Why Being Responsible is Killing Rock & Roll: X Minus 1

Join Zak & Matt as they discuss the irony of being responsible DIY musicians, independent music scenes, and why the rock and roll lifestyle is dying.In this second part of the ZHZ Podcast interview, we’re joined by the high-energy Florida-based band X Minus 1. They discuss the modern DIY music scene and the challenges of being an adult artist. They share their experiences, including juggling recording schedules with family life and the irony of responsibility being the most efficient way to keep a band afloat. Whether you’re a punk fan or a DIY artist, this conversation explores managing “expendable income,” the decline of MySpace, and why the “27 Club” lifestyle doesn’t apply when you plan rehearsals on a Google Calendar.Links:Listen to 'Lust In Space' Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5JxzAY...Connect with the band:  / xminusone    / xminus1astronauts  Follow Us: https://zhzpodcast.riverside.com/Chapters00:00 Navigating the Music Scene02:31 Challenges of Adult Musicianship11:56 Community Engagement Through Gaming and Music15:33 Reviving the Local Music Scene18:36 The Thrill of Live Performances23:40 Why You Should Post Things On Social Media33:28 Closing Thoughts and Future Collaborations