“It was a really incredible DIY space,” Squirm artist Ruby Sumners says of the legendary Rhinoceropolis. “When we were younger, we all used to go to shows there, because it was a really important part ...

For Briannin Gross, do-it-yourself isn’t just a buzzword. It’s life. And the local artist, community organizer and promoter is the first to tell you, as preaching the DIY ethos seems as natural a ...

Eugene’s house shows made Claudia Santino a rock star. The UO junior is the lead singer for GrrlBand, a punk group which formed in May. She said the DIY music scene made it possible to land gigs and ...

TROY – The Capital Region’s DIY music scene is alive, and much of its current vitality can be attributed to the Troy Speakeasy and its founder Dan Shapiro. I spoke with Dan about his experience ...

For The High Curbs, the gritty DIY music scene of suburban Southern California was more than just a launchpad—it was a crucible of self-discovery and artistic growth. “We started out playing in ...