Vinyl Community Podcasts

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

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

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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: The Return of Overrated, Underrated, and Properly Rated Apr 27, 2026

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After the mics cool down on SURFACE NOISE, the conversation keeps spinning on BONUS TRAX —and this time, it’s all about perspective. In this laid-back, off-the-cuff episode, the panel dives into a spirited round of Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated, taking a closer look at the careers of some of music’s most talked-about figures.

From legendary icons to polarizing hitmakers, we break down where these artists truly stand today—cutting through nostalgia, hype, and revisionist history to ask: are they getting too much credit, not enough, or just the right amount? Along the way, expect plenty of laughs, sharp takes, and a few surprising opinions that might challenge your own rankings.

It’s a fun, unfiltered extension of the SURFACE NOISE conversation—perfect for vinyl record collectors, music fans, and anyone who loves debating the legacy of the artists who shaped the soundtrack of our lives.

🎧 Drop the needle and join the debate!

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For more on our special guest Melinda Murphy:

For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

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

Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

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Surface Noise | Record Store Day 2026 Aftermath & Whatever That Looks Like Apr 23, 2026

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It's almost over - we promise! On this episode of SURFACE NOISE, we break down the full aftermath of Record Store Day 2026 — what time did we set the alarm for, and everything we witnessed in-store and in line on one of the biggest days in vinyl record collecting. Making history or rather HERstory, we are joined for the first time by Melinda Murphy to class up the joint, and we're talking real experiences from the ground: the hype, the surprises, the sellouts, and whether this year lived up to expectations. Did the drops deliver? Were the lines worth it? And what does it all say about the current state of the vinyl hobby?

What titles were the winners, losers, or surprises of RSD26? What did our members of the panel pick up - or strike out on? And what were our take away impressions from this year's "Super Bowl" of vinyl record collecting?

Answers to those questions and so many more....coming a click away!

🎙️ SURFACE NOISE is the show of record, talking records — featuring real conversations from collectors across the Vinyl Community. 🆓

This...

SURFACE NOISE!

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For more on our special guest Melinda Murphy:

For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://www.horizonsmusic.com

Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Elton in the 80's Plus a Warehouse of Vinyl Goodness Apr 20, 2026

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If you are still needing a taste of vinyl record collecting talk, we serve it up in spades for this portion of BONUS TRAX. 🫗

Did SURFACE NOISE land a new sponsor? 💰

What was up with Elton John album covers in the 80's? And which was the best (or worst) of the lot? 🧲

Did EU records in the 90's sound good? And are they worth picking up now? 🆗

Then Concert Buddie shares a story about his recent visit to see a man/warehouse featured in a recent YouTube video about Ron in Mendota, IL and his business - Horizons Music - a crate diggers utopia. This warehouse has over one million records (if not more) and if you have the time and the eye, you will see (and find) things you won't believe. More information below.

If you love music and records, you've found your vinyl resting place. Here, thanks to BONUS TRAX!

For more information on Horizons Music:

YouTube video about Ron & his story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsJxbu2DYzc

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

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Surface Noise | The ULTIMATE Record Store Day 2026 Preview Apr 16, 2026

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Get ready for the ULTIMATE Record Store Day 2026 preview on the next episode of SURFACE NOISE as we break down everything vinyl collectors need to know before Record Store Day hits on Saturday, April 18, 2026. We talk must-have RSD 2026 releases, collector strategy, hype titles, hidden gems, and which records could become the biggest stories of this year’s event. Whether you’re lining up at dawn, building your wish list, or deciding which exclusive vinyl releases are worth chasing, this episode is your guide to one of the biggest days in the record collecting calendar.

After discussing some current events in the form of the official 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees list (it's a BIG list), we share which titles have been officially CANCELLED in advance of Record Store Day. The panel then discusses the most talked-about Record Store Day 2026 vinyl releases, what collectors should expect from local shops, and how to prepare for the rush, the competition, and the surprises that always come with Record Store Day. From major exclusive pressings to under-the-radar picks, SURFACE NOISE gives record collectors, Vinyl Community members, and music fans a sharp preview of RSD 2026 before the doors open. If you love vinyl records, record collecting, audiophile culture, exclusive releases, and record store culture, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

🎧 Let SURFACE NOISE set you up for success this Record Store Day 2026!

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://recordcollectornews.com

Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst).

Save 10% using the code(s) below:

VCP10

Axpona 2026 Panel: Is it The Best Time EVER to Be a Record Collector? Apr 14, 2026

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Is this the BEST time ever to collect vinyl… or are we just living through the most complicated era the hobby has ever seen?

Fresh off the floor at the 2026 AXPONA North American Audio Expo, this episode features a panel discussion moderated by Jim Kaplan of Record Collector News— featuring Concert Buddie, Louie V (Vinyl Latte), and David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion) — as they tackle the state of vinyl record collecting in present times.

From explosive growth and mainstream popularity to rising prices and reissue overload, this conversation pulls no punches. Is vinyl more accessible than ever, or is the barrier to entry quietly getting higher? Are collectors thriving in a golden age of availability, or drowning in a sea of variants, represses, and FOMO-driven buying?

The panel dives into:

The reality behind today’s booming vinyl market
Whether scarcity still matters in the age of endless reissues
How apps, online marketplaces, and digital tools are reshaping crate digging
Why Gen Z could hold the key to the future of the hobby
Is Classic Rock now becoming the easiest to find genre?
And tips, tactics, and best practices aimed at making your collecting better for using them!

Ultimately, the panel doesn’t give a simple yes-or-no answer—but instead paints a nuanced picture: this may be the most active era in vinyl history, but whether it’s the “best” depends on what kind of collector you are.

