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
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 ...
Grateful Daytrippers Family Reunion: One More for the Road
In celebration of the upcoming Grateful Daytrippers Family Reunion Festival, we sat down with founders Ricky and Lydia to talk about where it all began, what the Reunion has grown into, and the incredible community that has kept it going throug...
From Vinyl to Community: How Hop Fidelity Became a Destination for Music Lovers
In this episode, we sit down with Hop Fidelity founder Byron Greatorex to hear the story behind his journey in the record business.More than 25 years ago, Byron and his father opened a record store at a time when vinyl sales were declin...
DJ Carl Michaels: Stories, Lessons & The Evolution of DJ’ing
In this episode, we sit down with DJ living legend DJ Carl Michaels, who has spent the last 33 years behind the decks, primarily in the Philadelphia area. Along the way, he's toured, shared unforgettable stories from the road, and even had the ...
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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
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