Stereo Confidential
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 67 ratingsStereo Confidential investigates the music world. From the landmark, to the underrated, to the downright bizarre, Chris, James and Michael aim to uncover the artists, albums, songs, and moments that have made music what it is. Show will take the form of mini-series and case-of-the-week episodes.
Previously the award-winning Modern Vinyl Podcast.
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Episodes
The MV Podcast 219: The Academy Pod... (Fast Times 10-Year Anniversary)
August 15, 2018 18:40 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBEpisode 219 features our discussion on The Academy Is... and "Fast Times At Barrington High" for its 10-year anniversary. Part anniversary, part Second Chance Spin, we talk the album's high-school setting, the top tier of Academy Is... songs and more. Before the episode, we have the exclusive premiere on Aspiga's new song, "Searching." Sponsors: Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Revisiting The Beatles (Please Please Me)
August 09, 2018 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBSo, for our next Revisiting series, we wanted to knock out one of the big ones. For Revisiting The Beatles, we designed a series that hopefully will be an educational experience for casual fans, while the research is still intensive enough that long-time listeners should find much enjoyment. BUT, it is primarily designed for beginning listeners, in order to guide their experience. Alan Miller (The Vinyl Crawl) and Craig Manning (Chorus.fm) join on this series opener. The series will cover the...
The MV Podcast 218: La Di Pod
August 03, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBEpisode 218 features our review of the new album from The Internet, "Hive Mind." Before that, we bring back 20 Questions, the music game sweeping the nation. Sponsors: Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 217: Chad Dahlstrom (Discogs)
July 24, 2018 15:08 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBEpisode 217 features our conversation with Chad Dahlstrom, CEO of Discogs. We discuss his journey to the vinyl collector favorite, how they continue to refine and improve the community at Discogs, and finish with some Quickfire. Sponsors: Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 216: 3OH!3's "Want" and sidebars
July 18, 2018 21:09 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBEpisode 216 of Modern Vinyl features a discussion on 3OH!3's 2008 full length album, "Want" (31:58). From their MySpace success, to the surprisingly serious moments on the record, to what about the record is dated, everything is on the table. Before that, the hosts play some games, including an extended, possibly show-ending round of 20 Questions. Sponsors: Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad ch...
The MV Podcast 215: 2018 Superlatives
July 12, 2018 16:46 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBAt the mid-year mark of 2018, the hosts highlight some of the more memorable releases through some superlatives, including... Most Likely To Succeed Most Slept-On Record Most Likely to "Triple Text an Ex" Most Organized Most Likely To Become Internet Famous And many more. Sponsors: Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 214: Keegan DeWitt (Hearts Beat Loud, Wild Cub)
July 05, 2018 18:09 - 37 minutes - 34 MBEpisode 214 of Modern Vinyl features our conversation with Keegan DeWitt. DeWitt, who is a member of Wild Cub, is responsible for both the score and original songs for this summer's "Hearts Beat Loud." A father/daughter story where they form a band? And where the dad owns a record store? We're in. Song clips courtesy of Milan Records and Keegan DeWitt. Sponsors: Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your...
The MV Podcast 213: Justice for "boi" — A look at "Kiss Yr Frenemies"
June 29, 2018 14:20 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBEpisode 213 of The Modern Vinyl Podcast features our review of "Kiss Yr Frenemies," the new album from Illuminati Hotties. After the talk, our hosts jump into some Quickfire for talk on Foxing, Death Cab and more. Song clips from "Kiss Yr Frenemies," out now via Tiny Engines. "Elevator Music" by Zet. Under Creative Commons license (Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0). Promo Codes: Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more ab...
