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#06: Challenges (Season 1 Finale)

#06: Challenges (Season 1 Finale)

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In this episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) & Andrew Mall (Music Professor - Northeastern University) are joined by ten of our Season 1 panel members to discuss some of the biggest changes that we've experienced within the DIY music scenes over the last few decades & the challenges that we face today. Several panelists also share advice that is valuable to anyone who is involved in these communities.


Panel members on this episode include:

  • Norman Brannon (Thursday / 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)
  • Chad Johnson (Furnace Fest)
  • Jeff Apruzzese (Passion Pit / Drexel University)
  • Matt Dunn (DIY Promoter / University of South Carolina)



This episode features cameos (via the Two Week Notice Podcast⁠⁠) by:

  • Kurt Ballou (Converge)
  • Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids)



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Thank you for your contributions to this podcast:

  • ​Anthony Robbins (Research Assistance)
  • ​Ioanis Pintzopolous (Production Assistance)
  • ​Kira Burr (Graphic Design)
  • Todd Pollock⁠ (Cover photo)
  • Furnace Fest
  • ​Casey & Iodine Recordings
  • Piebald (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/livefreeordiypodcast


For in depth interviews with musicians in the scene, (hosted by Dana Bollen) check out the Two Week Notice Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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