Podcasts about Trax

The conversation keeps spinning after Surface Noise as the crew throws the agenda out the window for another freestylin' edition of BONUS TRAX. This time, it's all about the records. The guys dig into recent pickups, rare 45s, albums desperately in need of a proper reissue, and the patience and perseverance it sometimes takes to finally land that elusive record. Along the way, the Beatles inevitably invade the conversation, Fleetwood Mac, Fanny and fusion enter the reissue discussion, and some decidedly unusual additions to the collection make an appearance. Then it's time for a little record-store road trip as Chance and Arnaldo compare notes from recent digging in Florida, including stops in Tampa, Orlando and Daytona Beach. From Foundation College Park and Park Ave CDs to the shops that delivered—and a few that definitely didn't—the crew talks prices, inventory, grading, unexpected finds and the thrill of discovering something you weren't even looking for. Plus: bargain-bin “cheap heat,” Bobby Caldwell, Michael Henderson, jazz finds, condition upgrades, strange album covers, vintage T-shirts, listener comments and plenty of the usual detours that make BONUS TRAX what it is. No agenda. No guardrails. Just record collectors talking records after the show of record has officially ended. BONUS TRAX — from Surface Noise and the Vinyl Community Podcasts Network.

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

From 46% to 94%, this racer had magazine readers wondering if the reviewers were playing the same game (or who were on the take!) Aaron and Boat give you their take on this 1995 top down racer!

From 46% to 94%, this racer had magazine readers wondering if the reviewers were playing the same game (or who were on the take!) Aaron and Boat give you their take on this 1995 top down racer!

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

                                                  BLACK SHIRT MIXTAPE                                                       **Episode 129**                                                        Live Trax Vol. 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Join host Jesse Karassik aka @heyyyyy_jesse as he takes you on a 2 hour sonic journey playing mixtape inspired tracks in a variety of genres- all for your listening (dis)pleasure!   Tracklisting: 1. Morning Bell...Radiohead 2. The Chauffeur...Duran Duran 3. The Queen Is Dead...The Smiths 4. Not Even Jail...Interpol 5. Go With The Flow...Queens of the Stoneage 6. Live Again...Better Than Ezra 7. Private Life...Oingo Boingo 8. Never Let Me Down Again...Depeche Mode 9. Skin and Bones...Foo Fighters 10. One Hundred Years...The Cure 11. Too Much Too Young...The Specials 12. The Man Who Sold The World...Nirvana 13. So. Central Rain...REM 14. Watching The Detectives...Elvis Costello & The Attractions 15. Beat Crazy...Joe Jackson 16. Jigga What, Jigga Who...Jay Z 17. Folsom Prison Blues...Johnny Cash 18. Brilliant Disguise...Bruce Springsteen 19. Uninvited...Brandi Carlisle 20. Karma Police...Radiohead  

This round of BONUS TRAX starts with a bang as a couple of hot takes from the end of Surface Noise threaten to unravel the panel at the seams. Then we build the Band/Artist Merch Mount Rushmore. From endless reissues, remasters and deluxe box sets to T-shirts, toys, collectibles, coffee, liquor, sneakers, action figures, cruises—and just about anything else you can slap a logo on—which artists have turned their music, image and intellectual property into full-blown merchandising machines? But this isn't just about who sells the most T-shirts. Which artists have been the smartest at extending their brand beyond the music? Who has created an instantly recognizable visual identity that can sell almost anything? Who keeps finding new ways to repackage the same catalog for another generation of fans—and convince longtime collectors to buy it all over again? We'll nominate, debate and ultimately rank the artists and bands that represent the gold standard of maximizing their brand and extracting every possible dollar from their fanbase. KISS? The Rolling Stones? The Beatles? Grateful Dead? Taylor Swift? Metallica? Elvis? Who deserves one of only four spots on the Merch Mount Rushmore—and who gets left off the mountain? A spirited debate. A passionate fandom. Who wins...or loses? Only on BONUS TRAX!    ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on guest Norman Maslov (Mazzy): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mazzysmusic IG: @mazzys_music   For more on Kendall (Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem):  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem IG: @spindoctorsvinylmayhem   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   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: CONCERTBUDDIE   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212  

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

The conversation keeps spinning with more BONUS TRAX, as the Surface Noise crew digs into two big questions facing the vinyl record collecting community. First up: the vinyl “death tax.” We've discussed this phenomena in passing before, but following the passing of Dolly Parton, prices for some of her records exploded overnight reaching ridiculous levels — is that sudden demand justified, or are collectors simply getting caught up in panic buying and speculation? The panel looks at skyrocketing asking prices, disappearing inventory, what happens behind the scenes at record distributors and labels when a major artist dies, and why collectors might be better served waiting for the market to cool down. Then we turn our attention to the future of VinylCon. After expanding into multiple markets, could VinylCon eventually become the first truly national record convention brand? We discuss the opportunities—and potential risks—of taking the model across the country, including market saturation, competition with established local record shows, the importance of independent dealers, and whether large national events and smaller regional shows can successfully coexist. Plus, plenty of the usual Surface Noise tangents, record talk, questionable humor, and collector chaos along the way! Join us, won't you?

