The Vinyl Detroit Podcast

by The Vinyl Detroit Podcast

“@DetroitVinyl has been my favorite new podcast discovery. So far listened to interviews with @Teenbeat463 , Sarah Records, @GlennDonaldson (sadly no Der TPK mention) and Rocketship (some great nuts and bolts info on the recording process). Thoroughly enjoyable!” - Auxiliary Out Blog “I just listened through when I was out walking in the Glasgow rain - this is such a fantastic episode. Claire was very open and engaging and yo ...   ...  Read more
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  • Season 2

  • The Vinyl Detroit Podcast - Flowers Telegraphed to All Parts of the World - The Garment District Part 2

    The Vinyl Detroit Podcast - Flowers Telegraphed to All Parts of the World - The Garment District Part 2

    S02 E31
    01:13:09

    In this episode of the The Vinyl Detroit Podcast, Brian continued his discussion with Jennifer Baron of The Garment District about their 2023 stellar release Flowers Telegraphed to All Parts of the World of HHBTM. Jennifer was one of the founding members of The Ladybug Transistor among a number of other projects spanning music, art, photography and so much more. Jennifer’s interests are wide and far reaching. Jennifer carries much of the instrumentation load on the album along with a number of musicians including her cousin Lucy Blehar, Gary Olson of The Ladybug Transistor, Shivika Asthana of Papas Fritas and many others. Flowers Telegraphed to All Parts of The World was one of The Vinyl Detroit Podcast’s favorite albums of 2023 with its layered sound featuring a number of vintage and rare instrumentation. Lucy’s vocals are pure magic reminiscent of 60s era rock. Episode 31 Part 2 of The Vinyl Detroit Podcast featuring Jennifer Baron of The Garment District  is now streaming on all major platforms. Links: https://linktr.ee/vinyl_detroit

  • The Vinyl Detroit Podcast - Flowers Telegraphed to All Parts of the World - The Garment District Part 1

    The Vinyl Detroit Podcast - Flowers Telegraphed to All Parts of the World - The Garment District Part 1

    S02 E30
    01:06:52

    In this episode of the The Vinyl Detroit Podcast, Brian spoke with Jennifer Baron of The Garment District about their 2023 stellar release Flowers Telegraphed to All Parts of the World on HHBTM. Jennifer was one of the founding members of The Ladybug Transistor among a number of other projects spanning music, art, photography and so much more. Jennifer’s interests are wide and far reaching. Jennifer carries much of the instrumentation load on the album along with a number of supporting musicians including her cousin Lucy Blehar, Gary Olson of The Ladybug Transistor, Shivika Asthana of Papas Fritas and many others. Flowers Telegraphed to All Parts of The World was one of The Vinyl Detroit Podcast’s favorite albums of 2023 with its layered sound featuring a number of vintage and rare instruments. Lucy’s vocals are pure magic reminiscent of 60s era rock and the recording is simply sublime. Episode 30 Part 1 of The Vinyl Detroit Podcast featuring Jennifer Baron of The Garment District  is now streaming on all major platforms. Links: https://linktr.ee/vinyl_detroit

  • The Vinyl Detroit Podcast - Velocity Girl

    The Vinyl Detroit Podcast - Velocity Girl

    S02 E29
    01:37:15

    In this episode of the The Vinyl Detroit Podcast, Brian spoke with Sarah, Brian and Kelly of Velocity Girl in one of the finest episodes of this podcast. Amid a flurry of activity by the band, Velocity Girl took time to speak about the band’s early years, writing and recording and the current resurgence of 90s independent music. Kelly, Brian and Sarah share their experiences going from the fledgeling early years on Slumberland Records to their very smart jump to the iconic Sub Pop. There was no indie band bigger and more important than Velocity Girl. Emerging from the late 80s DC scene, Velocity Girl achieved greatness which included a number of singles, 3 LPs and a track on the platinum Clueless soundtrack. Finding influences as diverse as shoegaze, Creation Records, Sarah Records and Flying Nun, the band was eventually signed to iconic Sub Pop at a time when grunge was at the forefront. Brian, Kelly and Sarah shared their recording and production experiences including their stay at Steve Albini’s house during the mixing of Copacetic! They even recalled a funny story about Fugazi’s carrots… The band shared some very exciting news of upcoming Velocity Girl releases and shows including a sold-out performance at the Bowery Ballroom in New York. Episode 29 featuring Velocity Girl was a special conversation with the band discussing the career and recordings of one of the most important indie bands of the 90s.

