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

Bad Brains are one of the most influential bands in history. Founder Darryl Jenifer shares some stories, clarifies the myths, discusses the rare records and legacy of Bad Brains, plus the upcoming c…

Steven Wilson recently created an Ultra Deluxe one-of-a-kind boxset to be sold for £10,000. Alan Lastufka bought the boxset and put in motion an amazing journey of reveals, creativity and extension …

There were 10s of thousands of underground singles from the 1970s made in small numbers and have almost entirely disappeared from history. Lance Barresi of LA's Permanent Records and Daniel Hall of …

After starting Independent Project Records as a University project, Bruce Licher, leveraging his music, design and letterpress background, grew the label into a highly influential artistic destinati…

Brokering Beatles rarities is big business and Andrew Milton of Parlogram Auctions has expertly represented many of the top vinyl collectibles. Today he shares his thoughts on the Beatles vinyl coll…

The Dead Daisies radiate the spirit of rock and roll and their new LP "Holy Ground" takes the magic to the next level. Vocalist, bass player Glenn Hughes joins us to talk about the new LP, keeping h…

The rise of Australian shed-rock trio The Chats is a phenomenal story and their new LP “High Risk Behaviour” is universally hailed as one of the best releases of the year. Today founder Eamon Sandwit…

XTC is one of the greatest bands of the 20th century and their music continues to inspire musicians and fans to this day. Founder, singer, songwriter Andy Partridge joins us to discuss the early day…

As a guitarist, composer and long-time collaborator with Patti Smith, Lenny Kaye has a record collection compiled from a lifetime of travel and seeking out new and interesting music. Today Lenny shar…

Fortune Records was a musical powerhouse in 1960s Detroit, however the label remains a mystery to many. Today Michael Hurtt, co-author of "Mind Over Matter: The Myths & Mysteries of Detroit's Fortune…

Few guitar players have made the level of impact to music that Michael Schenker has. Today Michael and I discuss his incredible career, music listening habits, the bands that have requested his guit…

John Tefteller owns some of the world's rarest records, hunts pre-WWII Blues 78rpms and then shares them with the world in his annual Blues Images calendar. Today we hear more tales from his decades…

"Apart Together" is another step in the brilliantly diverse career of Tim Minchin. Today we discuss the early days, the music, the characters, the evolution and how he remains humbly prolific. 

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Song-writer & Heartbreaker Mike Campbell spent his life making records and writing the soundtrack of our lives with Tom Petty. Today we discuss the rare records, recordings, projects and collaboratio…

Paul Gray has built a career as a UK bass legend, playing w Eddie & The Hot Rods, The Damned, Johnny Thunders & more. Today Paul shares stories from the early days, from the Hot Rods to the Damned, …

Rat Scabies & The Damned made the 1st punk record in the UK and some of the most enduring music of that era. Today Rat shares tales of the early days, the formation of The Damned, playing with Chris…

Clinton Bär McKinnon was with Mr Bungle for all of the 90s before moving to Australia and forming Umlaut, a band which continues to stretch musical boundaries. This week Bär shares about his early da…

Here Lies Man are often described as "Afrobeat meets Black Sabbath", with hypnotic rhythms and heavy riffs. Co-founder and songwriter Marcos Garcia discusses the songwriting, the lyrics, the creation…

Josh Klinghoffer shares his passion for vinyl, his history with records, the pivotal albums of his youth, the rare records of his career as well as his creative processes and motivations for the bri…

Drum legend Dave Lombardo joins us to talk about the latest Mr Bungle album "The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo", the tour, vinyl, playing with the Misfits, Fantômas, Dead Cross, answers liste…