Record Store Day 2026 Must-Buys, Slipknot Surprise & Best Vinyl Releases [Episode 49]
Record Store Day is here, and Episode 49 is all about the best 2026 exclusives, biggest vinyl drops, and why local record stores still matter. This week dives into the must-have releases hitting shelves, including Slipknot’s long-awaited Look Outside Your Window, Van Halen live in New Haven 1986, The Cure acoustic rarities, Meshuggah reissues, Taylor Swift exclusives, and a stacked list of rock, metal, punk, and classic releases worth hunting down.
Also in this episode: new music from Wage War, Necrogoblikon, M.I.A., and the new Nine Inch Nails / Boys Noize project. Plus, why record stores…
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