Record Store Society
Tara Davies/Natalie White
It's time to visit your favorite local record store; a place where music fans spend countless hours flipping through records, discuss the minutia of favorite b-sides, best live albums, and anything else music-related. If you have any questions, you can always find Tara and Natalie behind the counter ready to give a recommendation or tell you about a recent discovery. Join Record Store Society, a music podcast, biweekly to see what’s new or just to hang around for some music talk.
RSS100: Record Store Day and our 100th episode!
It's our 100th episode and it's also Record Store Day! Join us in the store as we chat with RSD cofounder, and Criminal Records owner, Eric Levin. See what new stuff we have over on the site!
RSS099: Alice In Chains & Sen Morimoto
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club," Tara and Natalie discuss "Jar of Flies" by Alice in Chains and "Diagnosis" by Sen Morimoto. Learn more about Record Store Society.(00:00) - Intro
(01:33) - Alice in Chains - Jar of Flies
(23:35) - Sen Morimoto - Diagnosis
RSS098: March "New to Me"
In this episode, Natalie and Tara share "new to them" music that they've been loving. Share your latest faves with us on social!
RSS097: Forgotten Girl Groups - Marine Girls, The Jones Girls
Part two of the Forgotten Girl Groups series - Natalie and Tara do a deep dive on girl groups, Marine Girls and The Jones Girls. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS096: Top 5 90s Love Songs
In this episode, Jeff Guenther LPC, aka TherapyJeff, stops by to chat top 90s love songs with Natalie and Tara. Learn more about Record Store Society. (00:00) - Intro
(00:52) - TherapyJeff enters.
(05:30) - TherapyJeff's list
(30:53) - Natalie's list
(48:12) - Tara's list
(01:04:06) - Honorable mentions
RSS095: Knower & The Blackbyrds
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club," Tara and Natalie discuss "Knower Forever" by Knower and "Action" by The Blackbyrds. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS094: Best Albums of 2023
It's time for the Top 5 Albums of 2023! Stay til the end to hear even more top albums from other listeners around the globe. Learn more about Record Store Society. (00:00) - Intro
(06:07) - Best of list begins
(36:53) - Honorable Mentions
(39:14) - Friends of the store lists
RSS093: Top 5 Disturbingly Weird Songs
In this episode, Scott Leeds, author of the debut horror novel, Schrader's Chord, stops by to talk about creepy weird songs.(00:00) - Intro
(02:00) - Scott Leeds joins
(15:54) - Natalie's List
(31:51) - Scott's list
(58:23) - Tara's list
RSS004 Rerun: Top 5 Christmas Songs
In this episode, we go back in time to our 4th episode where Seth and Tara chat with Scott Leeds about our favorite Christmas songs.
(00:00) - Intro
(02:50) - Tara's list
(22:44) - Seth's list
(40:31) - Scott's list
RSS091: Forgotten Girl Groups - Fanny, The Blossoms
This episode is part one of a new theme where Tara and Natalie do deep dives on some girl groups in music that have long been forgotten or overlooked. In this episode, Tara and Natalie discuss the career and music of Fanny, a rock band from the early 70s, and The Blossoms, a soul group from the 60s.
(00:00) - Intro
(05:35) - Fanny
(20:35) - The Blossoms
(40:36) - Outro
RSS90: Top 5 Comeback Albums
In this episode, multi-instrumentalist and music producer, Carlos Andujar aka Navigateur, stops by the store to chat about the best comeback albums with Natalie and Tara. Learn more about Record Store Society, your new favorite music podcast.
RSS089: Top 5 Halloween Songs
In this episode, Tara and Natalie chat about their top 5 Halloween songs. Learn more about Record Store Society, your new favorite music podcast.
RSS088: James Blake & Tom Tom Club
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club," Tara and Natalie discuss "Playing Robots Into Heaven" by James Blake and "Downtown Rockers" by Tom Tom Club. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS087: September "New to Me"
In this episode, Natalie and Tara share "new to them" music that they've been loving. Share your latest music faves in our Discord channel!
RSS086: Music Technology - Loops pt. 2 and Headphones
Join Tara and Natalie in the store as they dig into advancements in music technology. In this episode, they discuss the history of headphones and wrap up the history of looping from part 1 featured in episode 73. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS085: Fridge & Loney Dear
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club," Tara and Natalie discuss "Happiness" by Fridge and "Dear John" by Loney Dear. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS083: Top 5 Music Landmarks
In this episode, author Crispin Kott stops by the store to chat about music landmarks with Natalie and Tara. Learn more about Record Store Society, your new favorite music podcast.
RSS083: July "New To Me"
In this episode, Natalie and Tara share "new to them" music that they've been loving. Share your latest music faves in our Discord channel!
