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

We are celebrating the life of the late great Andy Gill today by re-sharing his 2019 interview where he discusses Gang of Four history, producing many beloved albums such as Killing Joke's 2003 LP an…

Corrosion of Conformity guitarist & vocalist Pepper Keenan discusses his early days, the records of his youth, the vinyl of Corrosion of Conformity, the new album 'No Cross No Crown', the formation …

To celebrate our 200th episode, we welcome Steven Van Zandt and discuss his history and collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, his activism and leadership in the anti-apartheid movement, his enjoyme…

Mackie Osborne is the art director for some extremely ambitious album packages, including Tool's 'Fear Inoculum' and multiple Melvins collectable music releases. Today Mackie shares some stories and…

Dr Demento has inspired multiple generations of artists with his highly influential radio show and playlists of funny songs. Today the good Doctor shares his history with vinyl records, his massive …

Guitar-hero John 5 spends his days playing with the likes of Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson & more, and spends his evenings collecting guitars and KISS memorabilia. Hear John discuss his amazing KISS col…

Spot was a producer, engineer and an essential ingredient to the Southern California Punk Rock sound, helping bands like Black Flag, Descendents, Minutemen, Misfits and Hüsker Dü get their music to …

John Tefteller is absolutely driven to find the world's rarest blues records. Today he shares stories of his journey to amass the one of the world's largest and most valuable record collection and s…

Frank Zappa's masterpiece 'Hot Rats' is 50 years old and today we explore the history and legacy of this pivotal LP with Ahmet Zappa and Joe 'Vaultmeister' Travers, as well as discuss the Hot Rats Se…

Aside from being an incredibly prolific and influential musician, Marty Willson-Piper is a record collector of the highest order. Today we speak about his hobby, his collection and his vinyl habits …

Few people continue to shape music industry strategy and opinion like Bob Lefsetz. Author of the Lefsetz Letter and podcast, Bob joins us today in front of an audience at Australian Music Week to tal…

In the midst of yet another tour, Monolord drummer Esben Willems calls in to discuss life on the road, Monolord's vinyl history, the new album 'No Comfort' and lots more.

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The Dandy Warhols are celebrating 25 years of music. Today guitarist Peter Holmström shares about his musical beginnings, vinyl records, career decisions, lessons leart while touring with David Bowi…

Swans are distinct in their music and have a strong connection to their fanbase. Founder, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira joins us to discuss the creative process, how he d…

Van Halen were my Beatles. Growing up in California, they were the soundtrack to my youth and their music is fuel for good times. Today we talk band history, vinyl, legacy and future of the band wit…

3rd generation Carter alum and son of Johnny & June, John Carter Cash joins us to talk family history, the records, the tapes, his father's record collection, the Rick Rubin recordings, the family le…

If you like heavy rock, you'll love Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell. Today discuss the band history, the rare records, the Rooster man and more with guitarist & vocalist Johnny Gorilla, PLUS a new tra…

Bev Bevan has served wonderfully behind the drum kit for Electric Light Orchestra, The Move, Black Sabbath, Reign and more. Today he takes us through his history, talks vinyl, shares stories and much…

Glen Matlock co-founded Sex Pistols and co-wrote most of their material, as well as songs for The Rich Kids and Iggy Pop. Today Glen shares his history with vinyl records, discusses the early days of…

Gene Hoglan has sat behind the drum kit for Dark Angel, Testament, Death, Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad and more, and is the 'go-to guy' for many studio and live acts. Today Gene discusses his dr…