Vinyl Community Podcasts

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. 👑

After most of the panel comes to their senses, the dais discusses what they find to be the best way to track down their grail records these days. Is it better to lean more towards saving up for rare finds at r...

The conversation keeps spinning on SURFACE NOISE —the show of record, talking records. In this episode, the panel kicks things off with the latest current events in vinyl collecting, breaking down what’s happening across the hobby right now—from record store chatter to the latest releases and headlines shaping collectors’ conversations:

- A new ERC release of a reissue staple?

- Miles Davis returns in Salina, Kansas?

- And anothe...

After the mics cool down on SURFACE NOISE,  the conversation keeps spinning on BONUS TRAX —and this time, it’s all about perspective. In this laid-back, off-the-cuff episode, the panel dives into a spirited round of Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated, taking a closer look at the careers of some of music’s most talked-about figures.

From legendary icons to polarizing hitmakers, we break down where these artists truly stand tod...

It's almost over - we promise! On this episode of SURFACE NOISE, we break down the full aftermath of Record Store Day 2026 — what time did we set the alarm for, and everything we witnessed in-store and in line on one of the biggest days in vinyl record collecting. Making history or rather HERstory, we are joined for the first time by Melinda Murphy to class up the joint, and we're talking real experiences from the ground: the hype,...

If you are still needing a taste of vinyl record collecting talk, we serve it up in spades for this portion of BONUS TRAX. 🫗

Did SURFACE NOISE land a new sponsor? 💰

What was up with Elton John album covers in the 80's? And which was the best (or worst) of the lot? 🧲

Did EU records in the 90's sound good? And are they worth picking up now? 🆗

Then Concert Buddie shares a story about his recent visit to see a man/warehouse feature...

Get ready for the ULTIMATE Record Store Day 2026 preview on the next episode of SURFACE NOISE as we break down everything vinyl collectors need to know before Record Store Day hits on Saturday, April 18, 2026. We talk must-have RSD 2026 releases, collector strategy, hype titles, hidden gems, and which records could become the biggest stories of this year’s event. Whether you’re lining up at dawn, building your wish list, or decidin...

Is this the BEST time ever to collect vinyl… or are we just living through the most complicated era the hobby has ever seen?

Fresh off the floor at the 2026 AXPONA North American Audio Expo, this episode features a panel discussion moderated by Jim Kaplan of Record Collector News— featuring Concert Buddie, Louie V (Vinyl Latte), and David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion) — as they tackle the state of vinyl record col...

Continuing the conversation from SURFACE NOISE to these here BONUS TRAX, technology still lingers in the air. For the bonus morsel, the panel openly opines whether the "VC" (Vinyl Community on YouTube) is too crowded. With some many options and so little time, how do we consistently support each other in the vinyl battlefield of opinions, takes, and time stealing content? What caused this explosion of content creation? Are the moti...

Get ready for a thought-provoking new episode of SURFACE NOISE as we dive into one of the biggest questions facing vinyl collectors today: is the future of analog… digital?

Kicking it off with the latest current events in the world of music and vinyl, we touch on:

(1) The passing of a hip hop legend

(2) VinylCon expands to NYC (Brooklyn)

(3) Coachella takes place this weekend....is it any good?

(4) Megadeth FINALLY reissues two of ...

Get ready for an exciting deep dive into one of alternative rock’s most beloved cult bands as Concert Buddie returns to Vinyl Community Podcasts with a must-hear interview featuring Joie Calio of Dada.

In this episode, we explore the long-awaited vinyl debut of "El Subliminoso", the band’s third studio album, arriving for the very first time on wax as part of Record Store Day 2026. Following the overwhelming response to last year’s...

After another triumphant turn around the turntable, the crew from SURFACE NOISE still had a few clips in the chamber in the form of BONUS TRAX. For this extra session, this band of vinyl junkies shared some thoughts they had in the form of Vinyl Inventions: what tools, tech, or ideas could make vinyl collecting even better? From innovative storage solutions to next-gen cleaning systems—and even a few wild concepts—we imagine what t...

Welcome back our fellow seasoned audiophiles! Get ready for another must-listen episode of SURFACE NOISE, the podcast where the vinyl community dives deep into the trends, habits, and future of record collecting.

First the panel jumps into the latest current events making waves in the world of vinyl record collecting, including some reissue announcements sure to make us say "hmmm"....including a new MoFi One-Step of Television's de...

For his next audio excursion join David Bianco from the Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion YouTube channel as he sits down with Bryan Ekus of the Vinyl Record Manufacturing Association and President of Making Vinyl (links below) to explore what really happens behind the scenes in vinyl record manufacturing. From pressing plant capacity and production timelines to supply chain challenges and quality control, this conversation br...

Back for another round on Vinyl Community Podcasts, Alex from Beer & Vinyl returns to share his love of music on our airwaves. In this episode, Alex sits down with Frank Secich and Jim Kendzor of the legendary power pop band Blue Ash to discuss their latest release, Dinner at Mr. Billy’s. The conversation dives into the origins of the project, how the material came together, and what fans can expect from this long-awaited addit...

Welcome back to Chasing Better Sound, where we break down the art and science of great audio for real-world music lovers. In this episode, we’re starting with the basics.

Whether you're new to building the system of your dreams, or looking to rethink your upgrade path, we cover the core fundamentals that actually improve sound quality at home. From smart gear decisions to setup priorities and upgrade philosophy, this is your founda...

After a word from yet another prospective new sponsor on SURFACE NOISE, the first topic on BONUS TRAX might just aggrevate or agitate some in the Vinyl Community: Is Discogs the center of the vinyl universe? From pricing records and cataloging collections to buying and selling worldwide, Discogs has become a powerful force—but is it too influential? We break down its role, impact, and whether collectors rely on it more than they s...

Get ready for another deep-dive episode of SURFACE NOISE —your go-to destination for real talk in the vinyl record collecting community. This week’s show kicks off with a look at the latest current events shaping the vinyl landscape, from a report about $1B in US Vinyl Sales last year, to the latest Vinylphyle release, we talk about the latest & greatest news in vinyl record collecting.

We then jump into one of the most debated...

Step back inside the world of rare records and serious collecting as Vinyl Community Podcasts presents a special interview hosted by Concert Buddie with one of the most respected names in vinyl record dealing—Craig Moerer, founder and owner of Records By Mail.

In this episode, Craig shares the fascinating story behind building one of the most trusted destinations for rare and hard to find vinyl. From the early days of mail-order re...

This BONUS TRAX episode sets the hobby back decades (not really).

We kick off the extra session with a little collector honesty in “Did I Really Buy That?”—a segment where we confess to the vinyl purchases we probably didn’t need… but bought anyway. Impulse buys, questionable upgrades, strange finds, and those records that somehow made it into the collection. No regrets… well, maybe a few.

A brief detour to some talk about liquid-f...