From a cozy queer- and trans-owned record shop in East Austin to the country’s largest record convention. Through conversations with Sunshine Vinyl’s June Bennion, Helix Sounds founder Thuy Phon, and Louisiana-based vendors Byron and Lisa Duncan of Rajun Sounds, this episode explores the joy, ritual, and community woven through record collecting.
Together, they share stories of discovery, nostalgia, connection, and the unexpected ways vinyl brings people together across identities, cultures, and generations. Plus, each guest offers a few record recommendations to spark your next musical rabbit hole.
Website and social media links
Sunshine Vinyl Website: https://sunshinevinyl.co/
Sunshine Vinyl IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinevinylatx/?hl=en
Helix Sounds Website: https://helixsounds.com/
Helix Sounds IG: https://www.instagram.com/helixsoundsla/?hl=en
Rajun Sounds: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085916772316&locale=ga_IE | Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RajunRecords?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&dd_referrer=#about
Austin Record Convention: https://www.austinrecords.com/index.php
Austin Record Convention IG: https://www.instagram.com/austinrecordconvention/?hl=en
Music Recommendations
Sunshine Vinyl:
Helix Sounds:
Rajun Sounds:
Episode Music Credits
Music by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
Music by Audio Club from Pixabay
Music by Ciderlei Castro from Pixabay
Music by TokyoRifft from Pixabay
