The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast – Albums, Vinyl Records, Personal Music Memories and Stories – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story.

This week, I’m delighted to welcome my great friend, Margaret, dialling in from South London for a deep dive into her vinyl pick: Tim Finn’s 1983 debut solo album, Escapade.

Margaret shares warm, early musical memories, crediting her dad’s influence and explaining how Escapade — and its hit single, “Fraction Too Much Friction” — helped her learn English as a teenager in the Netherlands. She recounts the humorous discovery of the link between Split Enz, Tim Finn, and Neil Finn of Crowded House, and how music became a bridge across family and culture.

Along the way, we touch on how platforms like TikTok are shaping her kids’ musical education, and she recommends “Undressed” by Sombr. Stick around until the end to hear which track became the ultimate family singalong on long trips!

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Keywords: Tim Finn, Escapade, Split Enz, Crowded House, Neil Finn, Sombr, Train, Aztec Camera, TikTok music, vinyl community, album stories, music journey.

#music #vinyl #records #splitenz #crowdedhouse #timfinn#musicinterview #neilfinn #netherlands #sombr #train

Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story.

This week’s Artist Spotlight is one of our musical heroes: Loyle Carner. I’m joined by Ollie as we take a deep dive into the albums that first landed in our lives and left a lasting impression: Yesterdays Gone, Not Waving but Drowning, Hugo, and Hopefully!

We explore the personal memories these records created, the live shows we’ve experienced, and even a little story of Ollie “parenting the parent” on vinyl variants! By unanimous decision, one of Loyle’s incredible albums is officially submitted to the Friday Vinyl Club — tune in to find out which one and why it’s essential listening.

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Keywords: Loyle Carner, Yesterdays Gone, Not Waving but Drowning, Hugo, Hopefully, UK hip hop vinyl, album stories, personal music journey, record collecting, vinyl community.

 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#music #vinyl #records #Loylecarner #musicinterview #avibarath #yesterdaysgone #hugo #hopefully

Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story.

This week, I connect across the globe with Lachie Holt, an inspirational New Zealand school teacher who turned a classroom project into a real-life vinyl record! Lachie and his Hamilton East students created a stunning tribute to Split Enz’s debut album Mental Notes, pressing it to vinyl and celebrating the music that inspired them.

We dive into the story behind this ambitious project, Lachie’s own musical journey — including the role his Grandad played — and why Mental Notes became the perfect creative inspiration.

We officially submit the original Split Enz classic to the Friday Vinyl Club, and Lachie also shares his current musical favourites, including Fat Freddy’s Drop, Mac DeMarco, and Cowboy Dan.

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Keywords: Split Enz, Mental Notes, Crowded House, Neil Finn, Tim Finn, classroom vinyl project, album stories, record collecting, Lachie Holt, vinyl

#music #vinyl #records #splitenz #crowdedhouse #timfinn #musicinterview #neilfinn #liamfinn

Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story.

This week, my boy Ollie turns the tables on me and asks me to share one of the albums that shaped my musical journey: Del Amitri’s Change Everything. We dive into why this record resonates so deeply — from its songs to the memories it inspired, including dragging the family around Amsterdam in homage to this classic.

We also explore Justin Currie’s solo album The Great War, featuring the stunning track “Fight to be Human,” and chat about the beauty of vinyl as art — from blood-red variants to hidden gems. Plus, our recommended listen: Tom Odell’s A Wonderful Life.

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Hear key tracks from Change Everything on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:

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Keywords: Del Amitri, Change Everything, Justin Currie, Fight to be Human, Tom Odell, A Wonderful Life, vinyl as art, album stories, record collecting, music journey.

You can hear key tracks from "Change Everything" on our companion Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:

 ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q

#music #vinyl #records #delamitri #tomodell #musicinterview

Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record comes with a story.

This week I’m joined by my boy, Ollie, calling in from Manchester. He takes us back through the moments and memories that shaped his early musical life — and the album that left a real mark: Crowded House’s Time On Earth.

We talk about why this record resonated so deeply, how it connected to the world around him, and the tracks that still hit home today.

Along the way we dive into some of his other favourites too, including Tom Odell, London Grammar and the brilliant Olivia Dean.

If you love discovering the stories behind the vinyl on our shelves, you’re in the right place.

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Keywords: Crowded House, Time On Earth, Neil Finn, album stories, vinyl memories, record collecting, Tom Odell, London Grammar, Olivia Dean

Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story.

