Grab your guitar cases, Buddies! We have a bonafide musician on the pod today. For this latest 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, we chat with Mark Anthony K of Projekt Gemineye. The only thing matched by his love of music (and collecting it) is making his own music via his band Projekt Gemineye. We talk about the origins of the project, and how he finds the inspiration to create new music. His output is quite prolific, as evidenced by a glance at his Bandcamp page. Why is it important his music...
Dec 06, 2023•57 min•Ep. 103
For this latest episode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, David Bianco of Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion shares a primer in how to optimize your listening experience on vinyl. Fresh off his recent publication in the latest issue of Record Collector News, David outlines four key investments for optimizing your gear and making your vinyl listening experience better than ever! And just in time for Christmas... Fasten those seatbelts and ease your tray tables back for this latest AUDIO EXCURSION ...
Dec 04, 2023•19 min•Ep. 102
New treat for you Buddies on this latest 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts. On our 100th episode of VCP, we feature a conversation taking us behind the music: specifically, I'm speaking with Cicely Balston of AIR Studios in London. Earlier this year Cicely was awarded the 2023 Music Producer's Guild "Mastering Engineer of The Year" honor - and for good reason! With over a decade in the field, she began to develop her trade back in 2013 at Gearbox Records, an all-analog shop known for cutting on ...
Nov 29, 2023•44 min•Ep. 101
Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the ninth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some notable pickups from my recent travels to the West Coast! For more information on The Record Spinner (Dylan): https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner https://www.facebook.com/Th...
Nov 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 100
Something different for you with this one, Buddies. For this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, I'm joined by Chad and Drew from Vintage Media Grading (VMG). The guys were kind enough to inform and share what their business is about: namely, introducing a new way to collect vinyl into the marketplace. Taking cues from other collectible spaces like sports cards, comic books, etc., VMG offers third party grading services on vinyl records, including "slabbing", which is commonplace in those ...
Nov 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 99
Buddies! Kicking off this holiday week in the US with the latest presentation on the pod: the FREESTYLE portion following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE. Joined by a few surprise guests (Mazzy, George Borden), our panelists tackle more topics not for the faint of heart, the timid of time, and basically lots of potty mouths (sprinkled in with some fun). What did we talk about? Find out by listening to his latest B-side of the SURFACE NOISE - FREESTYLE EDITION! For more information on Vinyl C...
Nov 20, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 98
Welcome back fellow Jazz Bums! For this latest installment on Vinyl Community Podcasts, please join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite titles from Analogue Productions’ Prestige series. For more information on The Jazz Bums: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums IG: https://www.instagram.com/jazzbums Discord: https://discord.com/invite/yy4n2x8UnZ For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/...
Nov 15, 2023•49 min•Ep. 97
Buddies, it's about to get hectic up in here! For this production of SURFACE NOISE, the panel and I will discuss the looming holiday season of DEALS for vinyl, what bands or artists we think those on the fence or not familiar better check out sooner than later, and we share what makes a good livestream (like we have any idea). All this and more, on the latest SURFACE NOISE! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Arnaldo (fideli...
Nov 13, 2023•57 min•Ep. 96
Welcome back to another feature on Vinyl Community Podcasts courtesy of Nadine (Souldisco). For this presentation she is joined by Elise & Martin from Stamper Discs. What is a stamper? What role does it play in the manufacturing process of creating our beloved vinyl records? Answers to these questions and MORE on this latest episode on Vinyl Community Podcasts! For more information on Nadine (Souldisco): https://www.youtube.com/@Souldisco For more information on Stamper Discs: https://www.yo...
Nov 08, 2023•59 min•Ep. 95
As the saying goes - you get what you pay for (the legal team made us say that). For this "Freestyle" from our latest episode of SURFACE NOISE, we tackled the bogus Rolling Stone top 250 guitarist list, and might have unearthed some naughty history on the father of rock n roll (seriously). For these musings and more, click ahead here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/...
