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25/04/2025

On this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back Paul Garcia & Steev Custer, who have been making music together for more than 35 years. Their longest running project is Death and Memphis whose latest release The Time Between Dog and Wolf is available on Bandcamp so check it out. Besides talking about music and Paul’s musical awakening and spinning some vinyl records Steev & Paul also play two acoustic Death & Memphis songs one of their oldest songs and one of their newest. Check it out!

Listen to the episode here: https://biradio.libsyn.com/vinyl-fridays-47-steev-custer-paul-garcia-from-death-memphis

13/04/2025

Had probably one of my best Record Store Days playing at the legendary Val’s Halla records in Oak Park with Nice, Frantastic Sound System, Eddy Green & Dave Mendez and Sum. Sorry not all bands are pictured because even though I have a phone that works now I often forget to take pictures.

11/04/2025

On this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are excited to welcome Lindsay’s longtime friend and former co-worker Alex Jandernoa to the show. His latest venture is the delightful Charis listening bar in Bridgeport, Chicago where people can listen to DJs spin an eclectic mix of records while imbibing some of the best cocktails in the city, in a room that might be described as basement chic. And they also have vinyl for sale with a selection of records curated by Drew from 606 Records. Check it out!

Listen to full episode here: https://biradio.libsyn.com/vinyl-fridays-46-with-guest-dj-alex-jandernoa

10/04/2025

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31/03/2025

28/03/2025

Vinyl Fridays 45 - Guest DJ AP Lindsay

On this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon welcomes the president of the Kimono Klub, DJ PJs, aka AP Lindsay who. brings her unique blend of something new, something borrowed and something blue, with bangers, bops and jammers from both the new and old with music by Waxahatche, Horsegirl, Sylvain Esso, Santi Gold, La Luz, and The Ex-Bombers remind you to Pick a Side. And of course, Brandon ruins it all with some dusty old nonsense that no one wants to hear.

Listen to the full episode here: https://biradio.libsyn.com/vinyl-fridays-45-with-guest-dj-ap-lindsay

24/03/2025

Thank you for the great photos.
Such a privilege to play with Altged, Impulsive Hearts, and Wolfman. Hopefully, some day we can do it again.

23/03/2025

Congratulations to on their 17th anniversary. It was a great line up of Cavetone bands at Skeleton Key Brewery.

21/03/2025

VINYL FRIDAYS 44 - Ali Jakobson & Jen Seballa

On this week’s installment of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome back two of their favorite guest DJs Ali Jacobson and Jen Sabella , the Sonny & Cher of DJ’ing duos. It was a pleasure talking to them about Wisconsin super clubs, relish trays and of course, Joe Jackson. How can you have a podcast and not talk about Joe Jackson? And of course, they bring another amazing selection of records from both local and international musicians that you won’t want to miss. And of course, Brandon plays some dusty old nonsense as well.

U.S. Girls, The Gist, Matrimony, Bloodhype, Rosa Li, Yves Montano, Helicopter Leaves, Rilo Kiley, Swear In, This Mortal Coil and more!

Listen to the full episode here: https://biradio.libsyn.com/vinyl-fridays-45-guest-djs-ali-jacobson-jen-sabella

12/03/2025

BIRP 174 - Patir Filius

We're back with our first long form interview in more than two years as we welcome the father and son duo Patir Filius to BIRP HQ to discuss Beatles cuts, The generational impact of music, Blue Island, The Cook County Band and more.

Listen to the full episode here: https://biradio.libsyn.com/birp-174-patir-filius

02/03/2025

I think this is my favorite picture of the band.

Our songs will be played on Chirp Radio on Tuesday between 12-3 p.m. DJ Apocalipstick Beats show (Danielle from Impulsive Hearts). Here is a link to chirp

https://chirpradio.org/

28/02/2025

On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay rate some record stores from their recent trip to Michigan and welcome back guest DJs Mike Tucker & Jeff Gilman. Just in time for a thing called the Oscars (I'm guessing that has something to do with movies) we will be playing songs from some of our favorite movies. That doesn't mean they're always good.

Listen Here: https://biradio.libsyn.com/vinyl-fridays-43-soundtracks-with-jeff-gilman-mike-tucker

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Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage
Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann
Apache 65’ by Davie Allan & The Arrows
Apache The Incredible Bongo Band

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20/02/2025

Don't miss out! New Wave Night is going to be 💯💯💯 Join us for a night of vinyl with New Wave, Punk, Riot Grrrl, and more! Guest DJ's, kitchen open late, and drinks! - Saturday February 22nd