Spinning Platters Podcast

Spinning Platters Podcast http://spinningplatters.com The Bay Area Music Nerds discuss current music news and events Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:29:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Gordon Elgart, Dakin Hardwick and crackerjack producer D.P. of Spinning Platters discuss recent music news and events in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Join them as they discuss shows, records, the music business, and anything else that comes to mind. The Bay Area Music Nerds discuss current music news and events SpinningPlatters.com http://www.spinningplatters.com/wp-content/themes/thesis_151/images/SpinnPlattSquareLogo.pngSpinning Platters Podcasthttp://spinningplatters.com Music,Bay Area,Reviews,Shows,Concerts,Commentary,Albums,Bands,San Francisco,Oakland,Nerds,Spinning Platters no Gordon Elgart podcast@spinningplatters.com Spinning Platters Podcast: Episode 18 – Too Late For Goodbyes http://spinningplatters.com/2010/03/04/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-18-too-late-for-goodbyes/ http://spinningplatters.com/2010/03/04/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-18-too-late-for-goodbyes/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:25:36 +0000 Gordon Elgart http://spinningplatters.com/?p=4123 http://spinningplatters.com/2010/03/04/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-18-too-late-for-goodbyes/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_4124" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 277px"> <img class="size-medium wp-image-4124 " title="Julian Lennon" src="http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Julian-Lennon-346x350.jpg" alt="" width="277" height="280" /> This man provides the soundtrack for a discussion on being "edgy." </div> On episode 18 of the Spinning Platters Podcast, we welcome Carlos Rodela of <a href="http://allofusarefamous.com" target="_blank">All of Us Are Famous</a> to discuss Noise Pop, the best way for bands to sell music, our own history in bands, and various other topics. You can subscribe to the podcast by pushing the giant button to your left, or you can listen below. 1. Dakin’s been listening to The Bangs 2. Carlos has been listening to Here Come the Saviours 3. Gordon’s been listening to Kitsuné mixtapes 4. How bands should sell their music 5. All of Us Are Famous 6. Noise Pop review 7. Maus Haus gives us the song of the week On episode 18 of the Spinning Platters Podcast, we welcome Carlos Rodela of All of Us Are Famous to discuss Noise Pop, the best way for bands to sell music, our own history in bands, and various other topics. You can subscribe to the podcast by [...] Spinning Platters 60:00 no Spinning Platters Podcast – Episode 17: Noise Pop 2010 http://spinningplatters.com/2010/02/17/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-17-noise-pop-2010/ http://spinningplatters.com/2010/02/17/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-17-noise-pop-2010/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:17:43 +0000 Gordon Elgart http://spinningplatters.com/?p=3794 http://spinningplatters.com/2010/02/17/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-17-noise-pop-2010/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_3795" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 350px"> <img class="size-medium wp-image-3795" title="noisepop2010gif" src="http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/noisepop2010gif-350x165.gif" alt="" width="350" height="165" /> Best Week Ever? </div> On the newest episode of the Spinning Platters Podcast, we welcome Dawson Ludwig from Noise Pop to talk about the upcoming <a href="http://noisepop.com/2010/" target="_blank">2010 Noise Pop Festival</a>. Join us as we discuss our highlights of the festival, wonder about the history of the festival, talk about what we’ve been listening to, and go off in a million different directions. You can subscribe by clicking the giant button to the left, or listen below. 1. Gordon’s been listening to Everything Everything 2. Dawson’s been listening to Local Natives 3. Dakin’s been listening to You Say Party! We Say Die! 4. David’s been listening to Aloe Blacc 5. We discuss Noise Pop 2010 On the newest episode of the Spinning Platters Podcast, we welcome Dawson Ludwig from Noise Pop to talk about the upcoming 2010 Noise Pop Festival. Join us as we discuss our highlights of the festival, wonder about the history of the festival, talk [...] Spinning Platters 73:00 Noise Pop,Noisepop,Bay Area Music no Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 16 – #twitterstalking http://spinningplatters.com/2010/02/14/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-16-twitterstalking/ http://spinningplatters.com/2010/02/14/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-16-twitterstalking/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:46:47 +0000 Gordon Elgart http://spinningplatters.com/?p=3715 http://spinningplatters.com/2010/02/14/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-16-twitterstalking/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_3716" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 350px"> <img class="size-medium wp-image-3716" title="spintal-tap-sandwi_1473568c" src="http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/spintal-tap-sandwi_1473568c-350x219.