This episode I’m delighted to welcome my beautiful niece, Emily, for a deep dive into her vinyl pick: Skinty Fia (2022) by Irish rock band Fontaines D.C.

Emily shares warm, early musical memories, citing her mum's influence (Celine Dion, Bee Gees) before her own tastes turned to heavier rock (Black Sabbath) and, eventually, the punk and DIY music scene where she found her community and confidence at live gigs. She explains how the energetic and poetic nature of Skinty Fia became a driving soundtrack to her running, and we delve into the album's dark themes and striking cover art, featuring the extinct Irish Elk.

Along the way, we touch on her love of intimate music venues like The Trades Club and The Piece Hall, her tendency to crowdsurf, the controversial brilliance of Irish hip-hop band Kneecap, and her thoughts on coloured vinyl. Stick around until the end to hear her current recommendations, including the ethereal sounds of Soria and the Japanese-based folk band Pinch of Snuff!

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Hear key tracks from Skinty Fia on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:

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Keywords: Fontaines D.C., Skinty Fia, Irish Rock, Post-Punk, Kneecap, Soria, Pinch of Snuff, DIY Music, Live Gigs, Vinyl, Music Community, The Piece Hall, Skinty Fia album art, Music Influences.#FontainesDC #SkintyFia #IrishRock #PostPunk #Vinyl #MusicPodcast #Kneecap #Soria #DIYMusic #LiveMusic #MoshPit #MusicCommunity #NewMusic #RecordCollection

Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story.

This week’s spin-off, “The Tonearm”, is all about listener feedback and favourite vinyl moments. Jamie and Emma catch up to reflect on the first five episodes and the meaningful records we’ve covered:

• Episode 1: Ollie’s pick — Crowded House, Time On Earth

• Episode 2: Jamie’s pick — Del Amitri, Change Everything

• Episode 3: Guest Lachie’s pick — Split Enz, Mental Notes

• Episode 4: Artist Spotlight — Loyle Carner

• Episode 5: Guest Margaret’s pick — Tim Finn, Escapade

We dive into the wonderful feedback and questions we’ve received from listeners all over the world. Plus, we share our recent musical adventures:

• Louder Than Words: A book signing with Del Amitri lead singer Justin Currie in Manchester

• Loyle Carner gigs: Two shows in Newcastle that created a magical moment for Papa and Ollie

• New vinyl additions: Two special records that joined the collection

We also feature submissions from our Instagram followers Jonathan and Val, and reveal why Michael Bublé’s Love album, and the track “Forever Now”, mean so much to us as a family.

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Hear key tracks from all episodes on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:

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Keywords: Friday Vinyl Club recap, listener feedback episode, Crowded House, Del Amitri, Loyle Carner, Soft Cell, Human League, Michael Bublé, George Michael, Louder Than Words, Justin Currie, vinyl collection, album stories, record collecting.

 ⁠⁠⁠⁠#music #vinyl #records #splitenz #crowdedhouse #timfinn#musicinterview #neilfinn #LoyleCarner, #SoftCell, #HumanLeague, #MichaelBublé, #GeorgeMichael

Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story.

This episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Andy Thomas from Birmingham. I first met Andy back at a gig in 2007, and over the years, I’ve had the privilege of becoming great friends with him and his family—I even once shared the stage with him to play tambourine for his Crowded House tribute band, Crowded Out!

Andy’s pick for this episode is the 2013 album The Weight of Your Love by the British band Editors. Recorded live in Nashville, this record marked a significant shift for the band, embracing a fresh Americana vibe with a cinematic sound.

Before we dive into the tracks, Andy takes us back to his very first musical memories. He shares a wonderful story of being a "wannabe drummer" in the early 70's, using a household pouffé as a bass drum and paintbrushes for drumsticks to play along to Top of the Pops.

We also discuss his first experiences with vinyl—from The Sweet’s Teenage Rampage to his eventual graduation to full-length albums like The Boomtown Rats’ A Tonic for the Troops.

Along the way, we explore:

• ​The Live Evolution: Andy’s first concert experience with OMD at the Birmingham Odeon in 1981 and his deep dive into The Jam.
• ​Becoming a Musician: How a "rubbish" borrowed guitar and a passion for Paul Weller led him from the bedroom to fronting the Crowded House Tribute Band Crowded Out
• ​The Crowded House Connection: Our mutual love for Neil Finn and the unique magic of live shows that change every single night.
• ​Friday Spin: Stick around for Andy's "Friday Spin" recommendation—the fantastic sounds of SUPALUNG!Hear key tracks from The Weight of Your Love on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q

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What was the first record you played "to death" on a family turntable? Send us a message — we’d love to feature listener stories in a future episode.

