Marc and John are Nirvana agnosticsneither big fans nor big detractors of the Seattle trio. But they do really like the 1990 single "Sliver" b/w "Dive", so on this episode they delve into what makes both songs really goodand what it

Sam and Jason are back, armed with two turntables and a microphone. Err, make that two SM7-Bs and an aux cord. The Click duo is looking at the world of samples, pressing play on tunes by Cornershop, Beck, Oasis, Insane Clown Posse, the Verve, Fatboy Slim,

While Marc and John are gathering new 7" singles to play for you, we've got a Spindle Rewind from the archives: heres the guys on the 1978 single from Public Image LTD, Public Image b/w The Cowboy Song. Dropping the needle on this strident

LA skate punks FIDLAR specialize in brash, direct tunes. Drawing on a legacy of hard rock and punk, they join us backstage to answer fan questions from the 1-877-WASTOIDS hotline. On this special episode, they share their favorite kind of pancakes, record

They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover but if it's a record instead maybe that's OK? This week on Click Vortex, Sam and Jason are talking covers: good, bad, and ugly from artists like the Beatles, Big Bear, Megadeth, Molly Hatchet

This time around Marc and John delve into the origins of Royal Trux, via their first 7-inch and second release, "Hero Zero" b/w "Love Is..."not coincidentally, the record that launched the now-legendary label Drag City. Find out how N

This week on Click Vortex, Sam and Jason discuss internet pioneers and music culture. With the online landscape morphing into something new, we look back on the ways artists like Radiohead, Prince, David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, and Sam's band The Forma

This time on the Spindle, Marc and John delve into the concept of "bubblegum" pop via 1910 Fruitgum Company's "1,2, 3 Red Light" b/w "Sticky, Sticky", a single so good that it's been covered many times: listen in fo

Is a CD revival underway? This week on Click Vortex, Sam and Jason weigh in on the humble compact disc, discussing its merits, drawbacks, packaging and more. Learn about how Sam brought creative energy to The Format's packaging, watch some vintage ne

As 2023 winds to a close, Marc and John take a look back at the first year and half of the Spindle, each choosing their 10 favorite 7-inches from what's been covered so far, plus a few favorite episodes too. From freak out jazz edits to New Zealand r