Get episodes early + exclusive audio: patreon.com/modernvinyl On episode 228, we name our Label of the Year for 2018. From releases, to signings, and everything in between, we discuss what stood out, along with the purpose of a label today. Links Snail Mail/Liz Phair Interview Episode Playlist
Get episodes early + exclusive audio: patreon.com/modernvinyl In episode 227, we mess with the Grammy nomination lists until we’re happy. Categories: Album of the Year; Song of the Year; Record of the Year; Best Alternative Music Album; Best Rock Album; Best Song Written for Visual Media. Our picks:...
Get episodes early + exclusive audio: patreon.com/modernvinyl We celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Forgive Durden’s Razia’s Shadow with an extended talk on the album/musical. We discuss the plot, the weakness of the back half, and what happened after the release. What a splendid mess we’ve...
Get episodes early + exclusive audio: patreon.com/modernvinyl Part 5 of our Revisiting The Beatles series dives into Help!, their August 1965 release. We discuss how the band’s rising fame seeps into their songwriting, Chris gets a crash course on “Paul is Dead,” and we continue building...
Get episodes early + exclusive audio: patreon.com/modernvinyl Part 4 of our Revisiting The Beatles series dives into Beatles For Sale, their December 1964 release. We talk the weirdly fascinating first three songs, seeing the legendary band in a “burnt out” state, and Lennon’s surprising...
Get episodes early + exclusive audio: patreon.com/modernvinyl Episode 223 of Modern Vinyl centers around Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Tug of War,” which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. We also talk our Chicago trip and play a little Music God. Notes — So. We’ve been hyping up this...
