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TVD’s The Idelic Hour with Jon Sidel - The Vinyl District Greetings from Laurel Canyon! Love be brave / No one will save you but me / And that has not yet been / The safest place for you to be What will I do then? / Here comes a change over me / Something ...

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TVD’s The Idelic Hour, our freeform FM radio podcast with Jon Sidel

TVD Radar: Bee Gees, <br><em>You Should Be Dancing</em> 4LP in stores 2/27 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | UMe announces the release of a new limited-edition box set by one of the biggest and most beloved acts in popular music history, the Bee Gees. Out February 27, You Should Be Danci...

"Out February 27, You Should Be Dancing is a four-disc collectors’ item featuring the highly sought-after original 12-inch versions of some of Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb’s most iconic dancefloor-fillers, plus previously unreleased extended versions of five further Gibb brothers’ classics..."

TVD Radar: Scritti Politti, <em>Songs To Remember</em> reissue in stores 4/10 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | Rough Trade Records are excited to announce a remastered reissue of Scritti Politti’s classic debut album Songs To Remember, will be released on 10th April. The debut album of on...

"Rough Trade Records are excited to announce a remastered reissue of Scritti Politti's classic debut album Songs To Remember, will be released on 4/10.

The debut album of one of Britain’s most acclaimed and influential bands, Songs to Remember takes us back to the beginnings of Scritti Politti..."

Graded on a Curve: Robbie Williams, <em>Intensive Care</em> - The Vinyl District Celebrating Robbie Williams, born on this day in 1974. —Ed. What do you do when you’ve spent your lonely teen years idolizing Elton John, loving Elton John, ADORING Elton John, only to wake up one da...

Celebrating Robbie Williams, born on this day in 1974.

"Williams is England’s best stab at providing us with a latter-day Captain Fantastic—to wit, a prolific hit machine who writes catchy songs and gets no respect from the right people, but is beloved by millions...."

TVD Radar: Héctor Lavoe, <em>Comedia</em> clear smoke vinyl reissue in stores 4/10 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | Craft Latino proudly announces a reissue of Comedia, the 1978 masterpiece from legendary salsa singer Héctor Lavoe. Produced by his longtime collaborator Willie Colón, Lavoe’s thir...

“Craft Latino via Craft Recordings proudly announces a reissue of Comedia, the 1978 masterpiece from legendary salsa singer Héctor Lavoe. Produced by his longtime collaborator Willie Colón, Lavoe’s third solo album features his signature hit—the Rubén Blades-penned “El Cantante”...”

Graded on a Curve: Shelter, <em>Mantra</em> - The Vinyl District Krishnacore: It was a non-accident waiting to happen. It was inevitable that sooner or later the straightedge kids dedicated to purifying their bodies and minds would come around to the notion of puri...

"Krishnacore: It was a non-accident waiting to happen. It was inevitable that sooner or later the straightedge kids dedicated to purifying their bodies and minds would come around to the notion of purifying their souls as well..."

In rotation: 2/13/26 - The Vinyl District US | Independent Labels Capture 75% of Record Store Day Sales as Event Expands: Independent labels now control 75% of Record Store Day (RSD) sales. This marks a big change from the event’s early years...

US: Indie labels capture 75% of RSDay sales / UK: Brixton on Vinyl / MN: Down In The Valley launches record label / UK Tim Burgess to host new listening event / CT: The WPKN Music Mash / Why some are turning back to CDs—more.

TVD Radar: Romeo Void, <em>Live ’81–’85</em> in stores 4/18 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | “Live ’81-’85 captures that sweet spot after the record is made where you tour until the songs come out of you like a gorgeous martial arts drill and you wish you could go back and...

"In 2023, Liberation Hall released Live from Mabuhay Gardens, the first official concert recording from Romeo Void. That first RSD exclusive is now set to be followed by another limited-edition release. Live ’81-’85 captures Romeo Void performing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Albany, New York..."

TVD Radar: Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair, <br><em>Words of Wisdom and Hope</em> first vinyl reissue <br>in stores 4/18 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | Indie pop cratediggers, behold the miracle: this Record Store Day, April 18, 2026, Merge Records is reissuing Words of Wisdom and Hope, the 2002 album by Teenage Fanclub and Jad Fa...

"Indie pop cratediggers, behold the miracle: this Record Store Day, April 18, 2026, Merge Records is reissuing Words of Wisdom and Hope, the 2002 album by Teenage Fanclub and Jad Fair..."

Graded on a Curve: Genesis, <br><em>Trick of the Tail</em> - The Vinyl District Celebrating Steve Hackett on his 76th birthday. —Ed. Well, there goes another theory shot to shit. I always thought Genesis hit the aesthetic skids the moment Peter Gabriel split and drummer Phil “Th...

Celebrating Steve Hackett on his 76th birthday.

"Trick of the Tail is not a great album but it’s a very good one, packed with well-constructed tunes with lovely melodies that occasionally, but not too often, stray into the prog trap of technical virtuosity purely for virtuosity’s sake..."