Nov 06, 2023•58 min•Ep. 94
Rip you very much, Buddies! For this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, I'm joined by a great resource in the VC, and that is Patrick aka pbthal. More recently known as The Vinyl Archivist, Patrick is a fixture in the community, running multiple livestreams each week on his channel. We jump into learning about his start on YouTube, within the Vinyl Community, and the beginnings of his record collection. Additionally, Patrick is well known in and outside the community for his process in fi...
Nov 01, 2023•58 min•Ep. 93
Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the eighth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some Halloween themed albums, bootlegs and more! For more information on Dylan (The Record Spinner): https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner For more information on Vinyl Community ...
Oct 31, 2023•22 min•Ep. 92
Lock your doors and get the big candy bars ready, this latest edition of SURFACE NOISE talks about the continuing trials & tribulations of Discogs, why isn't there a worthy direct competitor, and is there good Halloween-specific vinyl out there? That, and maybe we discuss why Ringo Starr has never eaten pizza (FACT). For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas For more information...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 91
Sharpen the skates, Buddies! For this latest episode on Vinyl Community Podcasts and my series "Mind of The Record Collector", I'm joined by Steve Westman. Steve runs a terrific channel on YouTube, complete with regular content and interviews with a litany of guests in the Vinyl Community. You'll regularly find Steve and his guests discussing the topics of the day in the record collecting hobby, as well as sharing information and tactics for procuring the latest new releases. Before YouTube, Ste...
Oct 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 90
Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the seventh episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some mid 2000s power pop, solo albums by members of Pink Floyd, some releases from Rhino's Roctober, and a dosage of modern psych! For more information on The Record Spinner (Dylan):...
Oct 23, 2023•21 min•Ep. 89
In this latest installment of the Vinyl Community Podcasts, our host Rob of the YouTube channel Northern Revolutions chats with Jason Arsenault. Jason has been long time viewer and comment contributor of VC videos and has recently jumped in the pool and started making his own YouTube vinyl content. Jason and Rob have vastly different experiences in the vinyl record collecting world. While both are in their 40's, Rob has been a record collector since his teenage days in the 90's, whereas Jason is...
Oct 18, 2023•49 min•Ep. 88
Warning - mayhem ensues..... Putting the train back on the tracks to our regular time slot, this episode of SURFACE NOISE tackles our thoughts on the RSDBF 2023 list and a probing question of late - is a real VHS comeback upon us? Our presentation shifts course hard left when we get a correspondent in NYC by way of Seattle to report on the beginnings of the Vinyl Community WFMU Record Fair meetup. The pile on continues when Patrick (pbthal) and Harry (Harry's Music Room) and even Wyoming Dave jo...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 87
As promised, the gang is back together (most of us) to recap our experiences, thoughts, and pickups from the recent Austin Record Convention. Joined by Jason Roxas, Jose Moreno Rahn, David Bianco, and Louie Golden, we discuss our Austin experience and talk about meeting each other in "real life". Fellow Austin attendees Harry and Eddie P. drop by to add more insight into this rowdy get together. An added bonus, we're including our "freestyle" portion of this broadcast where topics go awry, such ...
Oct 11, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 86
Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the sixth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some acquisitions I recently received for my 26th birthday. Let's gooooooo! For more information on The Record Spinner: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner For more information o...
Oct 09, 2023•16 min•Ep. 85
Seat belts are recommended for this one, Buddies! In a new 'sode likely to get people talking, I sat down with The Waxed (Rob) to learn more on his background on YouTube, his experiences in record collecting, and how sometimes the merger of the two has led to spirited reactions from folks all over the Vinyl Community. We also touch on his involvement with the Rachel's Ghost daily livestream, where he finds the most reward in record collecting, and a few jokes along the way (you can decide if the...
Oct 04, 2023•55 min•Ep. 84
Guess who is jet laggin', Buddies? Join me for a quick mini-pod sharing my experience over the weekend at the Fall 2023 Austin Record Convention. Why Austin? Why this convention? And what was different this time around than previous journeys to this record collecting bonanza? Answers to all that and more in this pint-size 'sode here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! For more information on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https:/...