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="219" /> Sometimes being a band manager is tough. </div> On Episode 16 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we welcome Steve Brodsky of Figurehead Management for a discussion of managing bands, and the bands he manages, including Wallpaper, Orgone and AB & the Sea. Join Gordon, Dakin and D.P. as they discuss these topics, plus go off in assorted other directions. You can subscribe to the podcast by clicking the giant button to the left, or read on to listen below. 1. Dakin’s been listening to Faith No More 2. Steve’s been listening to Beach House 3. Gordon’s been listening to Rogue Wave 4. Giant discussion about band management and related topics with Steve Brodsky On Episode 16 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we welcome Steve Brodsky of Figurehead Management for a discussion of managing bands, and the bands he manages, including Wallpaper, Orgone and AB & the Sea. Join Gordon, Dakin and D.P. as they [...] Spinning Platters 91:20 no Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 14 – Too Much Jersey Shore http://spinningplatters.com/2010/01/14/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-14-too-much-jersey-shore/ http://spinningplatters.com/2010/01/14/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-14-too-much-jersey-shore/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:07:41 +0000 Gordon Elgart http://spinningplatters.com/?p=3353 http://spinningplatters.com/2010/01/14/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-14-too-much-jersey-shore/feed/ 4 <div id="attachment_3354" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 233px"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenatlanta/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3354" title="Jay Reatard" src="http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Jay-Reatard-233x350.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="350" /></a> Jay Reatard, 1980-2010 </div> On episode 14 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we welcome Gary Baker of Universal Music Group for a discussion of his work, including an in-depth discussion about the continued place of major labels in today’s music. We also talk about some upcoming music and shows, and we talk way too much about the Jersey Shore. You’ll also notice that we discuss Jay Reatard as “what Gary’s been listening to,” and you should know we recorded this the day before he passed away. This episode is dedicated to his memory. 1. Dakin’s been listening to “We Don’t Pump Our Gas, We Pump Our Fists” 2. Gary’s been listening to Jay Reatard 3. Gordon’s been listening to Hockey 4. We discuss Universal Music and major labels in general, includes Alkaline Trio, Paper Tongues, White Denim and Dan Black 5. Song of the week from Dame Judi Dench On episode 14 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we welcome Gary Baker of Universal Music Group for a discussion of his work, including an in-depth discussion about the continued place of major labels in today’s music. We also talk about some [...] Spinning Platters 90:00 no Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 13 – Eric Frederic of Wallpaper and Facing New York http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/30/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-13-eric-frederic-of-wallpaper-and-facing-new-york/ http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/30/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-13-eric-frederic-of-wallpaper-and-facing-new-york/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:53:28 +0000 Gordon Elgart http://spinningplatters.com/?p=3187 http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/30/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-13-eric-frederic-of-wallpaper-and-facing-new-york/feed/ 2 <div id="attachment_3188" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 323px"> <img class="size-medium wp-image-3188 " title="Wallpaper" src="http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Wallpaper-359x400.jpg" alt="" width="323" height="360" /> We invited Ricky Reed and Arjun, too, but they couldn't make it. So instead, we're running this photo. </div> On episode 13 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we welcome Eric Frederick of the bands <a href="http://www.myspace.com/wallpaper" target="_blank">Wallpaper</a> and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/facingnewyork" target="_blank">Facing New York</a>. We discuss his music, other people’s music, and for once, stay mainly on topic. Thanks to Eric for joining us, and we recommend checking out Wallpaper on New Year’s Eve at Club 1994. Click the giant button to the left to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, or listen below. 