Artist, teacher, and singer/songwriter Carly Lyon is a creative at heart. In this episode of Records Near Me, we talk about the art that inspires us, the joy of a blind buy while record shopping and so much more. Her new song Can't Lift the Needle is out now and stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear the backstory behind it. Check out her website here: https://www.redhivestudio.com/Producer: Paige FaucettIntro Theme by: Carlyon
This record store in Norcross, Georgia is a getaway for local music lovers. It's full of albums and equipment with memorabilia lining the walls and concert videos playing on TVs that make you feel as though you've stepped into a museum. Founder of nx vinyl, Ron Orrell, tells us all about his love of music and how he's passing it down and sharing it with the community. We are joined by Mark Price, current employee who worked at a major record label for over 25 years. As you can imagine, these two have plenty of stories to share and you can hear them all in this episode of Records Near Me.Producer: Paige FaucettIntro theme recorded by: The AsymptomaticsOutro theme recorded by: Sean MaloneyCheck out nx vinyl: https://www.nxvinyl.com/
Flat Tired are an indie roots rock band based in Atlanta. Check out what they’re all about in this episode of Records Near Me! I sat down with Griffin Miller, Emma Shibley, and Blake Objartel to chat about our favorite albums and record stores as well as their participation in Spencer Strider's Vinyl Record Giveaway with the Atlanta Braves. Stay tuned until the end for some behind the scenes stories!intro theme song recorded by: Griffin Milleroutro theme song recorded by: Sean Maloney Discover Flat Tired: https://linktr.ee/flattired?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacXcUp2oQ1pjV1ZE7I_TUomEh6ad8nk3I3qhz6MiKJ1Uc4zx0OitdkNp83y2A_aem_XVDrWPxUuaYFEGB0hfag5g
Echo Base is a record pressing plant in Athens, Georgia. They are a local business and an essential part of the vibrant music scene there. I sat down with founder Michael Greig Thomas, head of pressing and maintenance Max Talkovich, and artist/label development specials Kaitlin Berry to talk all about the sense of community that music creates and that Echo Base is such a huge part of. They press records for big artists and growing artists as well with options to help local musicians, such as crowd funding. Make sure to check out their website: https://www.echobase.com/Intro theme song remixed by Max TalkovichOutro theme song recorded by Sean Maloney
Be a fly on the wall during this conversation with Ted Ross, professional record dealer and owner of Waterloo Sunset Records in Marietta, Georgia. Step inside the store that is keeping the fun of foraging through records alive. You never know what kind of hidden gems you will find here! Listen to Ted and I chat about the lore of the store, our favorite albums and music-related books, and even some songs we consider to be guilty pleasuresProducer: Paige FaucettIntro Theme: Atticus RonessOutro Theme: Sean Maloney
Once thought lost forever, this episode has been recovered from oblivion! Featuring an archival interview with Sean Barry, the assistant manager of Comeback Vinyl, a record store in downtown Alpharetta, Georgia that is modernizing the record store experience. Why is vinyl making a comeback? What is an audiophile pressing?Is black vinyl better than colored vinyl?Sean will reveal all the answers. Listen in on two music fans talking music. Producer: Paige FaucettIntro Theme: The AsymptomaticsOutro Theme : Sean MaloneyCheck out their website: https://comebackvinyl.com/
What goes on in the Green Room of Star Bar in Atlanta before a show? I'm joined by Bobcat (a one man band who dropped his cab driver life and has been playing on the road ever since), as well as Irish folk rock band The Muckers, the Chip McGuire Band, and the Stepmoms in a conversation of all things making music, touring, and collecting records.Do you remember the first album you ever bought on vinyl?Producer: Paige FaucettIntro Theme: BobcatOutro Theme: Sean Maloney
Atticus Roness's new album Power Pop World Domination is out now! Catch it live at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta April 26th.What is Power Pop? How did Atticus make the album he's always dreamt of making? The answers are in this episode with guests Atticus Roness and Bram Altunian discussing all this and more. Producer: Paige FaucettIntro Theme: Atticus RonessOutro Theme: Sean Maloney
Check out the last episode of season 1 of Records Near Me! Listen in on Maxwell Mahieu's experience as the youngest employee at Wuxtry Records and as a musician in Athens' local music scene right now. Big thanks to him and his band for recording their version of the Records Near Me theme song!
Check out the season finale of Records Near Me about Wuxtry Records in Athens, Georgia where Peter Buck met Michael Stipe! They went on to form one of the best selling rock bands in history: R.E.M. This is a two part episode and in this first part, I sit down with the current manager, Nate Mitchell, and talk about the store's legacy. This store holds a special place in my heart, which is why it's getting two episodes!
Get to know Ben Jones, owner of the eclectic Better Days Records in Louisville, Kentucky. He started as a DJ when he was just 12 years old and has been in the music business ever since. He claims to have never worked a day in his life. Find out about his story and why it is an important one to tell.
Check out Extended Play in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Slightly hidden to avoid major tourist crowds, Extended Play is located in a beautiful beach town with an older population, but that doesn't mean it hasn't got a story. Listen as I sit down with manager Jackson Beckner and owner Steve Fallon, who also used to own the legendary music venue Maxwell's in Hoboken, New Jersey!
Hey guys! In this episode of Records Near Me, we'll be exploring Jerry's Records in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was originally opened by Jerry Weber, a lover of all records, but is now owned by Chris Grauzer, who carries on the legacy. Join me as I talk to Chris about the new era of the store.
Welcome to episode 6 of Records Near Me! This week I'm taking you to Shake It Records in Cincinnati, Ohio. This place is really unique and originally started as a record label for local bands. I'll be talking with current co-owner Daryn Blase about the shop and his interesting take on the music industry.
In episode 5 of Records Near Me I'm taking you to Angry Mom Records in Ithaca, NY. Ithaca is a college town so you know it has a good music scene. Listen as I interview the owner George Johann and the manager Adam Southard at the same time. They have some cool stories to share!
This is episode 4 of Records Near Me! This time I'm visiting Smash! Records in Washington D.C. which has been at the heart of the hardcore punk movement in the city since 1984. Listen as I talk to current owner Matt Moffatt about his own personal experiences in the scene and make sure to check out the playlist I made on Spotify featuring the influential punk artists to come out of D.C.
Welcome to episode 3 of Records Near Me! This time we'll talk to Doyle Davis: music lover, record collector, and co-owner of Grimey's New and Preloved Music in Nashville, Tennessee. He has so many interesting stories to tell about how Grimey's has been a big part of Nashville's music scene since it opened around the turn of the 20th century, so find out with me.
In the second episode of the season, I'm taking you to Karma Records in Indianapolis, Indiana. This place was once a chain with stores all over Indiana, but now just a handful still remain. Listen in as I talk to Jim Ector, one of the co-owners of three stores, about music and the industry. Special thank you to the Ascioti family for hosting me during my time in Indianapolis. Also, don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist I made featuring local Indy bands and music mentioned in this episode.
This episode, I'm featuring Record Archive located at 33 1/3 Rockwood St. in Rochester, New York with an interview from co-owner Alayna Alderman! Find out what makes this store unique in the first ever episode of Records Near Me, a podcast for music lovers. Make sure to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with it featuring every song or artist mentioned in this episode as well as local music from the Rochester area.