Mike Mettler
@mikemettler.bsky.social
Editor at Analog Planet, Music Editor at Sound & Vision, Contributing Music Editor at Stereophile …
Surviving paradoxes daily.
Surviving paradoxes daily.
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INTERVIEW: @mikemettler.bsky.social at Analog Planet talks with Romeo Void's @deboraiyall.bsky.social to get her thoughts on tomorrow's essential @recordstoreday.bsky.social release, 'Live '81-'85'.
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Record Store Day 2026 Preview, Including an Exclusive Interview With Romeo Void Vocalist Debora Iyall on the Band’s Incendiary Live ’81-’85 2LP RSD Release
They Mean It: Vintage Romeo Void, in black and white. Debora Iyall is at the center of it all. Both B&W band photos in the story are by Stefano Paolillo.
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April 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
INTERVIEW: @mikemettler.bsky.social at Analog Planet talks with Romeo Void's @deboraiyall.bsky.social to get her thoughts on tomorrow's essential @recordstoreday.bsky.social release, 'Live '81-'85'.
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#newwavemusic #RSD2026 #vinylrecords
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When Reader's Digest asked me if I’d like to write a story ranking the Top 10 Phil Collins songs, I said, “Yes, please!” (Admit it: You thought I was gonna say, “I've been waiting for this moment“ there, didn’t you?) See which songs made the cut & why in my story now posted on RD.com…bit.ly/3OhPOF0
February 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
When Reader's Digest asked me if I’d like to write a story ranking the Top 10 Phil Collins songs, I said, “Yes, please!” (Admit it: You thought I was gonna say, “I've been waiting for this moment“ there, didn’t you?) See which songs made the cut & why in my story now posted on RD.com…bit.ly/3OhPOF0
45 years ago today, Rush released their 8th studio album, Moving Pictures, on 02.12.81. It remains my favorite album of all time — find out why via the link below to a deep-dive story I did about it on Sound & Vision (RIP) in 2022. “Everybody got to deviate from the norm. . .”
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February 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
45 years ago today, Rush released their 8th studio album, Moving Pictures, on 02.12.81. It remains my favorite album of all time — find out why via the link below to a deep-dive story I did about it on Sound & Vision (RIP) in 2022. “Everybody got to deviate from the norm. . .”
bit.ly/4ayzaZ7
bit.ly/4ayzaZ7
October 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
NYC-based multi-instrumentalist Dawn Drake & I discuss Nightshade, a most excellent world rat-meets-funk groovin’ self-released LP credited to her full band, Dawn Drake & ZapOte, on Analog Planet. . .
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July 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NYC-based multi-instrumentalist Dawn Drake & I discuss Nightshade, a most excellent world rat-meets-funk groovin’ self-released LP credited to her full band, Dawn Drake & ZapOte, on Analog Planet. . .
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41 years ago today, Lindsey Buckingham released his quite adventurous, of-era second solo LP, Go Insane, on Elektra, on 07.30.84. I biked in the rain to buy this one day-and-date, and I still get quite a rush from the title track, “Slow Dancing,” “Play in the Rain,” “Loving Cup,” and more . . .
July 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
41 years ago today, Lindsey Buckingham released his quite adventurous, of-era second solo LP, Go Insane, on Elektra, on 07.30.84. I biked in the rain to buy this one day-and-date, and I still get quite a rush from the title track, “Slow Dancing,” “Play in the Rain,” “Loving Cup,” and more . . .
My second Live Aid at 40 post of the day, featuring my interview with Chris Hoffman of 80s Central, who are in the midst of broadcasting Live Aid as it happened, is now on Substack…
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Feed The World’s Ears
Forty years ago today, on July 13, 1985, Live Aid provided a generation-defining soundtrack for a herculean humanitarian movement.
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July 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
My second Live Aid at 40 post of the day, featuring my interview with Chris Hoffman of 80s Central, who are in the midst of broadcasting Live Aid as it happened, is now on Substack…
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Saw my first Loverboy show 43 years ago today on July 11, 1982, in Roanoke, VA. “Take me to the top. . .”
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July 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Saw my first Loverboy show 43 years ago today on July 11, 1982, in Roanoke, VA. “Take me to the top. . .”
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My thoughts on Back to the Beginning . . . substack.com/@mikemettler...
The Dark Masters of Melody
A light and dark celebration of the musical legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. The SoundBard on Back to the Beginning, including exclusive firsthand commentary from Ozzy and Billy Corgan.
