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May 4, 2025 35 mins

In this Pilot episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) & 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 / 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 Spotify



Follow the podcast:

Instagram: @livefreeordiypodcast

YouTube: @livefreeordiypodcast



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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