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

You've been owed this one!

September 2nd, 2026

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: A Utah Identity, what UTA's TRAX means to riders Alex Hooper Salt Lake City's TRAX light‑rail system, a place where University of Utah students, commuters, and families all share the same space. Alex Hooper takes us onboard to explore what the trains reveal about the city as a whole.

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Still simmering for vinyl record collecting talk after SURFACE NOISE? Good...these BONUS TRAX aim to satisfy!

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

$1.2 billion doesn't just buy track and trains. It buys time back in your day, the kind you lose when your “commuter rail” only shows up every 30 to 60 minutes and a single delay wrecks every connection. We dig into the newly awarded federal Capital Investment Grant for Utah's FrontRunner and why it's one of the biggest pieces of positive news for public transit in the U.S. in a long while.We start with a refresher on what FrontRunner is today: an 82-mile commuter rail corridor connecting Provo, Salt Lake City, and Ogden with 16 stations, broad service hours, and strong links to TRAX light rail, buses, and BRT. Then we get specific about what the grant funds: over 26 miles of new double tracking in multiple segments, critical signal upgrades, 10 new DMU trainsets, a new maintenance facility, and a new infill station south of Draper (yes, with park-and-ride spaces) tied to a planned transit-oriented development. The headline outcome is frequency: pushing peak service toward 15-minute trains, a reliability upgrade that changes how usable the whole region feels.If you care about commuter rail, regional rail, transit funding, and what actually makes projects “happen,” listen through and tell us what you think. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people find the show.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Surface Noise had a lot of flavor this week, but these Bonus Trax are sure to put the last spicy touch on the vinyl meatball of this messy, messy episode on Vinyl Community Podcasts!

Trax Took Birth in October 1985 as a pirate radio station broadcasting from the north circular road in a caravan. The station was called "D.A.D",(abbreviated as Davinder,Amir,David). After a DTI bust,(or 3!), the name changed from D.A.D to a mobile disco name,(Trax Mobile Disco),to TRAX FM. The time was 1986,and what fun we had. New DJ's joined,Mickey,Ritz,The Pacman,The Captain & DJ Danny). Trax also had "live" phone in's and requests on air! We hope to bring some fun back to you over the internet. Anything good will be played. Whether that be House,Hip Hop,Electro,Soul,Jazz,Funk,Disco,Soca,Reggae/Chutney..whatever. Also the live debates returns! Enjoy! www.traxfm.org

As SURFACE NOISE moved into the BONUS TRAX segment, we return back from the border to hear about recent travels and record store exploration in new places from a couple members of the dais, and the records they rescued along the way. From there the discussion turns to a couple new areas that may be helpful in tracking down the black wax gold we need to scratch that record collecting itch. Are these websites + apps valuable resources in tracking down hard to find records, or just the latest attempts to claw a little bit of the throne from Discogs? Listen + Discover + Decide for Yourself. Links below.   ⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️   Check out Dead Format here: https://deadformat.com/   Check out Flipped.FM here: https://flipped.fm   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on guest Nick and his record store Resurrected Records: https://resurrectedrecords.ca IG: @resurrecords   For more on one of our favorite VC Canadians, Rob (Northern Revolutions): https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernRevolutions IG: northern_revolutions   For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem   For more on guest Joel (Static ATX Records): https://staticatx.com https://www.youtube.com/@staticatx IG: staticatxrecords   And our returning champion, Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   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   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212  

In this BONUS TRAX episode of Surface Noise, the conversation gets personal as the panel shares the biggest Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned throughout their vinyl collecting journey. Every collector has a story—and sometimes the most expensive education comes from experience. From buying the wrong pressings, overpaying for records, and selling albums we wish we'd kept, to trusting the wrong sellers, misjudging record grades, making impulse purchases, and letting once-in-a-lifetime opportunities slip away, we reflect on the successes, regrets, and hard-earned wisdom that shaped us into smarter collectors. Bringing it home, Concert Buddie shares some pickups from a quick run to the Windy City by way of Indy, and a couple of bonafide grails that he secured in his bag.  Regardless if you're just starting your vinyl journey or have been collecting for decades, these stories offer practical advice, cautionary tales, and relatable experiences that can help you avoid common pitfalls while building a collection you'll truly enjoy. This BONUS TRAX conversation is packed with insights that every collector can appreciate!     ⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on guest Michael (Clash City Rocker): https://www.youtube.com/@flahertymt65   For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem   For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino) returns: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   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   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212      

