916 Growth Gigs
@916growthgigs.bsky.social
Queer-focused DIY show promoter + music collective based in Sacramento, CA. Ran by @bricarmel.bsky.social + volunteers. Est. 2017. Cover photo by Maxlen Jobe (band: someone you can call).
http://916growthgigs.com/
http://916growthgigs.com/
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I keep forgetting to post that I was interviewed for an Artist Spotlight article on Solving Sacramento. Thanks to Casey Rafter for the lovely chat!! <3
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Artist Spotlight: Musical artist Brianna Carmel defies easy definition - Solving Sacramento
By Casey Rafter Embracing the ethos of a self-described “DIY singer-songwriter with a folk-punk soul,” Brianna Carmel’s eclectic and multifaceted musical career defies being restricted to any single d...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I keep forgetting to post that I was interviewed for an Artist Spotlight article on Solving Sacramento. Thanks to Casey Rafter for the lovely chat!! <3
solvingsacramento.org/artist-spotl...
solvingsacramento.org/artist-spotl...
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does your band have a demo / ep / album coming out and need a small run of tapes? do you just wanna do a repress of something already out?
consider this me officially opening submissions for potato cat records.
hmu and let’s talk!!
reposts are greatly appreciated. 🙏
consider this me officially opening submissions for potato cat records.
hmu and let’s talk!!
reposts are greatly appreciated. 🙏
October 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
does your band have a demo / ep / album coming out and need a small run of tapes? do you just wanna do a repress of something already out?
consider this me officially opening submissions for potato cat records.
hmu and let’s talk!!
reposts are greatly appreciated. 🙏
consider this me officially opening submissions for potato cat records.
hmu and let’s talk!!
reposts are greatly appreciated. 🙏
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G O O D N E W S , E V E R Y O N E ! !
October 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
G O O D N E W S , E V E R Y O N E ! !
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Helped organize, recorded a track and mastered this comp >:3
"Party in the DIY" (a Miley Cyrus tribute) compilation album: 916growthgigs.bandcamp.com/album/party-...
CC: @wowyoumadeitemo.bsky.social
CC: @wowyoumadeitemo.bsky.social
Party In The DIY, by Various
10 track album
916growthgigs.bandcamp.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Helped organize, recorded a track and mastered this comp >:3
G O O D N E W S , E V E R Y O N E ! !
October 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
G O O D N E W S , E V E R Y O N E ! !
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Chandler Bing has listened to the new little tiny knife album. Have you?
If not, be like Chandler Bing: 916growthgigs.bandcamp.com/album/waynes...
If not, be like Chandler Bing: 916growthgigs.bandcamp.com/album/waynes...
August 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Chandler Bing has listened to the new little tiny knife album. Have you?
If not, be like Chandler Bing: 916growthgigs.bandcamp.com/album/waynes...
If not, be like Chandler Bing: 916growthgigs.bandcamp.com/album/waynes...
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Well, anyway...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
August 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Well, anyway...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
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30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 17: Moments a Year from Now (single from the Pipe Dream LP) by Apes of the State
I saw this band play this song at a house show, circa 2018/'19, when I was going thru a LOT – and hearing these lyrics that night changed my life.
Day 17: Moments a Year from Now (single from the Pipe Dream LP) by Apes of the State
I saw this band play this song at a house show, circa 2018/'19, when I was going thru a LOT – and hearing these lyrics that night changed my life.
March 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 17: Moments a Year from Now (single from the Pipe Dream LP) by Apes of the State
I saw this band play this song at a house show, circa 2018/'19, when I was going thru a LOT – and hearing these lyrics that night changed my life.
Day 17: Moments a Year from Now (single from the Pipe Dream LP) by Apes of the State
I saw this band play this song at a house show, circa 2018/'19, when I was going thru a LOT – and hearing these lyrics that night changed my life.
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30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 16: My Friends Were Here (split EP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social + @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
I was stupid busy with the MusicLandria show, should've posted this when it was still BC friday 😅 regardless, 10/10 fantastic split!
Day 16: My Friends Were Here (split EP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social + @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
I was stupid busy with the MusicLandria show, should've posted this when it was still BC friday 😅 regardless, 10/10 fantastic split!
March 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 16: My Friends Were Here (split EP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social + @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
I was stupid busy with the MusicLandria show, should've posted this when it was still BC friday 😅 regardless, 10/10 fantastic split!
