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.
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