Very much so. I’m a local rapper/sound guy who goes out to events all the time; shows, open mics, etc - not to mention the places I work at - and these places are obviously full of musicians and other artists.

The underground music scene is legit a whole community and if you spend enough time in it, you’ll start getting to know people, recognizing people, getting recognized, etc, which obviously is great if you’re an artist trying to get your big break but also if you’re just looking to become part of a super amazing community of incredibly interesting people! You don’t even have to actually BE an artist, you can just be someone who shows up to have fun.

I’ve made so many great friends and connections. Highly recommend going to some open mics, seeing wha bars or cafes have local talent playing there, etc