Podcasts about surface noise

Roll over Beethoven, and tell Tchaikovsky that SURFACE NOISE has a FREESTYLE to share with the masses! For this separate stanza, our crew of dedicated sound merchants is still joined by Adam Tiro from The Freight to discuss "Vinyl Myths" - notions (preconceived or other) we have held about record collecting and the hobby in general that have yet to bear the fruit we expected.

Join us for the latest in vinyl vernacular courtesy of SURFACE NOISE with something different. For this trip around the turntable we are joined by Adam Tiro of The Freight discussing the release of their new album "Tales of Maybe" - out now (links below).

For this 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, we have a SURFACE NOISE mash-up consisting of our vinyl enthusiasts discussing their take(s) on the greatest cover songs of all time - some more obvious than others - before launching into the full-on FREESTYLE discussing the latest additions to the shelves and turntables of their personal collections.  Only on the latest FREESTYLE courtesy of SURFACE NOISE!  

Just when you think you have all the answers, SURFACE NOISE changes the questions! Join our squad of vinyl connoisseurs as we discuss the 11th hour news of a VMP lifeline - what do we know, what does it mean for open orders, and what do we feel are the biggest things to avoid for this next incarnation? Plus, why is our resident international phenomenon "John Bong" ordering a coffee delivery during the show while smoldering in the 100+ degree heat? The answer may surprise you.   Remember, if it's vinyl, it's on SURFACE NOISE!   

BOGO this week only on SURFACE NOISE! For your freebie, here is the latest FREESTYLE!

The show of record on collecting records had a power-packed show lined up, but as fate would have it, The Beatles had other ideas (thanks Ringo). We kick off SURFACE NOISE talking about the sudden announcement of the Beatles + Mono boxset repress coming in a few weeks: who is picking it up, why repress this again (first since 2014), and what will these mean for those who already have the 2014 version and will likely see their value plummet. Then, as the Surface Noise Boys begins summer hours, our panel of vinylists discuss the greatest "what if's" in music history. If tragedy or bad decision-making didn't take place, how would parts of the popular cultural landscape potentially look different? It's the one they warned you about: SURFACE NOISE!  

It's the show in the know about the music format that costs some dough - SURFACE NOISE!  Getting ready for a long holiday weekend in the US, our panelists are sharing their "lookout" records - records that they'd ask other collectors in their orbit to look for in their travels to records shows and stores near, far, and anywhere they can't get to themselves. Are they only grails? Are they expensive? Find out! Then the discussion turns to markdowns - are we already in "markdown season" of stores and retailers heavily discounting their wares? Finally we return to "Kindness Corner" to share some light "flowers" to give others in this vinyl community of ours.  All this and bad jokes galore (and John Bong RETURNS), only on SURFACE NOISE!

The extras aren't extra here on SURFACE NOISE - case in point, the latest FREESTYLE following the podcast proper. Still filling in for the AWOL Jose, "John Bong" helps lead a spirited discussion on "unofficial European imports" and whether they are good (or bad) for today's hobby. Arnaldo shares some of the records he tried to unsuccessfully trade at VINYLCON: Philly, and more hijinks ensured.    Download and go, this is the bonus record talk you didn't ask for....courtesy of the FREESTYLE + SURFACE NOISE!  

The show of record talking about records is BACK: SURFACE NOISE! ⌨️ On our show this week the dais talks about MoFi selling their returned records back to customers (and others doing the same), and we hear from our correspondent on the ground about VinylCon in Philly.

Where bad jokes, bad takes, and bad records go to die, the FREESTYLE of the latest 'sode of SURFACE NOISE follows in that esteemed tradition; a tradition like no other.  The panel attempts a new segment on new releases called "Grip or Flip" where they discuss whether a title is worth the grip (keeping), or buying to level up on something else (flip). Be forewarned, the landing is rocky. Then our brand of vinyl connosseurs show recent pickups, including some treasures picked from the bins of the Austin Record Convention. It's what you know as the FREESTYLE, and it's coming in HOT, now!  

