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Sleater-Kinney founding members Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are here to discuss the pain and defiant joy that informs their vibrant new album, Little Rope (Loma Vista).

And J. Smith-Cameron, "Gerri" from HBO's Succession, pops by to tell us how exactly she ended up starring in the Carrie Brownstein-directed video for S-K's "Say It Like You Mean It."

Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton zooms in from Raleigh, NC, to discuss some significant new developments from the world of RSD. For the most up-to-date information on all things Record Store Day, drop by RecordStoreDay.com.

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Once again, it's time to take our annual glance at some of the records that make it a cool yule, and this year we have a very qualified guide in returning guest, journalist and author Annie Zaleski, who has written about 100 of them in her new book This Is Christmas, Song by Song (Running Press).

And since it's our holiday party, Paul talks holiday music with RSD co-founder Carrie Colliton.

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Helmet's Page Hamilton joins us to talk about his band's politically charged new album, Left, and more.

Paul chats with Daniel Rivkin of the Beatles' blog They May Be Parted about the brand new Beatles single "Now And Then" and what it all means in terms of the Fab canon.

Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton talks about how genres are falling away as the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame slowly evolves, shares her two cents about the Beatles, and announces a special RSD Black Friday related event in Los Angeles.

RSD Black Friday is November 24, for up-to-the-minute information and "the list" of titles offered this year, go to RecordStoreDay.com.

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Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads,talks about his work on the new remastered 40th Anniversary audio release of the Stop Making Sense live soundtrack on the occasion of a new theatrical release of filmmaker Jonathan Demme's landmark concert film. 

Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses, 50 Foot Wave) chats with Paul about her arresting new solo album Clear Pond Road (Fire Records).

RSD co-founder Carrie Colliton breaks some news about a special event with Killer Mike in NYC, and both she and Paul pour one out for Jimmy Buffett and Gary Wright to whom this episode is dedicated. For the latest RSD news go to RecordStoreDay.com.

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After two music book episodes, RSD Goes To The Movies, pointing our lens at two rock documentaries, each told from inside two different psychedelically-incinded music scenes. 

Robert Schneider of The Apples in Stereo is here with Rob Hatch-Miller (Other Music) to discuss C.B. Stockfleth's film, The Elephant 6 Recording Co., but first, director Roddy Bogawa talks about the film he made with the late Storm Thorgerson (of Hipgnosis) called Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. 

Plus the return of RSD co-founder Carrie Colliton, back in Raleigh, NC, after running the RSD Summer Camp in New Orleans. Go to RecordStoreDay.com for the latest information about RSD.

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This episode is dedicated to the late Jerry Moss (1935-2023), who passed away on August 15 at the age of 88. Moss was the co-founder, with friend of the show Herb Alpert, of A&M Records.

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Part two of our Summer Music Book Series features author and former Del Fuegos guitarist Warren Zanes discussing his recent book, Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska.' (Crown)

And on Zoom from Paris, Kate Stables, leader and songwriter for the band This Is The Kit talks about the band's newest album Careful of Your Keepers (Rough Trade).

RSD's Carrie Colliton has the week off.

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This episode is dedicated to singer songwriter Sixto Rodriguez (1942-2023), punk designer Jamie Reid (1947-2023), and The Band's Robbie Roberston (1943-2023)

In part one of our Summer Music Book Series, we discuss Steely Dan with Alex Pappademas and Joan LeMay whose new book, Quantum Criminals (University of Texas Press) is a beautifully illustrated catalogue of ramblers and wild gamblers who populate the songs of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen.

And with the passing of Sinéad O'Connor, writer David Wild joins us to remember interviewing her in 1991 for her Rolling Stone cover story during the year she broke in America, while touching on some of the issues with how she was portrayed during her darkest moments.

Carrie Colliton has the week off.

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This episode is dedictated to Sinéad O'Connor, Tony Bennett, Randy Meisner, and Paul Reubens.

Ben Borkowski of Marich Music and Taylor Harnois discuss how Ben found a way to take his skills as an instrument repair technician and built a successful business.

They discuss how software solutions helped him focus his business and shed the load of paperwork and other hassles. Ben shared what he learned about how to grow a nearly 50 year-old local music shop into a thriving online business using tactics and strategies that you may not have expected.

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Taylor Harnois and Jamie Major, seller engagement manager at Reverb, talk about using the platform at reverb.com to help improve online sales.

They talk about how the Reverb platform can help sellers of any size bring more visibility to their music shop and make more sales.

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Jason Isbell (reigning RSD co-ambassador for 2023, along with his wife Amanda Shires) returns to discuss Weathervanes (Southeastern Records)his new album with the 400 Unit. We also get his thoughts on working with Martin Scorsese on Killers Of The Flower Moon, and his experiences after Sam Jones' recent documentary, Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed.

NPR's Ann Powers joins us to help celebrate and contextualize the iconic and heroic Tina Turner, who passed away at the age of 83 on May 24.

And RSD co-founder Carrie Colliton checks in from Raleigh, NC to praise Taylor and her Swifties, gush over Crowded House, and remember Andy Rourke, The Smiths' bass player who succumbed to cancer on May 19th at the age of 59.

For the latest information about all things Record Store Day, go to RecordStoreDay.com.

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Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Crosley Turntables.

This episode dedicated to legendary Brill Building songwriter Cynthia Weil who died at the age of 82 on June 1 (Seriously, go Google her songwriting credits right now!)