RSS082: Top 5 Goth Covers
In this episode, Adam Darby, aka dj Black Sunshine, stops by to chat Top 5 Goth Covers with Natalie and Tara. Learn more about Record Store Society, your new favorite music podcast.
RSS081: Brandee Younger & The City
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club," Tara and Natalie discuss "Now That Everything's Been Said" by The City and "Brand New Life" by Brandee Younger. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS080: Top 5 Musical Numbers
In this episode, author and theater director Jolene Dodson Bogard, stops by to chat top 5 musical numbers with Natalie and Tara. Learn more about Record Store Society, your new favorite music podcast.
RSS079: New To Us Music
In this episode, Natalie and Tara share "new to them" music they've been loving. Share your latest music faves in our Discord channel!
RSS078: Quantum Criminals - Alex Pappademas & Joan LeMay
Author Alex Pappademas and illustrator Joan LeMay stop by the store to tell us about their book Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan. In this episode, join Natalie and Tara as they quiz them on their own music history in our First Timers Music Quiz game.
RSS077: Julia Holter & Bonnie Raitt
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club," Tara and Natalie discuss "Aviary" by Julia Holter and Bonnie Raitt's self-titled debut album. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS076: Music Technology - Autotune and Virtual Performers
Join Tara and Natalie in the store as they dig into advancements in music technology. In this episode, they discuss the history of autotune and other vocal pitching tech, plus virtual pop stars and AI performers. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS075: Top 5 Bands with Sibling Members
In this episode, multi-instrumentalist and singer, Rachel Haden (that dog., The Rentals, The Haden Triplets, and more) stops by to chat about her Top 5 Bands with Sibling Members. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS074: Yo La Tengo & Towa Tei
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club," Tara and Natalie discuss "This Stupid World" by Yo La Tengo and "LP" by Towa Tei. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS073: Music Technology - Loops and LPs
Join Tara and Natalie in the store as they dig into advancements in music technology, starting with invention and adoption of Looping in production and LPs in music playback. Learn more about Record Store Society.
RSS072: Top 5 Funk Albums
In this episode, Aron "Teo" Lee, bassist in Unlimited Touch, creative, and funk purist, stops by the store to talk Top 5 Funk Albums with Natalie and Tara.
Record Store Society Trailer
Join Natalie and Tara in the Record Store for High Fidelity games, album reviews, music history, music tech, and tons of other music related convos.
Kendrick Lamar & POLYSICS
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club," Tara and Natalie discuss "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" by Kendrick Lamar and "Absolute Polysics" by POLYSICS.
RSS070: Top Albums of 2022
Natalie and Tara reveal their top albums of 2022. Learn more
RSS069: Top 5 90s Alternative Break-up Songs
In this episode, Jeff Guenther LPC, aka TherapyJeff, stops by to chat top 90s alternative break-up songs with Natalie and Tara. Additional picks contributed by listeners and friends of the store. Learn more by visiting https://recordstoresociety.com/episodes
RSS068: Top 5 LGBTQ+ Indie Artists
In this episode, dj and music enthusiast, Stuart Myerburg, stops by to chat top 5 LGBTQ+ Indie artists with Natalie and Tara. Learn more by visiting www.recordstoresociety.com
RSS067: Top 5 Songs by Country Divas
In this episode, New York based artist, Rodney Oliver Banks, stops by to chat top 5 songs by country divas with Natalie and Tara. Learn more by visiting www.recordstoresociety.com
Drugdealer & Björk
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club", Tara and Natalie discuss "Hiding in Plain Sight" by Drugdealer and "Fossora" by Björk. Let us know what we should listen to next in our Discord channel. Learn more.
Top 5 Villain Songs
In this episode, vinyl dj and visual artist, Jayda Abello stops by to chat top 5 villain songs with Natalie and Tara. Additional picks contributed by listeners and friends of the show. Learn more by visiting https://www.recordstoresociety.com/episodes
DOMi and JD Beck & Makaya McCraven
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club", Tara and Natalie discuss "NOT TIGHT" by DOMi and JD Beck and "In These Times" by Makaya McCraven.
RSS063: Lotti Golden
In part 2 of our most recent exploration of underrepresented producers, Natalie and Tara chat about American singer-songwriter, record producer, poet, and artist Lotti Golden. Part 1 featured Kate Bush (RSS061).
RSS062: Top 5 Surf Songs
In this episode, Chad Shivers, of Small Reactions and The Frigidaires, stops by to talk about surf songs with Natalie and Tara.
RSS061: Kate Bush
After learning about a severe lack of women in underrepresented producers in mainstream charts, Natalie and Tara embarked on an exploration to learn about and highlight those producers that might not be household names. In today's episode, Kate Bush is highlighted.
