Music is a Verb with Mauhan Zonoozy

On this episode of RRE POV, Raju Rishi sits down with Máuhan Zonoozy, founder and CEO of A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya, to explore the evolution of music at the intersection of technology, culture, and creativity.

From vinyl and streaming to gaming and AI, they unpack how new technologies have continually reshaped how music is created, distributed, and experienced. At the center of the conversation is Máuhan’s belief that music is a verb, something people should be able to actively participate in, not just consume. A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is exploring that next frontier by building interactive digital “instruments” experiences that let people manipulate, remix, play with, and experience music.

The guys dig into why gaming may offer the best blueprint for music’s next evolution, how interactive experiences could create new forms of creativity and monetization for artists and labels, and why AI doesn’t have to shrink the existing music ecosystem, it could expand it. Plus, plenty of music nostalgia, favorite artists, festivals, and nightlife stories along the way.

Highlights:
(00:00) Meet Mauhan Zonoozy
(03:02) Music Roots and Instruments
(05:11) First Concerts and Posters
(08:05) From Blogs to Music Production
(10:17) Formats Sampling and Bubble
(20:56) Instagram Video Clipping MVP
(22:00) Gaming as Music Culture
(23:18) Self Expression Spectrum
(25:52) AI Music and Shibuya Thesis
(40:41) Rapid Fire Favorites Wrap

Links Mentioned:

Explore A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya: shibuyaaa.com
Follow A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya: @vinylbarshibuya