The MV Podcast 212: Brian McNelis (Lakeshore Records)
June 18, 2018 00:15 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBEpisode 212 of Modern Vinyl features our conversation with Brian McNelis, senior vice president of music and soundtracks at Lakeshore Entertainment and Lakeshore Records (Stranger Things, Drive, Moonlight, Bojack Horseman and more). Promo Codes: Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 211: We Missed It! (Kendrick's Black Panther)
June 08, 2018 15:24 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBEpisode 211 of The Modern Vinyl Podcast is another edition of We Missed It!. Courtesy a podcast patron (the $40 monthly level allows you to pick a review), the hosts talk the Kendrick Lamar-led "Black Panther" soundtrack. Topics covered include Grammy potential, thematic links to the film, and album features you should pay attention to. Promo Codes Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Preview: Timing is Everything
June 01, 2018 16:25 - 50 minutes - 92.7 MBA one-episode preview of Timing is Everything, the newest podcast at Modern Vinyl. First two episodes now available at iTunes. Search Timing is Everything or Modern Vinyl. Thomas Nassiff and Zack Zarrillo, co-owners of indie music label Bad Timing Records, detail the label's beginnings along with their first release (the vinyl reissue of Acceptance's "Phantoms"). They discuss the licensing process, the detailed finances behind the project, and much more. Timing is Everything is a podcast by...
The MV Podcast 210: Dramatically Titled
May 31, 2018 15:14 - 56 minutes - 52 MBEpisode 210 of The Modern Vinyl Podcast takes on Chvrches' new album "Love Is Dead." The hosts talk using the pop voice as a weapon, wanting a truly weird Chvrches record and more. Promo Codes Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Blind Tiger Record Club: Use "MODERNVINYL" for 50% off your first vinyl subscription box. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MV Rewind — Chvrches (Every Open Eye)
May 22, 2018 17:41 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBLet's rewind to episode 78. Chvrches just released "Every Open Eye." Here's our September 2015 review of the record, with Jim Hanke (Vinyl Emergency) guesting. We look back in honor of our upcoming "Love Is Dead" review, set to drop the week of May 28. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 209: I Will Possess Your Pod
May 13, 2018 16:59 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWe've had 10 years of Death Cab For Cutie's "Narrow Stairs," so naturally, it was time for a big, exhaustive track-by-track. The hosts talk the album's key 4-5-6 stretch of tracks, they argue the merits of the first single's long running time, while then attempting to settle the big question surrounding the record. Just how long was Benjamin Gibbard's hair during this period? Producer Britton Rozzelle guests and brags about his "Rock Band" skills. Error: The Against Me! album referenced and...
The MV Podcast 208: We Missed It! (Fall Out Boy — MANIA)
May 07, 2018 00:34 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBEpisode 208 of Modern Vinyl has the hosts reviewing an album they missed earlier in 2018, Fall Out Boy's "MANIA." Alongside "Favorites" and "Skips," they discuss the band's depiction of mental health (should we expect a pop band to be responsible?), the post-reunion evolution and more. The episode finishes with some Label Trades. Sponsors: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your order Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Blind Tiger Record Club: Use "MODERNVINYL" ...
The MV Podcast 207: The Most Popular Pod (In The Feed)
April 26, 2018 16:15 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBGet episodes early + exclusive audio: patreon.com/modernvinyl Episode 207 of Modern Vinyl is a 10-year celebration of the self-titled album from Flight of the Conchords. We talk the album's history, how it holds up outside the HBO program and more. Matt Saincome (The Hard Times) guests. They recently underwent the site redesign he mentions. Essay on "Bowie" Promo Codes: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your order Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Blin...
The MV Podcast 206: RSD Award Show 2018
April 19, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBEpisode 206 of Modern Vinyl is yet another iteration of the annual Record Store Day Award Show. Here, we dissect the yearly RSD list through our longtime awards: Worthy of a Flip (best 7" record), Biggest Plant Jammer (in its final appearance, hopefully), the Don Giovanni Tribute Award (the record that should be a fake-out), Best Cover Art, and more. The List: https://recordstoreday.com/NewsItem/7503 Promo Codes: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your order Rockabilia: Use "...
