Bomb the Music Industry!

Bomb the Music Industry!
Bomb the Music Industry! performs in Tampa, Florida, on March 26, 2012.
Bomb the Music Industry! performs in Tampa, Florida, on March 26, 2012.
Background information
OriginBaldwin, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active2004–2014
Labels
Past membersJeff Rosenstock
John DeDominici
Mike Costa
Tom Malinowski
Matt Keegan
See also Band members

Bomb the Music Industry! (commonly abbreviated as Bomb or BtMI!) was an American punk rock musical collective from Baldwin, Nassau County, New York, United States, led by singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Rosenstock.[1]

The band was known for their DIY punk ethic and commitment to accessibility.[2] In addition to distributing their music via a pay what you want model, they primarily played affordable all-ages shows and established an accessible and collaborative environment for fans.[3] Due to these factors, the collective has been referred to as "the Fugazi for the internet age of punk."[2]

While the group's structure remained loose throughout its history, with their roster varying significantly between performances, a core five-piece lineup gradually coalesced around Jeff Rosenstock, John DeDominici, Mike Costa, Tom Malinowski, and Matt Keegan, although they continued to be frequently joined by other collaborators.[4] In 2012, the band announced an indefinite hiatus, playing their final show in Brooklyn in 2014.[5]

  1. ^ Bomb The Music Industry's 'Vacation' Archived November 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b Ozzi, Dan (January 20, 2014). "Bomb the Music Industry! Is Dead (Probably, They're Not Sure But Yeah Whatever, Probably)". Noisey. Vice Media Group. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Oh, You Found Our Party. » Worst Mondays/Best Fridays » WORST MONDAYS: with Jeff Rosenstock of Bomb the Music Industry! and Quote Unquote Records". JUICEBOXdotcom. December 22, 2008. Archived from the original on September 26, 2010. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  4. ^ "THRILLING". Bombthemusicindustry.tumblr.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Kraus, Brian (November 20, 2013). "Bomb The Music Industry! announce last show". Altpress.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.