Join us for the latest installment of vinyl record collecting insanity courtesy of SURFACE NOISE‼️ Our panel of dedicated vinylists will discuss the recent spring Austin Record Convention, including observations from the tables, the crates, and the grail walls littered throughout the convention center. Some sold records there, others simply bought. What did they see, who did they meet, what did they grab, and what was Jack White doing there? ⚡️ Then the dais talks about the essential parts of building the perfect record store, including some aspects you might now think about off the top of your head. Plus, how could someone buy the wrong R.E.M. record for another friend and collector? It happened, in real time, and profuse sweating ensued. Catch it all, here, on SURFACE NOISE, right

Back at it, Buddies! Here for a quick 'sode to share what happened when I went to the spring Austin Record Convention over the weekend. Many records were acquired, many meats and eats were consumed, and many memories were made. And no, I did not get to meet Raekwon or Jack White there (yes, that happened). BUT....I still had a good time and will share a brief recap here! Before that, I share some quick news on SURFACE NOISE and what to expect in the short term.  Let's start the week off right, and right now, here on Vinyl Community Podcasts!  

Apologies to Britney, but ooops we did it again....we found another way to chime in with even MORE Record Store Day talk.

Surface Noise is B-A-C-K!! Our panel of dedicated vinyl enthusiasts present another spin around the turntable, where in this week's podcast proper we'll discuss the hardest records to collect, find, or track down - does it vary by label, by artist, or genre? How much of a pursuit is TOO much of a pursuit (limits, people, limits). Everybody's got a price, but somebody's gotta pay (shoutout to the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase)

Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, we bring you another FREESTYLE courtesy of the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE: A-Side!

The title says it all.

For a few more fixins' on our vinyl baked potato, in the FREESTYLE of the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE (A-Side) the panel discusses a few more topics:  Thoughts on the new Tracy Chapman (self titled) reissue, and how come other companies cannot figure out the pricing puzzle at $25(ish)? Is MoFi back? With some more contemporary curation choices of late, is Mobile Fidelity reissuing titles other won't, can't, or should? When will we finally get a vinyl issue of the infamous Doobie Brothers performance caught on tape from the immortal Fred "Rerun" Berry? You think we are kidding....grab your red beret and listen to find out ONLY on Vinyl Community Podcasts!  

Record Store Day 2025 is almost upon us , and we've got everything you need to know! On this show we're diving into what makes RSD such a unique experience for vinyl lovers, highlighting the most exciting releases, and discussing why this event is a must for every record collector. What titles are MUST grabs for our panel of trusty vinyl enthusiasts? (2:15) What titles could they be talked into adding to their stacks? (39:17) And what titles give off the "come on, man" vibe with their inclusion on an otherwise super solid list? (51:41) Whether you're a seasoned RSD veteran or a first-timer, we've got insider tips and some major FOMO-worthy picks you won't want to miss.

When the extras aren't just extra, we serve another FREESTYLE of the latest Surface Noise: B-Side.

Yo! What is shakin, everybody? The vinyl resurgence has taken the world by storm, but is it sustainable? Is the Vinyl Bubble about to BURST? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the rise of vinyl records, what's driving the boom, and the signs that could spell trouble for collectors.

When the cup runneth over, SURFACE NOISE: A-Side gives you more than you asked for in the form of this latest FREESTYLE

Action packed and medium paced, SURFACE NOISE: A-Side is back for more news, reviews, and takes that will bruise inside the world of vinyl record collecting.

Just a littttle bit more to squeeze out of the latest SURFACE NOISE: B-Side in the form of this here FREESTYLE! Our dais shares some recent trials, tribulations, and triumphs in the form reissues in our segment: the good, the bad, and the (kinda) ugly. We aim to spare you from parting with your well-earned dollars and cents. Right here, right now, only on this FREESTYLE courtesy of our team at SURFACE NOISE: B-Side!  

Yo, what is shakin' everybody? In this week's Surface Noise: B-Side, we're diving into the most iconic music conversation – Holy Grails vs Guilty Pleasures! Join us as we debate those perfect, must-have records and those secretly loved tunes we're not ashamed to admit. Plus, we're taking it a step further – imagine being stranded on a desert island!

We are not done ringing out the towel here, folks! For the FREESTYLE after the latest SURFACE NOISE: A-Side, our panel discuss bands or artists that should have been bigger (but were not, for some reasons - known and unknown). They follow that by touching on a light week in current events in the record collecting sphere, then share their latest pickups found for their record collections. Not recommended for your daily run, this FREESTYLE could be hazardous to your health! (Not really)  

We are BACK with another adventure into the curious world of vinyl record collecting as SURFACE NOISE: A-Side is in full effect!

