DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support

DCxPC Live - Live Hardcore, Punk, Ska and Metal on Vinyl + Hudson Valley Shows
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Music Interviews
  • Updated Biweekly

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. 1d ago

    Scene Support Episode 35: Antonio Rodriguez - Community Organizer / Promoter

    On this episode of DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support, Scott sits down with Antonio Rodriguez, an interdisciplinary artist, programmer, community organizer, and longtime DIY punk participant whose work centers POC and LGBTQ+ voices in underground culture. Antonio talks about coming up through the San Antonio punk and metal scenes, booking early house shows, learning through mistakes, and the community power of DIY spaces. The conversation moves from punk houses and show logistics to Punk Island, South by Southwest, zines, archiving, file sharing, folk traditions, and the many ways punk exists beyond just music. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about scene work, cultural memory, making space for others, and why the behind-the-scenes labor of punk matters just as much as what happens on stage. In this episode: 00:17 – Welcome to Scene Support 03:26 – Antonio’s San Antonio punk roots 05:03 – Discovering DIY punk houses 14:05 – Advice for running a first house show 20:18 – Moving to NYC, Punks of Color, and DIY collaboration 23:15 – What Punk Island is and how Antonio got involved 27:49 – Working South by Southwest as a stage manager 41:56 – Punk as more than music 45:04 – Punk as an electric folk art form 56:16 – Bandcamp, free downloads, and file sharing 1:04:18 – Archiving flyers, zines, and scene history  Subscribe for more conversations with the people behind the scenes who keep DIY, punk, hardcore, ska, metal, and underground music moving. Executive producer: Trev Allen - Struggling Artist Record Club Links: DCxPC Live DCxPC Live IG DCxPC Live mailing list Antonio Rodriguez Punk Island Struggling Artist Club

    1h 14m

  2. May 27

    Scene Support Episode 34: Gabriel Rotello - The CBGB Conspiracy

    On this episode of Scene Support, Scott talks with writer, musician, and longtime New York downtown-scene insider Gabriel Rotello about his new novel, The CBGB Conspiracy. Set in the sweltering chaos of New York City in 1977, the book blends punk history, murder mystery, and real cultural flashpoints including CBGB, the blackout, Son of Sam, the Everard Bathhouse fire, and the downtown artists, musicians, and misfits who helped define an era. Gabriel shares stories from his years in the city, from moving to New York in 1974 to playing music, witnessing the rise of CBGB, working with Ronnie Spector, and later shifting into writing, activism, and documentary television. The conversation digs into scene memory, the communal power of music, how punk and hip-hop grew out of the same broken city, and what gets lost when legendary places become history. A deep dive into underground culture, survival, storytelling, and the people who kept the scene alive. Gabriel Rotello: Website The CBGB Conspiracy DCxPC Live: Website Instagram Facebook Bandcamp YouTube Newsletter Executive Producer: Trev Allen from Struggling Artist Record Club Intro song by Joshua “Danger” DobbsJoshua “Danger” Dobbs / Danger Room Recording 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 12m

  3. May 13

    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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
See All (37)

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    DCxPC Live - Live Hardcore, Punk, Ska and Metal on Vinyl + Hudson Valley Shows
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © DCxPC Live - Live Hardcore, Punk, Ska and Metal on Vinyl + Hudson Valley Shows
  • Show Website
    DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support