How to Grow a DIY Punk Band in the Age of Social Media with Scooped Up!

About this episode

The episode features an interview with members of the punk band Scooped Up discussing their DIY approach to music in the age of social media.

Jimmy Barbetti and Jesse Randolph are members of the Connecticut-based pop punk band Scooped Up!. Jimmy, formerly a graffiti artist and graphic designer, shifted to playing guitar around age 20. Jesse, a drummer with a background in metal music, joined the band shortly after Jimmy started wanted to start a band. They pride themselves on their DIY approach to the music industry, handling most aspects of their band from promotions to visuals. Episode Summary: In this episode of "Powered By Rock," host Isaac Kuhlman dives into the world of DIY music with members of the punk band Scooped Up – Jimmy Barbetti and Jesse Randolph. Isaac explores the band's unique journey from humble beginnings to amassing a dedicated following, with a special focus on their recently released album, "The Runs." Jimmy and Jesse share their insights on the evolving landscape of the music industry, the power of social media, and how consistency and creativity have fueled their success. Scooped Up’s story highlights the importance of a DIY ethic in today's music scene, with Jimmy discussing his transition from graffiti artist to musician and the band's evolution over the past eight years. They delve into the…

People in this episode

Host: Isaac Kuhlman

Guests: Jimmy Barbetti, Jesse Randolph

Topics covered

• DIY music
• punk band
• social media
• music promotion
• creative process

Keywords

• DIY punk band
• social media marketing
• music industry
• Scooped Up
• The Runs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scooped Up

Books & works: The Runs

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