Vinylism

Talking all things vinyl records--new releases, new reissues, vinyl news and recommendations!

Episode 020 - The Best Of 2022

Join us for our 5th annual Best Records of the year. We pick our top 5 out of the new releases, reissues and compilations of 2022, as well as list our Honorable Mentions.  Playlist of our combined Top 5: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fFbQuQbXrCeueD1KwkFNQ?si=d15623dd1d1844dd

12-06
01:01:45

Episode 019 - Pink Floyd’s ”Animals” (2022 Reissue) - In Review

Friend of the pod and Bernie Grundman Mastering's own Scott Stratton returns to the show to help us review the 2022 reissue of Pink Floyd's classic studio album, "Animals". 

11-02
56:34

Episode 018 - Tool’s ”Fear Inoculum” - in review

Join us as we go deep into the long-awaited vinyl release of TOOL's most recent album, Fear Inoculum.

09-22
01:09:00

Episode 017 - Josh Klinghoffer Interview

Josh Klinghoffer is a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and a true music fanatic. Join us as Josh stops by the pod to talk with us about growing up in the San Fernando Valley, his many music projects, his record collection and much, much more.

08-07
01:18:35

Episode 016 - Vinyl Mastering with Scott Stratton

We're excited to feature our first guest on the show, engineer Scott Stratton of the world-renowned Bernie Grundman Mastering facility in Los Angeles. Join us as we talk with Scott about vinyl record production, lathe-cutting, the mastering process, music "loudness wars" and the history of Bernie Grundman's studio itself, in a wide-ranging discussion.  

04-12
54:39

Episode 015 - The Best Of 2021

Little late getting this one posted--time for our FOURTH ANNUAL Best Records of the Year. You can check out all of our choices on this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YKmpKytCohrDD1SsFCCkh?si=70e32f4fcead4390

01-30
01:07:04

Episode 014 - 30 Years Of Swervedriver‘s ”Raise”

On this episode of Vinylism, we examine one of our all-time favorite records that just recently turned 30, the classic 1991 debut by Swervedriver, "Raise". We also discuss the 2021 RSD Black Friday list, and give a few recent listening recommendations. 

11-17
48:40

Episode 013 - Vinyl News Roundup | March 2021

On this installment of Vinylism, we cover the important news topics of today centering around the world of vinyl. Items we investigate in this episode include:    - Record Sales Increase - RSD 2021 Drops - NFT’s - Venues reopening - The new Mars Volta box set - Streaming dip during lockdown - Fast Food Vinyl

03-19
51:04

Episode 012 - What Is Space Rock?

On this installment of Vinylism, we take a deep dive into all things Space Rock. What is it? Who are the major Space Rock bands, past and present? And what is the future of Space Rock? Join us as we attempt to answer these questions and much more. 

02-19
44:43

Episode 011 - The Best Records of 2020

Pop some champagne and join us once again for our third-annual Best Records Of The Year episode. 

12-31
01:22:20

Episode 010 - Celebrating Jimi Hendrix

Join us on this special tribute episode devoted to the catalog of Jimi Hendrix, on the eve of what would have been his 78th birthday. 

11-25
47:01

Episode 009 - Failure's "1992-1996" Box Set Review

Join us on this special installment of Vinylism devoted entirely to the legendary band Failure, on the occasion of the release of their new box set collecting their first three records. 

11-15
42:27

Episode 008 - Radiohead's "Kid A" Turns 20

Join us for this special retrospective on Radiohead's classic and seminal fourth album from 2000, Kid A, on the day of the 20th anniversary of its release. 

10-03
25:53

Episode 007 - Shiner's new album "Schadenfreude" (2020)

On this episode of Vinylism, we review the first new Shiner album in 19 years, the long-awaited "Schadenfreude". We also give our listening recommendations. 

07-21
52:33

Episode 006 - Lockdown Listening and RSD 2020 Picks

As most people are social distancing at home due to the COVID-19 outbreak, join us as we share the tunes and music that is getting us through this particular time. We also give our picks from the Record Store Day 2020 list. 

04-04
52:27

Episode 005 - Best Of 2019

On this episode of Vinylism, we do our second-annual Best Records Of 2019. Join us for our picks of new albums as well as reissues that came out this year.

12-08
01:20:41

Episode 004 - Talking Tool

Later this summer, the first new Tool studio album in 13 years is about to be released. Join us in this special episode of Vinylism where we discuss all things Tool. We also give our new release recommendations. 

07-25
01:03:47

Episode 003 - Record Store Day 2019 Picks

Join us in this episode of Vinylism as we discuss our picks from the list of RSD 2019.  We also discuss the recent issues with Pledge Music, as well as give our new record recommendations. 

04-12
39:45

Episode 002 - The Best Of 2018

On this episode, we each pick our 5 favorite new albums from 2018, along with some honorable mentions and other recommendations. 

02-02
01:03:06

Episode 001 - Shiner's "The Egg" (2018 reissue) and recommendations

On this first episode of the new podcast Vinylism, we go deep into the 2018 reissue of Shiner's 2001 final album (so far), "The Egg". We also give our new release recommendations. 

10-29
57:09

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