TVD Radar: <em>Ayam El Disco – Egyptian Disco, Boogie & Jeel Cassettes 1978–92</em> in stores 4/3 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | Wewantsounds is delighted to release Ayam El Disco, a new selection of Egyptian 1980s disco and boogie cassette tracks curated by Egyptian DJ Disco Arabesquo, following his highly ...

"WEWANTSOUNDS is delighted to release Ayam El Disco, a new selection of Egyptian 1980s disco and boogie cassette tracks curated by Egyptian DJ Disco Arabesquo, following his highly acclaimed Sharayet El Disco. Most tracks make their vinyl debut in this set..."

Graded on a Curve: <br>The Cranberries, “Uncertain” EP - The Vinyl District 35 years ago, The Cranberries released their debut EP, the 4-song set “Uncertain,” on Xeric Records, a label connected to the much larger Island conglomerate. The hubbub was yet to come, but the EP do...

"35 years ago, The Cranberries released their debut EP, the 4-song set “Uncertain,” on Xeric Records, a label connected to the much larger Island conglomerate. The hubbub was yet to come, but the EP does have its charms, and of course, there is a backstory..."

In rotation: 2/12/26 - The Vinyl District London, UK | Record Store Day 2026: The Cure, Fleetwood Mac, Manics and more announce new vinyl and re-releases: The annual vinyl scramble returns. Record Store Day is back for 2026, and shocker, it’s...

UK: RSDay UK 2026: The annual vinyl scramble returns / AU: Jewels of Thought Records open in Adelaide’s East End / PA: Four Philly record stores to expand or start your collection / OR: Music Millennium seeks new owner—more.

TVD Radar: The Smashing Pumpkins, <em>Gish</em> 35th Anniversary vinyl editions in <br>stores 5/29 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their seminal debut, Gish, with multiple new 35th Anniversary vinyl variants ava...

"GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their seminal debut, Gish, with multiple new 35th Anniversary vinyl variants available on May 29, 2026, the same week as the anniversary..."

TVD Radar: Robin Trower, <em>Live! 50th Anniversary Edition</em> <br>2LP, 2CD in stores 4/3 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | Robin Trower's journey as one of rock's most expressive and soulful guitarists began during his time with ‘60s beatmakers The Paramounts and then Procol Harum, but it was when he s...

"Robin Trower celebrates the 50th Anniversary of another landmark moment—the release of Live! on April 3, via Chrysalis Records. Originally issued in 1976, this powerful set recorded at the Stockholm Concert Hall on February 3, 1975, captured the Robin Trower Band at full throttle..."

Graded on a Curve: <br>Jethro Tull, <br><em>Still Living in the Past</em> - The Vinyl District Jethro Tull holds a unique place in rock history. Led by flute-playing, musical minstrel, and Dickensian vagabond Ian Anderson, the quintessential British group has been lumped into various trends, mo...

"Jethro Tull holds a unique place in rock history. Led by flute-playing, musical minstrel, and Dickensian vagabond Ian Anderson, the quintessential British group has been lumped into various trends, most notably prog, but it is so much more..."

TVD Radar: CLOCK <br>DVA, <em>Thirst</em> 2LP <br>thirst-red vinyl reissue in stores 6/5 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | CLOCK DVA announces the remastered reissue of Thirst, due to be released on double thirst-red vinyl, CD, and digitally on June 5, 2026. The album, which follows the remastered rele...

“ClockDVA announces the remastered reissue of Thirst, due to be released on double thirst-red vinyl, CD, and digitally on June 5, 2026. The album, which follows the remastered release of their debut, White Souls in Black Suits, features single mixes of “4 Hours” and “Sensorium”...”

Graded on a Curve: <br>V/A, <em>The Well – The Independent Project Records Collection II</em> - The Vinyl District Founded by Bruce Licher, Independent Project Records has been one of the more consistent labels in both sound and design over the last 50 years. For evidence, please look no further than the new 2CD c...

"Founded by Bruce Licher, Independent Project Records has been one of the more consistent labels in both sound and design over the last 50 years. For evidence, please look no further than the new 2CD compilation The Well, which offers 41 tracks ranging from well-known acts to deep obscurities..."

In rotation: 2/11/26 - The Vinyl District ‘I Didn’t Want to Own It’: How Record Store Day’s Co-founder Rejected the Business Model: RSD co-founder Michael Kurtz reveals how meditation, Metallica, and saying no to profit helped indie stores ca...

US: How Record Store Day’s co-founder rejected the business model / KY: Ear X–Tacy owner hosts popular radio show / What Gen Z really want from in-store music experiences / A more analog life in 2026—more.

TVD Radar: Brian Wilson, <em>On Tour 1999–2007</em> in stores 4/18 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | Following the triumph of Brian Wilson’s legendary Roxy Theatre shows in 2000, Wilson and his acclaimed touring ensemble took that magic across the globe. Now, fans will get the rar...

