One for the Vinyl Den: Vol. 1 - June 2026: Wave to Earth, Flipturn, Solan Holt, Andrea Bejar & Dog Park

Welcome to the debut episode of One for the Vinyl Den, a new monthly music discovery series on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast! Looking for fresh indie music recommendations across dream pop, lo-fi, and acoustic folk? Every month, host Ollie curates a personalized playlist of 5 emerging indie tracks he’s been spinning on Spotify and sends them over to Papa (Jamie) for a week of repeat listening. Then, they sit down in the studio to connect, debate what worked, and decide which single track earns the ultimate honor: being pressed onto an imaginary custom 7-inch vinyl record for the family den. For this first episode, Ollie’s goal was to actively challenge Papa’s traditional rock and vinyl palette. Moving away from classic rock and throwback tunes, this curated tracklist leans heavily into modern dream pop, lo-fi indie, acoustic country, and global music discoveries. EPISODE ROADMAP & TIMESTAMPS00:00 - A New Monthly Series: Introducing the One for the Vinyl Den discovery format and the dynamic between streaming vs. physical record collecting.04:30 - Expanding the Palette: How Ollie built the June playlist to push Papa out of his classic rock comfort zone.12:15 - Global Music & Travel: Discovering Korean indie in Seoul and how acoustic Latin music transcends language barriers.21:40 - Debate & Discussion: Analyzing the five tracks, connecting over lyrics, and sharing family music memories.35:10 - The Final Pressing: Papa makes his official decision on which song earns a spot on the custom 7-inch vinyl record. OLLIE'S JUNE PLAYLIST HIGHLIGHTS"Glistening" by Flipturn: A warm, atmospheric indie rock track out of Florida featuring a cinematic guitar riff that draws comparisons to Del Amitri, Crowded House, and U2."Love" by Wave to Earth: Smooth, jazz-infused Korean dream pop discovered during a solo trip to Seoul, sharing striking similarities with Daniel Caesar."Make Me Wonder" by Solan Holt: A vulnerable acoustic folk track exploring the quiet moments before a breakup, standing alongside storytelling country artists like Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen."Despierto" by Andrea Bejar: A comforting, Latin acoustic piece centered on unconditional love and family that acts as a soothing entry point to global indie music."Dream Walker" by Dog Park: The highest-energy track on the playlist, capturing a late-90s Britpop revival energy reminiscent of early Stereophonics and Two Door Cinema Club. THE 7-INCH VINYL DEN SELECTIONAfter a week of repeat listening, debate, and consideration, Papa selects the winning track to be pressed to the family den's custom 7-inch vinyl.The Winner: Listen to the episode to find out which track took top honors!The Vibe: A seamless bridge between modern digital streaming curation and timeless physical record collecting. CONNECT WITH THE CLUB!Playlist: Listen along on our official One for the Vinyl Den companion playlist on Spotify.Instagram: Say hello, vote for your favorite track, or see our latest spins @jamieb1NINE73Email: Got a 5-track playlist challenge for us? Email us at [email protected] Which of these 5 tracks would you choose to press onto a 7-inch vinyl record for your own collection? Drop us a message or leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—we’d love to feature your pick in the next episode!