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The Vinyl Guide


If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Nate is a 40+ year vinyl collector, owns some of the most highly desired titles and enjoys them thoroughly. The Vinyl Guide is his journey through the history of music to speak with the artists and technicians who made music history and get the stories behind the records.

Jul 7, 2025

Melbourne band Umlaut discuss their upcoming heartbreak-themed album "Desolë”, inspirations and reflections on Mr Bungle memories and performances.

Topics Include:

  • Vinyl Guide podcast video episode with Melbourne band Umlaut
  • Band members: Bär McKinnon, Shane, Angus, Danny introduced
  • New album "Desolë" coming out July 25th/21st
  • "Desolë" means "sorry" in French, originally song title
  • Track became album title after Angus suggested it
  • Album themes center around heartbreak and personal material
  • Bär moved toward more earnest songwriting recently
  • Danny wrote some lyrics, band becoming more collaborative
  • Bär describes creative process while driving, cycling melodies
  • Recording these personal songs felt embarrassing for Bär
  • Songs existed for some time before band recorded
  • Bär historically very controlling, now trying to relinquish
  • Most songs originated with Bär, others contributed sections
  • Danny brings different drumming ideas than just copying
  • Peter Jackson Beatles documentary inspired collaborative approach
  • Final track created spontaneously in rehearsal room
  • Bär and Danny worked together 25 years ago
  • Different now because they're actually playing together
  • Previously recorded separately, rarely rehearsed together
  • More open to other ideas and input now
  • "Vinny" track completely transformed from Bär's original demo
  • Band has revolving door history with members
  • Current quartet setup works well for these songs
  • All members play multiple instruments during live shows
  • Mr. Bungle 2024 Melbourne show at Festival Hall happened
  • Only had 12 minutes to work out songs
  • Performed "Travolta" with Danny and Bär rejoining
  • Teased "Carry Stress in the Jaw" then stopped
  • Angus sang backing vocals on Travolta performance
  • Security almost didn't let them on stage
  • Bär wore boiler suit and scarface shirt
  • Extended saxophone solo during the performance
  • Considered doing secret sideshow but didn't happen
  • Recent health issues caused tour cancellations in October
  • Danny considered quitting drumming due to physical concerns
  • Band refused to play without Danny
  • Health issues resolved, Danny can play again
  • Cold Sore is cover of unreleased Mr. Bungle song
  • Unreleased Bungle recordings exist on two-inch tape
  • Album took about year and half to complete

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