The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Jeff & Steven McDonald [https://www.instagram.com/reddkross] join us to discuss the new documentary "Born Innocent - The Redd Kross Story [https://www.instagram.com/borninnocentreddkross/]", learnings from their lifelong musical partnership, memories of early punk days, David Bowie, Germs and more. Topics Include: * Possible talk of touring Asia and the Pacific Rim * Steven [https://www.instagram.com/stevenmcdonald] and Dale [https://www.instagram.com/drcrover] are road dogs * Jeff more of a homebody than Steven * Adjustment from touring back to home * Steven and Mario seeing King Gizzard in early days * Playing the L7 Fast & Frightening Festival * Challenges of making the “Born Innocent” documentary * Keeping the documentary to 90 minutes * The dynamics of the brothers – getting under each other’s skin * Earlier attempts to tell the story of Redd Kross * What parts of the Redd Kross story were under-represented? * Leveraging “devices” to tell the story and manage viewer expectations * What did you learn about yourselves watching the documentary? * Ability to view the unique partnership of the brothers * Taking away learnings from the movie – relatable learnings from the brothers * Brothers within a band – comparisons with Oasis * Are the brothers enjoying the current state of their band * Grateful for the movie and the book – most proud of the REDD KROSS album * How did David Bowie show up for their 1st club gig? * Punk in LA in late 70s was a small community * The bill was UXA, Black Flag and Redd Kross * Memories and experiences with Darby Crash * The impact of Darby Crash’s death * People who may misinterpret Germs * Video of Germs performance for “Up In Smoke” * The humour and comedy of punk * Interview wrap-up Watch the "Born Innocent - The Redd Kross Story" Trailer here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcwDoLuo1QU] Check for a "Born Innocent" screening near you [https://www.reddkrossfilm.com/watch] Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide [http://www.patreon.com/VinylGuide] Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 [http://apple.co/2Y6ORU0] Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 [https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8]

A chaotic dive into the world of Kevin Rutmanis, Gina Skwoz, and Trevor Dunn as they discuss the new Lords & Lady Kevin + Trevor Dunn [https://www.instagram.com/dunn.with.lalk/] LP “Last Days at Hot Slit [https://lordsandladykevin.bandcamp.com/album/last-days-at-hot-slit]”, their experimental music-making process, the liberating unpredictability of their collaborations, the Cows "Peacetika" vinyl reissue [https://www.shoxop.com/] and more. Topics Include: * Kevin, Gina & Trevor log in * Discussion about virtual backgrounds and Kevin’s creative experiments. * Nostalgia about childhood posters, including Kiss and Farrah Fawcett. * The importance of album releases aligning with other projects. * Reflections on “Last Days at Hot Slit [https://lordsandladykevin.bandcamp.com/album/last-days-at-hot-slit]” album * Kevin, Gina & Trevor sending tracks back and forth * Collaboration during the pandemic sparks their experimental projects. * How Jim Goodwin, aka Pseudo Beast, became their mixer. * Alphabetical track sequencing  * Gina’s return to music and transition to drumming. * Tribute to Dave Livingston in their musical process. * Use of spirituals and blues lyrics in the album. * Challenges of performing complex studio-created tracks live. * Trevor’s saxophone debut * Kevin’s experiments with unconventional sound recording techniques. * Inspiration for titles, including Andrea Dworkin and old films. * Discussion of upcoming vinyl releases and special editions. * “Peacetika” reissue [https://www.shoxop.com/], Cows albums and their provocative themes. * "Sick New World" festival cancellation * Exhaustion with large festivals versus intimacy of smaller shows. * Nostalgia for early 90s Cows tours and wild experiences. * Contributions to “Burn Us Clean" box set. * Multiple purchase links and other Bandcamp releases. * Interview wrap up Get "Last Days at Hot Slit" vinyl here [https://lordsandladykevin.bandcamp.com/album/last-days-at-hot-slit] Get the Cows "Peacetika" vinyl reissue here [https://www.shoxop.com/] Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide [http://www.patreon.com/VinylGuide] Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 [http://apple.co/2Y6ORU0] Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 [https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8]