1. Gordon’s listening to the KEXP <a href="http://kexp.org/podcasting/past.asp?podcast=songoftheday" target="_blank">Song of the Day</a> podcast 2. Dakin’s listening to <a href="http://www.mcpaulbarman.com/" target="_blank">MC Paul Barman</a> 3. Eric’s listening to Tom Waits 4. Giant in-depth discussion of all things Eric Frederic 5. Eric recommends <a href="http://www.gavincastleton.com/" target="_blank">Gavin Castleton’s </a><a href="http://www.gavincastleton.com/" target="_blank">Home</a> 6. D.P. plays The Wave Machines as his song of the week On episode 13 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we welcome Eric Frederick of the bands Wallpaper and Facing New York. We discuss his music, other people’s music, and for once, stay mainly on topic. Thanks to Eric for joining us, and we recommend [...] Spinning Platters 84:00 no Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 12 – The gift of Sonic Living http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/28/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-12-the-gift-of-sonic-living/ http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/28/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-12-the-gift-of-sonic-living/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:26:18 +0000 Gordon Elgart http://spinningplatters.com/?p=3161 http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/28/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-12-the-gift-of-sonic-living/feed/ 1 <div id="attachment_3162" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 300px"> <img class="size-full wp-image-3162" title="lowxmas" src="http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/lowxmas.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /> When Low is a high </div> For our holiday episode of the Spinning Platters podcast (released after the holiday), Dakin, Gordon, and D.P. welcome Amy Miller of Sonic Living to talk about some of our favorite Christmas songs before going into an in-depth discussion of Sonic Living, which of course leads us off in a million different directions. Click the giant button on the left to subscribe, or you can download or listen below. 1. Dakin’s listening to Low 2. Amy’s listening to Lady Gaga 3. Gordon’s listening to Jonathan Coulton 4. We discuss Sonic Living 5. Our song of the week is from Sparks For our holiday episode of the Spinning Platters podcast (released after the holiday), Dakin, Gordon, and D.P. welcome Amy Miller of Sonic Living to talk about some of our favorite Christmas songs before going into an in-depth discussion of Sonic [...] Spinning Platters 82:00 Music,Bay Area,Sonic Living no Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 11.5 – Heather Locklear 1997 http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/09/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-11-5-heather-locklear-1997/ http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/09/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-11-5-heather-locklear-1997/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:30:23 +0000 Gordon Elgart http://spinningplatters.com/?p=2895 http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/09/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-11-5-heather-locklear-1997/feed/ 3 <div id="attachment_2897" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 325px"> <img class="size-medium wp-image-2897" title="Melrose Place" src="http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Melrose-Place-325x400.jpg" alt="We're like the Melrose Place gang" width="325" height="400" /> We're like the Melrose Place gang </div> In Episode 11.5 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we continue talking about our favorite albums of the year. We also mercilessly pick on the editor in chief, shamelessly promote the website, announce our next business venture, and say goodbye to a podcast member that gets voted off. Click the big button on the left to subscribe, or continue on to listen now. 1. Googling hard-to-find bands 2. Dakin talks about Mi Ami 3. D.P. talks about Wallpaper 4. Gordon talks about Phoenix 5. Dakin picks our song of the week In Episode 11.5 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we continue talking about our favorite albums of the year. We also mercilessly pick on the editor in chief, shamelessly promote the website, announce our next business venture, and say goodbye to [...] Spinning Platters 50:07 no Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 11 – Everybody Votes http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/09/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-11-everybody-votes/ http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/09/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-11-everybody-votes/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:50:23 +0000 Gordon Elgart http://spinningplatters.com/?p=2884 http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/09/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-11-everybody-votes/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_2900" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 