Author: RTS
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Episode 1380: What Was First: Sarah Records
We dive into another edition of What Was First, this time exploring the first release on what a recent documentary says was “possibly the most indie of all indie labels.” That would be Sarah Records.
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Episode 1379: What Was First: Island Records
We take a suggestion from some guy named Jim Lenahan to investigate the first release on Island Records; one of the most influential labels of all time.
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Episode 1378: What Was First: Triple X Records
We wrap up with week with a “bite-size history lesson” on Triple X Records. There is plenty to learn in this episode, including stuff about Jane’s Addiction, the Ramones, Dr. Dre and of course, Rhino 39.
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Episode 1377: Book Nook: I Want My MTV
Jim takes over the Book Nook today and reports on a volume he read on a recent vacation: I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution.
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Episode 1376: The Echo Park Jimmy Universe
We kick off a new month with a series of messages from an old friend, Echo Park Jimmy AKA EPJ. We always eventually get around to our messages and while this one is from a few months back, it’s packed with thrills, spills and slap bass!
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Episode 1375: What Was First: Murderecords
The last day of May takes us to another episode of What Was First, where we explore the first release record labels. Today, a suggestion from listener Damon Wood sends us to Canada, where we find out what was the first release on Murderecords, a label founded and run by the members of the band Sloan.
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Episode 1374: Patron Episode: Eric Lohrenz and music from 2002
We wrap up the week with a patron episode featuring our good friend Eric Lohrenz. He focuses on the year 2002, picking out two albums and two songs for discussion.
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Episode 1373: Happy Birthday Stevie Nicks!
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Happy birthday Stevie Nicks!
And check out all the episodes we’ve done on Fleetwood Mac, too! -
Episode 1372: April New Music Mega Blast!
They said it couldn’t be done. They said it would be foolish to try. They called it flying too close to the sun. Did we listen? Heck no. Here is the first-ever, one-of-a-kind, super spectacular April New Music Mega Blast!
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Episode 1371: What Was First: Flying Nun Records
Thanks to many listener suggestions, Patrick explores the first release from New Zealand’s Flying Nun Records.