Moonchild & Neko Case
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club", Tara and Natalie discuss "Starfruit" by Moonchild and "Fox Confessor Brings The Flood" by Neko Case.
Sylvia Moy & Anz
After learning about a severe lack of women and underrepresented producers in mainstream charts, Natalie and Tara embark on an exploration to learn about and highlight those producers that might not be household names. In today's episode, Sylvia Moy and Anz are highlighted in the series.
RSS058: Top 5 Drum Parts
In this episode, Small Reactions drummer, Sean Zearfoss, stops by to chat top 5 drum parts with Natalie and Tara.
RSS057: Suzanne Ciani & Sylvia Massy
After learning about a severe lack of women and underrepresented producers in mainstream charts, Natalie and Tara embark on an exploration to learn about and highlight those producers that might not be household names. In today's episode, Suzanne Ciani and Sylvia Massy are the first highlighted in the series.
Haroumi Hosono & Frost Children
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club", Tara and Natalie discuss "Hosono House" by Haroumi Hosono and "SPIRAL" by Frost Children.
RSS055: Top 5 Samples
In this episode, Atlanta-based MC Zano Bathroom, stops by to chat top 5 samples used in music with Natalie and Tara.
Divergent Paths - Talking Heads
Join Natalie and Tara in the store as they explore the influences of the Talking Heads in the next installment of their Divergent Paths series.
Top 5 Songs Over 10 Minutes Long
In this episode, dj/producer, Victoria Rawlins, stops by to chat about her top 5 songs that are more than 10 minutes long.
RSS052: Joan Armatrading & Rad Museum
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club," Tara and Natalie discuss Joan Armatrading's self-titled album and Rad Museum's "RAD".
RSS051: Top 5 Music Books
Atlanta DJ/Producer, Chris Devoe, joins Tara and Natalie in the store to talk about their top 5 music books.
RSS050: Divergent Paths - Daft Punk
Join Natalie and Tara in the store as they explore the influences of Daft Punk in a new "Divergent Path" series.
RSS049: Mattiel
Get to know Jonah Swilley and Mattiel Brown, from Atlanta band, Mattiel, as they chat with us about their musical firsts.
RSS048: Shuggie Otis & Hiatus Kaiyote
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club", Tara and Natalie discuss "Inspiration Information" by Shuggie Otis and "Mood Valiant" by Hiatus Kaiyote.
RSS047: New 2 U
Seth Nicholas Johnson stops by to talk with Tara and Natalie about the top 5 albums that introduced them to something new in music.
RSS046: Evan Dando & Arooj Aftab
In this installment of "Album of the Month Club", Tara and Natalie discuss "Baby I'm Bored" by Evan Dando and "Vulture Prince" by Arooj Aftab.
RSS045: Pretty Good Year
It's time for the top 5 albums of the year!
RSS044: Natalie's First Day
Meet Natalie, a new employee of the store, as she goes through the First-Timer Quiz!
ANNOUNCEMENT!
Tara and Seth have an announcement! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS043: Eyebur Riahllup: 90's Alternative Radio
Yes, playing a song backwards can make a song better, but does it always? And more importantly, is it still recognizable? Tara and Scott the Mailman play Eyebur Riahllup! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Top 5 Artists That Released Only One Album
Jacob Givens stops by the record store to discuss artists who only released one album. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS041: Simply The Best
Musician, artist, and tarot reader Krystal Visions stops by the record store to discuss the top 5 best songs ... period. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS040: Betty Davis & Captain Murphy
In this installment of the "Album of the Month Club", Tara and Seth discuss "Betty Davis" by Betty Davis and "Duality" by Captain Murphy.
RSS039: Eyebur Riahllup: Stereotypically 80's
Yes, playing a song backwards can make a song better, but does it always? And more importantly, is it still recognizable? Tara and Scott the Mailman play Eyebur Riahllup! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS038: Before I Break
The label director for Asthmatic Kitty, John Beeler, stops by the record store to share stories of seeing artists before they broke big. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS037: Anarchy in the UK Garage
Sarah Damsky (producer, DJ, and cofounder of Maison Fauna) visits the record store to discuss the UK Garage scene. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS036: Sonic Youth Against Fascism
Finally, Tara and Seth discuss their top 5 Sonic Youth songs! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS035: The First-Timer Quiz with Tara & Seth
Tara and Seth try out a new game, The First-Timer Quiz! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS034: Anyone Can Play Guitar
Musician and music journalist Matt LeMay returns to the record store to discuss the top 5 guitar parts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS033: Do the D.A.N.C.E.
