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Calling all vinyl enthusiasts and music fans! The Dead Air Records podcast is Liverpool's newest sonic journey, bringing you a weekly deep dive into the world of records, local music, and collector's treasures straight from the heart of Dead Air Records. Each episode is your behind-the-counter access to vinyl culture - where rare finds meet local talent plus band interviews and special live performances - all recorded in Dead Air Record's independent shop in Liverpool.
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This week on the Dead Air Records Podcast, we sit down for an extended chat with Will Sergeant, guitarist and founding member of Echo & The Bunnymen. Will takes us through the early days of the band, the making of classic albums like Crocodiles, Heaven Up Here and Ocean Rain, and what it was like coming back with Evergreen in the middle of Britpop. We also dive into his solo and experimental projects, his memoir Bunnyman, and the long-overdue vinyl release of Weird As Fish. As a bonus, Wi...
We’re taking the bait this week with The Independent's controversial article: The 25 Most Overrated Albums. From The Beatles to Nirvana, Madonna to Radiohead, it’s a list guaranteed to get people talking. We go album by album to see what we agree with, what we absolutely don’t, and who has no business being on there. And because we couldn’t resist, we’ve added in some of our own picks for albums we think might just be a little overrated… 👀 💿 Across The Counter Each week, we take you “a...
This week on the Dead Air Records podcast, we’re joined by Shaun from TOY CAR, ahead of the release of their brand new album CREAM (out 7 November 2025). 📀 Live in-store performance: Shaun treats us to a stripped-back set featuring four tracks from the album – Time Flies, Thylacine, Better Than Before, and April. 🎶 Conversation: After the performance, we chat about the making of CREAM, the band’s upcoming headline album launch show at Rough Trade Liverpool, their influences, Liverpool's mus...
This week we sit down with Chrissy, Pauline and Jack from QUARRY, one of Liverpool’s most exciting independent and alternative music venues. After saying goodbye to their Love Lane home in May, the team are now preparing to reopen in a brand new location: the legendary former Magnet and Sink Club basement on Hardman Street. We talk about: → The origins of QUARRY and their first ever show → The Love Lane chapter and what led to its closure → Building a grassroots music community in Liverpool →...
This week it’s personal. Inspired by the classic TV format Room 101, we’re taking a long, hard look at our own record shelves and deciding which albums deserve eternal banishment. Ten records enter, only our grudges decide who leaves. From big-name albums that never clicked, to overhyped classics we can’t stand, to the odd record we’ve simply heard one too many times — nothing is safe. From Jess’s savage (and controversial) takedown of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (and Billy Corgan ...
This week on the Dead Air Records podcast we’re joined by Tian Qiyi, the boundary-blurring project of brothers John Tian Qi Wardle and Charlie Tian Yi Wardle. 📀 Live in-store performance: Tian Qiyi bring their extraordinary sound to Dead Air, weaving together traditional Chinese and Mongolian instruments like the erhu, yangqin, and morin khuur with dub, experimental jazz, post-punk, and UK folk. 🎶 Conversation: After the set, John and Charlie sit down with us to discuss their Anglo-Chin...
This week we dive into the world of soundtracks – from film to TV to video games. We nod to the heavyweights of the craft (Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Quentin Tarantino, Clint Mansell, Max Richter and more), but spend most of our time unpacking the scores and soundtracks that have stuck with us: •Her •Vanilla Sky •The Fountain •Trainspotting •Dead Man’s Shoes •The Shining In our Across the Counter segment, we’re running a soundtrack special with standout pressings of Blade Runner, Dark Souls...
We can’t quite believe this one ourselves… For Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Dead Air Records podcast, we sat down with Alan McGee – the legendary founder of Creation Records, the man who discovered Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine and so many more. McGee doesn’t do interviews these days, which makes this conversation even more special. We cover the wild early days of Creation, the 90s explosion, how the music industry has changed, and what he’s up to now, managing bands like Public ...
We’re back for Season 2 of the Dead Air Records podcast — recorded right here inside our independent record store in Liverpool. In this opening episode, we catch up on everything that’s been happening in and around the shop over the summer, share our picks for the best albums of 2025 so far, and dig into the latest Liverpool music news. We’ll also shine a spotlight on bands that have caught our attention recently, and bring back Across the Counter with special releases from Taylor Swift, De L...
We’ve made it to the final episode of Season One - and we’re going out with a bang. To wrap up the season, we’re joined by the incredible Liverpool-rooted electronic duo Those Holy for an intimate in-store performance that blends industrial textures with synth-wave energy. Massive thanks to Chrissy and Lucy for bringing their unique sound to the shop. Listen to the full set in this episode or head to YouTube to watch the performance, and stick around afterwards for a chat with the band. We’re...
