Vinylthon ’25 Spinning April 12-13
• Vinyl lovers, rejoice! Vinylthon 2025 is on tap for April 12 & 13, marking the 10th anniversary of this beloved radio event. Over 230 radio stations worldwide will participate in this affectionate celebration of the vinyl format.
Organized by the non-profit College Radio Foundation, Vinylthon is open to all radio stations, both commercial and non-comm, as a celebration of vinyl’s enduring appeal. Participating stations that broadcast at least 24 hours of vinyl-only content will receive the prestigious 2025 Golden Slipmat Award, recognizing their dedication to keeping the vinyl tradition alive. This year, for the first time ever, stations that go all-vinyl for 48 hours will be honored with the inaugural 2025 Diamond Slipmat Award, sponsored by Glowtronics.
This year’s Vinylthon ambassador is Joey Santiago, co-founder and guitarist of the legendary Pixies. “I like the ritual of it,” said Santiago. “Visiting the record store, your mom-and-pops, it’s great. And once they get to know you, they’ll know your style.” Listening to music on vinyl is a daily activity for Santiago, who notes, “It’s part of my social routine where I start the morning with a record! I grab my tea, listen to a whole record, and it gives me a break.”
In his role as ambassador for this year’s Vinylthon, Santiago has recorded an exclusive interview that will air on participating radio stations. The Pixies recently released a new album, The Night the Zombies Came, and will soon head out on tour in Europe and the U.S. In addition to Santiago’s participation, Vinylthon 2025 will feature exclusive radio content from acclaimed artists, including Corduroy Brown, The Lone Bellow, Josh Ritter, Joss Stone.
Vinylthon is not just about celebrating vinyl — it’s also a charity event. Money raised from Vinylthon goes toward student scholarships for those aspiring to work in the radio industry after graduation, ensuring the future of broadcasting remains strong and vibrant.
“We are thrilled to see Vinylthon grow each year, with more stations embracing the unique magic of vinyl,” said Dr. Rob Quicke, founder of Vinylthon, and Director of W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Marshall University. “This event is about more than music — it’s about community, connection, and supporting the next generation of radio broadcasters. It’s not too late for stations to participate!”
For a list of participating radio stations, visit vinylthon.com/stations. For media interviews: contact Rob Quicke at rob@collegeradioday.com.
