Intentional Hospitality Music Programming
At Vinylmnky, we believe that music is more than just background noise – it's a crucial element of the guest experience. We can assist you in creating a tailored music program that resonates deeply with your clientele, bringing your brand to life.
Whether you run a boutique hotel or a luxury resort, our special activations and curated playlists are designed to complement your unique space, guaranteeing a memorable and on-brand experience for your guests
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Music Program Solutions
Vinylmnky surpasses standard music solutions, providing custom programs that engage visitors and enhance their experience while maintaining the space's design and flow.
Some of our current solutions include:
CRM: Vinyl Program Management
Our best in class system enables hotel teams to seamlessly manage, track, and report on their vinyl programming to ensure maximum transparency and return on investment.
Ambassador Programs
Our Vinyl Ambassador Programs are designed to create a personalized and interactive experience for guests. Vinyl ambassadors are available to guide guests through the hotel's curated vinyl collections, provide recommendations, and even host special events or listening sessions, creating a unique connection between guests and the hotel’s musical identity. Each guest room in this turn-key program includes a record player and features an exclusive Hotel record jacket with curated vinyl. A customized CRM system is built to track all guest preferences and album check-outs.
In-Room Experiences
Engaging add-on programs like our distinctive in-room vinyl carts add a nostalgic and authentic touch to the guest experience. Guests can indulge in a thoughtfully selected range of vinyl records in their rooms, customizing their stay with a unique auditory journey.
Events and Activations
We produce music-centric events like Pour The Record, an indulgent F&B event that seamlessly blends sound and taste, featuring a curated soundtrack with introductions by the Vinyl Ambassador, creating a unique sensory experience.
Playlist Curation and Scheduling
We create purposeful playlists with thoughtful scheduling to improve experiences and influence guest behaviors.
Current Partners
Press & Coverage
Hospitality music programs, live activations, and the people shaping them — as seen by press across Texas and beyond.
At These Texas Hotels, Vinyl Ambassadors Take Center Stage
Read Full Article ↗Texas Highways — the official travel magazine of the Lone Star State — spotlighted Vinylmnky's Vinyl Ambassador Programs at both the Otis Hotel in Austin and the newly reopened Gunter Hotel in San Antonio.
The feature described how ambassadors serve as in-house DJs and music concierges, helping guests navigate curated libraries of nearly 1,000 records at each property, with Crosley turntables available in every room as a complimentary amenity.
Both programs were credited as developed "in partnership with Austin-based Vinylmnky, a company building tailored music programs to complement the hotel, its city, and the guests passing through."
★ Award Winner
The Otis Hotel, Austin TX — Powered by Vinylmnky
The Texas Travel Awards recognized Vinylmnky's full-service vinyl program as a defining factor in the Otis Hotel's statewide win. Judges cited the curated 1,000-record library, in-room Crosley turntables, and live music activations as "major influences in the hotel's appeal and success" — a first-of-its-kind music hospitality partnership in Austin.
Read the Full Citation ↗7 Nostalgic Texas Hotels With Vinyl Record Collections
Texas Monthly named the Otis Hotel — powered by Vinylmnky — among the state's top destinations for vinyl lovers, highlighting the 1,000-record library curated by the on-site Vinyl Ambassador and custom-pressed in-room records featuring Janis Joplin and Leon Bridges.
Historic Gunter Hotel Reopens After $57M Renovation
Coverage of the Gunter Hotel's landmark reopening highlighted the 900-album vinyl library — curated by Vinylmnky — as a centerpiece of the revamped property, alongside a recording studio paying tribute to blues legend Robert Johnson, who recorded there in 1936.
Vinylmnky's Go-To Feature Recipe: Segmentation & Personalization
Mailchimp featured Nick and Travis Jourdan in its marketing series, spotlighting how Vinylmnky uses genre-based segmentation and merge tags to build deeply personal member experiences — the same curatorial philosophy now shaping every hotel program they run.
Vinyl Bin: Vinylmnky Courts Exclusivity Junkies
Austin's iconic independent weekly profiled cousins Nick and Travis Jourdan and the origin of Vinylmnky — born from a passion for music discovery and vinyl collecting. The piece documented early pop-up events and the community philosophy that now powers hotel programs statewide.
"Music is more than background noise — it's a crucial element of the guest experience."
— Nick & Travis Jourdan, Co-Founders, Vinylmnky
From boutique independents to award-winning Marriott Autograph Collection properties, Vinylmnky builds bespoke music programs that turn hotel stays into lasting memories.
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Wilderado with Ken Pomeroy — Sold-Out Rooftop Performance
Vinylmnky produced an intimate sunset concert with Tulsa's own Wilderado on the Brut Hotel rooftop, featuring a stripped-down set with special guest Ken Pomeroy. The show sold out and is listed on Bandsintown, Setlist.fm, and Songkick.
May 28, 2025 · View Article ↗
The Ivy — Live at Brut Hotel
Oklahoma indie synth-pop duo The Ivy performed at Brut Hotel, continuing the Vinylmnky-powered music programming that has made Brut a standout hospitality brand in the region.
SXSW Record Fair — Featured Vendor
Vinylmnky was a featured vendor at multiple SXSW Record Fairs, named by The Vinyl Factory alongside Vinyl Me Please, Delicious Vinyl, and ORG Music as one of five essential vinyl events of the festival.
On The Record: An ATX Music Marketplace & Panel
Vinylmnky co-produced and sponsored this event at Native Hostel alongside SXSW and the Austin Music Foundation, featuring live conversations with Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's, producer Chris "Frenchie" Smith, and Louis Black — co-founder of SXSW and the Austin Chronicle.
On The Record — Pop-Up Concert & Community Series
Vinylmnky served as the resident music programming partner at Native Hostel — Austin's iconic experiential hostel and cultural incubator on E. 4th Street. The On The Record series brought breakthrough artists, vinyl listening sessions, and record pop-ups to the space throughout the venue's run.
Wet (Kelly Zutrau) — Intimate Acoustic Set
Vinylmnky partnered with Native Hostel to present a free acoustic performance by Wet's vocalist Kelly Zutrau — complete with themed cocktails and a never-before-performed unreleased single. The standing-room-only set was reviewed by KVRX 91.7 FM.
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