MUSIC IS OUR HERO!
The MUSIC IS OUR HERO! Podcast is a creative hub where stories, artistry, and community collide. Each episode dives into conversations that inspire, empower, and spark new ideas—because art isn’t just what we make, it’s the community we build together.
Created and hosted by producer, engineer, DJ, and lifelong music advocate Drea Young, the podcast is dedicated to the indie community, as well as the people who bring it to life. With decades of industry experience—from graphic design to engineering in NYC to the live-event world—Drea brings an open-format approach, deep technical insight, and a genuine passion for supporting the people who keep indie arts and music alive. Her mission is to uplift, explore, and amplify community—one episode at a time.
MUSIC IS OUR HERO!
Latest Episodes
Inside Nostalgia Fishtown: Building Space for Philly’s Creative Community
In this episode we sit down with Joe, owner of Nostalgia Fishtown, to talk about its beginnings, the process of bringing his and his partner’s vision to life, and what’s ahead.We also explore why spaces like Nostalgia matter to Philadel...
Building Bridges Through Art: Healing, Hope & Community
Drea sits down with Ami and Lizzy of BuildaBridge for an inspiring conversation about the power of the arts to create healing, connection, and hope for individuals and communities impacted by trauma. They explore how BuildaBridge began, the pro...
Creating From Every Angle: Jackson on Sound, Videography & Cal Blac
In this episode Drea sits down with Jackson—chief engineer at Spit Philly, videographer, musician, songwriter, and the artist known as Cal Blac.Jackson shares his journey and offers valuable insight from his experience behind the scenes...
Building the Band: Velcro Homer’s Joshua on Finding Their Sound & Sticking With It
What does it really take to build a band, find your sound, and keep pushing forward?Velcro Homer founder Joshua shares what he’s learned through nearly five years of growing the band. From songwriting and performing to the learning curv...
Inside the Reunion: A Tour of Poppa Joe’s Grove
After sitting down with founders Ricky and Lydia in Season 4, Episode 5 to hear the story behind the Reunion, we toured the place it has called home for the past few years—Poppa Joe’s Grove.In this episode, Lorie and Miranda take us on ...
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Impressive interview, great topic, thank you for hosting and the great guest, very informative. I am in the beginning stages of thinking about putting together an event....in the next year to 18 months
Woodbury, New Jersey