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From Vinyl to Viral: Jorge Brea’s Journey with Symphonic Distribution
In this episode of the SoundBreaker podcast, host Bob Shami sits down with Jorge Brea, founder and CEO of Symphonic Distribution, to explore the incredible transformation of the music industry over the past two decades. Jorge shares his journey from passionate DJ and vinyl collector to building one of the leading independent music distribution companies in the world. Together, they discuss the industry’s evolution from physical media to streaming dominance, the explosive rise of TikTok and short-form content, and how AI is rapidly reshaping music creation and distribution. The conversation dives into the opportunities and challenges facing artists, labels, and distributors today—from licensing and rights management for AI-generated music to monetization strategies in an increasingly digital landscape. Jorge also explains what makes Symphonic Distribution unique, how the company approaches acquisitions and expansion, and why adaptability is essential for long-term success in the music business. Whether you’re an artist, music executive, producer, or simply fascinated by the future of entertainment, this episode delivers valuable insights into where the music industry is headed next. Jorge Brea : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgeebrea/ | https://jorgebrea.com/ Symphonic Distribution : https://symphonic.com/
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