Needlepoint - The Record Collector Podcast

EP20: Spotlight on Kate Bush - plus The Anchoress AKA Catherine Anne Davies on AI, her latest projects, and doing things her way

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Needlepoint, your hosts Paul Lester, Editor of Record Collector magazine, and Daryl Easlea of the Rare Record Price Guide,  dive into

EP19: Adam and the Ants' Marco Pirroni on Life as one of the 80s Biggest Stars - Plus Movie Soundtracks, Punk and Glam Rock

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Needlepoint, Marco Pirroni of Adam and the Ants fame shares insights into his influences reflections on his musical journey with Paul

EP18: Skin from Skunk Anansie on What Makes an Electrifying Performance - Plus the Growing Live Music Scene, and Enduring 90s

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Needlepoint, Paul and Daryl welcome Skin, the iconic frontwoman of Skunk Anansie, for a fascinating conversation about the power of l

EP17: Inside Rough Trade with Geoff Travis and Jeanette Lee - Plus the Cultural Impact of Football Songs

Send us Fan Mail Join music moguls Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea from Record Collector magazine for another jam-packed episode of Needlepoint, the podcast companion to th

EP16: Miki Berenyi and the Shoegazing Revival. Plus when did Punk start?

Send us Fan Mail When did Punk start? Was it kicked off by the Sex Pistols' first gig in 1975? Or was it the Ramones' debut album in 1976? Join Record Collect

EP15: Special Guest Nick Heyward on the Evolution of Haircut 100

Send us Fan Mail In this special guest edition of Needlepoint,  Nick Heyward of Haircut 100 joins Paul and Daryl in the studio. The trio discuss Heyward's fascinat

EP14: Robert Plant's Record Collection - plus the Iconic Albums of 1976

Send us Fan Mail Join Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea as they delve deeply into the treasure trove of albums birthed in 1976, a pivotal year for soul, funk and disco. This

EP13: The Resurgence of Squeeze - plus Jimmy James, Ian Penman and Peter Hammill

Send us Fan Mail Could 70s rock band Squeeze soon be propelled to new heights? In this episode of Needlepoint Paul and Daryl reveal the story behind Squeeze’s remarkable

EP12: Bowie, Prince and the Mod Revival - Plus is Modern Music Swerving Politics?

Send us Fan Mail The Bowie Prince dichotomy - will you love or hate the latest edition of Record Collector Magazine? In this episode of the Needlepoint podcast, hosts P

EP11: It's the Bob Geldof Edition - plus Nick Drake, Gary Numan and the Beatles

Send us Fan Mail Bob Geldof is this month's guest editor of Record Collector Magazine. In this episode of the Needlepoint podcast, hosts Paul Lester and Daryl Easle

EP10: It's 1980 - My Bloody Valentine, Steve Howe and Elton John Rock the World

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Needlepoint, Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea delve into the rich tapestry of rock music, focusing on the year 1980 and its significant a

EP09: Jarvis Cocker's Record Collection Revealed

Send us Fan Mail Jarvis Cocker's record collection and its significance is the focus of this episode of Needlepoint, as hosts Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea delve int

EP08: The 200 Most Collectable Records of All Time

Send us Fan Mail Michael Jackson, Nick Drake, The Sex Pistols and Charli XCX all get a mention in this episode of the Needlepoint podcast - along with some lesser known

EP07: Exploring David Gilmour's Musical Journey

Send us Fan Mail David Gilmour is the face of this episode of Record Collector Magazine and this episode of Needlepoint - bringing you music analysis across the decades.

EP06: The Legacy of Rock Icons - Reflections on The Impact of Brian Wilson and Sly Stone

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Needlepoint podcast, hosts Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea delve into the rich tapestry of rock music, reflecting on the recent deat

EP05 Tribute to Music Legends: Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, Plus the Rise of Punk

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Needlepoint, hosts Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea explore the rich tapestry of rock music through the lens of the latest issue of Recor

EP04 Exploring Goth's Enduring Allure, Bauhaus and the 3 Petes...

Send us Fan Mail Goth refuses to die – and thank goodness for that. In this enlightening episode of Needlepoint, Paul Lester and Daryl Easley explore the enduring appeal

EP01 From Johnny Rotten to 10cc: The Secret Lives of Records

Send us Fan Mail Step into the passionate world of vinyl collectors and music aficionados with Needlepoint, the fresh voice in music podcasting from Record Collector mag

Ep03 Vinyl Visionaries: Inside Pub Rock's Untold Legacy

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you saw Dr. Feelgood on the cover of a mainstream rock magazine? The answer might be never - until now. In this episode of Needle

Ep02 When Bob Dylan Shook the World: The Pivotal Year of 1965

Send us Fan Mail Step into the fascinating world of musical transformation with Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea as they unpack Bob Dylan's revolutionary year of 1965 –