Vinyl collectors - are you the customer for luxury records? In this episode of SURFACE NOISE: B-Side, we break down the booming market for high-end audiophile pressings: those super deluxe, ultra-limited, $100+ vinyl releases that sell out instantly. Are they actually worth it, or are we just falling for the hype? The latest in this trend - the announcement from ERC of a Grateful Dead '72 Europe reissue for the low, low price of $700(ish), has blown this discussion WIDE OPEN!

Oh. Hey. You've caught us clearing up the crumbs in the cookie jar from the latest episode SURFACE NOISE: A-Side FREESTYLE. Coming up, the panel discusses the recent SNL50 concert and where it ranks on the pantheon of greatest live tv concerts. And after touching on the actual SNL50 broadcast itself, the guys share their latest pickups and finds that have been successfully re-homed into their respective vinyl collections. Grab those 45 adapters and drop your needle on the latest FREESTYLE courtesy of the SURFACE NOISE: A-Side!  

Back in the building, SURFACE NOISE is bringing the A-Side front AND center! For this trip around the turntable we will be focusing on bad experiences with shady vinyl record sellers - online, in store, at record shows - anywhere and everywhere. What practices have we experienced that are out of bounds, shady, and downright off-putting? Have you run into these cretins? Scammers? Rip off artists? We have (ugh)

Not to be confused with crop circles or aliens

Get ready for a cannonball dive into the world of POP music on Surface Noise: B-Side! In this episode we'll define what makes a pop song POP

But wait, there's more? LET'S GO!

Please join us for the latest foray into the wild world of vinyl record collecting: the one, the only SURFACE NOISE: A-Side!

Nestled into the latest FREESTYLE following the SURFACE NOISE B-Side, our vinyl adventures discussed color vinyl variants. Specifically, does the music sound better on anything other than black wax? With more choices than ever before of vinyl color treatments, splatters, or even liquid-filled records, is it better to just stay with tried & true black wax, or have manufacturers perfected the sound to match the high level of inspired color variants on today's latest records? Get these takes and MORE, here on the latest FREESTYLE!    

Optimize Your Vinyl Collection! What if you had to cut your collection in half? How would you do it? Or worse, what if you had to start over? In this show we break down the best way to build, curate, and maximize your record collection—whether you're hunting for grails

Hold the ☎️ - there is more vinyl talk to be found post SURFACE NOISE proper, courtesy of the FREESTYLE. Listen to our panelists discuss collecting advice (buying or selling) in 2025, the rumor of Acoustic Sounds finally updating their website, Rick Beato is still alive and has been told that Jose is his biggest fan, and what (if any) effect possible tariffs could have on importing new vinyl from overseas amidst the administration change in the United States.  Too much to shake a stick at, plug in for this latest FREESTYLE only on VINYL COMMUNITY PODCASTS!

Join our tried and true group of vinyl scavengers for another episode of SURFACE NOISE from the A-Side! Topics on our minds:

After a mega stuffed portion from the latest SURFACE NOISE B-Side, our pugnacious panelists finish up with the latest FREESTYLE talking positive moments in their collecting journey of late and 2024 as a whole. Did Jose visit his "Tomato Lady" for another hookup of cheap records? Find out NOW! Cue the kumbaya and good feelings in 3...2...1...   For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on Chris Chach: https://www.instagram.com/thegrooveseeker   For more on Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency   For more on Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com . . . For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com    

Vinyl is BACK and it's more exciting than ever! But what's next for this iconic format? In the latest SURFACE NOISE B-Side, we're diving into the big changes that could determine vinyl's place in the future. It's not just about pressing records—it's about preserving the magic of vinyl while adapting to the modern world.

When the lights go low, the FREESTYLE goes all in. Following the latest A-Side edition of SURFACE NOISE, our dais of vinyl viceroys shares their top three (or more - cough, cough, Jose) albums they are looking to procure in the new year. Sprinkle in some other broadcast nonsense, and you have the latest FREESTYLE, coming to your ear holes NOWWWWWWW   For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion https://www.whatnot.com/user/vinyl4ever/shop     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.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 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca  

Back in the building for 2025, this A-Side 'sode of SURFACE NOISE is one not to miss! Join our dais of doomsdayers as they look into their crystal balls and share their predictions for record collecting (their own and the hobby as a whole) for 2025. Then we get a segment called "Give Me a Break" (and no, this will not serve as a Nell Carter tribute). Don't be late, and don't be lame. SURFACE NOISE is the name of our game! But first: as mentioned at the end of this show, please consider helping a member of the Vinyl Community who is recovering from a horrific auto accident. Info here: Link to lend help to VC'er Brooke ( @PGHVINYL ): https://gofund.me/16be59f7 IG: https://www.instagram.com/pghvinyl   For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion https://www.whatnot.com/user/vinyl4ever/shop     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.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 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca  