The MV Podcast 200: Episode 200
April 13, 2018 14:27 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBEpisode 200 of the podcast has the hosts gathering for a chat about the show, their emotional states and more. Clips at the end come from episodes 8 and 10 of the podcast. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 205: My Dear Podcast,
April 09, 2018 16:43 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBEpisode 205 of The Modern Vinyl Podcast takes on The Weeknd's new release (NOT EP), "My Dear Melancholy,." Chris and Mike, along with special guest Jacob Tender (Bantha Fodder), discuss where the EP belongs in the Abel Tesfaye story, along with misogynistic trends in his writing. Promo Codes: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your order Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Blind Tiger Record Club: Use "MODERNVINYL" for 50% off your first vinyl subscription box....
The MV Podcast 204: 2nd Chance Spin — In Reverie
March 26, 2018 16:20 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBEpisode 204 of Modern Vinyl has the hosts giving their 2nd Chance Spin to Saves The Day's 2003 full length, "In Reverie." An album their label quickly gave up on, upon release frontman Chris Conley said the reception opened up a "chamber inside me," a "vault of seething despair." So yeah, not a super smooth process. Mo Shafeek joins us on the program (live in Austin!) for the 6th time. He's booked the most appearances on the show (breaking a tie with Bull Moose's Chris Brown). Promo Codes: ...
The MV Podcast 203: Camp Cope, “Emo: The Musical” & 2018 (so far)
March 13, 2018 19:43 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBEpisode 203 of The Modern Vinyl Podcast centers around Camp Cope's new full length album, "How to Socialise and Make Friends," which we review along with Christine Varriale (Allston Pudding). Stick around for talk on "Emo: The Musical" and some 2018 discoveries on Side B. Promo Codes: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your order Rockabilia: Use "PCJABBERJAW" for 15% off your order. Blind Tiger Record Club: Use "MODERNVINYL" for 50% off your first vinyl subscription box. Get a...
The MV Podcast 202: Andy Othling (Lowercase Noises)
March 02, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBOur newest episode is a conversation with Andy Othling, the man behind celebrated ambient outlet Lowercase Noises. Go listen to "Swiss Illness," go listen to the two released songs off new EP "The Ironic Distance," fall in love. The first song you'll hear is "Of Course It's All Things" (43:58) off "The Ironic Distance," while the second is titled "A Course of Strengthening Medicines" (1:03:18) and it's off "The Swiss Illness." Promo Codes: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your...
The MV Podcast 201: MV Goes To The Movies — Spice World
February 23, 2018 15:55 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBFrequent series MV Goes To The Movies makes its return with an in-depth dissection of the 1997 film "Spice World." Chris and Mike, joined by Modern Vinyl Managing Editor Meghin Moore, talk the film's ambitious structure, what it has to say regarding fame and the group's place within it, along with how exactly aliens factor into the movie's "sexiest" scene. Stay for talk on why you shouldn't bring your overdue pregnant friend to the dance club (and then ditch her). Promo Codes: Oldies.co...
The MV Podcast 199: 2018 Music Resolutions
February 16, 2018 16:34 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBEpisode 199 of The Modern Vinyl Podcast tackles the new album from The Dangerous Summer (11:33), along with the storytelling in the LP (34:45) and our favorites (26:45). Then, in Side B, the guys talk their 2018 Music Resolutions (47:00). Promo Codes: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your order Rockabilia: Use "PCMODERNVINYL" for 15% off your order. Blind Tiger Record Club: Use "MODERNVINYL" for 50% off your first vinyl subscription box. 6131 Records: 10% off with code "MV10...
Revisiting Simon & Garfunkel (The Concert In Central Park)
February 11, 2018 17:22 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBPart 6 of Revisiting Simon and Garfunkel (and the finale) covers the duo's highly attended "Concert In Central Park" live release, along with what led to the show, the would-be album that was scrapped afterwards, and our contention with the show's tracklisting (and reliance on solo material). The hosts finish with their top 10 Simon and Garfunkel songs. Joining host Chris Lantinen for the series is Alan Miller (The Vinyl Crawl, Modern Vinyl). Additional Links: A look at the album bookl...
