Whydiy Podcast

Join Noah and Nick with guests Evan Lamanna and Mike Aylward (Familiar Spaces) on this week's edition of "Tour Stories" as they discuss their experiences with poor diets, expensive speeding tickets, and more!  Support the show

Cancel-culture is a touchy subject, however it has been quite prominent in the DIY music scene.  On this week's episode of WHYDIY, join Noah and Nick as they discuss the importance of cancel-culture, the negative outcomes that it can create within a network, and try to formulate a healthy way to deal with the sensitive topics that may arise in our own DIY communities.Support the show

Tours are full of surprises, great places to eat, amazing sights and even the OCCASIONAL weird situation... From LMFAO to Tacos, Nick and Noah dive head first into their encounters on tour in this laid-back episode of WHYDIY.Support the show

As DIY-ers within a nationwide local music scene, the house show seems to be the one of the most sacred experiences that any undiscovered talent can play.  In this week's episode of WHYDIY, join Noah and Nick as they discuss what it means to them to play a house show, book a house show, and respectfully attend one as well.Support the show

"Oh yeah, I remember hardcore..."Aggressive, loud, and with a message, hardcore music hasn't changed since its rearing...or has it? Within recent years, the rise of the emo-alternative genre has caused some to reconsider the placement of hardcore bands in the New England Local Scene. Are they fading away, or is this a re-awakening? Kyle talks his band Crafter, the hardcore scene and how they (and other bands) are doing their best to make a home where it's open for them, and making melodic hardcore household again. So join Nick, Noah and Kyle in this week's JAM-PACKED episode.Support the show

The local scene you know and love has many facets. From bands, to fans to local art...but none such as the photographers of this beloved scene are easily forgotten; due to their guerrilla-like tactics at shows to get the perfect shot. Elegant dancers dashing in an out of mosh pits and crying teens in order to make your band look astonishingly great. Photographers are an intricate part of the scene for many reasons...yet why are they somewhat on the outskirts of this "family?" Photographers are the ones with a fantastic perspective and eye for things, so maybe we should ask them what they see in this scene, and if it looks good? Nick, Noah and Maddie discuss all these things and more in this episode!Support the show

Philadelphia: a mecca of local gigs and house shows bringing DIY pilgrimages from across the lands...but could it be just a fairytale? Many tours live and die cutting their teeth on the highly anticipated local scene of Philly; doing their best to live up to household DIY and local scene legends. With Alex Stanilla and 'Plead the Filth' shining true light on this location-of-lore, we dive deeper into the multi-dimensional-mythos of the Philly Scene in this PACKED episode of WHYDIY.Support the show

For richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, I vow to commit to the band...Being in a band is like being in a long-term-relationship. A marriage made in a DIY basement as they say; where a group of friends come together to create something beautiful. Sadly, for some this isn't the reality. Once bills, aches and pains, and the annoying habits settle in, that loving relationship with a future looks bleak and unsatisfying. How can you keep this relationship alive? What qualities make a band member compatible? How can you avoid the, "it's not you, it's me...but it's really you...this isn't working out, please leave"cringe-worthy goodbye to a band member? Nick and Noah open up Season 2 with a little Dr. Phil sensibility.Support the show

If you're at home right now wondering, "What else can I do to help my local DIY music scene?" you are in good shape! The potency of a single interested and passionate DIY-er can alter the course of a music scene in ways you cannot imagine! If you attend shows, buy mercy, shout-out on social media, like and subscribe AND listen on streaming services...YOU ARE IN-FACT ALREADY DOING A LOT! But what is it you are actually doing to help your scene, by doing these things? Nick and Noah break it down in this season finale of WHYDIY.Support the show

Too many times the weight of planning and running a successful gig crumbles the unprepared. A well planned and booked event is the creme-de-la-creme of the DIY scene; a creation of band alliances, new friendships blossomed and sick riffs to be shared and shredded. Majority of times the uninitiated may take on the incredible task of seeing a gig, festival, or booked show through and expect it to fall into place, when in reality...things are much more tedious than expected! Venture with Nick, Noah and Kevin into the vast abyss of preparing a show.Support the show

How do people get to know you? How do you get those same people to know your music? How do you make sure those people who now know you AND your music will continue to care..? These questions are crucial to consider, and are dismal to contemplate. Nick and Noah break down three simple steps that will (hopefully) help you and your DIY project start and continue long lasting relationships with your audiences. Support the show

Any DIY project can face an incredible amount of hurdles in its lifetime; but none so crucial or catastrophic as recording. The way your project sounds is the end-all-be-all for the every day consumer. If your record isn't PRISTINE (for your liking and taste of course), it can cause major damage to your listener and fan base. "So what way is the best way?" "How much should I spend on studio time?" "Are my songs even ready for recording???" Hopefully, we can shed some light on these seemingly dark times in your wallet history.Support the show

There is no specific art to writing a song. With each artist taking a creative spin on their own approach to making lyrical or a musical masterpiece, it can be difficult to nail down the true way to craft perfection. With the help of our good friend Austin, we take an emotional journey to the depths of reason in writing songs!(Intro music credits to Hanto Beatmaker on YouTube)Support the show

Time management is one of the hardest things to master in life. Balancing a DIY project, work, school and a social life is icing on the cake. When is a good time to practice when you have a full week of exams? What do you do when inspiration hits and you're stuck on second shift? Nick and Noah, with the help of Anthony discuss the best times for productivity and getting your head in the right space to produce, all-the-while balancing a social and work lifeSupport the show

Money is tight these days, and nobody knows that better than DIY-ers! Whether you're a blossoming band, an established local act or a couple-a-Touring-Tony's, putting your art out there is a daunting task because it usually costs a lot more than your time! We break down the necessities for all three categories of local DIY projects and help you band on a budget, with these key things to pour your funds into!Support the show

Sometimes the words, phrases and overall jargon of the DIY scene can be a little too much to remember or grasp; BUT don't worry! We took some time to break it all down for you with our good friend, Mike Aylward of Familiar Spaces. So sit back, relax and laugh with us as we break-down some of the most over-used terms in DIY!Support the show

Keeping track of social media, personal interactions and persona is KEY in presenting you and your art to the world around you! People buy into YOU first, THEN your music. Nolan helps us out by giving insight on how much taking the most personal approach in DIY matters to everyone! Support the show

It's HARD to start your own project...and sometimes even harder to know if you are being taken advantage of. Nick and Noah kick off WHYDIY Podcast talking about what to stay away from, strategies for moving forward into self management and recognizing factors about how some things you do might not be as DIY as you think!  Support the show