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Host J.D. Reager and Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller give details on the Black Friday RSD drop and some other cool new arrivals in the shop. Then special guests Audionautz jump in to discuss and share both new and unreleased music. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. shangrilarecords.com backtothelight.net 

Host J.D. Reager chats with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about several cool events happening in Memphis in October. Then guest Marcella Simien joins the show to talk about her musical journey from Louisiana to Memphis and share music from two upcoming releases. 

Host J.D. Reager catches up with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about recent happenings in the store and a crop of fun new arrivals. Then, the members of Sunweight - Nate Woloshin, Julia Mulhearn, Josh Aguilar and Allen Wade - join to discuss their new EP, Cannoned Hip, and spin its B-side ("Fortune Faded Saint" and "Dogs on the First"). This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. 

Host J.D. Reager checks in with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about several events the store is involved with in August, most notably the return of Sweatfest on August 13. Then, guest John Paul Keith jumps on stage to discuss his two latest albums, The Rhythm of the City and A World Like That: Live at B-Side. To close the show, JPK performs "The Sun's Gonna Shine Again" live and spins "The Rhythm of the City" from A World Like That. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. 

Host J.D. Reager chats with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about the new crop of releases for Record Store Day, recent acquisitions in the shop, and more. Then guests Brandon McGovern and Johnny Norris from the band Your Academy deejay a set of tunes from their self-titled debut LP out on Black & Wyatt Records. 

Host J.D. Reager chats with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about cool new arrivals in the shop, a few events the store will be involved with, and the return of Record Store Day in April. Then musical guest Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound, The Toy Trucks) DJs a set of songs from his new solo album Bear Grease, including studio recordings and live cuts! 

Host J.D. Reager talks to Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about the post-holiday doldrums, some new arrivals in the shop, and more. Then longtime friend of the show Harry Koniditsiotis shares side A of The Angel Sluts' new LP Live At The Buccaneer. 

Host J.D. Reager checks in with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about holiday hours in the shop, the best Memphis music releases of 2021, and more. Then J.D. shares a fun collection of Christmas-y tunes by HEELS, Alex Greene, Blvck Hippie, Aquarian Blood, Mystic Light Casino, Jeff Hulett and himself. 

Host J.D. Reager checks in with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about some interesting new arrivals in the shop and the upcoming Black Friday Record Store Day event. Then Music Export Memphis executive director Elizabeth Cawein introduces an all-star set of Memphis music recorded live during the Tambourine Bash at the Levitt Shell.  

Host J.D. Reager chats with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about the recent events in Memphis and some new arrivals in the shop before turning things over to two-thirds of the band So Gung Ho and the label Blast Habit Records, Jared McStay and Graham Winchester.  They, along with special guest/engineer Lori McStay, discuss and spin tunes from the new self-titled So Gung Ho LP.  

Host J.D. Reager chats with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about Gonerfest 18, an exciting new collection of 45s, and other news in the shop. Then Memphis songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Hulett (Snowglobe, Me & Leah, etc.) spins tracks by a few of his many fine projects and performs live from his home studio.  

Host J.D. Reager chats with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about the recent crop of new releases by Memphis artists, an upcoming record swap and more. Then Memphis dronegaze musician Zach Nonconnah performs live from his home studio.  

Host J.D. Reager chats with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about recent happenings in the shop and the year in Memphis music releases thus far. Then Josh Shaw from Blvck Hippie performs a dynamic solo set live from 5 and Dime Recording.  

Host J.D. Reager talks to Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about the first Record Store Day drop earlier in the month, the second drop coming July 17, recent LP acquisitions, new store t-shirts and more! Then musical guest Paul Taylor from New Memphis Colorways and MEM_MODS deejays a set of new music and makes a Record Store Day announcement of his own.  

Host J.D. Reager talks to Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about opening the store up to half-capacity shopping, some exciting new arrivals, the upcoming Record Store Day haul, and the return of a Shangri-La alum.  Then Memphis' own John Paul Keith performs an exclusive solo set live from his home studio.  

Host J.D. Reager chats with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about recent happenings and new arrivals in the shop before looking ahead to the 2021 Record Store Days and the possible return to more regular store hours in the near future. Then PreauXX and C Major from Unapologetic perform a commanding set live from their studio.  

Host J.D. Reager talks to Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about the store's recent record acquisitions and poster discoveries, new Shangri-La logo designs by Alex Harrison, and the prospects for outdoor events later in the year. Then special guest Harry Koniditsiotis, along with bandmates Tim Kitchens and Pat Mulheran, performs a career spanning acoustic set at 5 and Dime Recording including songs by his bands The Switchblade Kid, The Angel Sluts and The Turn-It-Offs.   

Host J.D. Reager talks to Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about recent happenings in the shop, the epic snowstorm in Memphis, and a couple of under-appreciated Memphis records in honor of Black History Month.  Then, Big Legal Mess recording artist Bailey Bigger performs a set live from 5 and Dime Recording.  

Host J.D. Reager checks in with Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about the holiday sales season, evolving pandemic policies and a recently unearthed treasure trove of cool records.  Then musical guest and Shangri-La royalty Scott Taylor DJs a career-spanning set featuring both live performances and archival recordings of songs by Grifters, Hot Monkey, New Mary Jane and Turnt. 

Host J.D. Reager talks to Shangri-La Records co-owner John Miller about the success of the last Record Store Day drop on Black Friday, new holiday records in-stock, some recent turntable and other gear acquisitions and more.  Then J.D. spins a podcast-exclusive mix of Memphis holiday tunes:  "Christmas Tree," by Two Way Radio, "Know By Now" by Jeff Hulett, "Santa, I Want a Time Machine For Christmas," by Loose Opinions, "Deck the Halls, Y'all," by Susan Marshall, "Holidays Ain't the Same Without You," by Mark Edgar Stuart, "Christmas at Corleone's," by Jared McStay, "Oh Holy Night," by Tommy & Trace Bateman and "Merry Christmas Broken Hearts," by The Memphis Ukulele Band.