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!
Preserving the Sound & Video: Rich Stoler and the Passion of a Live Music Taper
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Rich Stoler has become a quiet force in the live music world, driven purely by passion. A lifelong music lover, he took that passion a step further by dedicating himself to capturing live performances and preserving them for both fans and artists to experience long after the show ends.
What started as a hobby has grown into a full-fledged weekend routine. As a “taper,” Rich attends concerts, sets up his recording gear, and documents performances in real time—later uploading them to an archive platform and YouTube for the community to enjoy. To date, he’s built an incredible catalog of nearly 4,000 videos.
Over the years, Rich has steadily upgraded his equipment to improve audio and video quality, always striving to capture each performance as authentically as possible. Despite the time and effort it takes, he continues to do it purely for the love of music—with no plans of slowing down anytime soon.
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Produced, edited, mixed, and artwork designed by Drea Young
Theme song composed by Keith Moffett
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