DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support

DCxPC Live - Live Hardcore, Punk, Ska and Metal on Vinyl + Hudson Valley Shows
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This biweekly podcast, hosted by Scott Pasch, spotlights the unsung heroes who support the bands—from recording engineers and sound techs to photographers, zine creators, and DIY record labels who keep punk, hardcore, metal, and ska alive. Scott owns and operates DCxPC Live, a DIY label specializing in limited-run vinyl releases of live hardcore, punk, ska and metal shows. Scott also brings three decades of experience playing drums hardcore punk bands across the DC, Florida, and New York scenes where he also booked and promoted shows. Join him as he talks with those who support the scene.

  1. 2D AGO

    Scene Support Episode 33: Arlene Vivar-Beairsto | Crystal Moon Public Relation

    In this episode of DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support, Scott talks with Arlene Vivar-Beairsto, founder of Crystal Moon Public Relations and lead organizer of Punk Island. Arlene shares how she moved from booking all-ages DIY shows in New York through Taking Back Queens to helping punk, hardcore, ska, and underground artists build stronger PR campaigns without losing their identity. The conversation gets into what bands actually need before releasing music, why realistic timelines matter, how PR is built on relationships, and why quality coverage matters more than a pile of copy-and-paste posts. Scott and Arlene also talk about Punk Island, all-ages shows, representation in punk, mixed-genre bills, Latino and queer visibility in DIY spaces, community building, and the real work that happens behind the scenes to keep DIY music moving forward. Follow DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support on whatever platform you are listening on. It helps more people find the podcast and supports the work of documenting the people who keep DIY music alive. Watch, listen, and read the full transcript here:https://dcxpclive.com/scene-support-podcast Guest: Arlene Vivar-Beairsto / Crystal Moon Public RelationsWebsite: https://linktr.ee/crystalmoonprInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalmoon_pr/DCxPC Live:Website: https://dcxpclive.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbookingBandcamp: https://dcxpclive.bandcamp.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DCxPC_Live Executive Producer: Trev Allen from Struggling Artist Record ClubStruggling Artist Record Club:https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/ Intro song by Joshua “Danger” DobbsJoshua “Danger” Dobbs / Danger Room Recording Services: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_danger_dobbs/ About Scene Support:DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support spotlights the bookers, promoters, sound techs, zine writers, photographers, venue workers, label people, and community builders who keep DIY and underground music moving.

    1h 48m

  2. APR 30

    Scene Support Episode 32: Broken String Booking

    This week on Scene Support, Scott sits down with Max Kozol, a Massachusetts-based promoter, sound tech, and junior talent buyer at The Middle East in Cambridge. Max talks about going from booking shows for her own band to helping build bills across Boston and Cambridge, including her work with Broken String, O’Brien’s Pub, Warehouse 11, and the wider DIY scene. The conversation digs into the realities of booking shows, supporting touring bands, building community, keeping scenes safe, learning through mistakes, and why hospitality, flexibility, and genuine care matter so much in underground music. Scott and Max also swap stories about tour chaos, backline disasters, band names, burnout, and the people who keep showing up to make DIY music happen. Broken String Booking IG ⁠DCxPC Live Website⁠DCxPC Live IG DCxPC Live FB Intro Song & Outro Song By Joshua "Danger" Dobbs Executive Producer: Trev Allen - Struggling Artist Record Club 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes spotlighting the people who keep underground music alive. Scene Support is a podcast from DCxPC Live highlighting the promoters, artists, organizers, and behind-the-scenes workers who make DIY culture possible.