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For more on moderator Jim Kaplan of Record Collector News:

For more on Concert Buddie:

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

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion):

IG: @audio_excursion

For more on Louie V. (Vinyl Latte):

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

IG: @vinyllattecafe

shop: vinyl-latte-shop.fourthwall.com

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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Is the "VC" Too Crowded? Apr 13, 2026

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Continuing the conversation from SURFACE NOISE to these here BONUS TRAX, technology still lingers in the air. For the bonus morsel, the panel openly opines whether the "VC" (Vinyl Community on YouTube) is too crowded. With some many options and so little time, how do we consistently support each other in the vinyl battlefield of opinions, takes, and time stealing content? What caused this explosion of content creation? Are the motivations different than they were before the pandemic-inspired explosion of the hobby? Or is this simply the rest of social media catching up to a legacy hobby of vintage collecting goodness?

Those questions answered (somewhat), only with these BONUS TRAX!

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on Joel (Static ATX Records):

https://staticatx.com

For more on Jason (Spinz Vinyl) and his new app to take your Discogs experience next level:

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

IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

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Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: CONCERTBUDDIE

Surface Noise | Is the Future of Analog...Digital? Apr 09, 2026

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Get ready for a thought-provoking new episode of SURFACE NOISE as we dive into one of the biggest questions facing vinyl collectors today: is the future of analog… digital?

Kicking it off with the latest current events in the world of music and vinyl, we touch on:

(1) The passing of a hip hop legend

(2) VinylCon expands to NYC (Brooklyn)

(3) Coachella takes place this weekend....is it any good?

(4) Megadeth FINALLY reissues two of their fan favorite classics on vinyl in Countdown to Extinction and Youthanasia

(5) Axpona takes place this weekend, with a few familiar faces talking records #cheapplug

After breaking down the latest headlines and weekly current events shaping the vinyl record collecting landscape, we turn our focus to the rapidly evolving intersection of technology and crate digging. Are record fairs and local shops still king—or are apps and online platforms becoming the new frontier for scoring rare and valuable finds? In this episode, we explore emerging tools that could redefine the hobby we spotlight the new Spinz app, developed by our own SN alumnus Jason “Spinz Vinyl” Elwood to discuss how it’s designed to enhance the record collecting experience—from discovery to cataloging and beyond. Also joining the dais this 'sode is Joel from Static ATX Records to give his point of view as a record store owner/operator on the importance of function and user interface when it comes to selling your wares through those platforms.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started, this episode tackles where the hobby is headed, what tools you should have on your radar, and how digital platforms might shape the next generation of vinyl culture.

🎧 Tune in and join the conversation as we ask: Is analog’s future actually driven by digital?

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

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

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on Joel (Static ATX Records):

https://staticatx.com

For more on Jason (Spinz Vinyl) and his new app to take your Discogs experience next level:

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

IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://www.joiecalio.com/

Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: CONCERTBUDDIE

Concert Buddie | Everyone Loves a Sequel! Dada x Record Store Day, Round 2 - Interview with Joie Calio Apr 08, 2026

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Get ready for an exciting deep dive into one of alternative rock’s most beloved cult bands as Concert Buddie returns to Vinyl Community Podcasts with a must-hear interview featuring Joie Calio of Dada.

In this episode, we explore the long-awaited vinyl debut of "El Subliminoso", the band’s third studio album, arriving for the very first time on wax as part of Record Store Day 2026. Following the overwhelming response to last year’s reissue of "Puzzle", collectors and fans alike are asking the big question: will vinyl lightning strike twice?

Joie shares his thoughts on the reception to "Puzzle" being one of the most sought after releases of RSD 2025 - driving the aftermarket frenzied with demand - and whether that success propelled this album towards this year's starting gate. Get behind-the-scenes stories about the making of "El Subliminoso", the importance of seeing the work get released on the format he loves, and what this effort means to both longtime fans and a new generation of record collectors. We also dig into what Joie plans on doing this time around on RSD26 (cookies, part deux?), the evolving culture of Record Store Day, and whether this highly anticipated and it's smaller print of pressings (possibly topping out at 1500) can satisfy the ever-hungry vinyl community.

Whether you're a dedicated collector, a fan of 90s alternative rock, or someone chasing the thrill of Record Store Day exclusives, this conversation delivers insight, nostalgia, and plenty of collector-focused perspective.

Topics include:

The history and legacy of "El Subliminoso"
Why this album is finally getting a vinyl release
Reflections on the success of "Puzzle" for Record Store Day
The current state of vinyl collecting and demand
Tips and expectations for Record Store Day 2026

Keep your eyes and earholes ready for more interviews, vinyl news, and collector insights from Concert Buddie and Vinyl Community Podcasts! 🔔

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For more on Joie Calio | Dada | 7Horse:

http://dadaforever.com/

https://www.7horsemusic.com/

For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Vinyl Inventions Apr 06, 2026

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After another triumphant turn around the turntable, the crew from SURFACE NOISE still had a few clips in the chamber in the form of BONUS TRAX. For this extra session, this band of vinyl junkies shared some thoughts they had in the form of Vinyl Inventions: what tools, tech, or ideas could make vinyl collecting even better? From innovative storage solutions to next-gen cleaning systems—and even a few wild concepts—we imagine what the future of the hobby could look like (including devices inspired by nail polish - thank John Bong for this one). 🤑

Whether you're hunting for that perfect pressing, upgrading your setup, or hitting record shows across the country, BONUS TRAX is packed with insight, inspiration, and maybe a little perspiration. Better switch up that deodorant, if you know what's good for you! 🤖

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: