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

Thurston Moore's love for vinyl records is legendary. Today he discusses his history with vinyl, his record collection, purchasing records while touring w Sonic Youth, his drive to own physical form…

Rob Halford, aka The Metal God, shares some Judas Priest stories, discusses the album art, the early records, his lifetime of heavy metal, living a double life and other topics from his new book "Co…

The OBGMs are a band you need to hear. Their new album "The Ends" is full of outstanding songs and hooks that stay in your head for days. Founder Densil McFarlane shares the story of the band, his i…

Sylvia Massy's extensive recording resume includes Prince, Tool and Johnny Cash. Today she shares stories on creating the right environment to capture the best performances and deliver them to your …

Beto O'Rourke discusses his history with punk rock, how the DIY ethos of labels like Dischord, Epitaph and SST contributed to his political playbook and how the musical & lyrical influence continues…

Guy Pratt joined the Pink Floyd family in 1987 and has spent years touring, recording and contributing to their legacy. But that's not the whole story; along with David Gilmour and Nick Mason solo p…

On the release of their new LP "Kooky Spooky - In Stereo", Christian Jacobs, founder & central character of The Aquabats talks about the genesis, formation, evolution, music, vinyl & collectables of…

Bad Religion marks their 40th year with a new book: "Do What You Want - The Story of Bad Religion". Today we talk to Jay Bentley about the early days, rare vinyl and creative processes of one of mus…

Session and live drumming legend Josh Freese shares tales of a lifetime behind the kit for artists like Sting, NIN, Guns & Roses, DEVO, The Vandals and more. 

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Although Kevin Gilbert died at age 29, he left a tremendous musical legacy and a studio full of tapes in various states of completion. Today we explore what's on those tapes and what's next for them…

Since their formation, Wire has continued to release phenomenal records and inspire artists around the world. Wire co-founder Colin Newman discusses the vinyl history of the band, from "Pink Flag", …

Lou Donaldson was one of the earliest and most enduring artists on Blue Note Records. Today "Sweet Lou" shares stories of the early days, playing with the likes of Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, A…

Robert Trujillo of the mighty Metallica discusses the upcoming Infectious Grooves “Record Store Day” release, Take U On A Ride, dives into his lengthy resume including standout moments, such as heari…

Lisa Fancher started Frontier Records with a few paychecks, a bit of luck and a lot of tenacity. Known for producing some enduring records by Circle Jerks, Adolescents and Suicidal Tendencies, Lisa …

The new Alarum album, "Circle's End", is a huge leap forward for the band and marks an inspiring fusion of metal, jazz and other intriguing musical influences. Guitarist John Sanders, aka Doug Steel…

Electronic musician, composer & producer Amon Tobin discusses his creative journey and artistic transformations, from the early days hunting & sampling vinyl records to current day focus on synthesi…

El Ten Eleven recently announced an ambitious 3 LP album "Tautology", a mammoth undertaking and compelling next step for a band whose history has been about innovation, rising to challenges and prod…

John Doe and X recently surprised the world with their new album "Alphabetland". Today we hear the story of that record and the path that led us here through late 70s Los Angeles, Dangerhouse record…

Renown Jazz legend Ron Carter shares his history, playing in the New York jazz clubs, working with the legendary Jazz record labels, recording sessions with Rudy Van Gelder, being unexpectedly sampl…

Minutemen, New Alliance, fIREHOSE founder and LA Punk legend Mike Watt has lived a life of music and stayed true to his roots. Today he discusses the early days of the Minutemen, SST Records, New Al…