In this Pilot episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Piebald Tour Manager) & Andrew Mall (Music Professor - Northeastern University) introduce themselves & the panel of 12 individuals that we will hear from throughout Season 1 of this podcast series. Each panel member also chimes in to describe their personal connection to the term, "D.I.Y." (Do It Yourself) & its connection to their experiences in the DIY music scenes & communities. Panel members for Season 1 include:Norman Brannon (Thursday / Texas Is The Reason / Anti-Matter Zine)Luke Garro (Piebald / Fastbreak / In My Eyes)Ace Enders (The Early November / I Can Make A Mess)Joey Chiaramonte (Koyo)Chris Wrenn (Bridge9 Records)Brandon Davis (Vanna / Fever333 / Lions Lions / INSPIRIT)Ali Lipman (Cape Crush / Moon Over Salem)Chad Johnson (Furnace Fest / Takehold Records)Johnny Grimes (Furnace Fest / Workplay Birmingham)Jeff Apruzzese (Passion Pit 2008-2014 / Drexel University)Matt Dunn (DIY promoter - Syracuse, N.Y. / University of South Carolina)Tony DeBacco (Videographer - Boston D.I.Y.)Official LFoDIY Podcast Playlist on SpotifyFollow the podcast:Instagram: @livefreeordiypodcastYouTube: @livefreeordiypodcastThank you for your contributions to this podcast:Anthony Robbins (Research Assistance)Ioanis Pintzopolous (Production Assistance)Kira Burr (Graphic Design)Todd Pollock (Cover photo)Furnace FestCasey & Iodine RecordingsPiebald (podcast theme music)Aaron Stuart (cover photo talent & legend)Northeastern University (funding)Social media & other links to connect with hosts, panel members, & podcast support can all be found through this link: linktr.ee/livefreeordiypodcastFor in depth interviews with musicians in the scene, (hosted by Dana Bollen) check out the Two Week Notice Podcast
Join co-hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Tour Manager - Piebald), Professor Andrew Mall (Northeastern University), and a panel of interviewees as we discuss D.I.Y. hardcore, punk, and emo music scenes and communities. This season, we consider what makes scenes important and meaningful to musicians, fans, and everyone in between. We address scene resilience, exposure, community, mental health, and overall challenges. Our guests reflect on their experiences as musicians, record label owners, festival and show promoters, music industry professors, and fans.