Lucas Harwood [https://www.instagram.com/duskytracks/] of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard [https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/] discusses his new project Heavy Moss [https://www.instagram.com/heavy_moss], their eco-conscious approach to vinyl production, the making of their album Dead Slow [https://pdoomrecords.com/products/dead-slow], life on tour, King Gizzard vinyl, posters, merch and more. Topics Include: * U.S. and Australian coffee * Heavy Moss’s [https://www.instagram.com/heavy_moss] album Dead Slow [https://pdoomrecords.com/products/dead-slow] release details. * Transition to vinyl production and sustainability discussion. * Pioneering no-shrink-wrap, eco-conscious vinyl packaging. * Challenges and benefits of cardboard vinyl sleeves. * Good Neighbor Records' [https://www.goodneighbormusic.com/] carbon-neutral vinyl innovations. * Exploring recyclable compounds for vinyl pressing. * Limited variants for Heavy Moss records * Balancing aesthetics with eco-friendly vinyl production. * Reflecting on King Gizzard's early vinyl pressings – Willoughby’s Beach & 12 Bar Bruise * Stories of early struggles with vinyl production costs. * University music program as a foundation for KGATLW. * Eric focusing on Flightless was not a surprise * Evolution of King Gizzard's collaborative band dynamic. * Managing growing tour setlists & deep cuts * Three-hour shows and adjusting setlists for each city. * Fans’ dedication to King Gizzard merch and posters. * Famous fans and being starstruck * Heavy Moss formation and early recording process. * Recording methods for Dead Slow: collaborative yet remote. * Balancing touring, family life, and side projects. * Plans for live performances and future Heavy Moss albums. * Reflecting on record collecting and its evolving priorities. Get Heavy Moss' "Dead Slow" on vinyl here [https://pdoomrecords.com] Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide [http://www.patreon.com/VinylGuide] Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 [http://apple.co/2Y6ORU0] Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 [https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8]

Yesness [https://yesnessband.com/] is a 2-piece featuring Damon Che [https://www.youtube.com/@DonCaballeroOfficial] (Don Caballero [https://www.youtube.com/@DonCaballeroOfficial]) and Tristan Dunn [https://www.instagram.com/elteneleven] (El Ten Eleven [https://elteneleven.com/]). We discuss their formation, writing and recording their debut album "See You at the Solipsist Convention [https://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com/products/see-you-at-the-solipsist-convention]", math-rock, post-rock, other dirty words and lots more. Topics Include: * Formation of Yesness [https://yesnessband.com/] * Kristian and Damon struggle to find musicians to collaborate with * The “California No” * Making an album from different parts of the country * Meeting for the first time in the recording studio * Over recording and having a lot of material to work with * Working with instrumentals vs music with vocals * Album title origin story * Songs start as riffs, song titles come much later * Strange song titles * Using extra songs for b-sides * Origin of the band name “Yesness” * The band almost became “Keister Island” * What does Damon think of the title “Math Rock”? * Genres become limiting * Not listening to Post-rock or Math-rock * What’s on heavy rotation and playlists? * The Spotify algorithm still struggles to satisfy * El Ten Eleven’s “New Years Eve” coming after 3-LP set “Tautology” * “New Years Eve” and “Valley of Fire” were conceived together * The “Yesness” debut always needed to be a full length LP * Can the Yesness LP be played live? * Yesness challenges playing live – equipment stuffups * Will they tour overseas? * Selecting the album cover * Damon recently upgraded his vinyl system * Looking for records * Status of the Don Caballero  master tapes and reissues * Damon’s YouTube video channel * Grab all the pressings of your favourite albums * “Everything in between the speakers and stylus is snake oil” * Interview wrap up Vinyl copies of Yesness "See You at the Solipsist Convention" can be ordered here. [https://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com/products/see-you-at-the-solipsist-convention] Photo by Berto Campus Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide [http://www.patreon.com/VinylGuide] Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 [http://apple.co/2Y6ORU0] Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 [https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8]

Andy Scott of The Sweet [https://www.instagram.com/thesweet.official] discusses band history, rare records, various versions of "Desolation Boulevard", mega-hits like "Ballroom Blitz", "Fox On The Run", meeting Beatles, Australia tour [https://metropolistouring.com/sweet-2024/] & lots more! Topics Include: * Andy’s moments with The Beatles * Discovering The Shadows * Andy becoming a musician since Footy didn’t work out * Early bands Andy was in * Growing up in Wrexham – Seeing The Searchers * Almost seeing The Silver Beatles – Dad wouldn’t let him go * Parents were supportive – eclectic record collection * Playing in the Scaffold with Paul McCartney’s brother Mike * Forming The Elastic Band * Playing in Miami and Bahamas – playing 2-3 shows per night * Coming back to UK – the singer left * Do the recordings with Mike McCartney still exist? * The Elastic Band on Decca – 2 early singles * Breakup of The Elastic Band * Collectible records of Andy’s career * Sweet had varying set of hits in different countries * Supporting and being supported by Bob Seger * Different versions of “Desolation Boulevard” * “Sweet Fanny Adams” wouldn’t have worked in US * “Desolation Boulevard” is like a greatest hits LP * Cover shot of Sunset Boulevard, Designed by Hypnosis * “Ballroom Blitz” was a massive hit around the world * Brian Connolly’s fight and throat injury * Ronnie James Dio was once considered for vocals for Sweet * Exposure and memories of early UK punk scene * Working with early Iron Maiden recordings * Where are tapes of Sweet? * Is Andy involved with Sweet reissues? * Vinyl can be a pain in the arse * New album and upcoming Australian tour [https://metropolistouring.com/sweet-2024/] * Interview wrap up See Sweet in Australia, here am the tickets & info. [https://metropolistouring.com/sweet-2024/] Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide [http://www.patreon.com/VinylGuide] Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 [http://apple.co/2Y6ORU0] Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 [https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8]