Mikey and Justin are joined by Dana Fuggen Bollen (the host of Two Week Notice Podcast, Live Free or D.I.Y. Podcast, TM/Merch for Piebald) to discuss their experiences in the music industry, focusing on the evolution of podcasting, the importance of festivals, and the challenges of merch sales. They explore the impact of digital payments on the merch game, the significance of tips for merch sellers, and the dynamics of the DIY music scene. The discussion highlights the connections formed through music and the community's support, as well as the behind-the-scenes realities of touring and selling merchandise. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of supporting local bands, the balance between business and community in the music scene, and the challenges faced by emerging artists. They emphasize the role of social media in music promotion, the significance of networking, and the need for artists to adapt to the changing landscape of the music industry. The conversation also touches on the future of music labels, upcoming tours, and personal projects, highlighting the interconnectedness of the music community.

Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are #notanislespodcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are!

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