Oct 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 83
Set your lasers to FUN, Buddies! This latest 'sode is a conversation with a YouTube channel + creator that recently hit my radar in the past few months (silly algorithms), although she's been doing it for much longer than that. Monie Muse (Monica) has a passion for the music collects, and collects it across multiple formats besides vinyl (CD's, hello). We talk about her experience on YouTube, and what it's like to be a woman in a space often crowded by very opinionated men. From there we touch o...
Sep 27, 2023•40 min•Ep. 82
Hello again everybody! For this latest installment of Vinyl Community Podcasts, host Rob of Northern Revolutions is joined by Concert Buddie (Chance) to discuss their shared affinity for the talented singer/songwriter Grace Potter. Both have been fans of her work for over a decade, and share similar paths to learning about her and following her musical journey since. Grace began her music career some time ago, most notably in the band bearing her name - Grace Potter and The Nocturnals - starting...
Sep 25, 2023•50 min•Ep. 81
Got a little pod-clusive for you Buddies! This latest 'sode has me spilling the grapes on where I find and buy records online - best of the best - many of which have done me very, very well over the years. Even throw in a couple of new options I've recently checked out. I highly recommend giving them a look to help fill in the gaps of your own record collections! Sites/shops mentioned: https://www.plaidroomrecords.com/ https://www.theingroove.com/ https://hivoltagerecords.com/ https://www.dustyg...
Sep 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 80
Buddies, what a time to be a record collector! There was big news coming out of Salina, KS this week as Acoustic Sounds announced their collaboration with Atlantic for the Atlantic 75 Audiophile project. Joined this show by David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), Jose Moreno Rahn, newcomer Jason (Spinz Vinyl) and late to the party Jason Roxas, we share our thoughts on the announcement, expectations for the releases, speculation on titles not yet announced, and test our resolve on ...
Sep 18, 2023•59 min•Ep. 79
Settle those seats back, tray tables deployed, and join host David Bianco for another Audio Excursion! David has been buying audio equipment of varying degrees since 1971, and this broadcast shares valuable information on building a great sounding system - for less! Don't think building a great audio system has to be super expensive. Don't rely just on reviews or other people promoting a product, especially if they have a stake in the sale of the product "To thine own self be true" - Know what y...
Sep 13, 2023•23 min•Ep. 78
Welcome back fellow Jazz Bums! Please join us as we sit down with Mike Esposito, the owner of The ‘In’ Groove record store and primary distributor of Cohearent Records, as we discuss his journey in the vinyl industry, his experiences as a record store owner, and his passion for vinyl records. For more on the Jazz Bums: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums For more on Mike Esposito/The 'In' Groove: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInGroove https://www.theingroove.com/ For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 77
Digging deeper on this one, Buddies. I'm joined by a fellow content creator on YouTube in the Vinyl Community, Steve (Vinyl Chef Steve). On his channel he recently dropped a video called "Keeping The UNITY in The Vinyl CommUNITY" (yes, I totally ripped off his use of capitalization for effect). Several of the thoughts and sentiments he expressed in that video were ones I've shared and thought long about, so when I heard him speak many of those shared thoughts and opinions aloud, I had to reach o...
Sep 06, 2023•58 min•Ep. 75
B-b-b-back with another jam packed 'sode of SURFACE NOISE! Joined for this presentation by David (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) and Jason Roxas, we are touching on the topic of moving - specifically the hustle and bustle required to move our records. Can it be done efficiently? What kind of boxes do you use? Does the process of moving large collections make us think about selling off our collections and joining a cult? This and MORE, only on SURFACE NOISE!...
Sep 04, 2023•57 min•Ep. 76
You wanted the best, you got us (again) Buddies! I'm back in the pilot's seat learning about the biggest band in the world, flanked by some of the deepest fans with the best information about the band in our Vinyl Community. Once again Dylan (The Record Spinner) and Felipe (Jazz Bum Felipe) return, joined also by co-host of the KISS FAQ Podcast, Mark Anthony K (Projekt Gemineye) as we toss around the question: which era of KISS was best - the masked or unmasked eras? No blood or fire was spit in...
Sep 01, 2023•51 min•Ep. 74
