In this deep dive into DIY music culture, I sit down with Dez and Savannah of Poison Paradise Records for a candid and insightful look at life behind the scenes of the punk music world. From the chaos of booking shows and handling cancellations to the nuance of sound engineering and navigating social media, this episode explores what it really takes to build and sustain a DIY music career.

They talk touring, trust, and the value of staying authentic in an ever-shifting music industry. Whether you’re in a band, run a label, or just love the scene, there’s something here for everyone committed to punk’s collaborative, community-driven ethos.

Key topics include:

• • Booking shows with care and communication
  • Prepping for the road: budgeting, logistics & survival
  • The underrated power of sound engineers
  • Authenticity over algorithms in social media
  • Genre fluidity and cross-scene collaboration
  • Building a label and community from the ground up

  
  

  📌 “It’s all about the show.” 📌 “You never know who you meet.”

  
  

• Poison Paradise Records

  https://www.instagram.com/poisonparadiserecords/

  
  

  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: “Gut Feeling” by The Modern Natives

  https://www.instagram.com/modernnativesband/

  
  

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