Welcome back for another pod-exclusive 'sode here on Vinyl Community Podcasts. This time we approach the genre of jazz from a different point of view. Fueled by a jazz reissue renaissance the past few years, many experienced and newer collectors alike are getting into the genre at their own speed. That opens up some key questions for many of us: What is it like slowly dipping your toes into this genre? Where are good places/sources to learn about it? And where should someone who is new to the ge...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 134
Spin the Black Circle, Buddies! This pod-only exclusive features a conversation on (arguably) the last great American rock band - Pearl Jam. Joined by two other fans in Vance (zeppearl) and Jason Arsenault, we talk about the anticipation building for the new album DARK MATTER out April 19th, the exclusive release for #recordstoreday the following day, the new tour hitting several cities in the US and abroad, and a few other band rabbit holes that popped up during the chat. We promise, no Eddie V...
Feb 22, 2024•51 min•Ep. 133
Welcome back fellow Jazz Bums! Join us as we sit down with Chad Kassem: owner of Analogue Productions, Acoustic Sounds, and Quality Record Pressings (QRP) to discuss the new Bluesville Records series, jazz represses (Chico Freeman’s Spirit Sensitive and Ahmad Jamal At The Pershing) and more! For more information on the Jazz Bums: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums Discord: https://discord.com/invite/yy4n2x8UnZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jazzbums For more information on Acoustic Sounds...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 132
The mayhem continues with this latest SURFACE NOISE - FREESTYLE: where we continue debating the topics of the day in the hobby (cough, cough, more RSD24 chatter), and have a few guests (and familiar faces) join us to bring the vinyl information sustenance we need after a long day teaching at Hot Take University. Take a seat, class. This FREESTYLE starts now! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://ww...
Feb 19, 2024•57 min•Ep. 131
Yo! The Record Store Day 2024 list is out! Hear our takes (good, bad, and in between) and what does RSD do right, and not so right. Is getting up early and waiting in line with other feverish collectors worth the squeeze for this year's offerings? Joined per usual by Jason Roxas, Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency), Jose Moreno Rahn, and back for another success spin is Jason Elwood (Spinz Vinyl). After the RSD talk dies down, we tackle another topic: how much "influence" can channels in the Vinyl Comm...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 130
Back square under the disco ball, Nadine (Souldisco) dives back into the world of soul and disco music in this latest contribution to Vinyl Community Podcasts. In this episode, Nadine speaks with Dave Frankel from Inner Groove Records in New Jersey. Dave shares his insights and personal stories while showcasing some of the hidden gems of these iconic genres. From rare tracks to behind-the-scenes moments, this interview is a must-watch for music lovers! For more information on host Nadine (Souldi...
Feb 14, 2024•44 min•Ep. 129
Greetings again and welcome back for another Audio Excursion! Music is a great bridge across all diversities, cultures, and spectrums. In this case, children on the spectrum are being aided by a great Dallas nonprofit: Spin the Spectrum. Host David Bianco spoke to Jay*Clipp and Courtney Willis from the organization, one that combines the art of DJ'ing and the science of speech pathology to develop communication skills among neurodiverse individuals. Learn about about this project (and more) from...
Feb 12, 2024•40 min•Ep. 128
We're bringing it back, leaning back into the series here on Vinyl Community Podcasts that asks what we collect, why we collect it, and how we find it - Mind of the Record Collector. For this installment, we are joined by a great guy in the community - J.C. - from the channel "The Flipside - Vinyl Community with J.C. - to learn how he has collecting sweet black gold over the years. A collector since 1984, J.C. has already rebuilt his collection again, and hits the pavement hard (and often) looki...
Feb 07, 2024•50 min•Ep. 127
So hot it melted Concert Buddie's internet connection, this is the part of the SURFACE NOISE freestyle that survived the hottest of takes and terrible internet. Joined by Louie Golden and Wyoming Dave, we do some quick show and tell and talk a few other issues of our recent collecting walks. For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Brandon (Punkrock Showoff): https://www.youtube.com/@punkrockshowoff https://www.punkrockshowoff.co...