The New Pornographers' Carl Newman discusses the many themes of isolation and collapse on the band's recently released 9th studio album, Continue As A Guest (Merge Records), a joyously dark and tuneful reaction to what Newman refers to as "the ambivalence of day-to-day life during the pandemic and the endless pitfalls of living online."

Plus the return of Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton, who calls in from Nashville music conference to share some impressive stats from April's Record Store Day, assert that CD's are still very much a going concern.

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Episode dedicated to Smiths' bassist Andy Rourke who passed away right after the show was edited, look for a proper tribute soon. 

Taylor Harnois and Tara Noble talk about the challenges and rewards of specialization in the retail music industry. Tara discusses the benefits of building lasting relationships based on expertise and the network of drummers she associates with.

Tara also shares some of her insight and advice she learned from years working in the retail industry.

-- KEY INSIGHTS --

• When you do a better job than anyone else, customers will come looking for you.
• Building great customer relationships will pay long term dividends.
• Serving a niche community can be very profitable.
• Identify customers beyond your intense professionals.
• Learn to be adaptable.

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Taylor Harnois and Carolyn Iga talk about what started as a love for music developed into an entrepreneurial adventure in music instruction.

Carolyn’s restless nature led her to look for a new way to blend a music school and retail music shop and how she found tools and models to help support her passion for music and her desire to serve and elevate her community.

-- KEY INSIGHTS --
- Let your business be an extension of yourself.
- Find a community that supports your goals.
- Decide what you can do and don’t worry about the competition.
- Support your business with tools and software that take away obstacles.
- Build relationships in your community and it will pay dividends.

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Record Store Day 2023 is April 22, and we're doing two back to back episodes to feature a few of the artists with titles coming out on the big day.

In part one, Ivy's Dominique Durand & Andy Chase are here to talk about the late Adam Schlesinger, and their landmark 1997 album Apartment Life, in advance of the RSD 2023 release of the The Apartment Life Demos.

Composer, self-styled rhythmatist, and founder of The Police, Stewart Copeland tips his hi-hat about his alter ego Klark Kent, whose self-titled album is reissued on RSD 2023.

Beauty Pill mainstay Chad Clark revisits their critically acclaimed 2015 album Beauty Pill Describes Things As They Are, 2000 copies of which are released on RSD 2023.

RSD co-founder Carrie Colliton talks about some upcoming RSD events and releases. Go to RecordStoreDay.com for the latest news about all things RSD.

Sponsored as always by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Crosley turntables.

Produced, engineered, and hosted by Paul Myers, with theme music and selected interstitial music composed by Paul Myers.

David Bozich and Michelle Ventura talk with Taylor Harnois about the challenges of running a music store in a small town. They discuss how going online has enabled them to find audiences outside of the market and better serve local musicians.

They detailed how refining their business processes has helped streamline their business. They also discuss how taking advantage of the tools your store’s software can help you take control of your business and give you insight to help make important decisions.

-- KEY INSIGHTS --

- Use technology to expand your market.

- Take advantage of all the tools you have available.

- Make your revenue drivers things that can not be found online.

- Don’t underestimate the amount of clerical work that needs to be done.

- Work on your business processes.

-- GUEST BIO --

Enumclaw Music is a full-service music store, family owned and run in the heart of Enumclaw, Washington. The store has been open for 35 years. David Bozich bought the store 10 years ago. Michelle Ventura joined Enumclaw music a few years ago and is preparing to take over the store.

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Charlotte Kemp Muhl and Jack James from UNI and The Urchins teleport in to discuss the gritty glam rock futurism on their recently released debut album Simulator (Chimera Music).

Black Pumas co-founder Adrian Quesada expounds on his two new solo records, the moody instrumental Jaguar Sound, and the "balada" styled Boleros Psicodélicos (both on ATO Records).

Justin Sowers from Guestroom Records in Oklahoma talks about the upcoming Record Store Day release (on their own Guestroom label) of a remastered reissue of the rare 1968 self-titled album by Tulsa psych rockers, Marble Phrogg.

And Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton talks about a couple of albums from the RSD 2023 list that caught her ear. Record Store Day 2023 is April 22nd, for the full RSD 2023 list go to RecordStoreDay.com.

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We ride the rails with self-styled "vagrant" troubadour Charley Crockett, a man of many stories, some of which are on his newest album The Man From Waco. Glen Phillips (Toad The Wet Sprocket) talks about the deeper philosophical thoughts underlying his new solo album, There Is So Much Here. 

Jeff Ferguson and Ellen Rehak talk about their upstart record shop, Run Out Groove Records in Burbank, CA.

And RSD co-founder Carrie Colliton returns to talk about the recent launch of the Record Store Day list for 2023. For the most recent RSD information go to RecordStoreDay.com.

Produced, written, engineered, and hosted by Paul Myers, who also does the theme music.

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Episode Summary

Taylor Harnois and Genevieve Swift of Lashof Violins talk about the history and tradition of running a violin shop with decades of presence in Maryland.

Genevieve tells the story of how she and her business partner met and decided to pursue the manufacturing of fine string instruments. They talk about the importance of accumulating expertise in your organization and communicating that to your clientele to help them understand the value of your craftsmanship.

Key Insights

• Be passionate about the industry.
• Know your business.
• Find tools that enable you to do more with your staff.
• Demonstrate your expertise.
• Be open to change.

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Genevieve Swift is one of the co-owners and master luthiers of Lashof Violins. Genevieve has been a luthier at Lashof Violins for almost 20 years and helps direct all aspects of the business while wearing many hats  in her additional  roles as a repair and sheet music specialist.

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