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July 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Let’s get into the summer listening swing w/some choice Fleetwood Mac reissues—their 1975 to 1987 6LP/5CD collection & Mobile Fidelity’s 180 45rpm 2LP remastered upgrades of Mirage and Tango in the Night. My in-depth review of each of these mighty Mac offerings is now posted on Sound & Vision
Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 to 1987 6LP Collection, Mobile Fidelity’s Mirage and Tango in the Night 180g 45rpm 2LP Sets
Summertime, and the listening’s easy . . . or something like that. Well, what better way to avoid the unrelenting heat and/or the mugginess that’s hanging in the air than to head down to the cool, coo...
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June 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Let’s get into the summer listening swing w/some choice Fleetwood Mac reissues—their 1975 to 1987 6LP/5CD collection & Mobile Fidelity’s 180 45rpm 2LP remastered upgrades of Mirage and Tango in the Night. My in-depth review of each of these mighty Mac offerings is now posted on Sound & Vision
Prince and The Revolution’s truly seminal Purple Rain was released by Warner Bros. 41 years ago today on 06.25.84. My latest Vinyl Icons column on the album’s enduring legacy — incl. exclusive interviews w/Revolution bandmembers BrownMark, Lisa Coleman & Dr. Fink — for Hi-Fi News, but for now . . .
Prince and The Revolution - Purple Rain (Live in Syracuse, March 30, 1985)
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June 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Prince and The Revolution’s truly seminal Purple Rain was released by Warner Bros. 41 years ago today on 06.25.84. My latest Vinyl Icons column on the album’s enduring legacy — incl. exclusive interviews w/Revolution bandmembers BrownMark, Lisa Coleman & Dr. Fink — for Hi-Fi News, but for now . . .
My appreciation of the late, great Bad Company and Mott The Hoople guitarist, Mick Ralphs, is now posted on my Substack, Mike Mettler: The SoundBard. . .
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Can’t Get Enough
A brief appreciation of the late, great Bad Company and Mott the Hoople founding guitarist, Mick Ralphs
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June 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
My appreciation of the late, great Bad Company and Mott The Hoople guitarist, Mick Ralphs, is now posted on my Substack, Mike Mettler: The SoundBard. . .
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LG Malique is having a moment—& it’s the right moment. The Arkansas-bred rapper is all about sharing positivity, vibes permeating his new 8-song mixtape, Carved in Gold. My review of the Dolby Atmos mixes of two key Gold cuts, “Don’t Come Closer” & “Give It to God,” on Sound & Vision bit.ly/3Ty72gv
LG Malique: “Don’t Come Closer” and “Give It to God” in Dolby Atmos
LG Malique is having a moment—and it’s the right moment. The Arkansas-bred rapper is all about sharing positivity and encouraging uplift, vibes that permeate all 22 minutes of his new eight-song mixta...
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June 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
LG Malique is having a moment—& it’s the right moment. The Arkansas-bred rapper is all about sharing positivity, vibes permeating his new 8-song mixtape, Carved in Gold. My review of the Dolby Atmos mixes of two key Gold cuts, “Don’t Come Closer” & “Give It to God,” on Sound & Vision bit.ly/3Ty72gv
58 years ago, on June 16-17-18, 1967, the Monterey International Pop Festival set the standard for music festivals, and their ensuing cultural impact. Over on my Substack, The SoundBard, I look back at the festival & the ensuing Monterey Pop film lensed by D.A. Pennebaker. . .
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June 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
58 years ago, on June 16-17-18, 1967, the Monterey International Pop Festival set the standard for music festivals, and their ensuing cultural impact. Over on my Substack, The SoundBard, I look back at the festival & the ensuing Monterey Pop film lensed by D.A. Pennebaker. . .
bit.ly/3HHYa5D
bit.ly/3HHYa5D
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Mike Peters on the Eternal Love, Hope, and Strength of Listening to The Alarm on Vinyl bit.ly/44XrRsC via @mikemettler.bsky.social
Mike Peters on the Eternal Love, Hope, and Strength of Listening to The Alarm on Vinyl
One Love: Mike Peters was always about getting to the heart of the matter. Photos in this story courtesy The Alarm. We lost a true hero the other day. Mike Peters, frontman of the iconoclast Welsh alt...
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May 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Mike Peters on the Eternal Love, Hope, and Strength of Listening to The Alarm on Vinyl bit.ly/44XrRsC via @mikemettler.bsky.social