Keywords: Editors, The Weight of Your Love, Andy Thomas, Birmingham Music, The Jam, Crowded House, OMD, The Sweet, Vinyl, Music Community, Live Gigs, Post-Punk, Americana, Record Collection.

#Editors #TheWeightOfYourLove #Vinyl #MusicPodcast #TheJam #CrowdedHouse #LiveMusic #RecordCollection #NewMusic #Birmingham #PostPunk

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Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story.

This Artist Spotlight episode features our family favourite Olivia Dean. I’m joined by my son Ollie and my wife Emma as we "Dive" into our memories attached to her music.

From first hearing her vocals on Loyle Carner’s Hugo in 2022 to the stunning Art of Loving Album in 2025, We discuss her songs, her incredible star quality, our chance encounters with her and her band, and chat about our special family moments watching from a distance her rise to global stardom along the way.A true highlight of this episode is an exclusive clip from a 2025 album launch in Leeds. We were lucky enough to ask Olivia a personal question: With the "crazy" rise to fame she’s experienced, how does she manage to keep her feet on the ground? Her answer is as warm and authentic as her songwriting, involving best friends, yoga, and even a bit of knitting!

By unanimous decision, one of Olivia’s incredible records is officially submitted to the Friday Vinyl Club. Tune in to find out which one made the cut and also - why does Jamie feels so "paternal" about her remarkable journey?

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Keywords: Olivia Dean, Messy, The Art of Loving, Vinyl Community, UK Soul, Live Music Memories, Record Collecting, Finn Wigan, Manchester Academy, Leeds Wardrobe, Hugo, Loyle Carner.

#music #vinyl #records #OliviaDean #LoyleCarner #Messy #TheArtOfLoving #MusicInterview #VinylCollection #NewMusic #LiveMusic #TheFridayVinylClub

Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story.

This episode, I’m delighted to be joined by the incredible Katrine from Copenhagen. A dear friend and founder of the Nick Cave fan community The Vortex, Katrine joins us to discuss a record that bridges the gap between haunting beauty and deep personal history.

Katrine’s pick is the 2001 masterpiece No More Shall We Part by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Marking Cave's return after a four-year hiatus, the album is a profound exploration of faith, love, and the fragile fear of losing what we cherish.

Katrine takes us back to her childhood in the Danish countryside, where her father’s avid vinyl collection—featuring everything from Pink Floyd and Leonard Cohen and her Mother taught her the "model man" was David Bowie, all laying the foundation for her own musical journey.

Along the way, we explore:

• ​The Family Vinyl Collection: How Katrine came to "curate" some of her father's original vinyl collection a
• ​The Power of Memory: The deeply moving story of listening to this album with her mother and how a live performance years later brought some "lost" memories rushing back.
• ​The Hidden Gems: Beyond the more well known, we dive into the comedic genius of "God is in the House," the lyrical brilliance of "Darker With the Day," and the "chef’s kiss" transition between "Oh My Lord" and "Sweetheart Come."
• ​The Vortex Community: A look at how a Bad Seed Tee Vee chatroom sparked a real life community named by Bad Seed band member Warren Ellis
• ​The "Coffee Girl" Origin Story: How a simple ritual of cheers-ing Nick Cave with a coffee cup led to the man himself calling Katrine his "Danish Coffee Girl" and signing books specifically for her.
• ​The "Concert Aunt": Katrine embraces her role as the family's dedicated barrier-seeker, from passing the vinyl tradition to her 15-year-old daughter to queuing 10 hours for Taylor Swift.

Friday Spin: Katrine delivers a diverse "starter pack" for your ears! Stick around for her top recommendations, including the alternative-pop powerhouse Mitski, the upcoming solo work from Flea, Robyn a Swedish Pop icon & her Danish obsession, Neu Sierra.

Hear key tracks from No More Shall We Part on our playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q⁠⁠⁠

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Keywords: Nick Cave, The Bad Seeds, No More Shall We Part, Vinyl Records, The Vortex, Copenhagen, Mitski, Neu Sierra, Robyn, Flea, Music Memories, Record Collection.

#NickCave #TheBadSeeds #NoMoreShallWePart #Vinyl #MusicPodcast #TheVortex #NeuSierra #Mitski #RecordCollection #DanishMusic #AlternativeRock

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