Day 16: My Friends Were Here (split EP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social + @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
I was stupid busy with the MusicLandria show, should've posted this when it was still BC friday 😅 regardless, 10/10 fantastic split!
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30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 15: Cynic (EP) by Sister Crayon
Seeing this band play at Luigi's Fungarden (Sacramento Music Scene Elders, iykyk) when I was about 13-yrs-old is how I found out local music existed. 100% wouldn't be who I am without Terra Lopez.
Day 15: Cynic (EP) by Sister Crayon
Seeing this band play at Luigi's Fungarden (Sacramento Music Scene Elders, iykyk) when I was about 13-yrs-old is how I found out local music existed. 100% wouldn't be who I am without Terra Lopez.
February 26, 2025 at 12:41 AM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 15: Cynic (EP) by Sister Crayon
Seeing this band play at Luigi's Fungarden (Sacramento Music Scene Elders, iykyk) when I was about 13-yrs-old is how I found out local music existed. 100% wouldn't be who I am without Terra Lopez.
Day 15: Cynic (EP) by Sister Crayon
Seeing this band play at Luigi's Fungarden (Sacramento Music Scene Elders, iykyk) when I was about 13-yrs-old is how I found out local music existed. 100% wouldn't be who I am without Terra Lopez.
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Got busy for a bit but we still doin this..
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 14: Kid Again (ukulele version) by @lokeigh.yachts (track on Stay Tough Records' "I Hope You Think Of Me" compilation album)
If the ukulele version of Kid Again has 1 mil fans, etc...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 14: Kid Again (ukulele version) by @lokeigh.yachts (track on Stay Tough Records' "I Hope You Think Of Me" compilation album)
If the ukulele version of Kid Again has 1 mil fans, etc...
February 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Got busy for a bit but we still doin this..
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 14: Kid Again (ukulele version) by @lokeigh.yachts (track on Stay Tough Records' "I Hope You Think Of Me" compilation album)
If the ukulele version of Kid Again has 1 mil fans, etc...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 14: Kid Again (ukulele version) by @lokeigh.yachts (track on Stay Tough Records' "I Hope You Think Of Me" compilation album)
If the ukulele version of Kid Again has 1 mil fans, etc...
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Day 13: Tomorrow Is Nearly Yesterday And Everyday Is Stupid (LP) by @crywankband.bsky.social
My band got to open for these lovely folks during their local stop on their 1st US tour in 2022. It forever altered my brain (positive). <3
Day 13: Tomorrow Is Nearly Yesterday And Everyday Is Stupid (LP) by @crywankband.bsky.social
My band got to open for these lovely folks during their local stop on their 1st US tour in 2022. It forever altered my brain (positive). <3
February 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 13: Tomorrow Is Nearly Yesterday And Everyday Is Stupid (LP) by @crywankband.bsky.social
My band got to open for these lovely folks during their local stop on their 1st US tour in 2022. It forever altered my brain (positive). <3
Day 13: Tomorrow Is Nearly Yesterday And Everyday Is Stupid (LP) by @crywankband.bsky.social
My band got to open for these lovely folks during their local stop on their 1st US tour in 2022. It forever altered my brain (positive). <3
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Day 12: Kids (single) by Freature
Yes, this is a rock cover of the classic song by MGMT. And yes, I'm plugging a cover, bc it is THAT FUCKING GOOD. I love the original + this is a beautiful take on it.
Also, this band's from Sac :)
Day 12: Kids (single) by Freature
Yes, this is a rock cover of the classic song by MGMT. And yes, I'm plugging a cover, bc it is THAT FUCKING GOOD. I love the original + this is a beautiful take on it.
Also, this band's from Sac :)
February 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 12: Kids (single) by Freature
Yes, this is a rock cover of the classic song by MGMT. And yes, I'm plugging a cover, bc it is THAT FUCKING GOOD. I love the original + this is a beautiful take on it.
Also, this band's from Sac :)
Day 12: Kids (single) by Freature
Yes, this is a rock cover of the classic song by MGMT. And yes, I'm plugging a cover, bc it is THAT FUCKING GOOD. I love the original + this is a beautiful take on it.
Also, this band's from Sac :)
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Day 11: bro's bad january (LP? demo? lol) by Josaleigh Pollett @brosaleigh.bsky.social
If you liked "In The Garden, By The Weeds" then I URGE YOU to check out this release. These songs are great + make me feel valid as a musician.
