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The Vinyl Guide

Nate Goyer·5 episodes

SocietyCultureMusic interviewsVinyl collectorsStandalone episodes45-60 minArtist storiesRecord culture

The Vinyl Guide: The Podcast for Fans & Collectors of Vinyl Records!

Why listen

The Vinyl Guide is for music fans who want the stories behind the records, not just gear talk or collecting tips. Host Nate Goyer interviews musicians and music figures about albums, touring, songwriting, punk history, prog rock, rare catalog items, and the continuing appeal of vinyl. It is a strong fit for record collectors, crate diggers, and anyone who likes long, relaxed artist conversations with a collector's ear.

Episodes

49 min
May 21, 2018Episode 124
The Steven Wilson Interview

Steven Wilson continues to push the bounds of musical artistry. Today he shares on his history, philosophy and approach to making music, as well as his memories, appreciation and love of the vinyl record format. Plus a track from his new LP 'To The Bone'. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube

53 min
May 14, 2018Episode 123
Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns

Phil Lewis has lived a pirate's life fronting L.A. Guns. Today he tells some amazing tales of life on the road, takes listener questions and makes me a member of L.A. Guns for about 30 minutes. Still, I think I lasted longer than others. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube

47 min
Apr 30, 2018Episode 122
Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle

A Perfect Circle recently released their first album in over a decade. Today Billy Howerdel shares the history of the band and breaks down the methods of his songwriting partnership with Maynard James Keenan. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube

1 hr 2 min
Apr 16, 2018Episode 120
Steven McDonald of Redd Kross, OFF!, Melvins & more

Steven Shane McDonald has been in punk rock bands since age 10, opening for Black Flag before he was old enough to drive. Today he shares those early stories, the formation and evolution of Redd Kross, his virtual collaboration with the White Stripes, playing w Melvins, their new LP & what's next for his other bands. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube

1 hr 1 min
Mar 26, 2018Episode 118
Bill Stevenson of Descendents, ALL, Black Flag & more

Bill Stevenson is punk rock royalty, playing in Descendents, ALL, Black Flag and more. Today we talk about his history, the records he recorded, the rare items in the catalogue, living hard on punk rock tours, Filmage, the comeback, coffee and what's next for Descendents. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube