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Listening to your music. Talking about your projects, creative process, songwriting, and audio production. We spotlight musicians blending how the decentralized peer-to-peer protocols Bitcoin and Nostr provide a path for being directly rewarded for your work.

Episodes

  1. Sep 4

    010 - Anti‑Narrative Songwriting, Decentralized Music & V4V Music Spotlight with Matt Finlay

    Episode Summary: Genre‑agnostic musician and V4V podcaster Matt Finlay joins Rollz Radio to discuss anti‑narrative songwriting, decentralized music, Nostr, Solfeggio frequencies, 432 Hz tuning, and his punk‑driven EP Government Approved. We also explore his podcast V4V Music Spotlight and the future of value‑for‑value music. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Future of Decentralized Music00:00:39 What is Value for Value?00:01:57 Meet Matt Finlay00:02:06 Anti-Narrative Songwriting00:07:25 Music: Daddy Government by Matt Finlay Ft. Courage is The Cure00:10:56 Government Approved EP & DIY Production00:13:02 432Hz and Solfeggio Frequencies00:17:01 Discovering Nostr00:19:25 The V4V Music Spotlight Podcast00:21:05 Spotify, Community, and Artist Sovereignty00:23:05 The Future of Decentralized Music00:24:10 Advice for New Creators00:25:14 What's Next for Matt?00:26:04 Where to Find Matt00:26:56 Boosts & V4V Segment00:36:09 Closing Remarks00:36:16 Music: All on a Mission by Rollz and Dice Links & References Matt’s Link Hub: https://phafe.com | https://phafe.com/artists/mattfinlay/V4V Music Spotlight Podcast: https://fountain.fm/show/wka7Lksu1i8MxLGFTIuOGovernment Approved EP: https://mattfinlay.bandcamp.com/album/government-approved-432hz-epFeatured Track: Daddy Government by Matt Finlay (feat. Courage Is the Cure) – https://v4vmusic.com/search?q=Matt+finlay&type=albumsMusic: All On A Mission by Rollz and Dice - https://v4vmusic.com/s/809  Credits Guest: Matt FinlayHost: Rollz McGuyver - https://rollzmcguyver.com Production: Rollz Radio - https://rollzmcguyver.com/rollz-radio

  2. Aug 20

    009 - Decentralized Music, Homegrown Hits, & the Future of V4V - A Conversation with DuhLaurien

    Episode Summary Few people have been closer to the evolution of Decentralized Music (DeMu) than DuhLaurien, co‑host of Homegrown Hits and long‑time contributor to the DeMu movement. In this episode of Rollz Radio, we talk about self‑hosted music, Podcasting 2.0, Bitcoin, Lightning, and how artists are reclaiming ownership in ways that were impossible just a few years ago. This conversation traces the origins of decentralized music, the perfect storm of technologies that made it possible, and where things are heading next. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 — What Is Decentralized Music? 00:00:21 — Guest Introduction: DuhLaurien 00:00:31 — Origins of DeMu: AbleKraft & RSS 00:02:19 — Founding Homegrown Hits 00:03:05 — The Perfect Storm: RSS, Podcast Index, Nostr, Lightning 00:06:27 — Discovering Homegrown Hits 00:06:34 — The Future of Decentralized Music 00:11:32 — DuhLaurien as a Musician 00:11:42 — Featured Track: Lady of the Evening 00:14:48 — Behind the Track 00:17:56 — Running a Lightning Node 00:20:04 — Closing Thoughts 00:20:29 — Where to Find DuhLaurien & Homegrown Hits 00:21:01 — Outro Links & References Homegrown Hits - https://homegrownhits.xyz/  DeMu Album - Able and The Wolf - Stay Awhile - https://ableandthewolf.com App for listening and boosting: https://Boostmebitch.com Candr - Chad and Reed’s Podcast - https://fountain.fm/show/IFLdE3GAAG8B4knvF48F “Lady of the Evening” — John Fletcher feat. Lauren Rose - https://v4vmusic.com/s/437Visit https://rollzmcguyver.com/rollz-radio for all episodes

    009 - Decentralized Music, Homegrown Hits, & the Future of V4V - A Conversation with DuhLaurien

  3. Aug 10

    008 - Chad F: How Music Side Project Helps Musicians Self‑Host, Own Their Data & Join the V4V Movement

    Conversation with Chad F, creator of MusicSideProject.com, about how musicians can self‑host their work, publish RSS music feeds, integrate Lightning + Nostr, and join the value‑for‑value ecosystem. We cover open‑source culture, vibe‑coding with AI, hosting MP3s, splits for collaborators, and the future of decentralized music distribution. Includes discussion of Podcasting 2.0, Stable Kraft, and the broader V4V music movement. Rollzmcguyver.com/rollz-radio Chapter Markers00:45 — Introducing Chad F & Music Side Project01:03 — Why Music Side Project Exists01:25 — RSS, XML & The Problem MSP Solves04:43 — Open Source Philosophy & Artist Sovereignty06:01 — Why Artists Should Self‑Host09:04 — Nostr + Lightning + Value Block12:19 — Splits for Collaborators17:44 — Hosting Options: WordPress, MSP, Nostr.build19:19 — Nostr.build as a Simple Storage Layer20:37 — Self‑Sovereignty & Owning Your Web Space23:58 — StableKraft: A Music‑First V4V Player25:03 — Breaking the “Podcast‑Only” Stigma27:53 — Why Music Fits Podcasting 2

    008 - Chad F: How Music Side Project Helps Musicians Self‑Host, Own Their Data & Join the V4V Movement

  4. Jul 25

    007 - Hip Hop History, Mentorship, and the Culture We Carry with Jak Da Mak

    Conversation with Jak Da Mak about Midwest hip hop lineage, Arizona cipher culture, DJ Needles, mentorship, generational disconnect, violence in rap, and the responsibility artists carry. Includes discussion on breakbeats and hip hop’s evolution from analog roots to the digital era. All show notes @ Rollzmcguyver.com/rollz-radio > Episode 7 Chapter Markers ​00:00 — The Disconnection in Hip Hop​00:48 — Jak Da Mak Joins the Conversation​01:00 — IG Track Playback​02:04 — Style Breakdown: Midwest Funk + Breakbeats​03:41 — Early Hip Hop Era & Mentorship​05:04 — Pushing the Culture Forward​05:29 — Violence, Court Cases & Self‑Indictment​07:35 — Knowing Hip Hop Was His Path​09:05 — Mentoring Youth & Responsibility​09:34 — Hip Hop Born from Pain & Expression​12:03 — Closing Reflections​12:24 — Shoutouts & Sign‑Off

    007 - Hip Hop History, Mentorship, and the Culture We Carry with Jak Da Mak

  5. Jul 14

    006 - A Musician’s Guide to V4V: Strange Love’s Alex Nicol on Bitcoin, Nostr, and Reaching New Fans

    Conversation with Alex Nicol, V4V advocate and drummer for Strange Love. We explore how musicians can use Value‑for‑Value, Bitcoin, Nostr, WavLake, and RSS feeds to reach new listeners and build sustainable fanbases. Includes the Strange Love track Cats in the Hall | https://rollzmcguyver.com/rollz-radio Chapter Markers 00:00:00 — Getting Started with RSS Distribution 00:00:30 — Introducing Alex Nicol of Strange Love 00:00:46 — Discovering Value‑for‑Value 00:01:23 — Bitcoin, Nostr & Early V4V Exploration 00:02:05 — Inflation, Gold, and the Move to Bitcoin 00:03:14 — Bitcoin’s Value Proposition & Scarcity 00:03:52 — Are the Bandmates Bitcoiners? 00:04:48 — Uploading Music to RSS & Early Sats Earned 00:05:56 — Growing on Nostr & Meeting Other Musicians 00:06:40 — Learning to Self‑Host Music Feeds 00:07:14 — Open Protocols & Uncensorable Distribution 00:07:49 — Featured Track: Cats in the Hall 00:11:43 — Strange Love’s Origin Story & Recording Process 00:13:42 — Other Bands & Musical Projects 00:14:35 — Beginner’s Guide to RSS Distribution 00:15:45 — Full Self‑Sovereign Setup Explained 00:17:23 — Creating the V4V Facebook Group 00:19:27 — Music First, Tech Second 00:20:41 — Why V4V Needs More Listeners 00:21:51 — Where to Find Strange Love 00:22:11 — Closing Thoughts for Artists & Listeners

    006 - A Musician’s Guide to V4V: Strange Love’s Alex Nicol on Bitcoin, Nostr, and Reaching New Fans

  6. Jun 30

    005 - Back in The Days with DJ Needles Lo‑Fi Craft, Stem Separation, & Live Scratching

    Conversation with DJ Needles of Needlesworks about lo‑fi beatmaking, stem separation, live scratching, A Tribe Called Quest inspired production, and the timeless sound he’s been crafting for decades. Includes discussion of Maschine Studio, Cubase 15, Serato, and his upcoming Black Light project. Follow @rollzmcguyver on Nostr.

    005 - Back in The Days with DJ Needles Lo‑Fi Craft, Stem Separation, & Live Scratching

  7. Jun 22

    004 - Nick Malster from Fountain: How RSS, Lightning, and Nostr Power Value‑for‑Value Music

    Conversation with Nick Malster, co‑founder of Fountain, about how RSS, Lightning, and Nostr enable independent musicians to publish music, receive direct payments, and build community through open protocols. Follow @rollzmcguyver on Nostr | rollzmcguyver.com/rollz-radio

    004 - Nick Malster from Fountain: How RSS, Lightning, and Nostr Power Value‑for‑Value Music

  8. Jun 16

    003 - Ryan O’Hara - The Music Behind The Entrepreneur

    Conversation with Ryan O’Hara about creativity, music, and the mindset behind entrepreneurship. Follow @rollzmcguyver on Nostr.

    003 - Ryan O’Hara - The Music Behind The Entrepreneur

  9. May 29

    002 - Interview with Kontext

    In this episode, I talk with Kontext about his song "Sakura" and an excerpt from his book "A Stoic Resurrection: Notes from the Journal of a Modern Stoic".

    002 - Interview with Kontext

  10. May 22

    001 - Interview with Hite’s Crossing

    In this episode, I speak with Ryan from Hite’s Crossing.

    001 - Interview with Hite’s Crossing
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Listening to your music. Talking about your projects, creative process, songwriting, and audio production. We spotlight musicians blending how the decentralized peer-to-peer protocols Bitcoin and Nostr provide a path for being directly rewarded for your work.

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  • Creator
    Rollz McGuyver
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rollz McGuyver
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    Rollz Radio