more. Topics Include: John recently recovered from pneumonia and multiple hand surgeries Goo Goo Dolls were heavily influenced by punk rock They listened extensively to The Replacements and Hüsker Dü Band started by renting VFW halls for shows First record cost $750 on Mercenary Records They signed contracts despite lawyer's warning not to Metal Blade discovers and signs band Learned touring lessons watching mistakes of other bands Being rejected by their favourite labels – SST & Twin Tone Band's sound evolved away from early punk style "Name" unexpectedly became their first big hit Legal issues followed success of "A Boy Named Goo" John retreated to LA hotel during difficult period "Iris" and the "City of Angels" soundtrack "Iris" released year before "Dizzy Up The Girl" Taylor Swift later covered "Iris" Survived plane crash in Sicily during USO tour Pilot attempted landing multiple times in storm Band got drunk to fly home next day John took up skydiving to overcome flying fear Initially feared appearing on Howard Stern's show Relationship with Stern's show improved over time John doesn't collect vinyl or music memorabilia Robbie runs Good Charamel Records label John collects vintage recording equipment instead Band criticizes Spotify's payment model Few B-sides exist because John discards incomplete songs Covered Lime Spiders song – will be on upcoming release Record store clerks were important musical mentors “A Boy Named Goo” 30th anniversary edition coming Australian tour planned for February Playing seven Australian cities on upcoming tour John grew up on greatest hits albums Learned to appreciate Led Zeppelin at age 50 Tickets and vinyl available here! Commercial free, high resolution verion of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Ep483: Eddie Spaghetti of Supersuckers
Eddie Spaghetti of the Supersuckers discusses the band's extensive vinyl catalog, upcoming releases, vinyl reissues, their unreleased Interscope album while sharing stories about merch table oddities & touring Australia. Topics Include: Introduction and scheduling discussion of interview length Eddie's current location and preparation for Australian tour Discussion of packing requirements for Australian weather Eddie's personal record collection and collecting habits Current vinyl availability of Supersuckers catalog Italian pressing of "Must've Been High" discussion Upcoming Sub Pop 30th anniversary reissue plans Vinyl merchandise availability at upcoming Australian shows Eddie's early music influences and first record purchase Discussion of "My Sharona" as formative musical influence Eddie's relationship with punk rock and The Ramones Development of country music influence on songwriting Songwriting process discussion - starting with song titles Current commissioned songwriting service offering Status update on upcoming new Supersuckers album Hard Charger Records deal and label discussion Rights ownership of Supersuckers back catalog Story behind unreleased Interscope Records album Early vinyl releases and singles history Origin of "Eddie Spaghetti" nickname Band member nickname assignment process Instagram bathroom documentation hobby discussion Comparative analysis of worldwide venue bathrooms Merchandise table unusual items and sales Tour expectations with Nashville Pussy Aussie tour details and ticket information See Supersuckers & Nashville Pussy in Australia here Commercial free, high resolution verion of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Ep482: Dez Cadena - Flag, Black Flag, Misfits and more
Former Black Flag singer/guitarist Dez Cadena traces his path from being the son of a jazz record producer to becoming a pivotal figure in the LA punk scene, discussing the records, rare recordings and eyewitness accounts in the formation of LA punk rock culture. Topics Include: Interview start, brief discussion of The Saints and Chris Bailey's passing Dez discovered Australian punk through Music Plus record store Early exposure to Ramones, The Damned, and The Saints Describes discovering Radio Birdman alongside The Saints Compares Radio Birdman's sound to Blue Öyster Cult Discusses early AC/DC fandom, specifically Bon Scott era Father Ozzie Cadena was record producer for jazz labels Family moved from New Jersey to California Father had connection to Lighthouse Cafe jazz venue Dez's childhood exposure to music through father's record store Father's recording techniques using minimal microphone setups Connection to Rudy Van Gelder's recording studio Father recorded blues artists like Lightnin' Hopkins Received first drum kit as child from father Influenced by TV show Hee Haw's multi-instrumental performers Father encouraged guitar learning over other instruments Father's reaction to Dez joining Black Flag Met Ron Reyes at garage sale playing punk records First encounter with Black Flag (then called Panic) Discusses early Black Flag recording sessions and demos Explains Louie Louie single release on Posh Boy Records Details Thirsty and Miserable Licorice Pizza promotional record Discusses relationship with Black Flag after leaving band Explains circumstances of Ron Reyes leaving Black Flag Describes chaotic Louie Louie performance after Reyes quit Discusses transition from singing to playing guitar Mentions potential singers considered before Henry Rollins Keith Morris briefly returning for one show Current Flag project and Punk Rock Bowling festival Discusses Punk Rock Museum and giving tours Mentions Johnny Thunders' guitar and other museum exhibits Recommends The Schizophonics band Promotes his current band Dondo Mentions producing 3rd Rate band's recent record See Dez at the Punk Rock Museum - Tickets here Commercial free, high resolution verion of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Ep481: Stephen Malkmus - Pavement, The Hard Quartet
Stephen Malkmus of Pavement and The Hard Quartet supergroup discusses his record collecting history and hobby, the curation and rarities of his collection and more. Topics Include: Discussion of California fires affecting friends and family Malkmus planning upcoming Australia tour dates Past experiences touring Australia - good venues and hospitality Planning to watch Australian Open tennis in Melbourne Record store habits in Chicago area Sold eight feet of records to Portland dealer Keeps records with sentimental value over others Considering organizing valuable records for emergency evacuation Owns rare Australian records from Bondi Beach dealer Band of Light, Buffalo, Carson among Australian collection Collecting New Zealand Flying Nun and Expressway records Prefers finding records in wild over online purchases Interest in outsider music and private press records The Shags mentioned as reference for outsider music Gary Higgins' "Red Hash" mentioned as great private press Values original pressings over reissues, condition less important Not particularly interested in promo or white label releases Discusses Led Zeppelin records and Robert Ludwig pressing Moved from LA to Stockton around age eight Played in Stockton punk band Straw Dogs Opened for major hardcore bands like Black Flag Tales of Terror band mentioned as influential Authorities from Stockton discussed - "Soundtrack for Trouble" First vinyl appearance was Slay Tracks release Early Matador Records special releases with dinosaur stamps Influenced by Swell Maps and Beat Happening Early Sub Pop and Homestead Records were influential Hard Quartet project confirmed as ongoing, not one-off Band recorded together, avoiding remote recording methods Discusses song "Renegade" and its evolution Compression techniques used on "Renegade" discussed Looking for Roy Rutanen record while in Australia Found Bram Stoker record in Gold Coast charity shop Uses phone to research records while shopping Values surprise discoveries in record stores most Tickets for The Hard Quartet Australian tour Commercial free, high resolution verion of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature stories about and interviews with musicians, artists and people of knowledge in the area of vinyl records. Additionally we share information on desirable pressings of records, how to tell a $5 pressing from a $500 pressing and care and maintenance for your cratedigging hobby. Subscribe and share with your record-nerd friends. Cheers!
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