Day 11: bro's bad january (LP? demo? lol) by Josaleigh Pollett @brosaleigh.bsky.social
If you liked "In The Garden, By The Weeds" then I URGE YOU to check out this release. These songs are great + make me feel valid as a musician.
February 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 11: bro's bad january (LP? demo? lol) by Josaleigh Pollett @brosaleigh.bsky.social
If you liked "In The Garden, By The Weeds" then I URGE YOU to check out this release. These songs are great + make me feel valid as a musician.
Day 11: bro's bad january (LP? demo? lol) by Josaleigh Pollett @brosaleigh.bsky.social
If you liked "In The Garden, By The Weeds" then I URGE YOU to check out this release. These songs are great + make me feel valid as a musician.
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Fuck it, it's past midnight, so...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 10: Butte County (single) by Lucy Broom
I absolutely cannot overstate enough exactly how talented Lucy is. She is certainly the best musician I know IRL. And imo Butte County is her best song.
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 10: Butte County (single) by Lucy Broom
I absolutely cannot overstate enough exactly how talented Lucy is. She is certainly the best musician I know IRL. And imo Butte County is her best song.
February 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Fuck it, it's past midnight, so...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 10: Butte County (single) by Lucy Broom
I absolutely cannot overstate enough exactly how talented Lucy is. She is certainly the best musician I know IRL. And imo Butte County is her best song.
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 10: Butte County (single) by Lucy Broom
I absolutely cannot overstate enough exactly how talented Lucy is. She is certainly the best musician I know IRL. And imo Butte County is her best song.
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Day 9: how we dig in the earth (LP) by @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
Can I be honest?
I've been mutuals with this band for so long, they're such lovely people.. that being said, this album is what made me truly GET them. Stellar work.
Day 9: how we dig in the earth (LP) by @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
Can I be honest?
I've been mutuals with this band for so long, they're such lovely people.. that being said, this album is what made me truly GET them. Stellar work.
February 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 9: how we dig in the earth (LP) by @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
Can I be honest?
I've been mutuals with this band for so long, they're such lovely people.. that being said, this album is what made me truly GET them. Stellar work.
Day 9: how we dig in the earth (LP) by @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
Can I be honest?
I've been mutuals with this band for so long, they're such lovely people.. that being said, this album is what made me truly GET them. Stellar work.
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Day 8: moving forward (LP) by absinthe father
I followed Haley on twt yrs ago bc I thought they were funny. Then, one day, they moved to the bay area and started playing shows in sac. They're in SoCal now, but it was a magical time.
Day 8: moving forward (LP) by absinthe father
I followed Haley on twt yrs ago bc I thought they were funny. Then, one day, they moved to the bay area and started playing shows in sac. They're in SoCal now, but it was a magical time.
October 26, 2024 at 9:57 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 8: moving forward (LP) by absinthe father
I followed Haley on twt yrs ago bc I thought they were funny. Then, one day, they moved to the bay area and started playing shows in sac. They're in SoCal now, but it was a magical time.
Day 8: moving forward (LP) by absinthe father
I followed Haley on twt yrs ago bc I thought they were funny. Then, one day, they moved to the bay area and started playing shows in sac. They're in SoCal now, but it was a magical time.
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Day 7: LA (single) by Autumn Sky Hall
There is a very noticeable Autumn Sky-shaped hole in the Sacramento music scene. I always hope they're doing well in PA, think of them often, etc. So much love for this human 🫶
Day 7: LA (single) by Autumn Sky Hall
There is a very noticeable Autumn Sky-shaped hole in the Sacramento music scene. I always hope they're doing well in PA, think of them often, etc. So much love for this human 🫶
October 25, 2024 at 6:22 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 7: LA (single) by Autumn Sky Hall
There is a very noticeable Autumn Sky-shaped hole in the Sacramento music scene. I always hope they're doing well in PA, think of them often, etc. So much love for this human 🫶
Day 7: LA (single) by Autumn Sky Hall
There is a very noticeable Autumn Sky-shaped hole in the Sacramento music scene. I always hope they're doing well in PA, think of them often, etc. So much love for this human 🫶
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Oh my god this was day 6 lmao fuck my life
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 5: And All The Dogs Fallen Asleep (LP) by @ashbricky.bsky.social
I'll never forget the first time I met Ash irl, bc I went "OH MY GOD, it's ASH BRICKY!!" and she immediately replied with "OH MY GOD, it's BRI CARMEL!!"
