Local Music Shapes Culture

Community-Built Art Spaces with Nick Witten

It’s here, all. I finally edited it. The last episode of Local Music Shapes Culture. I’m sure Nick was scared his interview was the reason I stopped cold turkey haha. Nick is a visual artist and teacher based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. After attending art grad school near Detroit and moving back to Indianapolis, Nick and his partner Danielle opened a DIY art gallery right out of their own home. Every month, the home was completely barren aside from art on the walls and gallery food offerings. This art space they ran, Sugar Space, lasted about a year. But their friend who started a gallery around the same time - Storage Space - is still up and running and hosts art shows every month. Nick and I talk about the importance of having spaces for new and up-and-coming artists to showcase their work in a world where artists face many barriers to entry. We also request a Hamms sponsorship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonchristoff.substack.com [https://alisonchristoff.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Art of DJing with Jess

In a belated second to last episode of Local Music Shapes Culture, I sit down with my dear friend Jess to talk about her unique journey coming from a Brazilian family, growing up with Indy punk culture, and finding fulfillment in DJing. I kid you not that these last two episodes are my favorite and I have been putting off editing them. Jess offers a unique perspective on the Indy music scene as someone who grew up in a Brazilian family and stumbled into the punk scene while learning the ropes of DJing. She's been in the bands Shame Thugs, Dove, Sonia, and Cocors before transitioning to full-time DJing. Jess is a real one and is not afraid to speak her mind. She knows her talent and hopes for others to embrace learning DJing on their own terms. She's a strong believer that guiding yourself cultivates a unique perspective. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonchristoff.substack.com [https://alisonchristoff.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

⚠️Podcast Announcement⚠️ | Local Music Shapes Culture

Hello lovely local music fans! Local Music Shapes Culture is going on indefinite hiatus after the next two episodes ❤️ I will still be online but focusing on other projects I am likely starting a different podcast soon, and I have not decided if I am going to start a new Substack publication for it or publish it on this one. If the latter happens, feel free to stick around. My Substack URL is my name, alisonchristoff.substack.com [https://alisonchristoff.substack.com/], so I am inclined to keep whatever’s next on the same Substack publication,but different RSS feed (this is not relevant to you if you do not watch/listen on Substack). Would love to stay in touch with whatever comes <3 Xoxo Alison Christoff This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonchristoff.substack.com [https://alisonchristoff.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Community, Catharsis, and Creative Expression with Max Denari of DRLN

Welcome to Local Music Shapes Culture! A podcast based in Indianapolis exploring the local music scene and the culture surrounding it. This week, I invited my friend Max Denari onto the show to discuss his long-standing presence in the local scene. In this episode, Max shares how being involved in music has provided both community and catharsis. Our convo gets into the challenge of staying authentic in an era where social media and algorithmic playlists have transformed how we discover and consume music. Max offers candid thoughts on everything from the authenticity of digital music to the shrinking DIY venue landscape in Indianapolis. He also teases here his new DRLN music coming this year (hopefully) after a two-year release hiatus !! Join us for our conversation exploring what it means to make art for art’s sake when everything around us demands constant engagement and instant gratification. Most importantly, take Max’s advice: get outside, support your community, and remember to listen to albums all the way through. Connect with Max: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/denariphotos/] Follow DRLN: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/d.r.l.noise/] Listen to DRLN: Bandcamp [https://drln.bandcamp.com/music] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WiWzcmT7gsD4UL5o07EfS] | Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/d-r-l-n/1491071490] Watch more Local Music Shapes Culture: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@alisonchristoff] | Substack [https://alisonchristoff.substack.com] Listen now on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/1WlDPnbNKy7OH1VSJlh6Rj] | Apple Music [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/local-music-shapes-culture/id1787096529] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alisonkaychristoff] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alisonchristoff] | Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/alisonchristoff.substack.com] ⧉ Local Music Shapes Culture ⧉ is a reader-supported publication celebrates life in local music scenes, insights and resources on building community, and rock. Consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonchristoff.substack.com [https://alisonchristoff.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Collage and Conversation With jilly$100billy | Local Music Shapes Culture

Hi y'all💞💞💞 This week on Local Music Shapes Culture, I have Jill "jilly$100billy" over to collage with me and talk about her music. Jill just released her first EP Carpet on April 26th – a five-song journey she compares to the five stages of grief through hybrid genres. We dive into Jill's inspiration behind the EP, discuss how her life experiences have shaped her as both a person and artist, and explore her desire to continue pursuing music-making and performing as a cathartic release. Throughout our conversation, we create collages, chat about everything from astrology to her plans for transforming a space with negative memories into something new, and reflect on how she's learning to trust that everything falls into place. Excuse the audio quality, I did not set up the room the best for mic placement :) Topics discussed: 00:00 - Intro to jilly$100billy and the sitch today 04:25 - The story behind Jill's EP "Carpet" 09:30 - How music creation helps process emotional pain 13:20 - Music influences and dynamic song structures 16:15 - Raccoons and transforming negative spaces 20:45 - What is your ideal day? 27:30 - Favorite live performances & future plans Connect with Jill: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jilly100dollarbilly/] Listen to jilly$100billy: Spotify [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F01zznD4XbB16HHsoX30tqc%3Fsi%3D8jUQdh4_QqyXUJE0UawcSQ%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadpEZQYanmiGgRGbiakb4hia6XPDAqxlzf5CpbmoyiEc9KTvgtxpqSHJiuz-A_aem_-y1HcyzRZFdgKwILdffr9g&e=AT3J93dZP7G7D76sth48DIySRmqyn0E3-QsTeA16mEKV4Yg31PyfWCaEUXlL3qhjH1P3JUhu1NB2lupwtWBhGZk-GJ9kYAZoa1BMgJQbzF779Ruc3SHAWlo] Watch more Local Music Shapes Culture: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@alisonchristoff] | Substack [https://alisonchristoff.substack.com] Listen now on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/1WlDPnbNKy7OH1VSJlh6Rj] | Apple Music [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/local-music-shapes-culture/id1787096529] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alisonkaychristoff] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alisonchristoff] | Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/alisonchristoff.substack.com] ⧉ Local Music Shapes Culture ⧉ is a reader-supported publication celebrates life in local music scenes, insights and resources on building community, and rock. Consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonchristoff.substack.com [https://alisonchristoff.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]