    1h 53m

  3. APR 15

    Scene Support Episode 31: Nate Show Booking

    On this episode of Scene Support, Scott sits down with New York promoter, musician, and community builder Nathan “Nate” Harris. From his early days booking shows at Gussie’s Bar to co-founding Leg Drop Productions, working with Punk Island’s Sister Rosetta stage, and building momentum through Nate’s Show Booking, Nate has become a vital force in creating intentional, inclusive spaces in punk and hardcore. The conversation dives into how he curates mixed bills, supports touring bands, promotes shows, and keeps community at the center of everything he does. They also talk about all-ages spaces, learning to trust collaborators, balancing music with real life, and why kindness, empathy, and access matter just as much as the lineup itself. It’s a deep, honest look at the unseen work that keeps DIY culture alive. Nate Show Booking https://www.instagram.com/natesshowbooking/ https://www.instagram.com/maafahardcore/https://www.instagram.com/noweaponbkhc/ https://www.instagram.com/lakelaniernyc/ https://www.instagram.com/xtinguishthecodebxny_/ DCxPC Live https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking https://dcxpclive.com Intro Song & Outro Song By Joshua "Danger" Dobbs Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes spotlighting the people who keep underground music alive. Scene Support is a podcast from DCxPC Live highlighting the promoters, artists, organizers, and behind-the-scenes workers who make DIY culture possible.

    1h 22m

  4. APR 1

    Scene Support Episode 30: Denounce Normalcy

    In this episode of DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support, Scott talks with Max and Zoe of Denounce Normalcy, a DIY Carolina booking collective helping build punk, hardcore, and psychedelic scenes in places that touring bands often skip. They talk about how they went from going to local shows to booking them, building community, making flyers and merch, and creating spaces where people can be themselves. The conversation gets into the real work behind DIY promotion, from all ages shows and backline problems to long drives, tight budgets, and the challenge of keeping a scene alive in the South. It’s a great conversation about friendship, community, and the unseen labor that keeps underground music going. Denounce Normalcy https://www.instagram.com/denounce.normalcy/ DCxPC Live https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking https://dcxpclive.com Intro Song & Outro Song By Joshua "Danger" Dobbs Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠⁠⁠

    1h 57m

  5. MAR 19

    Scene Support Episode 29: Jeremy Hayes - Sound Engineer

    On this episode of Scene Support, Scott Pasch sits down with Baltimore-based recording, mixing, and mastering engineer Jeremy Hayes to talk about the work that goes into making live and studio recordings hit with real energy. Jeremy shares how he went from recording bands in a basement to working on projects for Teenage Mortgage, producing and mixing live sessions for Ottobar TV, and helping capture the kind of performances that make people feel like they’re back in the room. The conversation digs into live recording challenges, room mics, mix philosophy, band approval, vinyl mastering, and why chemistry, trust, and communication matter just as much as gear. Scott and Jeremy also get into punk, live albums, Baltimore music, band dynamics, and the difference between technically good and genuinely exciting. It’s a great deep dive into the craft behind the scenes and the people who help keep DIY music alive. Jeremy Hayes Jeremy Hayes IG Ottobar TV IG Ottobar TV YouTube DCxPC Live DCxPC Live IG DCxPC Live FB DCxPC Live Website Intro Song & Outro Song By Joshua "Danger" Dobbs Executive Producer: Trev Allen from Struggling Artist Record Club

    1h 16m

  6. MAR 4

    Scene Support Episode 28: put.over.photo

    On this episode of DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support, Scott talks with Aaron Stoquert, the photographer behind Put.Over.Photo. Aaron started out shooting pro wrestling ringside, stepped away from photography for a while, and then made a deliberate return—kicking it off by shooting DCxPC Live’s Rally in the Valley Vol. 1. Since that weekend, he’s become a mainstay at almost every DCxPC Live show (over 30 shows last year), while also traveling to festivals and events outside of New York to document the wider DIY universe. They dig into why live music photography is about translating energy—not just taking “a photo.” Aaron talks about his evolving style (including shutter-drag/ghosting techniques), editing workflow, crowd vs. stage shots, staying safe when the pit gets chaotic, and his growing interest in portraits that don’t feel forced or generic. It’s also a conversation about community: crediting artists, sharing knowledge instead of competing, and the idea that showing up—camera in hand—is the first step to supporting the scene. put.over.photo https://www.instagram.com/put.over.photo/ https://www.putoverphoto.com/ DCxPC Live https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking https://dcxpclive.com Intro Song & Outro Song By Joshua "Danger" Dobbs Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠⁠⁠