LEGEND 🫶
Day 5: And All The Dogs Fallen Asleep (LP) by @ashbricky.bsky.social
I'll never forget the first time I met Ash irl, bc I went "OH MY GOD, it's ASH BRICKY!!" and she immediately replied with "OH MY GOD, it's BRI CARMEL!!"
LEGEND 🫶
October 25, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Oh my god this was day 6 lmao fuck my life
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Day 5: The Hermit (LP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social
I am genuinely so lucky that THE Birthday Dad is local-ish to me and that I am able to book him for my shows.
Day 5: The Hermit (LP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social
I am genuinely so lucky that THE Birthday Dad is local-ish to me and that I am able to book him for my shows.
October 23, 2024 at 10:11 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 5: The Hermit (LP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social
I am genuinely so lucky that THE Birthday Dad is local-ish to me and that I am able to book him for my shows.
Day 5: The Hermit (LP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social
I am genuinely so lucky that THE Birthday Dad is local-ish to me and that I am able to book him for my shows.
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Day 4: self-titled EP by DROUGHT
This shit goes dumb hard. I really want to convince this band to join bsky, lol. Looking forward to their debut LP next year!
Day 4: self-titled EP by DROUGHT
This shit goes dumb hard. I really want to convince this band to join bsky, lol. Looking forward to their debut LP next year!
October 22, 2024 at 8:19 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 4: self-titled EP by DROUGHT
This shit goes dumb hard. I really want to convince this band to join bsky, lol. Looking forward to their debut LP next year!
Day 4: self-titled EP by DROUGHT
This shit goes dumb hard. I really want to convince this band to join bsky, lol. Looking forward to their debut LP next year!
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(pretend I didn't forget to do this yesterday lol)
Day 3: Hello Kitty Scrapbook (LP) by @milkinthemicrowave.bsky.social
I am fucking obsessed with this goddamn album. Front to back. It's perfect. It makes me feel understood. 10/10
(pretend I didn't forget to do this yesterday lol)
Day 3: Hello Kitty Scrapbook (LP) by @milkinthemicrowave.bsky.social
I am fucking obsessed with this goddamn album. Front to back. It's perfect. It makes me feel understood. 10/10
October 21, 2024 at 9:15 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
(pretend I didn't forget to do this yesterday lol)
Day 3: Hello Kitty Scrapbook (LP) by @milkinthemicrowave.bsky.social
I am fucking obsessed with this goddamn album. Front to back. It's perfect. It makes me feel understood. 10/10
(pretend I didn't forget to do this yesterday lol)
Day 3: Hello Kitty Scrapbook (LP) by @milkinthemicrowave.bsky.social
I am fucking obsessed with this goddamn album. Front to back. It's perfect. It makes me feel understood. 10/10
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Day 2: My So-Called Astrolife (single) by Dandelion Massacre
I have loved this song since like 2018, I can't overstate the level of joy I felt to see it finally pop up online last year. I, too, was born with bags under my eyes.
Day 2: My So-Called Astrolife (single) by Dandelion Massacre
I have loved this song since like 2018, I can't overstate the level of joy I felt to see it finally pop up online last year. I, too, was born with bags under my eyes.
October 19, 2024 at 3:06 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY band releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 2: My So-Called Astrolife (single) by Dandelion Massacre
I have loved this song since like 2018, I can't overstate the level of joy I felt to see it finally pop up online last year. I, too, was born with bags under my eyes.
Day 2: My So-Called Astrolife (single) by Dandelion Massacre
I have loved this song since like 2018, I can't overstate the level of joy I felt to see it finally pop up online last year. I, too, was born with bags under my eyes.
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Day 1: Real Poetry... (LP) by @pacingmusic.bsky.social
This might genuinely be one of my favorite albums of all time. Congrats on getting signed to Asian Man Records, Katie!! 🫶
Day 1: Real Poetry... (LP) by @pacingmusic.bsky.social
This might genuinely be one of my favorite albums of all time. Congrats on getting signed to Asian Man Records, Katie!! 🫶
October 18, 2024 at 9:19 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY band releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 1: Real Poetry... (LP) by @pacingmusic.bsky.social
This might genuinely be one of my favorite albums of all time. Congrats on getting signed to Asian Man Records, Katie!! 🫶
Day 1: Real Poetry... (LP) by @pacingmusic.bsky.social
This might genuinely be one of my favorite albums of all time. Congrats on getting signed to Asian Man Records, Katie!! 🫶
Well, anyway...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
August 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Well, anyway...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.