  • The Vinyl Detroit Podcast - Saw You Dancing - The Hermit Crabs

    The Vinyl Detroit Podcast - Saw You Dancing - The Hermit Crabs

    S02 E28
    01:37:36

    In this episode of the The Vinyl Detroit Podcast, Brian spoke with Mel, one of the founding members and only lineup constant in the wonderful Hermit Crabs. With the recent vinyl reissue of their pop masterpiece, Saw You Dancing, Mel was gracious enough to sit down in December 2022 and speak extensively about the album. Saw You Dancing was originally released in 2007 on Matinée Recordings as a digital-only release. The fine folks at Daydream Records felt it needed a proper vinyl release, which dropped in August 2023. The Hermit Crabs were deeply rooted in the Scottish pop scene; joining the likes of fellow Scots Teenage Fanclub, Camera Obscura, Belle and Sebastian and others. Being from Scotland usually garners the usual comparisons to those that came before. The Hermit Crabs, however, forged their own sound by writing and recording timeless pop songs. Some of which so delicate and beautiful one would fear a stiff breeze cloud blow them away; destroying their beauty. During this discussion, Mel shared many fine details about the recording of Saw You Dancing, how she connected with the folks from Daydream Records to even quoting Neil Young! Fans of The Hermit Crabs as well as fine-crafted indie pop alike will find this episode wonderful. The Vinyl Detroit Podcast is proud to present Episode 28 featuring Brian’s conversation with Mel from The Hermit Crabs discussing the band’s excellent 2008 album, Saw You Dancing.

  • The Vinyl Detroit Podcast - I Was Raised On Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura - PAS/CAL Part 2

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    The Vinyl Detroit Podcast - I Was Raised On Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura - PAS/CAL Part 2

    S02 E27
    01:20:35
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    In Part 2 of the The Vinyl Detroit Podcast with Craig Badynee, Brian continues his deep discussion with Craig of PAS/CAL about his band’s brilliant 2008 release “I Was Raised On Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura” on Le Grand Magistery. Part 2 of Brian’s conversation with Craig starts out talking about his dear friend Christopher "Chip" Porter or Veronica Lake, Audrey’s Diary and much more. In episode 12 of The Vinyl Detroit Podcast, Chip referred to Craig as an “arranger” and for those familiar with his work with PAS/CAL, you’d agree. Craig’s notorious numerous melodic changes all within a single track is unlike anything anyone else has achieved. Craig opens up about his brother Chris’ musical education where he told Craig to “figure it out yourself”! Possibly the reason for Craig’s endless experimentation and quest to satisfy himself through his music and his ultimate satisfaction with its result. Craig credits his father with imparting on Craig that music should be a series of interesting ideas and should contain a beginning, middle and end. Craig also speaks about his contributions to the now-iconic Third Man Records series Southeast of Saturn where Craig’s work shows up on multiple tracks. Craig also lovingly recalls being an integral part of the burgeoning space-rock scene of the day with legendary Detroit indie scene mecca Zoot’s once again getting a mention. This was Detroit’s Summer of Love. Craig also shares a fascinating story of how he first met Dave Buick of Italy Records and Third Man Records fame as well as legendary Detroit musician Jack White of The White Stripes. Treasuring his work supporting his daughter’s musical journey represents a testament to a proud father who learned much from his own musical trip. This wonderful in-depth discussion with Craig Badynee was a real treat and important to the arch of this podcast.