Radiohead's secret bunker; the Kanye/Wireless fallout; and how is the world's oldest record shop preparing for Record Store Day 2026? We chat to owner Ashli Todd to find out...
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The episode features an interview with Ashli Todd discussing Record Store Day 2026 and the challenges of running a record shop today.
Your easy weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. Become a Superfan of the podcast for free – and enjoy the exclusive weekly Lock-in bonus section! This week, there's a change to our normal schedule – with a whistlestop tour around the news and then a very special interview with Ashli Todd , owner of the legendary Spillers Records , the world's oldest record shop (founded in 1894, fact fans!) Ashli takes time out from filing vinyl to chat to us about Record Store Day 2026 , which is taking place on Saturday 18th April. She also talks about the logistical hurdles of running a record store today. She also gives an authoritative answer on whether PJ Harvey should be filed under 'P' or 'H'! In this episode... The Ye/Wireless fallout : what are the financial and contractual "cleaning up exercises" facing Festival Republic after headliner Ye (AKA Kanye West) was denied UK entry – resulting in the entire festival's cancellation? Radiohead’s Coachella Bunker : the band's new "audiovisual installation" is located in a literal bunker beneath the Coachella festival (and if you visit, they put stickers over your phone cameras) A billion-dollar…
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