In this episode of Scene Support, Mike from Lower Worlds Booking shares how booking shows went from a ninth-grade house show to a lifetime of keeping underground music alive. We talk about the early days of calling Elk’s Lodges and art spaces off a website directory, booking basements in Boston and warehouses in Oakland, and why he still does it decades later.

Mike opens up about the realities of running shows today — balancing all-ages spaces and 21+ bars, managing backline and flyers, teaming up with friends to cover when he can’t be there, and learning when to finally say no. Along the way, we compare notes on mixed-bill shows, the return of ska and screamo, the role of flyering in a digital age, and the ways DIY culture thrives on collaboration, community, and mutual support.

Whether you’re a promoter, a musician, or just a fan of DIY music, Mike’s story shows what it takes to keep a scene going — persistence, connection, and a love for the work that never really goes away.

Lowerworld Booking

https://www.instagram.com/lowerworldsbooking/

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: "Life Trap" By Unseemlier

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠

In this episode of Scene Support, I sit down with Pete Olen, founder of Endoxa Booking and co-owner of Conduit in Orlando. Pete has been a driving force in the Florida music scene for over a decade, booking everything from hardcore and metal to indie pop and hip hop, while building community across multiple cities. We talk about how he got his start booking shows, the challenges of promoting national acts, the rise of digital advertising, and the realities of running an independent venue. Pete also shares stories about contracts, touring, gear sharing, and the balance between passion, business, and community.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to make live shows happen—or why some bands get booked while others don’t—this episode pulls back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes world of promotion and DIY culture

Endoxa Booking - https://www.instagram.com/endoxabookingfl/

The Conduit - https://www.instagram.com/conduit_fl/

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: "Chopped in Half" By Obituary

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠

In this episode of Scene Support, I sit down with Jonathan Kent—DIY lifer, record label runner, and host of This Is Just a Phase Podcast. We dive into everything from the challenges of running an indie label to the importance of inclusivity in punk spaces. Along the way, we swap stories about Green Day bringing Pansy Division on tour, the politics of representation in music, and what it really means to “sell out.”

Jonathan also opens up about his journey with This Is Just a Record Label, his podcast’s evolution from Spotify to YouTube, and how persistence, collaboration, and community keep the underground alive. Whether you’re in a band, running a label, or just love the DIY spirit, this one’s for you

This is Just a Record Label

https://thisisjustarecordlabel.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thisisjustarecordlabel/

This is Just a Phase Podcast

https://www.facebook.com/groups/148862523925787

https://www.instagram.com/thisisjustaphasepodcast/

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: "Idiocracy" by The Follow Ups

https://www.instagram.com/followupsband/

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠

In this episode of DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support, I talk with Brent Friedman of Exponential Booking—one of the most community-minded booking agents in the ska and punk scenes today. Brent shares how he went from being the organized drummer in DIY bands to booking tours and managing artists like Suicide Machines, Against All Authority, Big D and the Kids Table, Kill Lincoln, and more. We get into how he balances compassion with professionalism, what it really takes to put together a tour, and why he still prints flyers and checks ticket counts every morning. It’s a conversation about burnout, boundaries, and doing this work for the love of the scene. If you’ve ever booked a show, played in a band, or just wondered how it all comes together, this one’s for you.

Exponential Booking

https://www.instagram.com/exponentialbooking/

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: "Violence" by Omnigone

https://www.instagram.com/0mnig0ne/

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠

Recorded January 2024 – Released July 2025 due to technical delays

This episode was recorded way back in January, but thanks to some frustrating technical issues, it’s just now seeing the light of day. Trust me—it was worth the wait.

In this episode of Scene Support, I sit down with the one and only Eva "McSwagger"—beloved bartender at Snapper Magee’s, the legendary Kingston dive bar that’s been a cornerstone of the Hudson Valley punk scene for over a decade. From wild mosh pits with dudes in suits and teddy bears to the science of serving drinks during a loud-as-hell hardcore set, Eva shares what it’s like behind the bar when the scene comes alive.

They talk about bringing live music back to Snappers after the pandemic, what makes punk shows more chill than Friday night bros, the mystery of toilets that keep getting ripped out, and how a bartender can change a person’s whole life trajectory. (Spoiler: Eva helped convinced me I'd like living in the Hudson Valley)

Whether you're a show-going regular, a band looking for a venue, or just love weird bar stories and punk rock chaos, this one’s for you.

Snapper Magee's

https://www.instagram.com/snappermagees/

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: "No Place I'd Rather Be" by The Hudson Falcons

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠

On this episode of DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support, Scott sits down with Chad Chastain—drummer, show promoter, and founder of the Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market. Since 2019, Chad’s created one of the Southeast’s most vibrant punk gatherings, blending art vendors, zine makers, weirdos, and bands into a DIY utopia that’s both welcoming and punk as hell. We dig into how it all started, what it takes to scale up to thousands of attendees, how he balances ethos with logistics, and why he’d rather give out free snacks than make a buck. If you’ve ever wanted to start your own flea or just love hearing from the folks who keep our scenes alive, this one’s for you. Stick around ‘til the end for TWO tracks from Chad’s band, The Kutoffs.

Topics Covered:

• Starting a punk flea market from scratch

• Vendor curation, pricing, and promotion

• Balancing DIY values with growth

• All ages shows, backlining, and porta-potties

• Scene support over profit

  
  

Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market

https://www.instagram.com/lakelandpunkflea/

https://www.facebook.com/lakelandpunkflea

https://www.swanbrewing.com/prfm.html

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: "Punk Rock Flea Market" and "DFL" by The Kutoffs

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠

On this episode of DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support, I sit down with Andy Pohl, the founder of Sell The Heart Records, a fiercely independent label that's been putting out “good f*cking music” since 2010. From humble beginnings releasing his own band’s CD to building a respected and diverse catalog spanning punk, post-rock, ska, darkwave, and more, Andy shares what it really takes to run a DIY label in today’s climate.

We dive deep into the grind of pressing vinyl, the realities of band promotion, and why building community matters more than chasing profit. Whether you’re a musician, label owner, or just someone who loves underground music, this episode is packed with honest insights, laughs, and the kind of punk ethos that reminds you why you got into this scene in the first place.

📦 Topics include:

• Why he still runs the label mostly solo

• The importance of bands doing their part

• Vinyl repressing decisions

• The highs (and lows) of collaboration

• Building a legacy while staying DIY

🎧 Hit play and support the scene.
#DCxPCLive #SceneSupport #SellTheHeartRecords #DIYpunk #RecordLabelLife

Sell the Heart Records

https://www.instagram.com/selltheheartrecords/

https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: "Starpower" by Tsunami Bomb

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠

In this episode of DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support, I sit down with Loren Green, editor-in-chief of the long-running online punk zine Scene Point Blank. Since 2003, SPB has been a vital voice in punk journalism—focusing on deep-dive reviews, thoughtful interviews, and a fiercely DIY ethos.

Loren discusses the origins of the site, how it grew out of an AFI message board, and how he got involved in 2008 before eventually taking the reins. From the early days of ordering records through liner note thank-yous to reviewing hundreds of submissions from around the globe, Loren shares his journey as both fan and editor.

Together, they explore the struggles of staying creative, the ethics of paid reviews, the future of media, and why live albums and authenticity still matter. Whether you're in a band, run a label, or just love the scene, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and punk-as-hell heart.

Scene Point Blank

https://www.instagram.com/scenepointblank/

https://www.scenepointblank.com/

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: “Notebook (Hope for the Hopeless)” by Crossed Keys https://www.instagram.com/crossedkeysphl/

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