Vinyl Futures

Vinyl Futures S1:E4 - Talking Vinyl with Gen Z

Gen Z’s passion for vinyl is a major force behind the format’s resurgence. Of all consumers who purchased records in the past 12 months, 13-24 year-olds make up a staggering 25%¹.
On this episode of Vinyl Futures, we explore this phenomenon, digging into what drives Gen Z's love for vinyl. Guided by findings from the brand new Vinyl Alliance Gen Z Report, host Dan Cole speaks directly with members of Gen Z, discussing the thrill of collecting, the connection to artists and community, and the influence of factors like price and limited editions. Are they drawn to the physical artifact, the artwork, or the unique listening experience? We unpack it all.
Our guests are Brady Jager, Jayda Hurtado, and Sophie Eye from the Warner Music U team offering firsthand insights into the Gen Z mindset, along with WMU program head Kathi Ramsey to help us interpret the findings.
Join us for a fascinating look at the future of vinyl through the eyes of the generation that's leading the charge.
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Vinyl Futures is produced by the Vinyl Alliance, a global non-profit organization formed to support the vinyl format within the wider music industry and culture at large. 
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¹According to data from Luminate's US Music 360 Survey

Vinyl Futures S1:E3 - Video Game Music on Vinyl

In episode 3, we dive into the world of VGM, or video game music, on vinyl. Video games are an enormous industry, valued at more than $250 billion annually worldwide. And an essential part of video games is the music. From the nostalgic sounds of retro 8-bit classics to immersive open world games soundtracked by full orchestras, video game music holds special meaning for fans. Increasingly, those fans want to collect this music on vinyl. 
Joining host Dan Cole to explore the rise in VGM, the particularities involved in crafting vinyl releases, and where VGM sits in the broader vinyl resurgence are Jon Gibson, co-owner of VGM vinyl label iam8bit, Pablo Manyer, director of production at Milan Records, and Frederik Lauridsen founder of fan site Blip Blop. Vinyl Futures is produced by the Vinyl Alliance, a global non-profit organization formed to support the vinyl format within the wider music industry and culture at large.
Read more about our mission and work at vinylalliance.org.
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Vinyl Futures S1:E2 - The Vinyl Record Industry's Carbon Footprinting Report

What is the carbon footprint of a vinyl record? A new report takes the first steps to understand vinyl's impact and what's being done to reduce emissions in the production of vinyl records. In Episode 2, host Dan Cole unpacks the report's findings with three of its contributors: Ian Stanton of Beggars Group, John Service of Key Production, and Vladimir Višek of GZ Media. 
Vinyl Futures is produced by the Vinyl Alliance, a global non-profit organization formed to support the vinyl format within the wider music industry and culture at large.
Read more about our mission and work at vinylalliance.org.
Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn. 
 
 

Vinyl Futures S1:E1 - Record Store Day

In Episode 1, host Dan Cole speaks with Record Store Day organizers from the US, UK & the Netherlands to look at the event's unprecedented success. In a conservation with regional directors Carrie Colliton (US), Esther Vollebregt (NL), and Kim Bayley (UK), we discuss the event's origin, its global reach, and the factors that made this year’s edition such a hit with the record buying public.Vinyl Futures is produced by the Vinyl Alliance, a global non-profit organization formed to support the vinyl format within the wider music industry and culture at large.
Read more about our mission and work at vinylalliance.org.
Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn. 

Vinyl Futures Series Trailer

The Vinyl Alliance Presents Vinyl Futures, the podcast about everything vinyl. Taking you on a journey behind the scenes of everyone’s favourite, and timeless music medium, we’ll be looking at the many interesting facets involved in getting music cut into grooves - and then getting those records out into the world!