Actor and comedian Kristen Studard visits the record store and shares her DJing expertise on how to fill the dance floor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS032: Phèdre, The Pastels, & Tenniscoats
In this installment of the "Album of the Month Club", Tara and Seth discuss "Golden Age" by Phèdre and "Two Sunsets" by The Pastels & Tenniscoats. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS031: Alt Version
Myke Johns stops by the record store to explore the alternate versions of songs! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS030: An Objective Look at The Beatles
Seth and Scott the Mailman attempt an objective assessment of the core Beatles albums. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS029: The Score
Josh Thane and Scott the Mailman visit the record store to discuss scores! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS028: The Documentary
Musician M. Sage drops by the record store to discuss music documentaries! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Bonus Episode: Seth and Joe explore Musical Frisson on "Stuff To Blow Your Mind"
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Joe is joined by producer and host of the Record Store Society podcast Seth Nicholas Johnson to talk about that moment when a song sends a shiver down your spine.
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RSS027: Summer, Summer, Summertime
Blake Gamel (aka BG.FM) visits the record store to discuss Summer songs! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS026: Eyebur Riahllup: One-Hit Oneders
Yes, playing a song backwards can make a song better, but does it always? And more importantly, is it still recognizable? Tara and Scott the Mailman play Eyebur Riahllup! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS025: Post-Punk's Not Dead
Music journalist Erica Campbell stops by the record store to discuss her favorite post-punk revival albums! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS024: Mary Margaret O'Hara & Van Dyke Parks
In this installment of the "Album of the Month Club", Tara and Seth discuss "Miss America" by Mary Margaret O'Hara and "Song Cycle" by Van Dyke Parks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS023: The First Taste
Tara and Seth are joined by Trevor Young to discuss debut albums! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS022: Hey, Hey, They're The Monkees
The host of The Monkees Pawdcast, Tekurah McCullough, stops by the shop to discuss her favorite songs from The Monkees. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS021: Bass Rattle Stars Out the Sky
Bass-man extraordinaire, Greg Corner, stops by the record store to school Tara and Seth on the ol' 4-stringer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS020: Pardon My French
Tara's bestie, Sam Kranz, stops by the record store to correct everyone's pronunciation of their favorite French songs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS019: E.P. or Not E.P.
Music journalist and author Matt LeMay visits the record store as Tara and Seth discuss the E.P. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS018: Dracula & Freedy Johnston
In this installment of the "Album of the Month Club", Tara and Seth discuss "Songs of Love & Melancholy" by Dracula and "This Perfect World" by Freedy Johnston. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Bonus Episode: Seth on "Stuff To Blow Your Mind"
In this, the other half of the crossover event with "Stuff To Blow Your Mind", Seth moves to the other side of the microphone to help discuss bizarre music videos. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS017: Video Dream
In a startling crossover with Stuff To Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe join Seth to discuss their top 5 favorite music videos of all time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS016: Live & Rare
Podcasting pioneer Jimmy Pardo stops by the record store and joins Tara and Seth in discussing the top 5 live shows they've ever seen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS015: First Time Favourites
Tara, Seth, and today's customer, Jeremy Avalon, all reminisce about albums that they've loved from the very first listen.
RSS014: Let's Duet
Marcy DePina drops in for a deep dive discussing duets! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS013: Cover Me
Noel Brown joins Tara and Seth for a deep exploration of cover songs! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS012: Remixed Signals
Treasure Fingers stops by the record store to flex his remix knowledge with Tara and Seth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS011: It's Okay To Cry
Dylan Banks joins Tara and Seth in the record store and they all turn into big ol' crybabies while they discuss sad, sad songs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS010: People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm & Blues
Zaida Sanchez visits the record store to discuss R&B and we make it clear who the favorite Knowles sister is around here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS009: Is it Live?
Tom Bruno visits the record store and we figure out how live albums fit into a musician's discography. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS008: Eyebur Riahllup: The 2000's were so Indie
Yes, playing a song backwards can make a song better, but does it always? And more importantly, is it still recognizable? Scott the Mailman and Lizzy Rolando join Seth to try out a new game. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS007: Is a Soundtrack a Mixtape?
Myke Johns visits the record store and everyone discusses what makes a soundtrack more than just a collection of songs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS006: Traversing the Sophomore Slump
Natalie White visits the record store and everyone discusses what makes a great second album. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS005: The End Has No End
It's time for the ultimate top 5 list, the top 5 albums of the year! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS004: Wait, What Day Is It?
It's Christmas Day at the record store so Seth and Tara dig up their favorite Christmas albums with Scott the mailman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS003: Saving the Best for Last
Annie Black visits the record store and everyone figures out what makes a great last track on an album. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS002: It's Gonna be Cold, Cold, Cold
What makes an album a "winter album"? Is that even a real question? Tara, Seth and their good friend Farbod Kokabi try to solve this chilly conundrum. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
RSS001: Tara and Seth's First Day
Join Tara and Seth on their first day of work at the record store. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com