Feb 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 126
We may have set the hobby back 5-10 years on this latest episode of SURFACE NOISE. Joined by Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency), Jason Roxas, Jose Moreno Rahn, and returning guest Brandon (Punkrock Showoff), we tackled the following topics: Topic 1: music docs or biopics - any reco's and do good ones influence us to buy more records of these artists? Topic 2: RSD Wishlist: Any titles we'd like to see on the list this year? Topic 3: To audiophile or not? Do audiophile records matter? For more informati...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 125
Recently I had an opportunity to catch up with the mastermind behind the Concert Buddie YouTube channel and Vinyl Community Podcasts - Chance. Fresh on the heels of the 1st Anniversary of the podcast feed, this is the first exclusive interview he's given on the OTHER side of the microphone. Lots of fun! For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1 Direct link to his exciting new podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-elwood F...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 125
Buddies - to celebrate a milestone here at the pod, we are extremely lucky to be joined by guest numero uno here on VCP: Matt Sands, co-owner of Gold Pan Records in Hillsboro, IL. But Matt brought two of his best pals to this episode to discuss one of the best things about this Vinyl Community of ours: fellowship. Joined us on this voyage are Sam "The Psych Professor", regular companion on Matt's YouTube channel, and their friend and shop owner of Noble Records in Matthews, North Carolina, Dillo...
Jan 29, 2024•57 min•Ep. 123
Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the eleventh episode of a series I will be hosting 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 Green Day, Beach Boys, Elton John and more! For more information on The Record Spinner: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner https://www.instagram.com/the_record_spinner htt...
Jan 24, 2024•21 min•Ep. 122
The aftershow to the latest SURFACE NOISE episode features some talk of industry data in 2023 for performance in streaming and vinyl sales, possibly answering why the labels continue to focus much of their energy on reissues (hint: because they are proven + bankable sales), and we share some records that have found their ways of late into our collections. Plus, Jose finally resurfaces in the Vinyl Community and we hear where he's been and what he's been up to, and why he stayed in the car to tal...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 121
Back to talking the issues of the day in the ever changing hobby of record collecting, this latest 'sode of SURFACE NOISE touches on the abundance of reissues available today - which albums are being reissued too frequently, which albums would we like to see get the reissue treatment, and are they what you would think? For this show Jason Roxas, Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) and Concert Buddie were joined by Kevin from the YouTube channel "Me, Myself, & My Vinyl" who shares with us a plight f...
Jan 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 120
Back to the dance floor of Vinyl Community Podcasts, we welcome Nadine (Souldisco) to share a recent interview with Graham Wallace, founder of Continued Sound - an indie record label from Los Angeles that was born out of a passion for music discovery, and dedicated to sharing rare music and celebrating those who create it. They discuss the origins of Continued Sound, rare vinyl finds, rare vinyl mixes, and their latest release: The Soul of New Jersey, Volume 1! If you're looking for rare vinyl f...
Jan 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 118
Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the tenth episode of a series I will be hosting 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 the records I got for Christmas this past year! For more information on The Record Spinner: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_record_spinner...
Jan 10, 2024•20 min•Ep. 117
Double the pleasure, double the exposure! Join the afterparty from the latest SURFACE NOISE show for our coveted FREESTYLE where we were joined by several Vinyl Community dignitaries to discuss remote/virtual record shopping, and get into some deep love for Chris Hillman records. In addition to our previous panel, the following folks hopped on our clown car for the freestyle portion of the show: Elliott Crews: https://www.youtube.com/@elliottcrews4997 Novisnick: https://www.youtube.com/@novisnic...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 116
Join us for the first SURFACE NOISE presentation of 2024. Joined by regulars Jason Roxas, Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency), David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion) and one of the OG's of the Vinyl Community, Brandon (MrHoffame), we tackled the following first world questions in record collecting: (1) Has FOMO eased in the record collecting community lately? (2) Right Direction/Wrong Direction: we discuss parts of the hobby going in the right direction, and others not doing the same hea...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 115
We are the product of those that came before us. Our physical attributes come from our parents. Our personality traits are largely inherited. Our behavioral characteristics are mostly environmental. So to what extent do our parents or the homes we grew up in shape us into the music fanatics and avid record collectors we are today? Fellow YouTuber Sam St. John joins our host Rob from Northern Revolutions to discuss how our upbringing likely contributed to this clinical condition we all have calle...
