For their premier sound quality and antique aesthetic, there is no doubt that vinyls remain a very current and integral part of today’s music industry. For years, artists have been releasing vinyls to accompany their album releases, and companies such as Crosley have been constantly innovating to keep record players technologically advanced and trendy.

What happens to major record labels and artists when the leading music streaming platform prioritizes providing podcast content to encourage consumers' to listen to less music? On the other hand, could podcasts be the new promotional tool independent artists need to catapult them past the barriers associated with playlists, radio, and traditional media?