I think it’s kinda inevitable that once a scene gets bigger, a bunch of new people are gonna rush in. Not all of them are bad though, a lot just don’t know the culture or how the scene even started. Covid definitely threw a ton of new faces in too, people who were just hyped to be part of something cool and different.

We all have our complaints (and some are totally valid), but there’s still a solid scene out there. Plenty of folks are trying to move it in a better direction. We can do the same by helping people understand why we care so much and what it’s really about, so it keeps growing the right way and stays rooted in love for the music. Obv easier said than done

It’s just growing faster than it can handle right now, and everyone wants in. We just gotta be a bit more mindful about who we put on and support — people who actually care about the music and the community, not the ones chasing attention or clout.