Revisiting Simon & Garfunkel (Bridge Over Troubled Water)
February 11, 2018 17:07 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBPart 5 of Revisiting Simon & Garfunkel has the hosts discussing "Bridge Over Troubled Water." They talk Paul Simon balding (and the hair swoops he pulls off on album art), they go track-by-track on the famed record (spending as little time as possible on "Baby Driver"), while then discussing some lost album tracks. Promo Codes: Rockabilia: Use "PCMODERNVINYL" for 15% off your order. Blind Tiger Record Club: Use "simon15" for 15% off the Columbia Album Collection. Use "MODERNVINYL" for 50%...
Revisiting Simon & Garfunkel (Bookends)
February 11, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBPart 4 of Revisiting Simon & Garfunkel is all about "Bookends." The hosts discuss the vinyl record playing a crucial role in this album's construction, along with highlighting one of their greatest songs in "Old Friends," and how someone could possibly like "At The Zoo." Joining host Chris Lantinen for the series is Alan Miller (The Vinyl Crawl, Modern Vinyl). Note: "Save The Life Of My Child" is not the first song to feature the moog synth. The Doors and The Monkees were a couple earlie...
Revisiting Simon & Garfunkel (Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme)
February 11, 2018 16:55 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBPart 3 of Revisiting Simon and Garfunkel looks at "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme." Here, your hosts talk the tour song to end all tour songs ("Homeward Bound"), the addition of strings in one of their greatest works ("The Dangling Conversation"), along with a callback to their debut's artwork ("A Poem on the Underground Wall"). Joining host Chris Lantinen for the series is Alan Miller (The Vinyl Crawl, Modern Vinyl). Promo Codes: Rockabilia: Use "PCMODERNVINYL" for 15% off your or...
Revisiting Simon & Garfunkel (Sounds of Silence)
February 11, 2018 16:12 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBPart 2 of Revisiting Simon & Garfunkel tackles "Sounds of Silence," an album birthed of a surprise overdub and a non-album single. Come for our pairing of "A Most Peculiar Man" and "I Am A Rock," along with an extended discussion on "Blessed." Joining host Chris Lantinen for the series is Alan Miller (The Vinyl Crawl, Modern Vinyl). Promo Codes: Rockabilia: Use "PCMODERNVINYL" for 15% off your order. Blind Tiger Record Club: Use "simon15" for 15% off the Columbia Album Collection. Use "...
Revisiting Simon & Garfunkel (Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.)
February 11, 2018 16:09 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBPart 1 of Revisiting Simon & Garfunkel has the hosts talking the duo's debut album, "Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M." Looking back, it's a record surprisingly light on Simon originals, instead leading off with and quite nearly being dominated by traditionals/covers. "Bleecker Street" offers up an encouraging glimpse of what's to come. Joining host Chris Lantinen for the series is Alan Miller (The Vinyl Crawl, Modern Vinyl). Note: There are ads to begin this episode, along with a solo intro from...
The MV Podcast 198: Tom Mullen (Anthology Of Emo Volume 1)
February 09, 2018 15:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBOur podcast pal Tom Mullen returns to Modern Vinyl (6:21) in honor of his newly released book, "Anthology of Emo Volume 1." Interviews in the book feature members of The Promise Ring, Dashboard Confessional, American Football, The Get Up Kids and more. Promo Codes: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your order Rockabilia: Use "PCMODERNVINYL" for 15% off your order. Blind Tiger Record Club: Use "MODERNVINYL" for 50% off your first vinyl subscription box. 6131 Records: 10% off wi...
