On this episode, the Now Spinning crew share their latest vinyl discoveries, from Paul McCartney’s new album, to jazz recordings and classic hits found at garage sales. They discuss McCartney’s songwriting, musical growth, and personal side, along with the unique sound of Cameron Pickton’s new project, My New Band Believe. The conversation also highlights the joy of discovering unfamiliar artists and finding hidden gems.

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On this episode, the Now Spinning crew explore their musical “holy grails”— records and singles they have searched for but have struggled to find. Their wish lists range from rare Brazilian music and modern classical recordings to albums by The Velvet Underground, AC/DC, Michael Jackson, and Dead or Alive. They also discuss the unusual appeal of collecting notoriously bad or hard-to-find records, including the Beach Boys’ Summer in Paradise.

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The Now Spinning crew kicked off the Vinyl Record Club's first summer meeting with an outdoors extravaganza of music and conversation. They discuss the playlist which explored a wide range of music, from the Beatles and John Lennon to Ween, Vivaldi, jazz, trance, and video game soundtracks.

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On this episode, the Now Spinning crew return for part two of their retrospective series, which traces the evolution of popular music. Starting from the late 1960s and going through to the 1980s, they examining how artists continually reshaped existing genres into new forms. They explore the emergence of glam rock, punk, disco, and international musical hybrids, emphasizing the ongoing exchange of ideas between American, British, and global artists. The discussion also highlights how advances in recording technology, synthesizers, sampling, and how the ultimate arrival of MTV, transformed both the sound and visual identity of popular music.

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On this episode, the Now Spinning crew takes a musical journey starting in the 1960s, exploring how each subsequent decade built on the sounds, technology, and culture that came before it. They discuss the rise of protest music, the influence of The Beatles and the British Invasion, new studio techniques, psychedelic musings, and how the changing mood of the late ’60s shaped the soul, funk, rock, and progressive music of the ’70s.

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On this episode, the Now Spinning crew looks back at the first albums they ever bought with their own money and shares the stories behind those memorable purchases. From discovering lifelong favorite artists to connecting with others through the Lansing Community College Vinyl Record Club, they explore how those first records sparked a lasting love of music and collecting.

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On this episode, the Now Spinning crew discuss what makes a great cover song and how artists can make familiar music feel brand new. They compare original recordings with memorable covers by artists like Nina Simone, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, and Elvis Presley, showing how different versions can change the meaning of a song, as well as the disparity in which version tops the charts or becomes the standard.

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The Now Spinning crew explores their latest musical discoveries, featuring a deep dive into Prince’s iconic album Sign of the Times and its lasting influence across genres. They share thoughts on artists like Linkin Park, Black Sabbath, and Sleater-Kinney while celebrating the connections between classic and modern music.

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