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Vinyl Relics

Farmer John
Psychedelic Rock
Psychedelic Music
Garage Rock
Emitt Rhodes
Killing Floor
Bull Angus
Vinyl Records
British Blues Scene
California
The Rose Garden
Back In the HCA
Zior
Blues Rock
Howlin' Wolf
The Electric Prunes
Next Plane To London
Dragonfly
Moby Grape
Jan & Lorraine
Underground (album)

Vinyl Relics is a storytelling-driven music podcast dedicated to uncovering the forgotten, overlooked, and unfairly ignored albums hiding in the corners of rock, psych, folk, and beyond. Each “Epysode” spotlights a single record - often a lost gem or cult favourite, and dives deep into its creation. Hosted by Farmer John, the show blends rich historical research with track-by-track commentary, per... more

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Latest Episodes

EPYSODE 87: Where Did The Sunshine Go by The Glass Cage.

Guests: Norm Roth, Marcus Pollard and Jason Flower.

Additional commentary by my twin brother Maurice.

This week we explore Where Did the Sunshine Go, a long-lost psychedelic and garage rock ... more

EPYSODE 86: It's All Meat by It's All Meat.

Guests: Band members Jed MacKay and Rick McKim.

Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.

This week we spin the self-titled debut from It’s All Meat, a 1970 release that blends heavy psychedelic rock with ra... more

EPYSODE 85: Guts by Jodo.

Guest: Jodo guitarist Rod Alexander.

Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.

This week we dive into Guts, the explosive and overlooked debut from British hard-rock band Jodo. Recorded in 1971, Guts blends blues-infused riff... more

EPYSODE 84: Crimson & Clover by Tommy James & The Shondells.

Guest: Tommy James.

Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.

This week we step into the psychedelic swirl of 1969 as we explore Crimson & Clover, the groundbreaking album by Tommy James & T... more

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Recent Guests

Rod Alexander
Guitarist, Jodo member and session musician
Jodo
Episode: 1971’s Guts: Jodo’s British Hard Rock Obscurity
Tommy James
Lead singer and guitarist of Tommy James and The Shondells
Tommy James and The Shondells
Episode: 1969’s Crimson & Clover: Tommy James and The Shondells’ Timeless Radio Gem
Eddie Grave
Guitar player for The Shondells
The Shondells
Episode: 1969’s Crimson & Clover: Tommy James and The Shondells’ Timeless Radio Gem
Michael Fennelly
Member of The Millennium and five-songwriter core
The Millennium
Episode: 1968’s Begin: The Millennium's Psychedelic Pop Symphony Lost in Time
Louis Cennamo
Bassist joining Steamhammer; central interviewee
Steamhammer
Episode: 1972's Speech: Steamhammer's Incredible Swan Song
Keith Relf
Lead vocalist of the Yardbirds (historical guest on the episode)
The Yardbirds
Episode: 1966's Roger the Engineer: The Yardbirds' Bridge from Blues to Psychedelia
Jim McCarty
Drummer of the Yardbirds (historical guest on the episode)
The Yardbirds
Episode: 1966's Roger the Engineer: The Yardbirds' Bridge from Blues to Psychedelia
Chris Dreha
Guitarist in Yardbirds during the era; later guitarist in Box of Frogs
The Yardbirds / Box of Frogs
Episode: 1966's Roger the Engineer: The Yardbirds' Bridge from Blues to Psychedelia
Jeff Beck
Former Yardbirds guitarist discussed in context of lineup changes
The Yardbirds / Jeff Beck Group
Episode: 1966's Roger the Engineer: The Yardbirds' Bridge from Blues to Psychedelia

Host

Farmer John
Host focused on uncovering forgotten albums with deep research, track-by-track analysis, and interviews with artists and industry people.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Top !

    Great podcast !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeterKaspi
    France5 months ago
  • The only podcast for me!

    I never miss an epysode about the psychedelic records. I’m not even a podcast person but these speak right to me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jameskille
    Spain8 months ago
  • All

    I’ve learned a lot about albums I already knew, and even more about some that I wasn’t aware of but should have been.

    Well researched with great interviews with original members of bands. Fun and informative stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    =75&&**&
    Canada9 months ago
  • A great listen

    Each episode is a deep dive into a performer or band you may not be that familiar with. By the end of the podcast though, you realize how impactful they were as the foundational building blocks of the musicians you have heard of. I’m sure each episode requires a mountain of research and interviews with either the artists or the people standing next to them. Very well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quarter chicken
    Canadaa year ago
  • Psychedelic Underground

    When you thought you’d hit the bottom of the psych well, you gotta start digging. Great stuff Farmer John, cheers from Sweden!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hedersninjan
    Swedena year ago

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- Positive reception for in-depth, well-researched episodes and strong interviews with original band members.
- Fans note the show's reverent yet candid approach appeals to both casual listeners and serious collectors.
- Feedback highlights production quality and the host's ability to connect stories to the music.
- Listeners appreciate the archival depth, track analyses, and discovery of lesser-known albums.
- Many praise the show as a reliable resource for discovering influential yet underappreciated records.

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2023's Six Way’s to the Ace: Previously Unreleased Canadian Psych-Rock Gem
Q: How did the tracks ultimately surface after so many years?
A tireless archival effort by Jason Flowers, leveraging connections with former band members and a network of collectors, led to the discovery of a Vancouver studio session master and later a fortuitous find of multi-track tapes, which allowed a complete and contextualized release.
1972's Swaddling Songs: Mellow Candle’s Psychedelic Folk Masterpiece
Q: What happened after the breakup and how did the album's reputation evolve later?
The band faded from the scene for years, but rumors, collector culture, and later reissues helped Swaddling Songs gain a cult following and broader recognition decades after its initial release.
1972's Swaddling Songs: Mellow Candle’s Psychedelic Folk Masterpiece
Q: Why did you think the band remained under the radar at release, and what went wrong with promotion?
The label did little to promote the album despite solid production and compelling songs, and the band struggled to find gigs that fit their hybrid folk-rock identity, leading to limited exposure and commercial underperformance.
1972's Swaddling Songs: Mellow Candle’s Psychedelic Folk Masterpiece
Q: I asked Alison how she would describe their sound.
She described it as a blend of folk rock, psych folk, and progressive elements, with complex time signatures and Irish music influences that together produced a unique, forward-looking sound.
1971's Kongos: Vintage 70s Glam Rock and Innovation
Q: What's the story behind the hit He's Gonna Step on You Again?
The track began from a loop sampled from African mine-dump rhythms and a spontaneous vocal take, built into a full groove with the band.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vinyl Relics

What is Vinyl Relics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on deep investigations of overlooked or forgotten rock, psych, and folk records. Episodes typically blend historical context, track-by-track analysis, and first-person anecdotes from artists, producers, and people connected to the music. Listeners get a mix of archival stories, behind-the-scenes studio tales, and passionate assessments of how these albums shaped scenes and inspired later artists. A standout trait is the host's talent for weaving archival interviews and vivid storytelling into a cohesive portrait of a record's creation and legacy, making it a compelling listen for crate-diggers, music historians, and anyone curious about how influential albums came to be. The format often features guests with direct ties to... more

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Recent guests on Vinyl Relics include:

1. Rod Alexander
2. Tommy James
3. Eddie Grave
4. Michael Fennelly
5. Louis Cennamo
6. Keith Relf
7. Jim McCarty
8. Chris Dreha

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