The MV Podcast 197: A Band Name Manifesto
January 26, 2018 15:12 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBThe newest episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast has the trio of co-hosts outlining the rules for a good band name (19:46). From misspellings, to weird punctuation, to Diarrhea Planet, they hit on it all. Stick around for talk on anticipated tours, the new Oldies.com recommendations page and who's really the most DIY (hint: it's not James). Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 196: Francis & The Lights — Just For Us (Roundtable)
January 19, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThe Modern Vinyl Podcast rings in 2018 with their newest roundtable: a talk on the surprise Francis & The Lights record, "Just For Us" (12:29). The famed producer returns from "May I Have This Dance" era, delivering an experience that divides your trio of hosts. Side B (54:23) features the first Power Rankings of the year, the regular updating of who's highest in the music world pecking order. Promo Codes: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your order Rockabilia: Use "PCMODERNVI...
The MV Podcast 195: Top Music Moments of 2017
January 04, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBThis week's edition of The MV Podcast begins with some additional 2017 awards (12:22) — Best Video Game, Movie, TV Show, Podcast and the like — while then getting into our top music moments of the year (37:00). From live show experiences, to the music of Twin Peaks, to a late night program who books excellent musical guests, it's all here. We also crack open the Hot Take Hotline, talking Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle" (29:05). Promo Codes: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your ...
The MV Podcast 194: Top 10 Albums of 2017
December 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBWe kick off our end-of-year 2017 coverage with top 10 rankings, hitting about 25 different records through our three lists. Chris outright lies in his "50 minutes or bust" proclamation, so let's hope listeners are ready for nearly 90 minutes of AOTY talk (plus a little "Space Chimps" chat and other 2017 awards). Promo Codes: Oldies.com: Use "MODERN-VINYL" for 10% off your order Rockabilia: Use "PCMODERNVINYL" for 15% off your order. Blind Tiger Record Club: Use "MODERNVINYL" for 50% off ...
The MV Podcast 193: Best Worst Record
December 08, 2017 20:46 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThe newest episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast is all about playing some news catch-up. We go from the evolution of Alternative Press, to getting into Bjork, to Death Cab's 20th anniversary, and the Grammy nominations. And finally, we debate whether a "so bad it's good" album can exist. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 192.5: The Current State
December 02, 2017 19:27 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBIn Part 2 of Episode 192, we discuss the allegations surrounding Brand New and those others under the spotlight of sexual abuse and assault within the entertainment industry. It was a tough conversation, but one we felt was needed, especially given our attention paid to Brand New in recent months (on top of just caring about this music scene). Here is a reading list of articles discussed on the pod and those released after that are worth your time. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on...
The MV Podcast 192: The Great Pop-Punk Debate
November 24, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBOn the newest episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast, the hosts debate and dissect Rolling Stone's recent "50 Greatest Pop-Punk Albums" list. The conversation is split into categories, such as "Most Underrated," "Most Overrated," and "Right Band, Wrong Album." Writer/Podcaster Jacob Tender (Bantha Fodder) joins. List: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-greatest-pop-punk-albums-w508222 Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
The MV Podcast 190: Weezerpalooza
November 07, 2017 20:57 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThe greatest romance in the history of podcasting continues with our review of the new Weezer record, "Pacific Daydream." We're definitely in the part of the rom-com where one half of the relationship does something regrettable, while everyone's forced to re-evaluate why they love each other. Rivers and Co. are simply put, testing our ride-or-die pledge. We also talk "Mario Odyssey" and play a round of The Billboard Game. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more a...
The MV Podcast 185: 2nd Chance Spin — Say Hello To Sunshine
September 21, 2017 22:30 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBFor the newest entry in our 2nd Chance Spin series, we're talking the 2005 album from Finch, "Say Hello To Sunshine." Mo Shafeek (Mondo) joins us to discuss the record's history, the lack of singles, and the obsession with blood. Before all that talk, we play a round of the fan-favorite "Emo Song or Teen Drama." Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 182: The blink-182 Bonanza
August 24, 2017 22:58 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn honor of hitting episode 182 of The Modern Vinyl Podcast, the crew talks blink-182 and more specifically attack this question: Since untitled is clearly their peak, what's the band's second best album? In this conversation we also talk the band's more controversial early work, how we should look at that work, and much more. It's the blink-182 dissection you sorely need in a week where Brand New released the most anticipated album in the punk scene from the past 5+ years. Get advanced episo...