    1h 24m

  7. FEB 18

    Scene Support Episode 27: O+ Festival and Lara Hope

    In this episode of Scene Support, I sit down with Lara Hope — musician, community builder, and Director of Music Programming for the O+ Festival in Kingston, NY. We dig into the origin story of O+: how a brewery owner, a dentist, and an artist-activist turned a simple idea — trading art for healthcare — into a nationally recognized nonprofit that’s rethinking what it means to truly support artists. Now in its 15th year, O+ has grown from a grassroots festival into a year-round ecosystem providing musicians and visual artists with access to dental care, primary care, acupuncture, chiropractic services, and more — all through a creative exchange model. Lara breaks down: How the submission and curation process works Why healthcare need factors into booking decisions The challenges of booking headliners on a barter model The expansion into a year-round exchange clinic The launch of O+’s new 334 Wall Street space for all-ages shows, workshops, and community events What it really takes (staffing, volunteers, grants, donations) to sustain a mission-driven festival We also talk about ego, community responsibility, DIY ethics, and how working in service of something bigger than yourself can reshape your perspective as an artist. This isn’t just a conversation about a festival. It’s about infrastructure. It’s about care. It’s about how scenes survive when people build systems that support each other beyond the stage. If you care about DIY music, artist sustainability, and community-driven models that actually work — this one’s for you. O+ Festival https://opositivefestival.org/ https://www.instagram.com/opositivefest/ https://linktr.ee/opositivefest DCxPC Live https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking https://dcxpclive.com Intro Song & Outro Song By Joshua "Danger" Dobbs Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠⁠⁠

    1h 1m

  8. FEB 4

    Scene Support Episode 26: The Chronogram's Peter Aaron - author, musician, and more!

    On this episode of DCxPC Live presents Scene Support, Scott Pasch sits down with Peter Aaron, arts editor at Chronogram and frontman of the legendary New York punk-blues band Chrome Cranks. Peter has spent decades doing the work that keeps underground music alive—writing, booking shows, playing in bands, and documenting scenes that would otherwise be forgotten. His writing has appeared in The Village Voice, AllMusic, and All About Jazz, and his books dig deep into punk history, lineage, and influence. Long before bands like Nirvana, the Flaming Lips, and White Zombie became household names, Peter was booking their early shows in small rooms for small crowds. The conversation moves through Peter’s path into punk, hardcore, and experimental music, his time booking shows in the Midwest and Northeast, the evolution of the Hudson Valley scene, and why cross-pollination between genres is what keeps music alive. Scott and Peter also dig into live music as documentation, the importance of physical media, all-ages spaces, and why scenes in smaller towns often matter just as much as major cities. This is a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation about punk as community, memory, and responsibility—how scenes survive because people show up, take care of each other, and do the work week after week. Peter Aaron https://www.instagram.com/peter_aaron_rocknwrite/ https://www.facebook.com/peter.aaron.353 https://www.facebook.com/p/Peter-Aaron-Musician-and-Author-100063018471273/ https://www.chronogram.com/author/peter-aaron/ DCxPC Live https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking https://dcxpclive.com Intro Song & Outro Song By Joshua "Danger" Dobbs Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠⁠⁠

    1h 34m
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This biweekly podcast, hosted by Scott Pasch, spotlights the unsung heroes who support the bands—from recording engineers and sound techs to photographers, zine creators, and DIY record labels who keep punk, hardcore, metal, and ska alive. Scott owns and operates DCxPC Live, a DIY label specializing in limited-run vinyl releases of live hardcore, punk, ska and metal shows. Scott also brings three decades of experience playing drums hardcore punk bands across the DC, Florida, and New York scenes where he also booked and promoted shows. Join him as he talks with those who support the scene.

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  • Creator
    DCxPC Live - Live Hardcore, Punk, Ska and Metal on Vinyl + Hudson Valley Shows
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © DCxPC Live - Live Hardcore, Punk, Ska and Metal on Vinyl + Hudson Valley Shows
  • Show Website
    DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support