One for the Vinyl Den: Ep.3 Lizzy McAlpine, Marfa, Joshua Sloan, Magnus Ferrell & Kameron Marlowe

Welcome back to One for the Vinyl Den, the monthly music discovery series on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast! Looking for fresh music recommendations spanning soulful R&B, intimate acoustic folk, and emotive storytelling? In this episode, host Ollie and Papa (Jamie) dive into a brand-new batch of monthly music homework. Every month, Ollie curates five tracks for a week of repeat listening before they sit down in the studio to debate, unpack the stories behind the songs, and decide which track earns the ultimate honor: being pressed onto an imaginary custom 7-inch vinyl record for the family den. CONNECT WITH THE CLUB: • Our Official Website: https://www.thefridayvinylclub.com/ • Contact / Track Submissions: mailto:[email protected] • Listen Along: Check out the official One for the Vinyl Den companion playlist on Spotify. INSIDE THE EPISODE & TIMESTAMPS: • 00:18 - Welcome & Episode 3 Intro: Ollie sets up this month's music homework assignments. • 01:51 - Americana-Folk Rock: Unpacking Marfa's "Daisy," its 1970s vibe, and a connection to historic East West Studios. • 07:25 - Modern Breakup Anthems: Analyzing Joshua Sloan's "Regret It" and its visual storytelling. • 16:16 - Self-Deprecating Pop: Discussing Lizzy McAlpine and Finneas's collaboration on "Hate to Be Lame". • 22:12 - Smooth Late-Night Jazz: Exploring Magnus Ferrell's "Asleep Talking" and a fun family connection to Leeds United. • 28:20 - Stripped-Back Emotion: Kameron Marlowe's "No Need for Leaving (Stripped)" turns everything upside down. • 38:22 - The Final Pressing: Papa makes his official decision on which track gets pressed to the custom 7-inch vinyl record. FEATURED TRACK HIGHLIGHTS :• "Daisy" by Marfa: A Texas-born Americana-folk rock duo delivering stunning harmonies and a nostalgic 1970s escape narrative. • "Regret It" by Joshua Sloan: A driving acoustic track blending digital-age heartbreak with a mature stance on acceptance. • "Hate to Be Lame" by Lizzy McAlpine (feat. Finneas): A deceptively simple, conversational duet capturing the vulnerable nerves of falling in love. • "Asleep Talking" by Magnus Ferrell: A smooth, late-night jazz-pop track driven by intimate late-night conversations and warm keys. • "No Need for Leaving (Stripped)" by Kameron Marlowe: A raw, acoustic masterpiece that swaps commercial production for gut-wrenching, melancholy storytelling. THE 7-INCH VINYL DEN SELECTION: After a week of repeat listening and intense debate, Papa narrows down his top contenders to make the final call. Listen to the episode to find out which track takes top honors and earns a permanent spot in the den! FOR FANS OF: If you love music memories, music history, and human stories behind the songs on podcasts like The Vinyl Guide, Back to NOW!, Music Is None Of Our Business, Desert Island Discs, or A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, you are right at home in the club! Leave us a review wherever you listen to help our independent community grow! rex-verify-pcyl7eha4pn0