Inès Boullant - better known as French dance destroyer u.r.trax - came to the RPS studio at Primavera Sound ahead of her first live festival gig to talk sneaking into clubs at 14, annoying her Parisian neighbours, blowing up during Covid and “anti club music”. Line Noise comes to you with the support of Cupra. Photo by @leafhopperproject

Morning news and talk on the craziness, then WHEELS UP with Eric Peters, the Trax review, Harley may have a winner, the electric Charger does not sell, can Stellantis get the engines back in them and save itself?

The turntable keeps spinning on Surface Noise, as this edition of Bonus Trax is a fun exercise in "What If".  It's time for Top Billing. If you could create the ultimate concert featuring any three acts from any era, who would make your perfect lineup? There are no restrictions—living or deceased, solo artists or bands, any genre, any decade. We'll build our dream (or even nightmare) concerts, compare picks, and discuss what makes the perfect live music experience. We close the show with a brief discussion on the new Jack White album "Frozen Charlotte" and how the vinyl release came out sounding a little flat - literally. It's Bonus Trax.....you know what that means.....   ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️

Still hungry for more record talk? After Surface Noise, the conversation continues on Bonus Trax with a deep dive into one of the most fascinating corners of vinyl record collecting: albums that became valuable because something went wrong... or unexpectedly right. From infamous pressing mistakes and manufacturing errors to accidental cover art, label variations, mastering anomalies, withdrawn releases, and production quirks, we explore the records whose flaws transformed them into some of the most sought-after collectibles in the hobby. Sometimes a simple mistake creates a legendary rarity. Other times, a fortunate accident produces a version collectors chase for decades. Along the way, we'll discuss iconic examples like The Beatles' infamous "Butcher Cover", original pressings under dispute, or reworking the songs on the album, misprints, alternate mixes, promotional oddities, and other records whose stories are every bit as compelling as the music they contain. From a seasoned record collector, audiophile, crate digger, Discogs enthusiast, or eBay buyer to someone just discovering the world of rare vinyl, this Bonus Trax episode offers plenty of surprising stories, collecting insights, and hidden gems that prove perfection isn't always what makes a record valuable. Be sure to follow Vinyl Community Podcasts for more episodes of Surface Noise, Bonus Trax, exclusive interviews, and conversations celebrating every corner of the vinyl collecting hobby.   ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on the new album - Dark Forces '95 - from Louie Golden aka Sharon is Karen: https://sharoniskaren1.bandcamp.com/album/dark-forces-95 https://www.youtube.com/@sharoniskarenmusic   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino) returns: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   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   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212  

We have your nightclub. We have your DJ box. We have thirty-six tracks, and most of them have no names because names are for records that want to be found. This is Decius Trax – the loose, sweaty, pressure-relief side of a band that otherwise runs on pure discipline. The album project blends Lias's voice into something unique; this is the other thing, the vehicle, the late-night chop shop where old cassettes get squeezed through the Decius filter until they come out the other side as someone else's record wearing a new coat. Live jams, minimal tinkering, heads banging on the assumption that yours will too. Most of what's here you've never heard, because most of it was never meant to leave the DJ box. Untitled. Unreleased. Numbered like ransom demands instead of songs, because the numbering is the point – roman numerals climbing toward a second vinyl mini-album, a whole Pantone chart still to get through, no plan to stop until it tips into ridiculousness. Don't remix it with AI. Don't expect liner notes on the next one either. Just make them, play them. Track list and read the room – it'll come with you eventually. It always does. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/decius-trax-the-ransom-note-mix/

Headed into ⏱ overtime here with these Surface Noise: BONUS TRAX! Inspired by a recent video editorial courtesy of VCP's own Americana Sam, the panel digs into the subsequent discussions in the Vinyl Community to ask a thought-provoking question: is there ever a "right time" to step away from creating content on YouTube? Sure, talking records is fun, but at what point does it feel like a bore? A chore? Or make you a whore to the algorithm? You might be surprised by some of the takes expressed. Do you think the "VC" has officially "jumped the shark"? Thankfully the Bong Man, "Al Pacino" joins at the very end of the show to keep this from getting too heavy a deep dive.

