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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.

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Ep507: Milo Re-Enrolls in College - Descendents Reclaim Their Legacy

Jul 16, 2025

Descendents have reclaimed their music catalog with pre-orders of 'Milo Goes To College' starting today - Bill and Milo give us updates on ALL, FLAG, new music and more.

Topics Include:

  • "Milo Goes to College" reissue announced for September 19th via Org Music
  • Limited vinyl variants available including special "punk note" Blue Note-style packaging
  • Both band members report good health, Bill has been hitting gym regularly
  • Milo had recent heart attack despite being most athletic member historically
  • Coffee remains firmly on the menu for both musicians despite health focus
  • Band regained rights to their back catalog once held by SST
  • All original SST releases will be reissued including Bonus Fat, Enjoy
  • Master tape ownership involves multiple parties, topic too sensitive to discuss
  • New Alliance originally issued record, later transferred to SST seamlessly
  • South Bay punk scene was tight-knit community with handshake deals
  • Reissues will be exact replicas except for special punk note variants
  • Fat EP might get separate reissue, Ride the Wild included
  • Milo retired from corporate science job in 2016 for full-time music
  • Band played around 90 shows last year, planning 70 this year
  • Bill balances drumming with fewer Blasting Room studio production projects
  • Bill struggles with songwriting perfectionism, has 75 unfinished song ideas
  • Band has 25 new songs recorded, planning 2026 album release deadline
  • Soundcheck covers help "sanitize" big venue stages, played entire Germs album
  • Haven't performed new songs live yet, prefer trashy covers at soundcheck
  • Australia tour likely after new album, great crowds and venues there
  • China tour required submitting all lyrics for government approval beforehand
  • Minister of Culture attended Beijing show, made drummer put shirt back
  • FLAG reunions may be happening more regularly at select festivals
  • All playing Canadian shows with Scott and Chad alternating on vocals
  • Milo stepped in for lost-voice Chad at sold-out New York show
  • Tony Lombardo still close friend but officially retired from playing bass
  • Milo still buys vinyl records despite not having a record player

Pre-order the 'Milo Goes To College' vinyl reissue here

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