New year, new FREESTYLE, who dis? Listen to our committed collectors talk a little more Bob Dylan, then a detour into early hip-hop records, before parking the vinyl bus sharing latest pickups (some from the big 50% sales of late) and learning that Chris has a secret; he's a TPS member. What is a TPS member? Listen and find out only on the latest FREESTYLE, courtesy of the SURFACE NOISE B-Side!   For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on Chris Chach: https://www.instagram.com/thegrooveseeker   For more on Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency     . . . For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com          

For the 1st SURFACE NOISE (B-Side) of 2025 we're kicking the new year off with a lively discussion about music biopics—what's worked, what hasn't, and what we want to see next. From there we dive deep into the brand-new Bob Dylan film A Complete Unknown, unpacking its take on the legendary artist's life and legacy. Then we'll share our very own biopic wish lists and ones they should do/could not do. All this and MORE, only on SURFACE NOISE!

Have to put one more FREESTYLE log on the fire as we close 2024! Following the latest SURFACE NOISE A-Side, our vinyl enthusiasts got an update on Arnaldo's difficulties with a recent Discogs situation from the seller POV, we talked about Beyonce's performance on Christmas Day during Netflix's foray into the NFL, and a few more vinyl tidbits before the year closes. Thank you for your continued support of Vinyl Community Podcasts and our related shows - cheers to a warm Happy New Year, and continued vinyl luck in 2025!   For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com   For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion https://www.whatnot.com/user/vinyl4ever/shop     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.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   https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca      

Come get a taste of the latest SURFACE NOISE (A-Side) as our cunning vinylsts share what they learned in 2024 record collecting versus how they walk into 2025 viewing the hobby, their collecting goals/tactics/observations and MORE!   (1) Vinyl Rewind: Learnings from 2024 (2) Vinyl Resolutions: New approaches for 2025 (3) Any Vinyl Targets or Areas of Focus in 2025?   For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com   For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion https://www.whatnot.com/user/vinyl4ever/shop     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.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   https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca      

Join us for a special Surface Noise (B-Side) episode as we dive into the Best Vinyl Records of 2024!

Et tu Buttrock?  Learn all about this topic de jour - it's origins, it's innovators, and it's imitators. Feel free to join us and bust out your bedazzled jeans, Affliction tee, that rusty chain attached to your wallet, and rub the soul patch on your chin as you listen to the latest FREESTYLE (A-Side) from SURFACE NOISE!    For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com   For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on guest + newcomer Jeff (Vinyl Record Info): https://www.youtube.com/@vinylrecordinfo   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.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   https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca  

It's a bird, a plane, it's SURFACE NOISE - A Side! Joined by newcomer Jeff (Vinyl Record Info) our daring group of savvy record collectors weigh in on some albums from their collections under the following umbrellas: No Skips - albums that do not possess a single track worth skipping/missing So Many Firsts - First Song, First Album, First Impression: what are some of the greatest 1st song/1st album debuts EVER? *And coming in the Freestyle (next episode): A "Deep" Investigation into the origins of "Buttrock"...you won't want to miss it!  Get this (and MORE) only on SURFACE NOISE!     For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com   For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on guest + newcomer Jeff (Vinyl Record Info): https://www.youtube.com/@vinylrecordinfo   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.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   https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca  

A show so big we had to come back for seconds, SURFACE NOISE has more B-Side for your earholes. On this 'sode the panel shares their own Black Friday Record Store Day (24) exploits, including feverish visits to their local indy stores, online shopping for others while waiting in lines, and perhaps the most controversial take ever - how Target had the most desired (and hard to find) album on that day of days.  Yes. Target. (Hint: it was a "swift" piece of wax). How did these vinyl scavengers make out? Click and listen for those answers, ONLY on the the latest FREESTYLE from SURFACE NOISE!   For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency   For more on Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on Chris Chach: https://www.instagram.com/cchach     . . . For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com              

Join us for another high-energy episode of Surface Noise Live as we dive into The Doors Rhino Hi-Fidelity Box Set!