The MV Podcast 181.5: All-Listener (Favorite Albums & More)
August 11, 2017 15:19 - 1 hour - 74 MBFor the newest episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast, the gang welcomes listeners to the show! More specifically, they welcome their podcast patrons, those who have subscribed through Patreon.com/modernvinyl. This was the $75 goal episode for the Patreon campaign. We talk favorite albums, when they disagreed with us, and of course, "Space Jam." We talk with David (17:15), Michael (31:34), Britton (43:00) and Kim (59:10). Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about yo...
The MV Podcast 181: Japanese Breakfast — Soft Sounds (Roundtable)
July 20, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBOn today's episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast, the gang talks the new album from Japanese Breakfast, "Soft Sounds From Another Planet" (14:42). They touch on the LP's unique beginnings, talk an artist utilizing older catalog songs, and debate in what direction they'd like to see the outfit develop. This is all preceded by a round of the MV staple, "Emo Album or Teen Drama" (11:07). Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
The MV Podcast 180: Sounds of the Arcade
July 14, 2017 17:53 - 1 hour - 62 MBOn today's episode, we co-opt the long-running Modern Vinyl feature "Please Press" for some video game soundtrack talk (10:31). Mike talks a legendary RPG, James is a Nintendo kid, while Chris brings up a strange soundtrack to an iconic platformer. Side B (57:23) is prep for a future edition of "We Missed It!" Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 179: The Nacho King
July 06, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBOn today's episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast, Chris and Mike force James to give Arcade Fire a chance (15:38). Creating a playlist that spans the band's discography (and more), Chris talks themes across the band's career, Mike talks his love of "Neon Bible," and James mostly just tolerates us. Will we turn him to the side of the extended Butler family? Only one way to find out. We finish out with some "6 Degrees Of Mark Hoppus" on the B-side (1:04:11). Get advanced episodes and exclusive ...
The MV Podcast 177: Zachary Tipton (Vinylize)
June 23, 2017 14:52 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBToday's episode features our discussion with Zachary Tipton, founder of Vinylize. The vinyl eyewear company (https://vinylize.com/) has quite the interesting history, while new developments related to RSD, their physical display room, and clear vinyl frames moved us up to present day. And we finished with some Quickfire. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 173: Viryl Technologies/Hand Drawn Pressing
May 29, 2017 17:31 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn episode 173 of The Modern Vinyl Podcast, we invite Dustin Blocker (Hand Drawn Pressing) and James Hashmi (Viryl Technologies) to the program. I was introduced to both companies through a SXSW panel called "The Modernization of Vinyl Record Pressing" and was eager to hear more about their advancements. Coming next, part 2 of our summer music preview. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 170: Clare Norelli (33 1/3 Series)
May 11, 2017 23:03 - 53 minutes - 74 MBThe newest episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast features our discussion with Clare Norelli (7:10), author of the newest 33 1/3 book, focused on the "Twin Peaks" soundtrack. You can purchase it at Amazon. We discuss the composer, Angelo Badalamenti, the idea of harmonic suspension, and much more. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 164: Jay Som
April 10, 2017 17:20 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThe newest episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast has Chris talking with Melina Duterte, aka Jay Som. We discuss the new record, "Everybody Works," keeping things vague in modern day publicity, and of course, "Terminator 2: Judgement Day." Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MV Podcast 163: Top 5 (Vagrant Records)
April 06, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThe newest episode of The Modern Vinyl Podcast has us listing off our Top 5 favorite Vagrant Records releases. From Get Up Kids to Dashboard and beyond, we discuss the impact the label's had on our music-loving history. We finish out with some recommendations. The show is currently sponsored by Cymbal.fm. Get advanced episodes and exclusive audio on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices