Season 1 - Episode 10 // Machinekit - The DIY community is here to stay

When we asked Machinekit what they did to save rock n' roll, they couldn't care less because, at the end of the day, they're really trying to save Techno. Joke aside, it says a lot about them. I had the feeling that "Rock" is a label that scares them. What really matters for them is the DIY community, people who make music for the sake of it, not to become famous. They're not afraid the rock scene might be dying because the underground always finds a way to resurrect. They have witnessed the rise and fall of local scenes many times and a new scene will eventually emerge when people find the passion and motivation. Machinekit doesn't lack any of these. They use every resource they have to make their music unique. Now they are even producing their music themselves. The pandemic forced them home and they took the time they had to learn more about production and control their sound even more. What we loved about them is that they have a big sense of community. John Montoya, the singer is also contributing to the San Diego Webzine "Tour Worthy" (check it!) and he's trying to give a voice to the indie bands he thinks deserve attention, just like us! I'm guessing Tour Worthy, Machinekit, and Hanging on Sunset will meet again when the concerts start again. Can't wait!
Together, we're starting a conversation about saving Rock N' Roll in the City of Angels. Casually talking from the Sunset Strip, we are launching a movement with our collective called Team Nowhere and we are calling artists & fans to unite. If you are in a band, or if you're a photographer, a developer, a hairstylist, whatever your craft... In other words, if you really want to help to put Rock music back on the map for the ten upcoming years... well let's build a community together, and let's plan concrete actions to make a positive shift in our industry. Rock isn't dead, the Sunset strip isn't dead. But only if we want it! #Teamnowhere #Hangingonsunset @team_nowhere @hangingonsunset

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