"Following the triumph of Brian Wilson’s legendary Roxy Theatre shows in 2000, Wilson and his acclaimed touring ensemble took that magic across the globe. Now, fans will get the rare opportunity to experience that era in full with On Tour 1999–2007..."

TVD Radar: The Verlaines, <em>Ready to Fly</em> blue jay opaque vinyl <br>in stores 4/18 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | By the dawn of the 1990s The Verlaines had parted company with long-time New Zealand indie label Flying Nun. Looking to increase their profile in the Northern Hemisphere (where t...

"...Indeed, some of The Verlaines' most enduring material can be found on Ready to Fly, in particular “War In My Head,” “Gloom Junky,” and the titular track with its grand orchestration."

Graded on a Curve: <br>Elton John, <br><em>Elton John’s Greatest Hits Volume II</em> - The Vinyl District Celebrating Nigel Olsson on his 77th birthday. —Ed. Fanatical Elton John fans—and I’m one of them—frequently get into knife fights over which is the better album, 1974's Elton John’s Greatest Hits or...

Celebrating Nigel Olsson on his 77th birthday.

"Fanatical Elton John fans frequently get into knife fights over which is the better album, 1974’s Elton John’s Greatest Hits or 1977’s Elton John’s Greatest Hits Volume II. I prefer the former—and have the scars to prove it—for three reasons..."

UK Artist of the Week: Bea Maher - The Vinyl District From the heart of South London emerges a voice that’s as emotive as it is soulful. Bea Maher’s music blends neo-soul, jazz, and heartfelt lyricism into songs that feel both timeless and deeply persona...

"From the heart of South London emerges a voice that’s as emotive as it is soulful. Bea Maher’s music blends neo-soul, jazz, and heartfelt lyricism into songs that feel both timeless and deeply personal..."

Graded on a Curve: <br>The Paranoid Style, <em>Known Associates</em> - The Vinyl District Washington, DC denizen Elizabeth Nelson has returned, fronting and writing the songs for another strong full-length record under the moniker The Paranoid Style. As an astute observer of human behavior...

"Washington, DC denizen Elizabeth Nelson has returned, fronting and writing the songs for another strong full-length record under the moniker The Paranoid Style..."

In rotation: 2/10/26 - The Vinyl District Toledo, OH | Viral for Vinyl: Local record stores share 2025 numbers, 2026 predictions. These days, the question isn’t if a hot new release will hit vinyl. It’s when. “This is the format that is speak...

OH: Local record stores share 2025 numbers, 2026 predictions / IL: Beverly Phono Mart's pop-up record shop / SD: The Groove Shop is finding its rhythm / NC: Yonder Mountain Record Show / OH: The Cleveland West Record Riot!—more.

TVD Radar: <em>Sin City</em> <br>OST expanded deluxe edition and vinyl debut in stores 3/27 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | Varèse Sarabande announces new expanded CD and digital editions, plus the first-ever vinyl release, of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s...

"Varèse Sarabande announces new expanded CD and digital editions, plus the first-ever vinyl release, of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City. The soundtrack album features music by Rodriguez, John Debney, and Graeme Revell..."

TVD Radar: The Charlatans, <em>Some Friendly Expanded Edition</em> 2LP white vinyl in stores 3/27 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | One of the best-loved UK bands of the last four decades, The Charlatans’ career spans 14 albums, three Number One UK albums and era-defining anthems like “The Only One I Know,” “No...

“One of the best-loved UK bands of the last four decades, The Charlatans’ career spans 14 albums, three Number One UK albums and era-defining anthems like “The Only One I Know,” “North Country Boy,” and “One to Another”...”

Graded on a Curve: Television, <br><em>Adventure</em> - The Vinyl District Remembering Fred Smith. —Ed. Sometimes I flabbergast myself. I think I know what I like and what I don’t like, only to find out I don’t know a damn thing about anything, least of all my likes and dis...

Remembering Fred Smith.

"...The more subdued and atmospheric Adventure opened up new sonic vistas that Television, due to its early demise, never got the opportunity to explore..."

TVD Radar: <em>Paul McCartney: Man on <br>the Run – Music from <br>the Motion Picture Soundtrack</em> in stores 2/27 - The Vinyl District VIA PRESS RELEASE | Ahead of the release of Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, the intimate new feature documentary by Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, exploring Paul McCart...

"Capitol Records, MPL Communications and UMG have announced details of a companion album titled, Man on the Run – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack..."

Graded on a Curve: <br>Wilson Pickett, <br>“Hey Jude” - The Vinyl District Serendipity, hell—what we have here is a miracle. On a November day in 1969, soul shouter Wilson Pickett, members of the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, and a little-known blues guitarist name...

"Serendipity, hell—what we have here is a miracle. On a November day in 1969, soul shouter Wilson Pickett, members of the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, and a little-known blues guitarist named Duane Allman found themselves at a former tobacco warehouse turned recording studio..."