The Shangri-La Records Podcast

J.D. Reager
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Host and Shangri-La Records alum J.D. Reager presents monthly updates about the store, music recommendations from current Shangri-La staffers and exclusive live music performances from our favorite Memphis musicians.

  1. 10/12/2022

    October 2022 with Marcella Simien

    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.

    39 min

  2. 09/08/2022

    September 2022 with Sunweight

    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.

    31 min

  3. 08/07/2022

    August 2022 with John Paul Keith

    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.

    36 min

  4. 04/17/2022

    April 2022 with Your Academy

    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.

    40 min

  5. 02/21/2022

    February 2022 with Jeremy Scott

    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!

    31 min

  6. 01/19/2022

    January 2022 with The Angel Sluts

    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.

    26 min

  7. 12/16/2021

    December 2021 - Christmas Music Spectacular with J.D. Reager, HEELS, Alex Greene, Blvck Hippie, Aquarian Blood, Mystic Light Casino and Jeff Hulett

    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.

    31 min

  8. 11/18/2021

    November 2021 with Elizabeth Cawein (Music Export Memphis) and Highlights From The Tambourine Bash

    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.

    47 min
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Host and Shangri-La Records alum J.D. Reager presents monthly updates about the store, music recommendations from current Shangri-La staffers and exclusive live music performances from our favorite Memphis musicians.

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