400px"> <img class="size-medium wp-image-2900" title="Voting" src="http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Voting-400x300.jpg" alt="We take this ballot thing very seriously" width="400" height="300" /> We take this ballot thing very seriously </div> In episode 11 of the Spinning Platters Podcast, our regular hosts are joined by six additional Spinning Platters staffers to talk about our favorite albums of 2009. Also, D.P. talks about his day at the SF Music Tech Summit, and we head gloriously off course, as usual. The recording session took more than two hours, so we’ve broken the podcast up into two parts. Come back soon for part 11.5, but until then, enjoy the show! 1. D.P. Goes to the SF Music Tech Summit 2. Joel talks about Gretchen Phillips 3. Gordon explains the process and introduces our finalists 4. Raffi talks about The Bird and The Bee 5. Christopher talks about Jason Lytle 6. Marie talks about Florence and the Machine 7. Vanessa talks about his Orchestra In episode 11 of the Spinning Platters Podcast, our regular hosts are joined by six additional Spinning Platters staffers to talk about our favorite albums of 2009. Also, D.P. talks about his day at the SF Music Tech Summit, and we head gloriously [...] Spinning Platters 57:27 no Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 10 – Awesome Nog http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/01/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-10-awesome-nog/ http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/01/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-10-awesome-nog/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:37:01 +0000 Gordon Elgart http://spinningplatters.com/?p=2810 http://spinningplatters.com/2009/12/01/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-10-awesome-nog/feed/ 1 <div id="attachment_2811" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 265px"> <img class="size-medium wp-image-2811" title="henry weinhard's vanilla cream" src="http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Vanilla-Cream-265x400.jpg" alt="Listen to find out what else goes into Awesome Nog" width="265" height="400" /> Listen to find out what else goes into Awesome Nog </div> Episode 10 of the Spinning Platters Podcast is technically about music in video games, but as usual, goes off into a million different directions. Hear us talk about bands whose names sound the same, take Twitter topic suggestions from our Twitter followers, and admit to embarrassing truths about ourselves. Gordon, Dakin and D.P. are joined again by Carlos Rodela of Mevio, our first official recurring guest. See our topics and listen below, or click the giant button in the left sidebar to subscribe. 1. Gordon’s been listening to Transatlantic 2. Carlos’s been listening to Julian Casablancas 3. Dakin’s been listening to Paper Route remixing Kid Cudi 4. Discussion about music and video games 5. D.P. picks a song of the week —————————————— Come back later this week for Episode 9. Yes, they’re out of order. Episode 10 of the Spinning Platters Podcast is technically about music in video games, but as usual, goes off into a million different directions. Hear us talk about bands whose names sound the same, take Twitter topic suggestions from our Twitter [...] Spinning Platters 95:26 no Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 8 – Leaving Early http://spinningplatters.com/2009/11/13/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-8-leaving-early/ http://spinningplatters.com/2009/11/13/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-8-leaving-early/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:38:19 +0000 Gordon Elgart http://spinningplatters.com/?p=2558 http://spinningplatters.com/2009/11/13/spinning-platters-podcast-episode-8-leaving-early/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_2560" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 324px"> <img class="size-full wp-image-2560" title="Tyler" src="http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Tyler.jpg" alt="Did he quit? Did he not quit?" width="324" height="324" /> Did he quit? Did he not quit? </div> Leaving early is both what I did, and what the subjects of our conversation did. Join us as we discuss what happens when a lead singer leaves a band. Do they get better? Worse? Stay the same? As always, you can subscribe by pressing the giant button with headphones on it, or you can listen below. 1. Dakin’s listening to A Place to Bury Strangers 2. Gordon’s listening to The Bloodsugars 3. D.P.’s listening to remixes, especially A Trak 4. When lead singers leave 5. RIP Jerry Fuchs 6. Song of the week: “Touch Me I’m Sick” by Sonic Youth Leaving early is both what I did, and what the subjects of our conversation did. Join us as we discuss what happens when a lead singer leaves a band. Do they get better? Worse? Stay the same? As always, you can subscribe by pressing the giant [...] Spinning Platters 66:52 clean