In this episode, Jayesh Veralkar shares the story behind Vinyl Souk. From a community vinyl fair to an independent record label documenting and championing the UAE’s thriving alternative music scene. We discuss vinyl culture, building creative communities, and the vision for supporting the region’s next generation of artists.

Hosted by Daryush – Dr.Head Podcast Studio.

A focussed conversation on independent, owner-run record stores in Dubai and their role in shaping vinyl culture in the UAE. The panel looks at how these spaces function beyond retail-as sites of discovery, learning, community, and archiving in a digital age.

Panelists: Shadi Megallaa (The Flip Side), Hakim Abderrazek (Raw Music Store), Assaad Lakkis (Bull Funk Zoo).

Moderated by Jayesh Veralkar – Vinyl Souk

Panel conversation moderated by Tarik Omar spotlighting the role of community radios from UAE & beyond with panelists Bu Fari (MiZa Radio), Mohammed Abood (boxout.fm), Remon (ARABICBYNIGHT.RADIO), and Salah Sadeq (The Crate Radio) as part of Vinyl Souk takeover of Manarat Al Saadiyat (MAS).

Vinyl Souk at 25hours Hotel One Central