For our next trick on Surface Noise, these BONUS TRAX summon the "Vinyl Genie"

Don't mind us, we're just the last of the vendors wheeling out of the Austin Record Convention finishing up with our patented BONUS TRAX. But before we get out of Austin, word around the campfire was our last Surface Noise show before the break may have not been received appropriately as it relates to our initial discussion on the looming fall "Vinyl Summit" in Salina, KS from the fine folks at Acoustic Sounds/Analogue Productions. We attempt to dispel the myths and motivations of why we said what we said, and continue to maintain our support for the endeavor. After that housekeeping, we close the show sharing some of our Austin pickups and other latest finds, so you may need a cold one to tame down the HEAT we present - it's the good/good.  VIP status - revoked - it comes with the territory...now cuddle up to these BONUS TRAX to make your record collecting world just a little brighter!   Feast your eyes on all the information about the "Vinyl Summit" here: https://www.vinylsummit.com     ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino): https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   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   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212    

Groove Radio's Official TOP 5 GROOVES Weekly Chart Hosted by Swedish Egil - Week of 06-08-26 01 Ida Engberg - Disco Volante (Dennis Quin Remix) - Altra Moda Music 02 Felix Cartal & Ashley Sienna - Scream! - Physical Presents 03 Barry Can't Swim - Return To Bhibo (Radio Edit) - Atlantic Records UK 04 BARKER - Only Friends (Extended Mix) - Box of Trax 05 HUGEL, Imael Angel & Ultra Nate - Movin' To The Sun - Make The Girls Dance Records -- About GROOVE RADIO Groove Radio is the Rhythm of the Future - always on in HQ audio with electronic dance music and DJ culture LIVE from Los Angeles. Curated by legendary radio programmer, Swedish Egil, Groove Radio celebrates 30+ years featuring iconic and emerging talent from the early classics of 90's techno and house music to the sounds of today's dance music festivals. -- For more info visit:  grooveradio.com c2026 Groove Radio. All rights reserved.

Christian Lenhart is a civil engineer and one of the people behind The Rio Grande Plan, a citizen-driven vision for removing railroad crossings, revitalizing a neighborhood, and reusing the historic Rio Grande Depot. He previously worked for the Utah Transit Authority and is a daily commuter on TRAX, Salt Lake City's light rail system.

On this episode, we continue our journey from last year through the history of Stax Records, the iconic label that defined Southern Soul music, as I play some of my favorite Stax tracks from 1964 to 1966. Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Booker T & The MG's, Albert King, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd... they're all here on some of the greatest singles ever released. Let's dig in, shall we? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The plane is in the hangar. The crew is de-boarding. But the seats are still not fully in the complete upright positions. That only means that we have some more BONUS TRAX to discuss following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE! First, would you feel comfortable selling a G+ record (or worse) online for all to see? Maybe at a record show, where you can talk through the purchase to another vinyl enthusiast, perhaps even to a friend of sorts. But to sell to (often times) a stranger....different story. Or no? To close these extra meanderings, we opine about what happened to dance programs of the youngs - from American Bandstand, to Soul Train, to Club MTV or The Grind - these shows no longer exist; does that mean young people no longer dance? Or socialize in this fashion? What about the legendary music that debuted during those programs? Another lost avenue for a band or artist to get their footing in a burgeoning career?  Just like these BONUS TRAX.....Seacrest, out.   ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com   . . . . Another handy piece to have in your record collector arsenal is the Spinz Vinyl app, courtesy of our old friend Jason "Spinz Vinyl" - step up your collecting game by downloading his app (and take your Discogs experience to another level) all in pursuit of vinyl glory - here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212   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    

On this episode, we continue our journey from last year through the history of Stax Records, the iconic label that defined Southern Soul music, as I play some of my favorite Stax tracks from 1964 to 1966. Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Booker T & The MG's, Albert King, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd... they're all here on some of the greatest singles ever released. Let's dig in, shall we? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From near mutiny, to unsettled opinions: this helping of BONUS TRAX following SURFACE NOISE centers on a spirited debate of the greatest concert films of all time. From "Stop Making Sense" to "Woodstock", our panel of music fans attempt to properly rank the most important and entertaining concerts put to film. From legendary performances to iconic live recordings, we break down which concert films truly belong on the Mount Rushmore of music cinema. Sure to agitate, possibly motivate (to watch them), listen and discover if we did these rankings justice! To close the proceedings, a discussion centered around a recent New York Times piece about the "30 Greatest Living American Songwriters" and their snub of the pride of Long Island, William Joel. Basically a disgrace, if you ask a few of the panelists. Perhaps you agree?  BONUS TRAX, for the win! Info on the NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/magazine/greatest-american-songwriters-alive.html   ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong): https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   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  

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One hour cannot contain the unbridled enthusiasm for record collecting that is SURFACE NOISE. Here with another helping of BONUS TRAX, we get off on unusual footing with some shade sent the way of the young pop star Lorde.