In this week’s episode - the penultimate of season one - we’re getting personal. We’re taking it back to where it all began: a job Marc hated, a tough mental health journey, selling records from the back of our car, and the leap of faith that led to opening our shop. Fast forward to today, and we’re just a few weeks away from celebrating two years of Dead Air Records on Suffolk Street. We talk about the challenges of running an independent record shop - from launching in the middle of a...
In this episode of the Dead Air Records Podcast, we're back with a friendly crash course on jazz - specifically, the 'Golden Age of Jazz' in the 1950s and 60s. Jazz can sometimes feel hard to approach, so we’re breaking it down by looking at five essential record labels that shaped the sound: Blue Note, Impulse!, Prestige, Verve, and Riverside. We’ll also point to a few modern artists still keeping jazz fresh and exciting today. This isn’t a deep dive or a music theory lecture - just a ...
This week, we are over the moon to share an in-store performance and interview with Liverpool band Shefu. Fresh from their sold out headline show at The Windmill in Brixton and the release of their self-titled EP, we had the pleasure of welcoming Rose, Alice, Tom and Freddie down to the shop to perform four tracks and chat about how the band started, where they draw inspiration from, and what Liverpool means to them. Follow Shefu → https://www.instagram.com/shefuband/ Special thanks to ...
Maybe it was the fact that we were both under the weather, or maybe it was our wildly different takes on the best and worst Radiohead album… or perhaps Jess still hasn’t recovered from losing the 1997 vs 2007 battle. Either way, Episode 8 is our sassiest (and most controversial) yet. We’re ranking Radiohead’s albums from best to worst - do we get it right, or are we completely off the mark? Plus, don’t miss the return of Across the Counter (especially if you're a Massive Attack, Kate Bush, or...
Welcome back to the Dead Air Records podcast! This week, we are really excited to share an in-store performance and interview with Liverpool-born and based band, The Stamp. Sit back, watch, listen and enjoy three feel-good tracks (Cornerstone, Memory Lane, Remember The Day) that combine elements of reggae, soul and blues, followed by an interview with the band. Follow The Stamp → https://www.instagram.com/the_stamp_uk/ Big thanks to Connah, Tom, Ben and Olly for coming down to the...
In this week's episode, we share the albums that have been on heavy rotation in the record shop, including releases from ZZZAHARA, Amen Dunes, Jev, SML and Leilani. Across the counter returns with special releases from The Hives, Slipknot and two Studio Ghibli soundtracks. Plus, we chat about Liverpool-based musicians and bands Dayzy, Casual Blood Service and Little Furry Things and share our recommended gigs for your diary. The Dead Air Records podcast is hosted by Marc and Jess. Filme...
It’s the battle of the decade. Marc and Jess talk about their top ten favourite albums from what they consider the best year in music: 1997 vs 2007. From Radiohead’s OK Computer to LCD Soundsystem’s Sound of Silver, The Prodigy’s The Fat of the Land to Bloc Party’s A Weekend in the City. Who will win? Plus, we’re back with our favourite vinyl finds from across the counter and all the local bands and gigs that should be on your radar. The Dead Air Records podcast is hosted by Marc and Je...
This week's episode is our Anti-Valentine's Day special, where we dive into some of our favourite heartbreak albums. Across the counter returns with a touch of romance, and as always, we share the Liverpool bands and musicians we've been listening to. The Dead Air Records podcast is hosted by Marc and Jess. Filmed and edited by Second Best Studios. New episodes every Thursday at 5pm. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple. Check out our Season 1 and Season 2 playlists on Sp...
In this week's episode, we share ten forthcoming albums that we can't wait to wrap our ears around, a special Bob Dylan test pressing that recently came across the counter, and spotlight a selection of bands and musicians from Liverpool that you should have on your radar (and in your gig diary). The Dead Air Records podcast is hosted by Marc and Jess. Filmed and edited by Second Best Studios. New episodes every Thursday at 5pm. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple. Check ...
In this week's episode, we were pleased as punch to have Anton Newcombe hang out with us at Dead Air Records ahead of The Brian Jonestown Massacre's headline show at Liverpool Olympia on 7 February 2025. Watch and listen to this special episode as we chat about music, record collecting, where Anton continues to find inspiration, and his thoughts on the music industry. The Dead Air Records podcast is hosted by Marc and Jess. Filmed and edited by Second Best Studios. New episodes every Th...
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