Jan 03, 2024•45 min•Ep. 114
Happy New Year Buddies! We couldn't think of a better way to start 2024 than to speak to the man who recently completed a Vinyl Community first: a 24 hour live stream. Joined by George Borden, we hear all about the motivation, inspiration, and deprivation involved in livestreaming while talking about records + music for 24 hours straight. We also hear what got George started collecting records in the first place, how he started mastering, producing, and recording music, and what we DIDN'T get to...
Jan 02, 2024•58 min•Ep. 113
When we began this journey Buddies, I was but a newb in most things Kiss, and hadn't even seen the band perform live. As we conclude this first "Roundtable" series, that has all changed. After the band wrapped it's "final" End of the Road tour, I had to reconvene some of the biggest and most knowledgeable Kiss fans I know in this Vinyl Community to discuss what I saw, learned, and their own lasting impressions of the biggest band in the world. Joined on this farewell we have Dylan (The Record Sp...
Dec 28, 2023•55 min•Ep. 112
So many takes, so little time. That's why we have the FREESTYLE portion of each SURFACE NOISE production. This go-round we tackle some top-tier flute players (really), did Vinyl Me Please flub up the latest rock release for their members (sold out?), more QC messes in the hobby, and maybe even some talk of being mezmerized by Herbie Mann's luscious chest sweater. It's what your mama warned you about, the latest SURFACE NOISE + FREESTYLE! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.y...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 111
Join us for the final Surface Noise presentation of 2023! We are going streaking in the Quad! To wind this year in record collecting down, we are joined by some familiar faces (David Bianco, Jason Roxas) and bringing on some others that have been on our airwaves before (Jazz Bum Felipe, Louie Golden) to tackle some heavy hitting vinyl collecting questions including: (1) If "Santa" could bring you a grail record, what would it be? (2) Is it better to give or receive records as gifts? (3) Sneak pe...
Dec 22, 2023•54 min•Ep. 110
In this installment of the Vinyl Community Podcasts, host Rob from "Northern Revolutions" is joined by fellow YouTube vinylists Jason Arsenault and Alex from "Beer and Vinyl" to have discussion about our collecting preferences of old vs new vinyl. New vinyl is coming out at an unprecedented pace with so many tempting new titles, remasters, reissues, expanded editions, deluxe boxsets and so on. There is a lot to tempt record collectors to shell out their hard earned money on what is increasingly ...
Dec 20, 2023•42 min•Ep. 108
Back to the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts, Jason Elwood of Spinz Vinyl debuts a new series looking at some iconic albums he cannot get enough of. In this first episode of "What Makes This Album Great?" he'll explore the music of Eric Dolphy and his masterpiece "Out to Lunch". Let's gooooooo! For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1 Direct link to his exciting new podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-elwood For mo...
Dec 19, 2023•15 min•Ep. 109
Have you ever thought about opening a record store? Our guest on this latest 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts thought about it - and did it! Joined by Billy Hurst, owner of RiverBend Records in Godfrey, Illinois, we pick his brain on just how he turned the dream most record collectors have into a bona fide reality. Before we get there, we learn about Billy's experience as part of the "Vinyl Community" on YouTube, his background in record collecting, and then what led him to the fateful decision...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 107
So much heat, it had to be split off our 1st hour of Surface Noise. Better be wearing some fire-proof pants for this show, or at least a fire extinguisher on the ready. Welcome to the latest FREESTYLE from Surface Noise, courtesy of Vinyl Community Podcasts! Our panelists: Concert Buddie (host): https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie Northern Revolutions: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernRevolutions Vinyl Reckoning: https://www.youtube.com/@vinylreckoning Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@Ja...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 106
Join us for the latest edition of SURFACE NOISE where we tackle a question most record collectors inevitable face sooner or later: to purge or not to purge records from our collection(s). After the (not so) serious part, we have a great recipe for enchiladas, and then the FREESTYLE portion of the program. All this and MORE on this fine, fine presentation of SURFACE NOISE! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on our guests: North...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 105
Fresh off the launch of his own podcast (link below), Jason Elwood (Spinz Vinyl) logs into Vinyl Community Podcasts to share his thoughts on the recently announced 2024 Tone Poet list. We are excited to share some of his programming here for you today! From the man himself: Not every Tone Poet coming in 2024 is must-have, so I’m giving you my honest review and grade of each and every one. Which am I picking up and which am I avoiding? Click ahead to try this spin on for size! For more informatio...
Dec 07, 2023•28 min•Ep. 104
