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Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (A-Side Edition) Aug 12, 2024

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Putting the FREE in FREESTYLE, hear how the latest SURFACE NOISE presentation went off script into a few topics including: (1) talk about the new Lou Reed/MoFi release, (2) answering the question: who really was Gary Stewart (and did he shoot himself in the neck), (3) dissecting the latest Jack White album drop "No Name" and the wisely calculated FOMO created upon it's release, and new FOTS (Friend of the Show) Brian (Tokyo Record Style) jumps on to share some of his observations of the record market in Japan where he recently celebrated living for 20 years now. All that and a couple other friendly faces jump into the mix in this latest SURFACE NOISE FREESTYLE!

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https://www.youtube.com/@punkrockshowoff

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For more on Wyoming Dave:

https://www.youtube.com/@Wyoming_Dave

For more on Norman Maslov:

https://www.youtube.com/@mazzysmusic

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https://www.youtube.com/@tokyorecordstyle

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Surface Noise (A-Side) | There Once was a Man From Nantucket... Aug 09, 2024

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A-Side is BACK in the building, Buddies (security clearance still pending). Get your vinyl kicks as our dais tackles any + all the goings on in the arena that is vinyl record collecting. Topics on the menu: (1) Next up on the Rhino HiFi boxset wishlist? (2) To give or not to give vinyl records as gifts, and are these must-have/go-to's our panelists like to share frequently? All this and MORE only on SURFACE NOISE (A-Side)!

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For more on Jason Roxas:

https://www.youtube.com/@punkrockshowoff

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Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (B-Side Edition) Aug 05, 2024

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The part of SURFACE NOISE that never fails to go off the rails, we present the latest FREESTYLE for your listening pleasure (or discomfort). Our panelists share some recent #fails in their collecting journeys, with tales of woe like replacement copies of the recent Rhino High Fidelity Black Sabbath release, and then the group engages in the old "great album, bad cover art" discussion as newcomers Dawson (Rampage Video) and Wyoming Dave step into the pit. You've been warned...

For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl):

https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1

For more on Felipe (Jazz Bums):

https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums

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For more on Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@Wyoming_Dave

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For more on Dawson (Rampage Video):

https://www.youtube.com/@RampageVideo

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https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1

Surface Noise (B-Side) | Acoustic Sounds' UHQR Series Report Card Aug 02, 2024

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Dive into the world of Acoustic Sounds' UHQR with us in this episode of SURFACE NOISE! We explore the quality of UHQR pressings, featuring the most current releases from the smooth jazz of Bill Evans to the polished rock of Steely Dan. Did some titles easily achieve "A"-list status? Did others not make the grade at that price point? What titles would our panelists wish AS would tackle next? These questions (and more) answered with this episode of SURFACE NOISE: B-Side!

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For more on Felipe (Jazz Bums):

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Concert Buddie | Gatekeeping, Gaslighting, Cavs in 7 Jul 29, 2024

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Aloha Buddies! Back at the control deck here on Vinyl Community Podcasts to talk about a topic on my mind lately: why is there gatekeeping in this Vinyl Community of ours? For this convo I'm joined by Friend of the Show (FOS) Matt from the YouTube channel Vinyl Reckoning as we explore the whats and whys as to how record collecting is a hobby often prone to tactics, commentaries, and attitudes that can not be as inviting or inclusive as we'd hope it can be. Is this a generational thing? Does every hobby seem to have so-called "gatekeeping" to new entries young and old? Or is it just a bi-product of our internet culture run amok? We also extend the conversation to whether or not this attitude by the few affects the many in the form of gaslighting people who are simply wanting to share their vinyl journey with others online; be it on YouTube, forum boards, or social media platforms. Personally I've seen it push people out of the community (a real shame), and been on the receiving end of it from a small handful of people myself. A piece too hot for the local news, sit back and give your ears a taste of the latest 'sode here on Vinyl Community Podcasts!

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https://www.youtube.com/@vinylreckoning

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https://vinyl-reckoning.creator-spring.com

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Sam St. John | Interview with Los Straitjackets' Gringo Starr Jul 24, 2024

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For his first contribution to Vinyl Community Podcasts, Sam St. John presents an interview he conducted with Chris "Gringo Starr" Sprague, drummer of Los Straitjackets, the long time touring band of artist Nick Lowe. We discuss Chris' own background in music, playing with Nick and the Straitjackets respectively, as well as the road to the new album "Indoor Safari," the first Nick Lowe album in over a decade - out September 13 on YepRoc records. Now in year 30(!) of the band, hear all about that and how the Straitjackets set a record for most band appearances on Conan O'Brien back in the day. That and MORE here on the latest episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts!

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Pre-Order the new album "Indoor Safari: here:

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Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (B-Side Edition) Jul 22, 2024

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After the big lights dim, the Surface Noise crew goes right into the patented FREESTYLE portion of the proceedings. The guys welcome newcomer Dawson to the dais and touch on Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, why Jose has a strong distaste for anything Foo Fighters, a small recap of the "King of Royalty: Dethroned?" convo from earlier in the podcast, what constitutes an "80's band", and finally Jason Roxas has enough and drops off from disgust (maybe). All that and MORE here on the latest SURFACE NOISE: FREESTYLE!

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https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1

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Surface Noise (B-Side) | Has Music Royalty Been Dethroned?? Jul 19, 2024

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Surface Noise is back again! This time on the B-Side we discuss whether the Kings and Queens, Princesses and Princes of the music game (artists) are still in control of the throne, or is their rein in jeopardy?! Did we miss the best, or hit the worst? Listen and decide! Join in the fun and shenanigans, here on the B-Side!

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Beer & Vinyl | Interview with Frank Secich (Blue Ash, Stiv Bators, Deadbeat Poets) Jul 15, 2024

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For his latest pour on Vinyl Community Podcasts, Alex (Beer & Vinyl) is back with an interview with musician Frank Secich.

Here's quick bio:

Frank Secich (born June 14, 1951) is an American rock musician, songwriter, author and record producer. He was the bass player and founding member of the group Blue Ash from 1969 to 1979 and guitarist and bassist for the Stiv Bators band from 1979 until 1981. He played in the Cleveland-based group Club Wow with Jimmy Zero of the Dead Boys from 1982 to 1985 and produced the Ohio band the Infidels from 1985 to 1990. He is currently the rhythm guitarist for the Deadbeat Poets who were formed in 2006 in Youngstown, Ohio. Frank Secich's autobiography "Circumstantial Evidence" was published by High Voltage Publishing of Australia in 2015. His second book "Not That Way Anymore" was published in November 2023 by High Voltage Publishing. His current band, The Deadbeat Poets are on Pop Detective Records, which is owned by Mark Hershberger.

In 1973, Youngstown, OH Band Blue Ash released their debut record "No More, No Less" to critical acclaim. (Alex note: not only do I critically acclaim it, I put it up there with one of the best Power Pop records of the 70s and all time!). We hope you enjoy this fun conversation here on Vinyl Community Podcasts!

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BOOKS:

Not That Way Anymore (2023): https://www.amazon.com/Not-That-Anymo...

Circumstantial Evidence (2018): https://www.amazon.com/Circumstantial...

MUSIC:

Deadbeat Poets (CD and Vinyl): https://gethip.com/?s=deadbeat+poets&...

Blue Ash (CDs and Vinyl): https://gethip.com/?s=blue+ash&post_t...

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