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Surface Noise | The Return, Baby! Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated (Albums) Mar 15, 2024

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Been a long time since we rock 'n rolled! SURFACE NOISE returns with a vengeance (kind of). Flanked by mainstays Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) and Jason Roxas, we welcome a couple first timers to the dais in hopes of freshening up the joint: Jason Arsenault and Alex (Beer and Vinyl). We tackle the fun topic of "Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated" albums (shoutout to the Podfather, Bill Simmons there), and there were several selections that upset the masses (maybe). Find out what they were, and MORE, here on SURFACE NOISE!

For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more on Jason Arsenault:

https://www.youtube.com/@jasonarsenault3791

For more on Alex (Beer and Vinyl):

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

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Concert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Brandon (MrHoffame) Mar 13, 2024

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In one of the most overdue 'sodes in Vinyl Community Podcasts history, we finally - FINALLY - get the OG of the Vinyl Community - Brandon (MrHoffame) in the hot seat of the VCP exclusive series: Mind of The Record Collector. Brandon was literally one of the first in the community to begin sharing his collecting journey on YouTube and taking us along for the ride. Like many, I've learned a great deal from Brandon over the years: first through his videos themselves, then as I've been fortunate to get to know him personally, outside of the "VC". In fact, I've definitely "borrowed" several practices + approaches to how he's built and shaped his collection over the years. In a word, his collection is INSANE. Not only that, he has one of the best listening + collection rooms out there. We touch on that, plus talk about those quiet early days of slowing finding others online to share the collecting journey with, discuss the different "levels" to collecting we've both experienced, and share another bi-product of his collection prowess: his new curation venture of building collections for others (Sounds of You). All that plus some lighting round questions to put some cool water on the hot seat, NOW on Vinyl Community Podcasts!

For more information on host Concert Buddie:

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

For more information on Brandon (MrHoffame):

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

For more information on Sounds of You Curating:

https://www.soundsofyou.net

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https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Concert Buddie | Discogs World Tour: What is Discogs Cooking Up? Mar 11, 2024

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Aloha Buddies! One constant in the ever changing record collecting hobby of ours is the pre-imminent tool we use to grow and develop our collections: Discogs. Unquestionably the largest vinyl record database out there, it has made it easier and more accessible to collect our favorite pieces of music, predominantly on vinyl. Likewise, the marketplace aspect of the platform has helped to bridge the divide from the rare and limited releases to collectors across the globe. In the past few weeks, the head leadership at Discogs has popped up on a couple Vinyl Community channels to discuss their business, and the timing of these chats without any high level launch/product change/etc. is curious (to me). Another channel in the community (Tom c/o High Rant District) also noticed this and recently shared some takes that pushed my curiosity into overdrive. This 'sode talks about those confluences, my own thoughts on Discogs in it's current state, and things that I strongly feel need to be addressed to continue to give buyers and sellers alike confidence in using the platform (even in the face of next to no competition in this space; a space they have essentially created themselves). Would love to hear your thoughts on this, and Discogs in general, so don't be shy and reach out to my social media channels and share away!

For more information on host Concert Buddie:

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

IG: https://www.instagram.com/concertbuddie

Videos mentioned in this episode:

Tom (High Rant District):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KukaN3FwalU&t=12s

Steve Westman interview with Discogs Leadership:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg7tA0biIfM

G.I. Sanders (NTX Vinyl) interview with Discogs Leadership:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imRmfxOjNz8

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https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Northern Revolutions | The Necessity or Extravagance of Vinyl Box Sets Mar 06, 2024

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We’ve all seen them tantalizingly promoted across the internet. Many of us have spent more than we should on them. Most of us have debated if we really need them or if we’ll get in trouble from our significant others for buying them: Box Sets. Super Deluxe Box Sets. Album compilation box sets. Whichever the flavor, these expensive records are becoming more and more prevalent. Host Rob from Northern Revolutions is joined this time around by Racer Joe from Racer Records on YouTube to discuss box sets: what makes a good one, are they really worth the big price tag, are they essential (or a luxury) and a whole lot more. Listen up!

For more information on host Rob (Northern Revolutions):

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

For more information on Racer Joe (Racer Records):

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

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https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

The Record Spinner | Current Rotations #12: Bootlegs, Hozier, Ace Frehley, Alice Cooper & More! Mar 04, 2024

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Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the twelfth 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 Bootlegs, Hozier, Ace Frehley, Alice Cooper & More!

For more information on The Record Spinner:

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

https://www.instagram.com/the_record_spinner

https://www.facebook.com/TheRecordSpinner

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https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/

Concert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Melinda Murphy Feb 28, 2024

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Great people just walked through the door! Hey Buddies, back again with another 'sode of my series on Vinyl Community Podcasts titled Mind of The Record Collector. This spin around the turntable I'm joined by one of the best Vinyl Community members on YouTube, Melinda Murphy. One of the reasons I started my own YouTube channel was from watching Melinda stand hers up, how she treats her audience, and the great job she does sharing the journey of building her record collection. We touch on all of that, plus what made her start her channel in the first place. To close out the chat Melinda sits in the (kind of) hot seat for a set of fun lightning round questions. What are you waiting for? This episode starts NOW!

For more on host Concert Buddie:

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

For more on guest Melinda Murphy:

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

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https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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Concert Buddie | "Jazz Curious" Roundtable Feb 26, 2024

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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 genre begin their journey? Most of our panel for this show finds ourselves in a similar boat. Joined by Patrick (pbthal), Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency), Louie Golden, and Rocco Richardson (Pieces of Vinyl), we share our own experiences in gently building our knowledge base and collections with this diverse genre. Topics covered here include:

(1) How Did Jazz Enter Your Life (and Your Collection)?

(2) Why Jazz, Why Now: What is Driving People to Jazz Today?

(3) Barriers to Entry to Those New to Jazz?

(4) Best Recommendations to Someone Just Starting Out?

A lot of good information sharing in this pod-exclusive chat, here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! Tell us what you think!

For more information on host Concert Buddie:

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

For more information on Patrick (pbthal):

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

For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

For more information on Louie Golden:

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

For more information on Rocco Richardson (Pieces of Vinyl):

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Concert Buddie | Talking Pearl Jam: New Album, Tour, and What is a Jammer? Feb 22, 2024

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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 Vedder impressions were recorded during this 'sode (I think). Jump on in, the water is warm, for this latest episode on Vinyl Community Podcasts!

For more information on host Concert Buddie:

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

For more information on Vance (zeppearl):

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

Check out his podcast deep diving Led Zeppelin (Zeppearl Hangar):

https://open.spotify.com/show/4WwEehdkqOlZPKyay1DtY4?si=2245533974b24f5d

For more information on Jason Arsenault

https://www.youtube.com/@jasonarsenault3791

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https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Jazz Bums | Chad Kassem Talks New Bluesville Series, Jazz Represses, and More! Feb 21, 2024

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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:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@acousticsoundsks

IG: https://www.instagram.com/vinyl_lives

Chad's IG: https://www.instagram.com/chadkassem

For more information on the Bluesville Series:

https://store.acousticsounds.com/index.cfm?get=results&searchtext=bluesville

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Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle Feb 19, 2024

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

For more information on Jason Roxas:

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

For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

For more information on Jose Moreno Rahn:

https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn9628

hhttps://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more information on Norman Maslov: