Vinyl Junkies Interview: Building a Global Community Around Records

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Vinyl Junkies Interview: Building a Global Community Around Records

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What happens when you combine an enormous record collection, live radio, and the community of Twitch? In this episode, I sit down with Sam from Vinyl Junkies, the creator and host of a live vinyl stream that has grown into a remarkably active online community of music obsessives.
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Sam broadcasts regularly from a collection of more than 13,000 records, describing Vinyl Junkies as “Social Radio”: no algorithms, just records, music discovery, and real-time conversation.
We talk about Sam’s history as a record collector, how his collecting habits have evolved, and what inspired him to start broadcasting his records online. We also dig into why people keep showing up to listen together, what he has learned about the audience and community surrounding Vinyl Junkies, and why an old physical format seems to work so well on a platform like Twitch.
 
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Behind the Track with Is0kenny 💥

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Behind the Track with Is0kenny 💥

“Yo Cupid’” turns heartbreak, yearning, and a little frustration with Cupid into a dreamy, nostalgic track. We sat down with New Jersey-based TuneCore Artist @is0kenny to discuss the story behind the song, his independent artist journey, and more.

Tap in to hear Is0kenny break down “Yo Cupid’” and hit the link below to stream the new release, out now via TuneCore!

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DistroKid Just Changed EVERYTHING for Artists

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DistroKid Just Changed EVERYTHING for Artists

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Regalías Musicales por Ejecución Pública (Performance) | ¿Qué son y cómo recolectarlas?

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Regalías Musicales por Ejecución Pública (Performance) | ¿Qué son y cómo recolectarlas?

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Si eres nuevo en mi canal, mi nombre es Alexiomar Rodríguez, soy abogado y socio fundador de Xiola. Somos la firma legal para la nueva industria de la música y el entretenimiento. Trabajamos con empresarios y negocios. Gestionamos sus contratos y propiedad intelectual, y le damos respuestas claras en 24 horas, para que se enfoquen en crecer su negocio sin que legal los atrase. En 2025, conseguimos $5M para nuestros clientes en adelantos, inversiones, y compraventa de catálogos.

Cómo llegué aquí…

0–21: Músico, productor, guitarrista y cantautor (+10,000 oyentes mensuales en Spotify).
22: Graduado con Altos Honores en Economía (UPRM).
24: Trabajé con jueces (federal y estatal) y firmas de litigio corporativo.
25: Graduado con Altos Honores en Derecho (UPR).
26: Renuncié a una de las top 3 firmas de Puerto Rico para lanzar Xiola.
27: Facturé mis primeros $100,000.
28: Fundé Seed Academy, escuela de music business en español.
29: Escribí un best seller en Amazon (De Artista a Empresario Musical) y superé $400K en revenue.
30: Me mudé a EE.UU., levanté $250,000 con Techstars + Warner + VC, y lancé Flou, software de contratos musicales ($50,000 en ventas).
31: Comencé a dar charlas internacionales.
32: Seguí el consejo de mi mentor, Alex Hormozi. Cerré Seed Academy y Flou. Me enfoqué en Xiola y hemos facturado más de $1M.

Hoy: Nuestros abogados son de Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos. Trabajamos de manera 100% remota. Y cobramos de dos maneras: tarifa fija y comisión. Así es como hacemos nuestro dinero. No vendemos cursos.

La industria musical es dura. Pero si naciste para esto, lo sabes:

La vida sin música sería un error.

No te quites,

Alexiomar

RELEVO: Este contenido es solo para fines educativos. No constituye asesoría legal. Consumir este material no crea relación abogado-cliente. Para orientación específica, consulta a tu abogado de confianza.

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Sell Access, Not Songs: The New Music Income Model

Sell Access, Not Songs: The New Music Income Model

The Shift from Selling Music to Selling Access The music industry has undergone a seismic shift. With streaming platforms making music virtually free, the old model of selling songs is dead. Artists who are actually making a living aren’t selling music; they’re selling access—access to their world, their story, and the community they’ve built. This … Read more

Music Biz Digest: Playlists, Safety, and DIY Wins

Music Biz Digest: Playlists, Safety, and DIY Wins

Introduction Welcome to this week’s music business digest, where we break down the latest trends, news, and practical advice for artists and industry professionals. From surprising new research on streaming’s societal impact to grassroots success stories and essential DIY tips, we’ve got you covered. Read on for our curated roundup. Spotlight: SongCast’s Indie Revolution Playlist … Read more

You Don’t Need Another Music Drop to Get Paid (Sell This Instead)

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You Don't Need Another Music Drop to Get Paid (Sell This Instead)

Listeners stream your songs for mood, then move on. The artists who actually get paid aren’t selling music at all. They’re selling access: who they are, what they represent, and the culture their fans belong to. In this video, I break down the three-tier access model that funds real careers. No label deal. No budget. No "keep dropping until something sticks." Just one offer, one tool, one exchange — and a system that pays you whether or not you release another song this month.

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