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Having existed in DIY music and organizing for most of my adult life, I've seen a lot of people (specifically dudes) get away with a lot of bullshit. It was only once I came to New York that I felt like dudes in music actually had to be great individuals to do what they're doing. Max Ludlow at Montez Press Radio does all sorts of organizing and plays a huge part in keeping the scene alive. It's truly a fresh of breathe air to find such an inviting and well-intended soul in a position to elevate community. Max is one of the most universally beloved people, and does such important work. A friend of mine deep into diy music pockets around the country had once told me about Max that "anywhere you go, people are talking about him with so much love." I thought that was really significant.
Nov 15, 2025